Have this car with all options, It drove smoothly in both sport and comfort mode(airplane like ride on comfort and still has sporty handling) the blind spot assist on the side mirrors are in the good position (MB intentionally put them there) because every time a car comes up on the side while cruising (freeway) I won't be annoyed by the light unlike my previous car Audi s5 with the same feature which lit up in my eye sight every time there is a car on the side which gets annoying overtime.
@gaven45628 So, what about all that Cunningham complains about? Is the car hard to drive in any mode but manual. Is the nav system really the Atari64 he impllies that it is? Is it really no fun to drive, only to be seen driving?
It's hilarious that he says nothing about the most positive aspects of this car (awesome drive train and exterior styling) and immediately starts in on a rip job of the navigation system. Yeah I'm real glad that nav functionality (that no one NEEDED before it was invented) but this knob carries on like the basic mechanics of the car are, well, really not that important. Go search Audi A7 to see this ass clown really pull the head off it.
@ivacls77 screwed up?? Buddy, all i have to say is go take a look at one in actuality, I felt the same about this car until i saw a black one parked today all by itself. unbelievable, i mean everyone was taking pictures
Thank you for such a thorough, outspoken review. I love this quote: "This isn't a car you get a grin from driving; it's a car you get get a grin from being SEEN in." Brilliant stuff! Any cars that you would say a person would get a grin BOTH from driving and being seen in?!
I like this guy's reviews, he doesn't hold back on dishing out the bad points which I do like to see instead of other reviewers who just gloss over them and spend more time on the good.
Really nice car though, wouldn't mind owning one one day but as a current BMW Sport coupe driver, I am somewhat taken back by the lack of driving feel of the new CLS going by many reviews, the assisted steering mainly because BMW have the steering down to a T with feedback and weighty feel.
Very nice car. I moved up from a 2008 E350 4 matic. and this car is way more powerful, comfortable and consumes less gas than the E class. Its fun to drive and has great acceleration. So far, I am very happy with it.
Can someone explain me why the Netherlands do not have a CLS 550 but do have and CLS 500 which has the same HP and engine?? Furthermore, it is unfair that the CLS 550 starts at 71 900 in the States, here in the Netherlands the freaking thing starts at 110 000 euros.
I own the previous CLS and it's such a nicer looking car, they screwed up with the 2012 model big time it looks like a E-class sedan what were they thinking. I was looking forward to purchase the new CLS but when I saw it I just walked out of the dealership, mercedes should of taken the design of the previous CLS and improved it not ruin it they turned a sports coupe to a sedan what a shame it was a beautiful car made to target the younger generation and they ruined it. I won't be buying.
If you ask me, the previous gen CLS lookes more classy. It looked like a coupe even with four doors. This one seems to be reverting to the old sedan looks. It then sort of defeats the purpose.
@ivacls77 I hate when car manufactures put so much emphasis on making their lineup all look the same. The old CLS was unique, and now, as you said, it is just one of the many
This guy knows nothing about cars and doesn't know how to drive for that matter. Who Hired him for this job? I agree with the Voice control on the phone but, the rest of the review wasway off. Also the car is alot faster and stronger then Mercedes claims to be and for some one who is reviewing the car should actualy test for themselves not read from the manufactures website!! And I don't know what is he talking about the On or Off speed of this car!!!
Problem is this car was designed to cruise at 250kmh. In america they can't really drive a merc at speeds it was built for. I'd recommend a lexus for the reviewer - I think he's looking for a simple to use luxury vehicle, not state of the art high speed european tourers. Plus there is the cost saving. Since I can afford neither I shall keep dreaming of the merc. :)
@Michael7477 Sir, I must tell that your comment is absolutely spot on! That On/off power feel (judder) that create discomfort to him is mainly because this car requires a loong stretch of road without limits, like the German Autobahn, in which this car was originally designed for. There's a CLS350 in Europe which I think is more suitable for American roads with lesser speed limits.
If no can afford a 2012 Mercedes Benz CLS 550, including the base, then you can wait for the 2012 Audi A7. It's got and eight speed automatic transmission, MMI, a turbocharged 3.0 V6 engine with Quattro AWD, and has a base price of $60,000. Add $20,000 in options and you have an $80,000 car with the best-looking car that compete with the CLS 550!
A 2012 Infiniti M35h does 0-60 in 5.1 seconds and gets 27 MPG in the city and 32 MPG on the highway. It also cost less than $72,000 when fully loaded!
