Western Mail

Prices announced for latest Merc CLS

- Stewart Smith newsdesk@walesonlin­e.co.uk

MERCEDES has released prices for its new CLS coupe which was unveiled recently at the Los Angeles Auto Show and which goes on sale next year.

Prices start from £57,510 for the CLS 350 d 4MATIC AMG Line, the CLS 400 d 4MATIC AMG Line is priced from £60,410, while the petrolpowe­red CLS 450 4MATIC AMG Line is available from £57,610.

The 350 d and 400 d both come with a new in-line six-cylinder diesel engine. It produces 286bhp in the 350 d and 340bhp in the 400 d.

The 350 d can sprint from 0 to 62mph in just 5.7 seconds, while the 400 d takes five seconds.

Both have an electronic­ally limited top speed of 155 mph and Mercedes claim the 350 d can achieve 48.7 mpg and emits 156 g/km of CO2. The 400 d delivers 47.9 mpg woth emissions of 156 g/km.

The top range 450 uses a new 3.0-litre in-line six-cylinder biturbo petrol with an output of 367bhp and from standstill it can hit 62mph in 4.8 seconds and has a top speed of 155 mph. It has a combined mpg of 36.2 (184 g/km).

AMG Line is the only trim level available in the UK and comes with standard equipment including 19-inch alloy wheels, parking package, including reversing camera, leather upholstery, split folding rear seats, 12.3-inch infotainme­nt screen with Audio 20 multimedia screen, 12.3-inch cockpit display, agility control suspension; and DAB radio.

The Premium Plus equipment line is available for an additional £3,895, and includes keyless go comfort package, memory package, including electrical­ly adjustable front seats and steering wheel, Burmester surround system, 360degree camera, the Mercedes Comand Online infotainme­nt system and electric sliding sunroof.

A driving assistance plus package is optionally available for £1,695. The package contains the latest in driving assistance technology and the system features route-based speed adaptation – meaning the vehicle can detect upcoming junctions and roundabout­s and adjust its speed accordingl­y.

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The Mercedes CLS 350 d and 400 d both come with a new in-line six-cylinder diesel engine
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