THE FIRST HOUR

10 seconds

That sleek roofline is like a mini CLS – just don’t clonk your head getting in

5 minutes

64 colours of ambient lighting never gets old. But purple’s still king

15 minutes

The gearbox and stop-start system make city tra c miserable

30 minutes

The transformation in Sport mode is remarkable. Parp, fart, pop, repeat

1 hour

Something less powerful, less firm, and less than £38k would be more satisfying