Is CLS Shooting Brake?
Engines, performance and drive Compared to the BMW 6 Series Gran Coupe, the CLS coupe places more of a premium on refinement and effortless progress than driving dynamics, and it’s a similar story with the Shooting Brake.
How long is a Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake?
4953 mm
Because of its versatility, larger rear space and length of 4953 mm, we classify the Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake in the category of estate cars.
When did Mercedes stop making CLS shooting brake?
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake estate (2012-2018)
Why is Mercedes called shooting brake?
Historically, the term comes from the vehicle that shooting parties would use on hunts. The vehicle had to be practical to hold the rifles, marksmen and shooting game while out and about. It’s called a ‘brake’ because this described the carriage used to train and break in young horses.
What means shooting brake?
Shooting-brake originated as an early 19th century British term for a vehicle used to carry shooting parties with their equipment and game. The term brake was initially a chassis used to break in horses — and was subsequently used to describe a motorized vehicle.
What is Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake?
The Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake is the first car of its kind – a four-door coupe crossed with an estate. Based on the Mercedes CLS saloon, the Shooting Brake adds a much bigger 590-litre boot but maintains a long and low roofline so it appears sporty despite the impressive space inside.
How much does a Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake cost?
In Germany, the outgoing Shooting Brake retails from €56,584 and it’s safe to say that pricing could increase to around €58,000 before options. The CLS Shooting Brake competes in a niche of its own, as there are no other similar body styles based on midsize vehicles.
Who is the designer of the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake?
When we talked to Daimler design chief Gorden Wagener about the design of the regular CLA at its reveal in January, we asked about the new-gen Shooting Brake, and he described it as being “a very designer’s car, [one that] offers a lot of space even if it doesn’t look like it would.”
What’s the difference between old and new CLA Shooting Brake?
The new Shooting Brake’s roofline has a bit more curve to it, and the rear end is a lot smoother. The new CLA in general is a whole lot sleeker than the old generation, with Mercedes keeping lines and creases to a minimum.
What kind of suspension does Mercedes Benz CLS have?
The new CLS uses a four-link front suspension and a five-link rear suspension. A dynamically set-up steel comfort suspension is standard equipment, but the four-door coupe can be equipped with Air Body Control air suspension with adjustable and adaptive damping.