山本晋也 【Yamamotosinya】@Ysplanning
The new generation CLS: Cult design with futuristic lighting system http://t.co/mmFJmEsb6z
2014/06/23 06:50:50
新世代CLSが誕生、というわけですが、ドイツでいう「ニュー」はフルモデルチェンジにかぎらず、マイナーチェンジでも使われるのですが、CLSクーペとシューティングブレークが大変更であります。
思えば、メルセデス・ベンツCLSシューティングブレークがフォトデビューしてから2年も経っておりました。たしかにフェイスリフトでイメチェンをするには絶好というか、当然のタイミング。
画像で見ても、バンパー、ヘッドライト（フルLED！）、グリルが変わるという、たしかに「ニュー」なフェイスリフトであります。
新型（画像はクーペ CLS 500 4MATIC）
旧型
新型（CLS 63 AMG Shooting Brake）
旧型
新型（CLS 63 AMG Shooting Brake）
旧型
なんといいますか、オフィシャルフォトで見比べた印象では、本当に顔だけ変えた（フェイスリフト）という感じ。一部グレードに「9G-TRONIC（9速AT）」を採用するなど、もちろんパワートレインをはじめとした中身も進化しているのではありますが……。
Efficient, sporty engines
Thrilling dynamism and exemplary efficiency – those are the strengths of the five engines available in the new generation of the CLS-Class. All fulfil the Euro 6 standard. A new addition in this class is the CLS 220 BlueTEC with four-cylinder diesel engine featuring fourth-generation common rail direct injection, two-stage turbocharging and BlueTEC technology. It produces 125 kW (170 hp) and offers maximum torque of 400 Nm. 150 kW (204 hp) and torque of 500 Nm are on tap from the four-cylinder diesel unit in the CLS 250 BlueTEC. The V6 diesel unit in the CLS 350 BlueTEC exceeds these figures with 190 kW (258 hp) and torque of 620 Nm.
Equally new is the V6 petrol engine with turbocharging in the CLS 400 with a 3.5 litre displacement and biturbo drive. Thanks to its output potential and its phenomenal torque at low engine speeds it sets new standards in its segment. Compared to its predecessor with a naturally aspirated engine it produces 20 kW more with 245 kW (333 hp). Its torque increases by 110 Nm to 480 Nm and is available in the wide engine speed range of 1200 to 4000 rpm. The CLS 500 with 300 kW (408 hp) and up to 600 Nm of torque leads the field in the power output ratings.
Four instead of the previous two models will be available in future with permanent all-wheel drive. Newcomers include the CLS 250 BlueTEC 4MATIC and the CLS 400 4MATIC
Maximum performance and efficiency: the AMG 5.5-litre V8 biturbo engine
410 kW (557 hp) to 430 kW (585 hp) and 720 to 800 newton metres – the AMG 5.5-litre V8 biturbo engine ranks among the world's most efficient series-production eight-cylinder engines when it comes to peak output, torque and fuel consumption. The CLS 63 AMG with 410 kW (557 hp) and rear-wheel drive consumes 9.9 litres per 100 kilometres (NEDC combined) (231 grams CO2 per kilometre). The variant with 410 kW and performance-oriented AMG 4MATIC all-wheel drive and the S-Model with 430 kW (585 hp) and all-wheel drive come in only slightly above at 10.4 to 10.6 litres per 100 km (243 grams to 248 grams CO2/km). All CLS 63 AMG models already meet the second stage of the EU6 emissions standard.
New automatic transmission with nine gears
Cutting-edge technology also comes in the shape of 9G-TRONIC, the world's first 9-speed automatic transmission with hydrodynamic torque converter in the premium segment, which is used in the CLS 220 BlueTEC, CLS 250 BlueTEC, CLS 350 BlueTEC and CLS 500. This innovation builds on the strengths of the 7G-TRONIC PLUS, which hitherto has set the benchmark in terms of efficiency, comfort and dynamism. With nine forward gears the 9G‑TRONIC manages to reduce fuel consumption, while further enhancing shift comfort and agility.
