Ferocity in a tuxedo: Mercedes-Benz CLS 63 AMG is plush, fast and cool

08/09/2008 12:38. They could call it weiner schnitzel, that wouldn't change how great it is.

The outside world is muffled away. The bounce of concrete seams along Interstate 94 are smoothed out by a setting the Airmatic suspension on comfort. Only the cackle of the Escort radar detector announcing another possible Ka-band encroachment or POP by "The Man" ruffled our feathers.

But it's tough to get riled when sitting in such plush leather bucket seats. While we never saw a flashing red light in our rear view mirror, if we needed to stay cool, we could have turned on the ventilated seats for some fresh backside air.

This car, which starts at $94,550, turns the fast lane into slow motion. While heavy (just over 4,200 pounds), the CLS 63 AMG feels well weighted on the road. The steering is firm but not... // DetNews.com