Mercedes CLS 350 *GRAND EDITION* Full in depth review - Best CLS to date!
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Mercedes CLS 350 GRAND EDITION Full in depth review - Best CLS to date!
Hi Guys, here’s a full in depth review of a Mercedes CLS 350 GRAND EDITION that we own. It’s been in the family for the last two years and it’s a typical big, luxury German car!
In this video, I talk about the features and what’s different on the Grand Edition and what it’s been like to own one for a few years! Excellent car overall!
I hope you enjoy this video and let me know what you think in the comments section!
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Our family car for 14 years still Going, still a eye catcher, still gets compliments and really reliable. Best car ever
@mijomendes1705
9 ай бұрын
It's the same with us
@czakutfilms
Ай бұрын
And with us 👍🏼
@iLiaUP
26 күн бұрын
bro is grand edition different from normal one? i mean if grand edition worth paying more? and whats are cons? tell me pls
My absolute dream car since I was a child!
One of the Most elegant Mercedes Models of the 2000s
@BobbyDrives
Жыл бұрын
Totally agree with you there! 👌🏼
@pavelpavlov8143
Жыл бұрын
It is also one of the most elegant mercedes models of all time!! The pinnacle of aesthetic combination by comfort and a touch of sportiness.
@fmw944
Жыл бұрын
@@pavelpavlov8143 Maybe i have a red 350 with AMG styling and lots of options in it ;-)))
@BobbyDrives
11 ай бұрын
Totally agree with what you said there Pavel! 🙌🏼
What a great of a really great car, reviewed really well by somebody who really gets them. I have had my Grand Edition, which is black, since 2011 and have done over 100,000 miles in it and it still feels great. I love it and it has been serviced by Mercedes and the same mechanic sine I got it. Not sure I could ever let it go because as you say it looks stunning and is still a head turner. Great review.
"mean ass" yeah? Absolutely agree with you the fact that this is still the best shape of the CLS's even though the new one is lovely 😍
@BobbyDrives
2 жыл бұрын
You couldn’t have said it better, best shape in the CLS line! Haha yep mean ass! Especially the 63 AMG 😂
@joecool9739
Жыл бұрын
The new CLS is horrible The CLA looks much better But the true successor to the 1st gen CLS is the current Mercedes AMG-GT63S
Deffo best looking CLS. Got the 320 CDI remapped to stage 1 which has around 270bhp, plenty of torque for me as well...
I own a cls 350 grand edition in black colour. With a remap the hp goes just over 300 and the torque even more! I love it! The interior quality is a lot better than some new ones!
Thoroughly enjoyed your video!! very informative!! GreaT StuFF...
Great vid mate 👍🔥
@BobbyDrives
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you bro! Appreciate the support! 🙌🏼
Always loved the CLS 🔥
@BobbyDrives
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you bro, appreciate it! Same here, loved this shape 😊
Such awesome and classy car. Beautiful said 👍🏼👍🏼
@BobbyDrives
11 ай бұрын
Thank you so much! 🙌🏼
Good review...me too always love CLS!
@BobbyDrives
Жыл бұрын
Thank you Carl, appreciate it! These CLS’s are timeless in terms of their appearance. Thanks for watching too! 🙌🏼
Great review! Although the W219 CLS63 used the M156 6.2 V8 which wasnt a biturbo v8, it was naturally aspirated.
@BobbyDrives
Жыл бұрын
Ahh! Thanks for correcting me. I assumed they were the newer bi turbo engines! I’m sure the cls55 AMG was bi turbo however?
@kanchingyg
Жыл бұрын
@@BobbyDrives the 63 was! The C219 CLS55 had a 5.4 supercharged M113K engine, while the later, 2011-2018 C218 CLS63 had the M157 5.4 Biturbo V8.
@austinphillips5196
2 ай бұрын
They were both supercharged the 55 and the 63 but the newer ones were biturbo
I have bought four CLS MBs and my favourite was my 2006 CLS500 :) love he design and look of that car. it's been downhill ever since
Nice video mate!
@BobbyDrives
11 ай бұрын
Thank you so much and sorry for the late reply! 😊
Good video this.. well done
@BobbyDrives
11 ай бұрын
Hi Lee, sorry for the late reply but thank you so much! Appreciate you watching 😊
This is a gorgeous car next to the CL Please do a comparison video on the CL and CLS would love to see the cars side by side and which one you woyld consider better in different scenarios
@monk3yboy69
Жыл бұрын
CL is S class coupe. CLS is E class based. 2 very different models . How could you run a comparison?
