cls estate vs e class estate
Discussion
I've owned both one after the other, currently have the CLS. I'd go for the E-Class all day long, and wish I hadn't changed.
The CLS is stunning (IMO) inside and out, rare, and gets lots of admiring comments and looks, however that aside the E-Class beats it in every area.
With the same engine, the CLS feels much the same in respect of acceleration, engine noise etc as you'd expect. I don't think it rides as well as my E-Class did, it sits on bigger wheels and feels more unsettled at lower speeds, yet doesn't feel like it rides any better at speed nor corners any better. It also feels quite noticeably affected by crosswinds at speed in a way the E-Class didn't. My CLS also suffers from wind noise and rattles from the frameless front windows (the rubber seals are frequently conditioned), and the door mirrors sit quite far back creating an annoying blind spot.
Its not a bad car at all, but coming from an E-Class to a CLS the only benefits are looks, and a nicely specced E-Class still looks good enough and feels nice enough inside IMO. The only extras my CLS has over my old E-Class are memory seats and a sunroof, and you can get them in an E-Class.
As for retaining value, I've tried to part-ex the CLS a couple of times and gotten poor offers, one salesperson suggested that as they are quite rare perhaps nobody is keen to take a punt on them as they don't know how quick they'll be able to sell them on.
The CLS is stunning (IMO) inside and out, rare, and gets lots of admiring comments and looks, however that aside the E-Class beats it in every area.
With the same engine, the CLS feels much the same in respect of acceleration, engine noise etc as you'd expect. I don't think it rides as well as my E-Class did, it sits on bigger wheels and feels more unsettled at lower speeds, yet doesn't feel like it rides any better at speed nor corners any better. It also feels quite noticeably affected by crosswinds at speed in a way the E-Class didn't. My CLS also suffers from wind noise and rattles from the frameless front windows (the rubber seals are frequently conditioned), and the door mirrors sit quite far back creating an annoying blind spot.
Its not a bad car at all, but coming from an E-Class to a CLS the only benefits are looks, and a nicely specced E-Class still looks good enough and feels nice enough inside IMO. The only extras my CLS has over my old E-Class are memory seats and a sunroof, and you can get them in an E-Class.
As for retaining value, I've tried to part-ex the CLS a couple of times and gotten poor offers, one salesperson suggested that as they are quite rare perhaps nobody is keen to take a punt on them as they don't know how quick they'll be able to sell them on.
Edited by anonymous-user on Monday 14th September 13:41
My opinion for what its worth is that the E class will retain it's value better long term, simply because its a well recognised model to go for where a buyer is looking for a large estate car, it's one that springs to mind alongside the 5 series and the A6. The CLS estate is more niche and won't immediately be on a lot of peoples rader which will potentially affect it's value.
I personally prefer the looks of the CLS but I think none car people would look for an E-Class first which will help its values
I personally prefer the looks of the CLS but I think none car people would look for an E-Class first which will help its values
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