@OneOfaKind949 Since Infiniti is Nissan's luxury brand, do you think that Nissan can also use the same hybrid technology, like the Infiniti, for the future Altima Hybrid and Sentra Hybrid? It would actually be cool putting the electric motor in between the engine and CVT transmission. Then it will get crazy fuel mileage!
@theballinmaster I would hope NIssan does follow suit, and adds a hybrid system to their vehicles as well. The only problem with putting Infinitis hybrid system in a Nissan is. The Infiniti hybrid system is as of now only build for cars with real wheel drive. Most Nissian vehicles are front wheel drive. So they have to do some engineering to fit that system in a front wheel drive vehicle. I'm sure eventually you will see Nissan hybrids, I believe in Nissan they did build the Leaf and GTR.
I hope and pray I get to the financial level that would allow me to easily buy one of those!
MRTIPJ 23 hours ago
I hope they do the new challenger 392.
BMan100 1 day ago
Have this car with all options, It drove smoothly in both sport and comfort mode(airplane like ride on comfort and still has sporty handling) the blind spot assist on the side mirrors are in the good position (MB intentionally put them there) because every time a car comes up on the side while cruising (freeway) I won't be annoyed by the light unlike my previous car Audi s5 with the same feature which lit up in my eye sight every time there is a car on the side which gets annoying overtime.
2badiRocK 3 days ago
Good car no problems and totally up to date.
gaven45628 3 days ago
I have this car is is beyond nice.
gaven45628 1 week ago
@gaven45628 So, what about all that Cunningham complains about? Is the car hard to drive in any mode but manual. Is the nav system really the Atari64 he impllies that it is? Is it really no fun to drive, only to be seen driving?
pattrik2005 3 days ago
Wow. I didn't know cnet also reviews cars. I thought they were just for gadgets :O
rapamano 1 week ago
It's hilarious that he says nothing about the most positive aspects of this car (awesome drive train and exterior styling) and immediately starts in on a rip job of the navigation system. Yeah I'm real glad that nav functionality (that no one NEEDED before it was invented) but this knob carries on like the basic mechanics of the car are, well, really not that important. Go search Audi A7 to see this ass clown really pull the head off it.
pattrik2005 1 week ago
did you see that jaguar XJ IN 6:03.
sntg07 2 weeks ago
Nice car
lynnvermeulen 3 weeks ago
Cls 550 is everyone's dream car...WOW!!!!
coolabid007 1 month ago
This guy rips the shit out of every car he likes nothing lol
JDHoffa 1 month ago 2
worlds best engine AMG.
qwea874 1 month ago
It's really made in germany?? Or up in Detroit along with the chrysler c300??
turus285 1 month ago
This guy is like Jeremy Clarkson American version !!!!!!
klikuncrni 1 month ago
I'd rather get the 2013 vw cc.
ladder89 1 month ago
@ivacls77 dont worry i am now. this car is it.
kwaseb 1 month ago
@ivacls77 screwed up?? Buddy, all i have to say is go take a look at one in actuality, I felt the same about this car until i saw a black one parked today all by itself. unbelievable, i mean everyone was taking pictures
kwaseb 1 month ago
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PorcheTokyo 1 month ago
Thank you for such a thorough, outspoken review. I love this quote: "This isn't a car you get a grin from driving; it's a car you get get a grin from being SEEN in." Brilliant stuff! Any cars that you would say a person would get a grin BOTH from driving and being seen in?!
curtiswayneguilbot 1 month ago
I like this guy's reviews, he doesn't hold back on dishing out the bad points which I do like to see instead of other reviewers who just gloss over them and spend more time on the good.
Really nice car though, wouldn't mind owning one one day but as a current BMW Sport coupe driver, I am somewhat taken back by the lack of driving feel of the new CLS going by many reviews, the assisted steering mainly because BMW have the steering down to a T with feedback and weighty feel.
robbiekhandotcodotuk 1 month ago
I love this car, it's not too big, not too small, just perfect and very slick.
ancoloco 2 months ago
@ancoloco ojdpjpjapdscadskcd
qwea874 1 month ago
too many complaints for a $100,000 car
thejacobhughes 2 months ago
Very nice car. I moved up from a 2008 E350 4 matic. and this car is way more powerful, comfortable and consumes less gas than the E class. Its fun to drive and has great acceleration. So far, I am very happy with it.
mbtatoloco 2 months ago
Can someone explain me why the Netherlands do not have a CLS 550 but do have and CLS 500 which has the same HP and engine?? Furthermore, it is unfair that the CLS 550 starts at 71 900 in the States, here in the Netherlands the freaking thing starts at 110 000 euros.
