2019 Mercedes-Benz CLS 450 with EQ Boost: High-fashion meets mild-hybrid | Review

High-fashion, mild-hybrid: 2019 Mercedes-Benz CLS 450 with EQ Boost is a handsome and luxurious ride made more intriguing by the first application of Mercedes-Benz's 48-volt mild hybrid tech. Read the full review - roadshow.co/m2xpe2
Written and Presented by Antuan Goodwin
Produced by Marc Ganley
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[@joelhenderson4450]

This guy's one of my favourite car reviewers. He should get his own channel.

[@hfwilkesjr]

They definitely should call it a sports sedan if it has a sloping roof and if it doesn’t, then can it a sedan. Where’s my magic wand? Great review, thanks!

[@mlfitness67]

Great review

[@Fanzindel]

Wow the hybrid system is getting really close to that of my 2010 Prius. And the 48v system suggests you can get replacement batteries at Harbor Freight from their line of weed wackers. Very practical, I love it!! ❤️

[@Sanpedranoazul]

The first gen is gorgeous!!!

[@dm5374]

I agree in fact I still have mine!! :-) Can't find a new car that I like better. My previous car I kept 13 years.. so I can wait.

[@doccyber]

Love the review and the mustache. 👍

[@barrygoldwasser5449]

And the lisp too?

[@ARentz07]

@@barrygoldwasser5449 stop

[@carlgeorge8997]

That "pod" around the licence plate is tacked on. It's not fitted to the Euro versions. Must be to comply with a US law which I'm guessing is to do with how far the bumper sticks out and/or where.

[@Andrew-zv4fm]

Reminds me what older Porsches had.

[@RaMaL3G]

There is another reply within comments mentioning US regulations...but....to me....it looks like someone (maybe from MBUSA) made an aesthetic choice to fill up the space that is there for euro style license plates...since this and the CarWow video were both shot during the day...if the lights that illuminate the rear plates for euro plates is too far apart....then, that "pod" is there to hold and illuminate small plates used in US and a few other countries...just a guess...

[@erlendkristiansen4664]

@@RaMaL3G Guess whatever you want, but that doesn't make your guess right. It's all to do with US regulations.

[@RaMaL3G]

@@erlendkristiansen4664 So serious...LOL...never said I was right...and you are correct...it's US regulation..if you work for Mercedes or NHTSA...didnt mean to offend you with a guess...damn..

[@erlendkristiansen4664]

@GamingTV Plates are required both on the front and the rear in all of the European countries I know of, whereas it's a mixed bag in the US. Either way, that has nothing to do with it as plates on the rear are required both places.

[@kclark8080]

Good review! My only nitpicks are that the bulk of that tech is available in the E-class and that the interior is much more E than S. Difference is the standard features are a bit more plentiful. Base price just under $72K; A nice one can be had for about $80K, but as you know, the options list is long and it's not much trouble to cross into $90k territory with a few extra box clicks. Love your cadence and delivery and I look forward to more of your vids.

[@SDav21]

The CLS is a coupe ish version of the E Class. The interior is not supposed to be like an S. Just like all CLS models before it.

[@iggibars]

FYI, the "pod" around the rear license plate is required for our market due to regulations stating that cars need to be able to absorb low impact speeds. This means the bumper pods absorb the impact so there is no damage at low speeds, and also protect the incoming car. Europe does not have this requirement. Maybe it doesn't look the best, but I'd rather have it.

[@Hazzard0]

What's the Doug score?

[@_baller]

THHHIIIISSSS

[@limpunsing224]

Ut's gorgeous but I'm skeptical on its new complex powertrain Nice revieew BTW

[@BMWROYAL]

The doors are not attached to the window frame, that’s what makes it a coupe

[@willrobinson4280]

I love how the screen is below dash versus Audi and BMWs "ipad" slab. Mercedes interior is so well thought out. I do think the number of vents is overkill on the new interior design. I think it was done to fill the space. Who needs 4 vents in the middle of the car?

[@terribletelevision6980]

Love the review, Antuan you are a great presenter! I agree it isn't a coop, but technically it is a coupé. A coupé has always been a sloped roof vehicle with slim b-pillars usually with two doors, but not always, hence the CLS and 4-series Grancoupe. Sorry to be a pedant on the internet, I do love your videos and I wish you a happy christmas!

[@barrygoldwasser5449]

His lisp is annoying.

[@AchOwed]

@@barrygoldwasser5449 Have you watched 'Alex on Autos'?

[@danger450]

It's a coupe based on interior space. With four doors. This isn't hard.

