Mercedes-Benz CLS550 Review | An Insane Sport Sedan Value 

I’ve had a black 2013 CLS550 purchased in 2015 with 40k...I now have 97k in 2020. Never had issues outside of normal brakes and tires. I couldn’t agree more with everything Gavin mentions in this review. I have zero intentions of letting this car out of my clutches. It does everything so well and at 97k still has zero creeks...it tight as the day I got it. Love this car. It is my 6th Benz and by far the best even having my last S class.

The CLS550 is definitely a sleeper, either it or the E550 2012-2014 era will be my next car. Stage 1 ECU tune takes you to 500+hp.

Thank you about the comment you said about the type of woman that drives the CLS. you described me. I own a 2014 550. I love it!

I think you provide the type of review of the exact things I want to hear including your perspective on what the driver of this car is looking for plus emphasizing the specs that are the most meaningful. Looking forward to more reviews. I think the next generation of videos over time would be a look at these vehicle 6k miles later or even after a longer 250+ mile trip. Excellent review!

Great review bro. You did an excellent job in keeping my attention. I skipped through 4 reviews prior to yours and in doing so......I'm glad that I did. Keep up the good work!

New subscriber..Wonderful review! Have a 16 with 112k. Just normal maintenance. Had around 16 MBs over 20 years. Best one I have owned. Still as tight as the day I got it.

Picking this car in a few days... I’ve had the W219 CLS350 for 5 years and this is exactly what I want next.. absolutely beautiful

This is a great video, Thank you my Gratitude, I was looking at the 2019 then came across your video, love that you get luxury for a very reasonable price, great stepping stone car!!!

Thank you very much for such a comprehensive and detailed review. I am looking for an AWD Mercedes. I have an 2009 SL550. I love it but miss it most of the year as it hibernate through the winter months. The anesthetics of the CLS 550 are just breathtaking and I have been looking for answers. Thank you.

This is so weird but I’m in the market for a used CLS, I was searching for a more recent review of a used one and found your video and was so shook that this is filmed in Albuquerque where I live! It made me want this car right now haha great video 😄😄😄

You're totally totally right. I've had CLS550 2013 AMG already 10 years and it's been pure quality. That's why I just keep this car even after I have new Tesla Y performance and other family SUV.

got a 2012 550 4matic OMG do i love it. only 18k miles gonna chip it and exhaust it should puts it at 550 hp this is the most beautiful car i have ever seen, truly

You are spot on I have 2013 that I bought 4 years ago for $44K with 42K miles on it. right now Aug 2020 I have 156K miles on it. Still a great car and not looking to see it. The only issue outside of normal wear and tear is the hydraulic suspension. I have had the fronts replace twice and the back once. the first time was under warranty. 2nd time cost me 3K. I will probably keep the car 2 more years and push it to over 220K miles.

Haven’t seen your reviews yet. Nice production

I put a throttle controler on mine. Huge effect for small money.Also took it down to 4.5 0to60.

Just bought my 2014 diamond white with black 19 amg wheels and red calipers with 36k miles for 28k. I love this car. Was wanting one for the past 4 years and finally able to get it last week.

This is one of my favorite mercedes body shape. Will be driving one soon..

Just bought 2012 cls550 and its a great car so far, pleasure to drive and plenty of power

Got mine for $16k one owner Previous owner only took it to the dealer for service. Love it!!! It still has the new car smell

I love how passionate you are about the car. I really enjoyed the review. What do you think about the maintenance costs for the car? Are they high?

Love how this guy responds to his comments but you should make more vids on the cls550

Enough information to make the time worth it. Thank you.

Nice comparison at the end of the video 👍

New Subscriber!! Lovely Review!! Going for a test drive of a $18750 2014 4matic tomorrow. Been a fan of this generation. Thanks again to the Duchess of Depreciation!!

Good review! I'd get a microphone to add to your shirt for the "outside" portion of the review.

Great review. If not I just bought my 2014 e350, I'd strongly consider this. My local car dealer has one in metallic silver color for about $20k but with almost 100k miles on it. it looks clean from picture, but I can't consider it as I just got another one.

Maaan... I was sleep on this one. Really nice car. Thanks for the Video! Bro.. change your microphone though, its echoing.

I have a cls 63 2014, and what you said about the outdated infotainment look is a problem easily mitigated with an after market apple carplay/ android auto installation in to the existing display. It's like a modern car again 😃

Yo love, the video I recently just drove a CLS. I never like the body style but I would one over with the power of the twin v 8 Man that thing was awesome. I think I’m all work on buying one on the use market lot and plus you don’t see a lot of them out there if something different☺️

I have the CLS550 2007 Car is still Beautiful Solid I love this car.seats are still in tact not a lot of room in the back seat but a awesome car!!!

Glad to hear it doesn't have creak and rattle from the newer Mercedes platform. These are one of the last classy Merc I saw, before they shifting it to the dual screen futuristic design. Different opinions, but I prefer this styling more.

