Mercedes-Benz CLS 350 available for sale, retails at RM 570,888

KUALA LUMPUR: After adding the CLS 450 and AMG CLS 53 4Matic+ to the C257 Mercedes-Benz CLS range last year, another model is added to the local line-up, the CLS 350.

Powered by a 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbocharged unit, the new Mercedes-Benz CLS 350 puts out 299 PS of power at 5,800-6,100 rpm and 400 Nm of torque at 3,000-4,000 rpm, mated to a 9G-Tronic 9-speed automatic gearbox. The setup is capable of touching the 100 kmph mark from zero in just 6 seconds before attaining the top speed of 250 kmph.

The Mercedes-Benz CLS 350 also gets a 48V lithium-ion power pack that is responsible for providing additional power and boost to some of the required components fitted inside the car, for a short duration of time. This system is similar to the one found on the CLS 450 and holds the capability to add 14.1 PS of power and 150 Nm of torque. However, in the case of the CLS 450, it supplies 21.2 PS and 250 Nm of additional power and torque respectively.

For unawares, the CLS 450 features an inline-six turbocharged 3.0-litre engine that generates 367 PS of power at 5,500-6,100 rpm and 500 Nm of torque at 1,600-4,000 rpm.

On the outside, the Mercedes-Benz CLS 350 gets Multibeam adaptive LED headlamps with high-beam assist plus as standard, 19-inch AMG twin-spoke alloys and an AMG Line styling pack.

Inside, the Mercedes-Benz CLS 350 gets Nappa leather-wrapped sports steering wheel, illuminated door sills with brand lettering, and premium ambient lighting system with a total of 64 lights, as standard.

Additionally, it features a piano black centre console, AMG Line interior package that comes with designo piano lacquer trim finished in black, a wireless phone charging slot, a surround view camera, and a COMAND online navigation system that supports Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. Moreover, the car gets Logic 7 surround sound system sourced from Harman Kardon for an enhanced audio experience.

To purchase the new Mercedes-Benz CLS 350, you need to spare RM 570,800 (on-the-road price without insurance). Reach out to your nearest Mercedes-Benz dealer for more information.