Article From Motor Trend Magazine
2006 Motor Trend COTY Finalist: 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS
| 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS |
| Base price range | $66,975-$89,075 |
| As-tested price | $73,245 (CLS 500) |
| Vehicle layout | Front engine, RWD, 4-passenger, 4-door sedan |
| Engine | 5.0L/302-hp/339 lb-ft SOHC 24-valve V-8 |
| Transmission | 7-speed automatic |
| Curb weight, f/r dist | 4038 lb (52/48%) |
| Wheelbase | 112.4 in |
| Length x width x height | 193.3 x 73.7 x 55.2 in |
| 0-60 mph | 5.4 sec |
| Quarter mile | 14.0 sec @ 100.2 mph |
| Braking, 60-0 mph | 118 ft |
| Lateral acceleration | 0.84 g avg |
| 600-foot slalom | 63.1 mph avg |
| MT figure eight | 26.6 sec @ 0.69 g avg |
| EPA city/hwy fuel economy | 16/22 mpg |
| To sum up | Proves this really is a fashion business |