{"id":57957,"date":"2023-05-12T12:13:10","date_gmt":"2023-05-12T17:13:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.emanualonline.com\/blog\/?p=57957"},"modified":"2023-11-11T11:31:16","modified_gmt":"2023-11-11T16:31:16","slug":"mercedes-axe-cls-class-this-august","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.emanualonline.com\/blog\/mercedes-axe-cls-class-this-august","title":{"rendered":"Mercedes-Benz to Axe CLS-Class this August \u2014 Another Dying Beauty"},"content":{"rendered":"

After launching the new W214 E-Class, Mercedes will stop Producing the CLS-Class later this year to tighten its portfolio \u2013 so long, pretty Merc.<\/p>\n

After 19 years of production, Mercedes has decided to exclude the CLS from its lineup. The CLS-Class is the brand’s most mature four-door coupe based on the E-Class; hence the same engine, transmission, and similar wheelbase. And just like the E, the sleek CLS receives some AMG treatments alongside a shooting brake version to appeal to a broader market.<\/p>\n

That said, Mercedes<\/a>‘ announcement of the CLS’ death doesn’t really come as a surprise; after all, we can see why the coupe-like sedan is going away. For instance, the current CLS (C257) is based on the last-gen’s W213 E-Class platform, while the brand launched the newer W214 this year without any whisper of a next-gen CLS. And with the CLA-Class and AMG GT 4-door remaining on sale, those who long for a Mercedes 4-door coupe sedan still have those options.<\/p>\n

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Mercedes says the decision is aligned with its strategic portfolio to improve its growth potential. It also claims those in the market for a CLS could alternatively opt for the Mercedes EQS<\/a> or EQE \u2014 though most would agree these EVs don’t look anywhere near as good as the CLS.<\/p>\n

Killing the CLS is also part of Mercedes’ shift toward developing more EVs. Keep in mind the brand has already discontinued other models, such as the S-class coupe and convertible, C-class coupe and convertible, SLC, and AMG GT roadster \u2014 basically showing the door to most of its 2-door variants in favor of electric cars and SUVs. Rumors also say the Mercedes Benz A-Class and B-Class should soon face the same fate too.<\/p>\n

While the German automaker hasn’t announced a proper CLS replacement, a prominent candidate could be the upcoming CLE-Class, a 2-door coupe\/convertible that may also replace the E-Class coupe\/convertible. This model has already been spotted driving around the N\u00fcrburgring under camouflage wrap, so we’re expecting it to launch pretty soon.<\/p>\n

Fans of the CLS-Class should probably think about getting their hands on one right now, though. Who knows? It could very well become a classic worth collecting someday.<\/p>\n

Gallery: Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class<\/h2>\n