New Mercedes CLS

BMW269 · 05-21-2010, 01:27 PM

Nearly without camo...

I like it better than the actual, but of course it has to be seen in person. Oh, but mirrors look weird.
IMO:
1. BMW 6 Series GranCoupé
2. Mercedes CLS
...
3. Audi A7 (it looks really ugly, just as the new A8)

Other category:
1. Aston Martn Rapide
2. Lamborghini Estoque
3. Porsche Panamera

cuban335i · 05-21-2010, 01:37 PM

yikes... the tail lights look TERRIBLE

DougLikesBMW · 05-21-2010, 01:39 PM

So fugly. Looks like a Toyota Solara from the side rear.

This just adds to the fact that BMW > Merc.

ianbiz · 05-21-2010, 01:42 PM

why does it remind me ALOT of the new maxima?

stickypaws · 05-21-2010, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by cuban335i

yikes... the tail lights look TERRIBLE

+1 And they've added those lame quasi-historical rear Ponton haunches to it, too. The mirrors are from the W212 E Class. MB is sharing more parts bins now (something they didn't do in the past.)

2009 was the last year for nice looking MBs, imho. Styling has gone down the drain with their new head of design, Gorden Wagener.

I have a 2009 E63 AMG. It'll be that last MB I'll buy. I like the new BMW F10, but it's relatively uninspired and on the boring side of the equation. But at least it's not funky looking.

Goofy little wheels on that sample. It looks like a SUV

dirtyylicous · 05-21-2010, 02:03 PM

That front end is sexy.

IDK about the rest, i mean its not bad but the 1st gen CLS is one of the best looking cars ever. So sleek and sexy.

marty_mcfly · 05-21-2010, 02:06 PM

lol nissan maxima tail-lights

Kensta335 · 05-21-2010, 03:01 PM

I love the front end of the new C, CL, and E class. The rears are ugly though. Think it's the same for car too.

gonzo · 05-21-2010, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by stickypaws

+1 And they've added those lame quasi-historical rear Ponton haunches to it, too. The mirrors are from the W212 E Class. MB is sharing more parts bins now (something they didn't do in the past.)

2009 was the last year for nice looking MBs, imho. Styling has gone down the drain with their new head of design, Gorden Wagener.

I have a 2009 E63 AMG. It'll be that last MB I'll buy. I like the new BMW F10, but it's relatively uninspired and on the boring side of the equation. But at least it's not funky looking.

Goofy little wheels on that sample. It looks like a SUV

I saw a new E63 and it made me look the other way. As most new cars they are bringing out, the proportions/lines just look like a big ol' mess. The new 5's are hitting the ground here and look pretty good in person. The M5 is what I want to see as well as some proper reviews. While a well equipped 550 with a manny will more than likely suit me.

5soko · 05-21-2010, 09:59 PM

Those tailights are going to kill animals.

MCMLXXXIX · 05-21-2010, 10:18 PM

ill never understand their design philosophy. not a fan

Garduna · 05-21-2010, 11:36 PM

gastly >_<!!!

blue2fire · 05-21-2010, 11:41 PM

Looks fantastic

MarkR171 · 05-22-2010, 12:10 AM

Ugly. Mirrors are odd, taillights are terrible, front is going to have a humongous star on the grill and it looks like an SUV from the side. Look at that wheel/fender gap! They could have done a much better job with this car, it's a shame. The CLS was great when it came out, I think this is a step backwards.

I also don't like how Merc is copying Audi with the tacky LED light strip under the headlights.

335ifanatic · 05-22-2010, 01:58 AM

Looks decent but I would take the S class instead.

TK-421 · 05-22-2010, 07:57 AM

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Originally Posted by 335ifanatic

Looks decent but I would take the S class instead.

That's almost like saying "I'd rather take a 7-Series over a 5-Series." Two different price ranges

REInvestor · 05-22-2010, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by dirtyylicous

That front end is sexy.

IDK about the rest, i mean its not bad but the 1st gen CLS is one of the best looking cars ever. So sleek and sexy.

Agree. I was fortunate to snatch up an AMG in 2006. They are tweaking what was already a sexy car.

DougLikesBMW · 05-22-2010, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by MarkR171

Ugly. Mirrors are odd, taillights are terrible, front is going to have a humongous star on the grill and it looks like an SUV from the side. Look at that wheel/fender gap! They could have done a much better job with this car, it's a shame. The CLS was great when it came out, I think this is a step backwards.

I also don't like how Merc is copying Audi with the tacky LED light strip under the headlights.

Agreed.

991GT3 · 05-22-2010, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by MarkR171

I also don't like how Merc is copying Audi with the tacky LED light strip under the headlights.

Hear hear. I thought I was the only person on earth that hates those LEDs. I see Audi drivers running with just those on all the time and all I'm thinking is "is that suppose to impress someone?"

oliver@wheeladdicts.com · 05-22-2010, 01:23 PM

That grill is super obtrusive and gnarly. I like the lines but the tail lights scream this:

TK-421 · 05-22-2010, 01:26 PM

the windows look really small/cramped for the size of the car

stickypaws · 05-22-2010, 07:30 PM

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Originally Posted by 997GT3

Hear hear. I thought I was the only person on earth that hates those LEDs. I see Audi drivers running with just those on all the time and all I'm thinking is "is that suppose to impress someone?"

Don't forget the "other" automaker who's doing LEDs on their flagship car (hint: your avatar.)

Of course, now they are the same company......

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