THJVVlerken 2 months ago
I will supercharge my CLS and keep it.
ivacls77 2 months ago
I own the previous CLS and it's such a nicer looking car, they screwed up with the 2012 model big time it looks like a E-class sedan what were they thinking. I was looking forward to purchase the new CLS but when I saw it I just walked out of the dealership, mercedes should of taken the design of the previous CLS and improved it not ruin it they turned a sports coupe to a sedan what a shame it was a beautiful car made to target the younger generation and they ruined it. I won't be buying.
ivacls77 2 months ago
I WAAAAAAANT THIS FUCKING CAAAARR MAN
I WANT ALL MERCEDES CLASS (cls, clk, sls, s class and e class) my fav YOU CAN NEVER GO WRONG WITH A mercedes
i am gonna get this car i hope my hard work boxing can buy me this car in the future
KINGofALLkings910 3 months ago
Cars got swag.
guitarb3ast7x 3 months ago
Good review, nice and clear to the point and non bias. liking it :)
PCthesecond 3 months ago
European Quality BABY!!!!!!!!1
Modestasgailius 3 months ago
Wonderful car...... I'm really excited to see its AMG And Brabus versions.
30Patcol 3 months ago
give credit where it deserves.. Awesome car.
bigbosss227 4 months ago
With that auto-park I think it is a woman's car
lachatseb 4 months ago
way too critical.. way too bias...dude it takes time get used to a car. chill, this is one fine automobile.
bramblecino 4 months ago
European cars have the WORST nav system. The nav on a Honda Civic is easier to use and smarter. It is what it is.
Rastamut 4 months ago
Love this guy!
Hicxzy 4 months ago
This has been flagged as spam show
This is the reason why I'm in Med-School .
Freemantrue 4 months ago
This will be my next car!
bdhenderson 5 months ago
anyone else think the previous CLS had better styling?
t3hdude 5 months ago
@t3hdude
Yes, I agree this one looks like a E-class sedan they screwed up big time.
ivacls77 2 months ago
this and the jaguar xj are just the sexiest luxury cars out today in my opinion
t3hdude 5 months ago 18
0:40
".....or pomposity"
I loved how he slipped that word in. Most reviews of ANY product aren't as articulate.
brightlights456X 5 months ago
6:02 Jaguar xjl better car
ballinkid909 5 months ago
If you ask me, the previous gen CLS lookes more classy. It looked like a coupe even with four doors. This one seems to be reverting to the old sedan looks. It then sort of defeats the purpose.
JMCporsche 5 months ago
@JMCporsche
The previous one does look better no question about it. They turned a beautiful coupe into a E-class sedan.
ivacls77 2 months ago
@ivacls77 I hate when car manufactures put so much emphasis on making their lineup all look the same. The old CLS was unique, and now, as you said, it is just one of the many
JMCporsche 2 months ago
This guy knows nothing about cars and doesn't know how to drive for that matter. Who Hired him for this job? I agree with the Voice control on the phone but, the rest of the review wasway off. Also the car is alot faster and stronger then Mercedes claims to be and for some one who is reviewing the car should actualy test for themselves not read from the manufactures website!! And I don't know what is he talking about the On or Off speed of this car!!!
christianibrahimi 6 months ago
what is that song???
johnnyr25 6 months ago
but can it blend?
sleepzou 6 months ago
Problem is this car was designed to cruise at 250kmh. In america they can't really drive a merc at speeds it was built for. I'd recommend a lexus for the reviewer - I think he's looking for a simple to use luxury vehicle, not state of the art high speed european tourers. Plus there is the cost saving. Since I can afford neither I shall keep dreaming of the merc. :)
Michael7477 6 months ago
@Michael7477 Sir, I must tell that your comment is absolutely spot on! That On/off power feel (judder) that create discomfort to him is mainly because this car requires a loong stretch of road without limits, like the German Autobahn, in which this car was originally designed for. There's a CLS350 in Europe which I think is more suitable for American roads with lesser speed limits.
hadabenz 6 months ago
If no can afford a 2012 Mercedes Benz CLS 550, including the base, then you can wait for the 2012 Audi A7. It's got and eight speed automatic transmission, MMI, a turbocharged 3.0 V6 engine with Quattro AWD, and has a base price of $60,000. Add $20,000 in options and you have an $80,000 car with the best-looking car that compete with the CLS 550!
theballinmaster 6 months ago
BY FAR DA BEST REVIEWER!!!!!!!
monjimike 6 months ago
WOW...like the design but think alot of those packages should already be included for 72k!!
morpheusmann 6 months ago
Brian/CNET u guys need to add either a star rating or an infographic listing all the good and bad things about the car.
c3vzn 6 months ago
Anyone know the song?
aewald1 6 months ago
thumbs up if you want cooley to review gadgets like this!
