Insurance Group: 47
MPG: 31.4
CO2: 209
0-62 Mph: 5.2 secs
BHP: 402 BHP
Range: 553 miles
PROS: The Mercedes CLS-Class 500 BlueEFFICIENCY Sport delivers coupe looks and ample power, alongside luxury features and high levels of refinement.
CONS: This is neither the cheapest nor the most efficient car in the CLS-Class range. It also suffers from steep depreciation and there is some wind noise at speed.
The CLS-Class 500 BlueEFFICIENCY Sport's air suspension irons out bumps and ruts on the road, offering a supremely smooth ride. The driving experience is very good, with the steering light and quick at lower speeds, but weightier at higher speeds. Inside, the driving position is fully adjustable as you would expect in a Mercedes-Benz, but it may be a little low for some people. Visibility is good to the front and rear.
Performance is electric with 0-62mph dealt with in an impressive 5.2 seconds. The top speed is limited to 155mph, which is well within the 4.7-litre V8's capabilities. Road and engine noise are well tamed in the cabin but wind noise does become noticeable when travelling at speed.
The CLS-Class 500 BlueEFFICIENCY Sport is a fine looking car, with the front end's bulging headlight clusters and grille lending the car an aggresive look. The body is sleek and the back end is typical of many other Mercedes-Benz saloons, with the boot lid having been shaped around the tail lights. The interior is sumptuous, and the centre console is large and offers plenty of access to the controls, with the computer being very good, if a little distracting to use while driving.
Alloy wheels are included as standard which adds to the luxury car image, and inside the cabin leather power heated seats, cruise control, climate control, CD stereo with integrated hard drive, satellite navigation and Bluetooth connectivity are all included as standard.
One of the major attractions for many people when it comes to buying a Mercedes-Benz is the efficient and reliable German engineering, and the CLS-Class 500 BlueEFFICIENCY Sport follows in this fine pedigree. Although the car hasn't been submitted to the Euro NCAP safety tests, it has a wide range of safety equipment, with a good number of airbags, and a selection of driver aids which help to keep the car firmly on the road.
Despite this saloon's elegant coupe looks, it is very practical, accommodating four adults and their luggage in comfort.
This is the most expensive non-AMG version of the CLS-Class and the list price of £61,820 is certainly a hefty one.
The car is also quite expensive to run, with the engine performance having been prioritised above efficiency, and the fuel performance is only an average 31.4mpg. The car also suffers from being in a high insurance group, meaning that premiums won't be cheap either, and depreciation can also be an issue when it comes to selling the car. However, one positive aspect of buying a Mercedes-Benz is that it does come with a good three year unlimited mileage warranty and roadside breakdown assistance.
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