Buying a ‘12 E550 getting a helluva deal, can’t wait for that biturbo 😁

I’m buying one next week 2014 CLS550 dark blue beige interior

Hi Gavin, thank you for the review... my question is, is it a good daily driver car?

Good looking car and so far I have bought a 2006 , 2010 , 2012 & 2014 models used. Problem with newer models is we should stop calling them a "sport sedans" The 2006 first generation in my opinion was the best design. Please bring back the first generation design and if people complain about the rear seats tell them to buy a S-Class as that's what they are for. Also RWD with good snow tires resolves the problem when it snows.

mines black with black leather and black ash wood also came with factory black 19inch wheels NZ new Love it I've uploaded one video and will do more, new subscriber here, good on you dude

Dude are you still doing the b roll and editing ? Your picture quality looks dope

I just got a 2014 cls550 and just wanted to know how much does it cost to maintain? Like the service A and B in cdn$. Also do I have to go to the dealership for this or do I have a alternate cheaper solution. Thanks man

Good video. Quick and fast are not the same. Quick is how fast it accelerates. Fast refers to a vehicles top speed. Some cars are quick but not fast. Others are fast but not quick. Some cars are both quick and fast.

40k miles for $25,000 *laughs in pandemic* I cannot WAIT for these used car prices to come back down to earth...

Bought my 2008 cls 550 that sat for 2 years for 8k and only had to do basic maintenance iv been in the e500 for 4-5 years but this cls driving is completely different

All W218 CLS’s need a 4x4Shops 10.25” Android screen retrofit now though.

Your car is beautiful but I wanted to set you straight on some things. I also own a 2014 CLS 550 but in a FULL DESIGNO inside and out. Mine was 92K, that being said. Even with the beautiful base model that you have, only your seating surfaces are leather. If you opted for the Designo interior you would have gotten more surfaces that were a more premium semi-aniline leather and an Alcontera headliner. Now, that being said. Even in the higher tier car, the dash and upper parts of the door panel are in fact MB Tex. It looks and feels like real leather but it is in fact not. I love your color choice and your wheels. I opted for the newer AMG 10 spoke wheels that were introduced on the 2014 S sedan and 2015 Edition 1 S Coupe. That being said, I totally agree with you about the styling of the 12-14 as I only like the headlamps of the three years and only love the tail end up until 2018. I am not a fan of the newer styling and for me Mercedes has basically made the car ugly in every single way. The only thing I love is the new interior but that is all. Mine now has about 10K miles on it as I don't want to wear it out. Since your review, you can't get a higher end model for less that 35K. The cars have appreciated due to the chip shortage and the lack of used cars on the market. If you got your car for less that 25K you are truly a very lucky man. I bought mine from the original owner who also never drove it but I paid 35K for mine about 2 years ago. I just had CarMax give me an instant appraisal and they offered me over 37K whole sale. I'm not taking the deal but to be able to have a car appreciate in value is a good thing. Depending on your mileage and condition, you might be able to also make money on your car. Mine has the option flat bottom AMG wood and leather wheel with a leather air bag. I will keep mine until the day I die and keep trading my S Coupe for a new Bentley, as Mercedes has gone in a direction I am not a fan of. I've owned over 6 new CL600's since 2000 and this S 65 but now I'm move one to better looking, less generic cars. I wish you the best and hope you are still as in love with your baby as I am with mine.

I love mine they are super fast

What’s the name of the track played in the beginning of the video ?

Just bought a 2014 cls550 in white 3 weeks ago best Mercedes I bought besides my Clk430

5.2 seconds? my uncles s63 4.7 sec 0-60 and my cls 550 keeps up so idk either the 63 is "quick" or the 550 is "fast"

Funny how prices change in 13 months. Now it’s over $33k easily. Let’s go Brandon.

just got a 2012 cls550 for about 22k i love this car so much man

Do these come with regular suspension?

It’s a 4.7 biturbo v8 not 4.3

How you feel bout a tune

got mine in 2020 for 26k 57k miles fully loaded designo graphite

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You’ll pay close to $20k once the air suspension goes though. That’s why the e550 is a good alternative, also it’s a 4.7 not 4.3

"coupe" tho. Beautiful car

I could of sworn tht they had 4.7L n not 4.3L🤷🏾‍♂️

0 to 60 4.2

You could have shown the inside

Not 4.3L.....

Intro music is embarassing. Wtf. Glad I hung in cuz loved the rest. Really good vid.

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It's coupe.

I make $21.00 per hour do u think i can afford this?

4.7

Gave a thumbs down because we didnt get to hear the start up, always show the start up...

Can you bring to me

send your ECU to Tenn tech. , this car makes you giggle when you step on it in sport or manual mode or even an economy road mode the fun and performance of a AMG without the loud exhaust noise hard ride, oh it's fast with ECU upgrade , no issues in my 60,000 miles on my 2013 standard tires

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