0501701 6 months ago
Please do a review of a cheap car. hyundai, kia, ..... :)
firari1cars 6 months ago
Brian Cooley is very good at reviewing cars
CrasherKhoo 6 months ago
song at 0:20 ??
dalejail 6 months ago 2
awes0me review
TheBigboySid 6 months ago
unless you're stupid and don't look at the mirror when changing lanes, then the blind spot indicator is in perfect spot,
patrykk2707 6 months ago
A 2012 Infiniti M35h does 0-60 in 5.1 seconds and gets 27 MPG in the city and 32 MPG on the highway. It also cost less than $72,000 when fully loaded!
theballinmaster 6 months ago
@theballinmaster I too am a huge fan of the M35h... I can't wait till they put that hybrid system in their FX, EX or G vehicles.
OneOfaKind949 6 months ago
@OneOfaKind949 Since Infiniti is Nissan's luxury brand, do you think that Nissan can also use the same hybrid technology, like the Infiniti, for the future Altima Hybrid and Sentra Hybrid? It would actually be cool putting the electric motor in between the engine and CVT transmission. Then it will get crazy fuel mileage!
theballinmaster 6 months ago
@theballinmaster I would hope NIssan does follow suit, and adds a hybrid system to their vehicles as well. The only problem with putting Infinitis hybrid system in a Nissan is. The Infiniti hybrid system is as of now only build for cars with real wheel drive. Most Nissian vehicles are front wheel drive. So they have to do some engineering to fit that system in a front wheel drive vehicle. I'm sure eventually you will see Nissan hybrids, I believe in Nissan they did build the Leaf and GTR.
OneOfaKind949 6 months ago
SEXY
yuyangchee98 6 months ago
Neat car but wow that thing is big
doomtomb3 6 months ago
Lancer Evo please!!
RamirezG26 6 months ago
do a review for the ferrari 458
BigBoss13198 6 months ago
honda accord. coupe!!!!
ELSalvi305 6 months ago
lol he should be a sales man
1499Erick 6 months ago
Cars are so cheap in the US
mister8765 6 months ago
@mister8765 But most Americans have low paychecks!
eiggerris 6 months ago
How the hell diea he get to drive nice car for a job???
mrIpodmagic 6 months ago
@mrIpodmagic Car companies send them cars to review.
slavonic129 6 months ago
do a honda accord!
toasterbread75 6 months ago
If you want smooth car get S-Class..
NoxNoctisUmbra 6 months ago
Much better looking than the first generation.
reevsaj 6 months ago
Love it
mountain885 6 months ago
brian cooleh is tha man !!!!!11111
sylex87 6 months ago
too bad i can't afford it lol
computerhelper303 6 months ago
My dad test drives this car yesterday but he hates it so he's gonna get a Range Rover now
Trihawk7 6 months ago
under 300
Rocketeer29 6 months ago
I kinda like the new Audi A7 more
timothyln12 6 months ago
Another way too expensive car for this economy.
Drrck11 6 months ago
do a review on the GMC Yukon
Skieralex1 6 months ago
@Skieralex1 they did a few years ago.
TJC450 6 months ago
Good review. Saved me time and money, Thank You.
jendeh1000 6 months ago
Damn that guy knows how to review a car!!!
benmen7551 6 months ago 131
@benmen7551 Exactly, this has been like one of the best reviews I've seen.
ansimionescu 2 months ago
@benmen7551 I know. This is my 5th time watching this video, lol.
H29Amanda 2 months ago
do a review for a range rover!
drewdg13 6 months ago 47
@drewdg13
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sheephurrdurr 6 months ago
my dad has the 2011 version of this car
UKSINGH13 6 months ago
first with 720p
poxopox195 6 months ago
5th
keco185 6 months ago
lol
VvConorvV 6 months ago
What the fuck with the quality lol
tony47666123 6 months ago
240p for the win xD
simpsonsfan234 6 months ago
YEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
KimHoaiNam 6 months ago