Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (2012 - 2018) CLS 350d AMG Line Premium Plus 5d 9G-Tronic Owner Review

Prior to buying; I tried the smaller diesel but the larger 350 is a much better unit and suites the car’s serenity. This is not the car for anybody wanting to throw it into bends, like a hot hatch. If however, as I did, you want a supremely comfortable and rapid long distance cruiser, this car has few equals. It has regularly be used to transport us and copious amounts of luggage to and from Spain, in total comfort and never once let us down. It is a large vehicle, so expect the usual problems associated; supermarket parking, narrow country lanes, etc. Also, being a Mercedes, you will not be surprised to find it expensive to maintain but some things are worth paying for, this car certainly is. The only minor niggle I have is that very occasionally the handbrake release lever does not fully disengage. A second attempt normally does the trick but it’s still annoying. So to summarise. Choose the version that bests suits your needs. Colour choice is a personal thing but make the right choice and you have a car that still turns heads, leaving you proud to drive something a little different; something special.