[@dreppinit]

I just got this car a month ago, and I must say that I love it so far. I have yet to see another on the road, and it’s much sexier in person. I love that the CLS was always a limited production vehicle, and it’s a great first Benz for me. I loved my BMW, but once this car was unveiled at the LA Auto Show last year, I knew I was going to get this car the second it hit my local dealer; and that I did 🧐

[@Urboy5th]

Donell Repp same here! I’ve seen only one since I’ve had the car! Definitely looks better in person

[@LovepreetAujla]

@ 1:09 That "pod" area around back isn't purposefully designed that way. It's put there to make the rear bumper rounder and more pedestrian friendly (you can thank US regulations). EU variants of this car don't have that and look much better.

[@Edward-ns2qv]

that "pod" looks tacked on because it is tacked out, for government regulations here in the US. It is not on cars in other markets. It has to do with some law about low speed crash test and how it must not damage the bumper.

[@Fanzindel]

Edward yet, they could have incorporated that into a US specific bumper that doesn’t make it look tacked on like everyone else but they chose not to. The best or nothing.

[@kclark8080]

Have heard anyone talk about how oddly the vehicle starts. No actual crank of the starter, so the engine just explodes on very noticeably.

[@mziwendukuntsele671]

The styling is not fully resolved in my opinion. The entry-level A-class will make the styling common in a few months. But then again, the latest Audi A7 is no improvement over it's predecessor either style-wise. They both could be better.

[@marcopolo2230]

mziwenduku ntsele I agree

[@aaronyoung6937]

Agreed

[@cadsux]

Gotta love those German automakers for pushing the lame "4-door coupé" slogan. The CLS, Audi A7, BMW 6 series & VW CC. Heck, why not market the Dodge Challenger or Honda Accord coupe as a "2-door sedan" with all that head & leg room in the back?

[@abduljalil7623]

$100,000.00 with the packages but with Insurance FULLY COVERED, that's Another $10,000 Down.

[@sadmanh0]

i don't know why but the Euro version that carWow featured looked much better

[@cesarcastillo2405]

Is there going to be a CLE??

[@jsponson]

You bring up a good question. This car really should be called the CLE, as it's based on the E class (same wheelbase).

[@sramans1]

If it’s priced close to S class why not get the real thing instead of a wannabe? Should a smaller copy cost the same?

[@superjew98]

Good review, but Cooley is better.

[@harambo9805]

If Genesis ever brought out a sporty 4 door coupe, it would crush this embarrassment and all for a lower price! 😂

[@TW-hb2cr]

Previous generation just looked better on the outside.

[@_baller]

I like the cla more

[@_baller]

A 4 door coupe, means there's doors for the shitty back seat lol

[@KnowledgeableDom]

That's an e-class interior and it shouldn't been called the cle

[@JDMHaze]

The rear looks like the Chrysler 200, nothing about this screams Mercedes at all besides the badge and the shape,, The car also looks like it's melting🤷🏽‍♂️

[@mjo3275]

I miss the old CLS 550 :/ that car was really special. This is honestly just an E class. It shares the same platform as the E class. Not to mention it feels very feminine and is not available in a V8 and will never be.

[@SDav21]

The old CLS was also just an E Class.

[@xxthehuskycaboosexx]

MJ O I have the “old” CLS, specifically the 15 model, while I don’t like the outside of the new CLS, the interior is light years ahead. The lack of V8 also kinda sucks lol.

[@SaraiGarage]

The first generation CLS was the best CLS.... If you agree with me, look at my channel! I have CLS63 and am planning to make tons of videos with it once this school year is over such as owners perspective vids, maintenance costs, and just overall hooning haha

[@DieselDan09]

Cooley Cooley Cooley

[@ay3514]

No money 💴

[@ying-tienlin8154]

that rear is hideous

[@sumonkay]

It looks Korean.

[@Andrew-zv4fm]

Um.... The car is out already so he should know that. Fail.

[@petarpetrov777]

The rear is very bad

[@soiceyboy33]

A Mazda 6 looks better than this....on the outside

[@0riginal_panda_child249]

Coupe =/= Coupé

[@eganjos1]

Dude. That mustache?!

[@victorkashani8998]

What? For that price why not just buy S class instead of S class wanna be?

[@xxthehuskycaboosexx]

Victor Kashani two totally different cars bud. This car isn’t trying to be an S lmao

[@Perceni]

the theeLS class and Eth Class from Mercedeeth

[@iamthemedici]

Those finger nails though...

[@asm-6547]

Mercedes Drivers have CarPlay not Android auto😂

[@aaronyoung6937]

No Tesla drivers have carplay everyone else uses Androids lol

[@marcopolo2230]

This new rendition of the car’s exterior sucks. And I bet this pig will not sale as well as the last. The car looks cheap like an A class.

[@MrCrismystery]

Hear Antuan, click away.

[@Carlife929]

This car does not have the look of a car in the $75k-80k price range! It looks very basic, its like Mercedes ran out of money while designing it.