What's the point of the CLS again?

"Dasupersprint - base trim is enough" (dasupersprint) 09/17/2018 at 15:28 • Filed to: None

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So there’s this AMG ‘’GT’’ 43 with 367hp.

It’s still a nicely styled E-class, EXACTLY like the CLS is. I think I like the CLS more. Still, gotta love Mercedes for the choices they have, including 234 convertible models.

Ash78, voting early and often > Dasupersprint - base trim is enough 09/17/2018 at 15:39

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Like an E-Class Convertible*

*Now featuring Actually Based on E-Class!

KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time > Dasupersprint - base trim is enough 09/17/2018 at 15:44

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S T Y L E

Arrivederci > Dasupersprint - base trim is enough 09/17/2018 at 15:45

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I think it looks nicer than the CLS.  I’d imagine I’m in the minority here, but those monoblocks look horrible on it.  

BvdV - The Dutch Engineer > Dasupersprint - base trim is enough 09/17/2018 at 15:47

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So what’s next? An AMG GT 2+2 convertible? Maybe a 2+2 coupe too?

Also, do these wheels mean that AMG Monoblocks are back?

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > Dasupersprint - base trim is enough 09/17/2018 at 15:49

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This GT-4door thing is like their Panamera, I guess... I prefer the CLS (not that I can afford either!)

Dasupersprint - base trim is enough > BvdV - The Dutch Engineer 09/17/2018 at 15:51

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wagon

BvdV - The Dutch Engineer > Dasupersprint - base trim is enough 09/17/2018 at 15:52

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Would that be the wagon version of the fastback version of the  sporty sedan version of a  sedan which also has a wagon version, or the wagon version of a fastback version of a sportscar? ;p

404 - User No Longer Available > Dasupersprint - base trim is enough 09/17/2018 at 15:54

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Diesels, maybe? And I don’t think you can get 4MATIC on the AMG GT.

https://www.mercedes-benz.com/en/mercedes-benz/vehicles/passenger-cars/cls-class/cls-2018/

Dasupersprint - base trim is enough > Ash78, voting early and often 09/17/2018 at 15:56

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The new E-class coupe and convertibles are now real E-classes. The old one was indeed built on a C-class. But then they made a C-class coupe and convertible later. Well...

Why do I know all of this

Dasupersprint - base trim is enough > BvdV - The Dutch Engineer 09/17/2018 at 15:57

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ALL OF THEM

Dasupersprint - base trim is enough > 404 - User No Longer Available 09/17/2018 at 15:58

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Yep, that GT is indeed 4MATIC+

fintail > Dasupersprint - base trim is enough 09/17/2018 at 16:03

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234 convertibles, and they’d have had at least one true hardtop in the range since 1961.  Nobody comes close.

Ash78, voting early and often > Dasupersprint - base trim is enough 09/17/2018 at 16:22

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RANGE ROVER SPORT!

/also known as Discovery with expensive bodykit

KnowsAboutCars > Dasupersprint - base trim is enough 09/17/2018 at 16:22

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I’d ask the question the other way around. Why didn’t they just make more powerful AMG CLS? What’s the point in making two similarly sized sports sedans (I’m sorry, 4-door coupes). CLS looks better too IMO.

Textured Soy Protein > Dasupersprint - base trim is enough 09/17/2018 at 16:25

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The GT is a few inches bigger and has rear quarter windows. Oh, and it’s a liftback.

Dasupersprint - base trim is enough > KnowsAboutCars 09/17/2018 at 16:26

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They make both in 43 and 53 versions. GT 4-doors has 63 and 63S versions with the V8. The CLS is still new, I wouldn’t be sur prised if they put the V8 in it too.

Saracen > Dasupersprint - base trim is enough 09/17/2018 at 16:32

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The 53 is going to replace the 43.

Also, the AMG GT 4-door is only available in 53, 63 and 63 S.

Dasupersprint - base trim is enough > Saracen 09/17/2018 at 16:37

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Look up the internets, The GT 43 was announced today.

Nauraushaun > Dasupersprint - base trim is enough 09/17/2018 at 18:27

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There’s “having choices” and there’s “selling 10 versions of the same car in the same niche-niche until nobody understands”

AMGtech - now with more recalls! > Dasupersprint - base trim is enough 09/17/2018 at 19:03

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I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, the “GT” 4-door is stupid and isn’t a GT and Mercedes has effectively cut all their Coke with Ajax by making the stupid, ugly, pointless thing.

Also, love me some monoblocks, but those look fucking horrendous and do not fit the lines of that already ugly car.

What are you doing Mercedes? Why do you hurt me like this?

LongbowMkII > Dasupersprint - base trim is enough 09/17/2018 at 19:48

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“ For this new AMG I need a car that looks outrageously sad, but is also angry about it.”

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > AMGtech - now with more recalls! 09/17/2018 at 23:45

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Wagons? Hatchbacks?!? NO. More crossovers and 4 door versions of 2 door things!!!

AMGtech - now with more recalls! > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 09/18/2018 at 14:21

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 yeah! 

JeepJeremy > Nauraushaun 09/28/2018 at 16:21

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and that is where I am.  In the “not understanding” column.  Why do they make so many cars? Much confuse