Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class vs Aston Martin DBS

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Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class
Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class

2022 price

Aston Martin DBS
Aston Martin DBS

2020 price

Summary

2022 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class
2020 Aston Martin DBS
Safety Rating

Engine Type
Twin Turbo 6, 3.0L

Turbo V12, 5.2L
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded/Electric

Premium Unleaded Petrol
Fuel Efficiency
9.2L/100km (combined)

12.4L/100km (combined)
Seating
5

4
Dislikes
  • Compromised rear-seat room
  • Pricier than rivals
  • Unergonomic steering wheel controls

  • No Android Auto or Apple CarPlay
  • Rear seats barely viable
  • No AEB
2022 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class Summary

Mercedes-Benz loves to fill a niche. This is the company, after all, that has a coupe version of its GLC and GLE SUVS, four-door coupes ranging in size from the CLA to the AMG GT 4-door, and enough electric vehicles to make Tesla jealous.

The nichest of all though, might the CLS, which has been updated for the 2022 model year.

Positioned above the E-Class but below the S-Class in the line-up as a sporty sedan for customers after a blend of style, technology and performance, the new CLS is available in just one engine now, while styling and equipment have also been tweaked in the update.

Can the CLS earn its place in the Mercedes line-up or is it destined to be a bit player amongst more popular models?

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2020 Aston Martin DBS Summary

In mid-2018, to coincide with its global launch, CarsGuide was invited to a hush-hush, behind-closed-doors preview of the Aston Martin DBS Superleggera. 

Hidden within a maze of black velvet drapes at a low-key, inner-city Sydney location sat the famous British brand’s new flagship, a stunning 2+2 GT with the performance, dynamics and luxurious quality to match its exotic looks and $500K+ price tag.

On that day, for whatever reason, I never thought the opportunity to steer it would come my way. But two years later, almost to the day, the key to this ‘Sabiro Blue’ beauty was mine.

The DBS Superleggera sits at the top performance coupe table, mixing it with Bentley, Ferrari, and Porsche’s finest. But maybe you already have one (or more) of those. Which begs the question, does this imposing V12 machine do enough to qualify for an extra space in your garage? 

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2022 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class 2020 Aston Martin DBS

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