100,000+ CLS' Delivered to Customers

Bruce · 03-27-2007, 05:53 PM

Stuttgart, Mar 27, 2007

Success for the Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class: More than 100,000 Units Delivered to Customers

* Positive customer response as an impressive proof of the success of Mercedes-Benz’ product strategy

* U.S. and Germany are the top sales markets for the four-door coupe

* CLS 350 CGI offers world’s first direct-injection gasoline engine, cutting fuel consumption by ten percent despite higher performance

Mercedes-Benz is reporting very positive results for its CLS-Class: More than 100,000 units of the innovative four-door coupe have been delivered to customers around the world since the vehicle was launched in October 2004. “The CLS-Class combines the elegant design vocabulary and dynamics of a coupe with the comfort and functionality of a sedan in a completely unmatched way,” says Dr. Klaus Maier, Executive Vice President Mercedes Car Group, responsible for Sales and Marketing. “The extraordinarily positive customer response to a model that is still unique underscores Mercedes-Benz’ role as a trendsetter in the development of new vehicle concepts and impressively demonstrates the success of our product strategy.”

Demand for the CLS is particularly high in the U.S., where about 27,000 units have been sold since the vehicle was introduced to the market in January 2005. The second most important market for the four-door coupe is Germany accounting for about 20 percent of global sales. The most popular engine version in Germany last year was the CLS 320 CDI, which was chosen by more than half of the customers.

Since the end of June 2006, Mercedes-Benz has also offered the CLS-Class with the world’s first direct-injection gasoline engine with a spray-guided combustion process. Due to this pioneering injection system, the CLS 350 CGI consumes ten percent less fuel than the highly efficient V6 gasoline engine with duct injection, while at the same time considerably boosting engine performance by 15 kW/ 20 hp. The advanced technology, which will soon be offered in the E-Class as well, already enables the CLS 350 CGI to meet future emissions limits

NarutoRamen · 03-27-2007, 06:15 PM

Congrats to MB! The CLS is definitely a beautiful car. No questions about that. Well deserved result for MB.

Merc1 · 03-28-2007, 12:27 AM

This could only mean one thing, facelift time! Funny thing is I couldn't stand this:

when I first saw it!

M

Just_me · 03-28-2007, 01:46 AM

I still cant stand it, CLS must be the worst looking car coming from Mercedes. Its really hideous IMHO.

Centurion · 03-28-2007, 01:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Just_me

I still cant stand it, CLS must be the worst looking car coming from Mercedes. Its really hideous IMHO.

It ain't for everybody but at least MB knows that there are more than 100 000 people who likes it.

Merc1 · 03-28-2007, 02:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Just_me

I still cant stand it, CLS must be the worst looking car coming from Mercedes. Its really hideous IMHO.

M

Just_me · 03-28-2007, 02:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Merc1

M

I dont like the shape, the AMG version improve the look but without the car is not my thing. At least my mother agree with me

Just_me · 03-28-2007, 02:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Luwalira

It ain't for everybody but at least MB knows that there are more than 100 000 people who likes it.

Lol Luw, I like the way you defend Mercedes everytime I say something negative

Centurion · 03-28-2007, 02:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Just_me

Lol Luw, I like the way you defend Mercedes everytime I say something negative

Come on Andreas, I'm the defending anything. The global sales figures for the car is doing it.

Just_me · 03-28-2007, 02:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Luwalira

Come on Andreas, I'm the defending anything. The global sales figures for the car is doing it.

oh yes Luw, you are

and global sales, not my problem, not helping me liking the car

03-27-2007, 05:53 PM	#1
Bruce Super Moderator Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 10,183 Thanks: 5,331 Thanked 3,852 Times in 2,260 Posts	100,000+ CLS' Delivered to Customers Stuttgart, Mar 27, 2007 Success for the Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class: More than 100,000 Units Delivered to Customers * Positive customer response as an impressive proof of the success of Mercedes-Benz’ product strategy * U.S. and Germany are the top sales markets for the four-door coupe * CLS 350 CGI offers world’s first direct-injection gasoline engine, cutting fuel consumption by ten percent despite higher performance Mercedes-Benz is reporting very positive results for its CLS-Class: More than 100,000 units of the innovative four-door coupe have been delivered to customers around the world since the vehicle was launched in October 2004. “The CLS-Class combines the elegant design vocabulary and dynamics of a coupe with the comfort and functionality of a sedan in a completely unmatched way,” says Dr. Klaus Maier, Executive Vice President Mercedes Car Group, responsible for Sales and Marketing. “The extraordinarily positive customer response to a model that is still unique underscores Mercedes-Benz’ role as a trendsetter in the development of new vehicle concepts and impressively demonstrates the success of our product strategy.” Demand for the CLS is particularly high in the U.S., where about 27,000 units have been sold since the vehicle was introduced to the market in January 2005. The second most important market for the four-door coupe is Germany accounting for about 20 percent of global sales. The most popular engine version in Germany last year was the CLS 320 CDI, which was chosen by more than half of the customers. Since the end of June 2006, Mercedes-Benz has also offered the CLS-Class with the world’s first direct-injection gasoline engine with a spray-guided combustion process. Due to this pioneering injection system, the CLS 350 CGI consumes ten percent less fuel than the highly efficient V6 gasoline engine with duct injection, while at the same time considerably boosting engine performance by 15 kW/ 20 hp. The advanced technology, which will soon be offered in the E-Class as well, already enables the CLS 350 CGI to meet future emissions limits

03-27-2007, 06:15 PM	#2
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03-28-2007, 12:27 AM	#3
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Just_me Executive Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sweden Posts: 15,487 Thanks: 1,062 Thanked 3,722 Times in 1,583 Posts	Re: 100,000+ CLS' Delivered to Customers I still cant stand it, CLS must be the worst looking car coming from Mercedes. Its really hideous IMHO.

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