Mercedes Benz CLS63S AMG Shooting Brake Review: The Audi RS6 Rival You Never Knew Existed

I always liked the CLS, no matter what model, but this generation shooting brake is just sexy!

I love this guy. He is the love child of Jeremy clarkson , Quentin Wilson , Tiff Nidell , and all the other 90s car show presenters , and thats completely fine by me 😆

The coupe-aloon sector is alive and well. Mercedes CLA, BMW i4/ 4 series gran coupe, BMW 8 series gran coupe, Audi A7, VW Arteon etc

Only 68 examples of the CLS 63S left on the road, thank god I own one of them. Bought it new back in 2016, will never sell it. For such a big car it handles so well in comfort suspension setting, especially when you are pushing it along. Plenty of space for 4 adults, and a big boot. Hammer it all the time, and you get 18mpg which isn’t too bad. Mine’s done 100,000 miles, no mechanical issues at all yet. They are oil thirsty, but common with this engine. A future rare classic, these are creeping back up in value.

I just bought a Passat CC 😂 the Budget CLS

One of the best looking modern Mercedes in my opinion in both shooting brake and coupe form.... Pretty from every angle and the ultimate sleeper💯

The CLS from this era looks so much nicer than the newer ones, in my opinion. Such a classy and timeless design!

I owned a 2nd generation CLS63s... What an amazing car. I thoroughly enjoyed it and wasn't a common sight. The shooting brake in South Africa is absolute hens teeth. I've only ever seen one CLS63s... That 5.5l V8 M157 can only be described with one word, VIOLENT!!!! That 7G tonic was the only irritation as it had a slight delay when changing gears manually.

I think Rover P5 was the first to use the coupe term for sleek 4-door saloon. I remember you saw one and talked about it briefly during one of your event at Gilk's Garage in your 'Living With Ferrari Roma' video. Something I learned for the first time, to be honest. Also, here in Indonesia the CLS63 C218 was a very popular car. It's a handsome thing, and that M157 engine is just rude and brutal.

This is the best looking station wagon (estate, kombi, whatever you wanna call it) of all time.

I really like this car, mainly because of the amazing engine. But the lack of a 4wd version in the UK is an real oversight, meaning that it is not as quick or driveable in all weathers as it could be. A pity. Totally agree with you that Alcantara has no place on a steering wheel.

I’ve got a CLS Shooting Brake, but mine’s unfortunately the 350 diesel. Still pretty wonderful though.

Rover p5 coupe was the first:)

The ‘Rapid P609’ tyres I’m sure aren’t doing it many favours

Had my C219 2008 CLS 500 (5.5L V8) from new. Have not found anything that I want to replace it with. (Still with its original battery by the way).

I very recently bought a W212 Facelift E63 and I am in awe of that engine, it’s absolutely raucous and a torque monster. It was meant to replace my E250 cdi S212 estate, but they seem to be a good pairing. Definitely think your influence rubbed off on me there lol

New shape Panamera is definitely in the Coupaloon basket

I have a CLS 350D AMG line 9 speed saloon 2015 post facelift and I absolutely love this car. Dark blue with white leather interior ❤

The sound of that engine alone is enough to cause a stirring in the trouser department! 🤩

Thank you Richard and Jay for doing thus great review🥶