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17/09/2008 06:37. The Mercedes-Benz CLS is a bit of everything. The first thing that strikes you, obviously, is the unique silhouette, the finesse of which has been unmatched for many years. Then, after a while, you realize that the CLS is essentially the RuPaul of the auto industry; no one knows for sure if it's a sedan or a coupe. And when you finally turn the key and depress the throttle, the lovely purr of the 5.5-liter V8 turns into an emphatic roar.

World-class design is undoubtedly the top selling argument of the Mercedes-Benz CLS because, let's face it, this car is basically a dressed-up E-Class. Of course, I should probably avoid using the word "car" and instead refer to it as a "wheeled sculpture". The minor revisions to the exterior design for 2009 all work to emphasize the aesthetic excellence... // Auto123