Very Nice car and video ? It really is the perfect combination 🤩. I totally agree with everything you've said about this magnificent car. Can you tell me what the paint reference is please ? The color is very similar to designo matte gray, but in gloss. And it looks different from the other greys offered at the time.
Great upload ,,try and review the model up like a 14 plate,,350cdi
@BobbyDrives
2 жыл бұрын
Haha will do bro! Get me one and I’ll do it 😉
It wasnt the first 4 door coupe that was the rover P5B Coupe. This reimagined it pretty well actuallt
The CLS 63 was not bi-turbo for that model it was same engine in C63 e63 before the emissions came in
Nice video! How does the ride quality and refinement compare to the BMW 6 series, Mercedes CL, Mercedes S Class and Mercedes GLE that you have previously reviewed? Also, what have the reliability and ownership costs been like in the year it has been owned? Many thanks.
@BobbyDrives
2 жыл бұрын
Hey, thanks for the comment and the compliment! Nothing compares in terms of ride quality of an CL or S class, they are the best, super comfortable. GLE is good too, but 4x4, so not the best comparison. The CLS rides lovely, but you will feel potholes as it’s not as refined as like say the S class. But overall all of them are super comfortable. In terms of reliability, it’s had a few things done. Driver window motor got replaced, the pump for the air suspension replaced. And then the usual stuff like servicing and tyres etc. other than that, the car is solid! Appreciate you watching 🙌🏼
Enjoyed the one I owned from 2015-2019. I had memory seats and sunroof which were welcome additions. You didn’t mention that the Grand Edition also were equipped from the factory with a BRABUS tuning box under the bonnet.
@BobbyDrives
Жыл бұрын
Ahh I didn’t even know about the Brabus box 🤔 thanks for letting me know. We learn every day 😉 I agree, these are lovely cars and in my opinion, the best looking CLS shape.
@CB-DW
Жыл бұрын
@@BobbyDrives almost as good looking as my 2017 CLS Shooting Brake! 😉😅
Very Nice
@BobbyDrives
Жыл бұрын
Thank you 🙏🏼
Great review Bobby, I have a W219 CLS350 CGI myself, had it for 10 years, just reached 55k on the clock. Mine is Flint Grey with the silver 19" AMG Type III alloys, but I always preferred the Palladium Silver of the Grand Edition. Are you sure that the Grand Edition was available in petrol in the UK, I thought it was only ever available as a diesel?? I did read that there was a Grand Edition based on the CLS280, but I don't think the CLS280 ever came to the UK? Either way the first generation W219 is still be best looking in my opinion, but then again I am biased.
im looking at buying one
Very good
@BobbyDrives
Жыл бұрын
Thanks! 😊
A fabulous car!! Such a classy and grand looking car. A great in-depth review.
@isearia9348
2 жыл бұрын
I think what to buy bmw 318i or 118i or audi tt , a5 or mercedes 350 im confused
@BobbyDrives
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Rupy, it is a lovey car!
@BobbyDrives
2 жыл бұрын
I would buy the a5 or the 350 merc, however which merc are you thinking of?
wow❤❤❤❤❤❤
Have you had any reliability issues so far with the car? Was looking at buying an 09 plate 320 CDI
@hertztv9980
Жыл бұрын
Are you joking
@BobbyDrives
11 ай бұрын
Hey, sorry for the late reply first of all. Generally the car has been great however the air suspension failed and costed around £1500 to repair. Other than that, just general servicing and the car has been great!
Great review 👍🏻
@BobbyDrives
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! And I appreciate you watching my videos 😊🙏🏼
I think it only has Bluetooth for phone, not music streaming and Cd stacker is in head unit in dash not in the boot
I go tommorow for cls350cdi guľky loaded on air suspension with 70kmls on clock I hope be happy for long time.Dilema is what happen with gearbox when be remapped.I heart course with gearbox,because is dimensions for limited torque.
I miss big clock in the dashboard.
@BobbyDrives
Жыл бұрын
I’d agree with you. It was a timeless piece 😉
Nice Breitling on wrist
عالی ❤❤
Yeah these definitely need the AMG kit on them the standard ones look soft and ultimately dated now ULEZ has sadly killed the diesels off for these in London
@Birmingham_racing
2 жыл бұрын
What's the law in London? In Birmingham city centre the car has to be euro 6 for diesels otherwise it's £8 a day
@mujahidali8547
2 жыл бұрын
@@Birmingham_racing Same thing but it's £12.50 and ulez is expanding next year apparently it will cover the whole of London!
@BobbyDrives
11 ай бұрын
Yeah this Ulez expansion is a joke! All these great cars will be off the road soon 😔
Top spec but no sunroof?
@BobbyDrives
2 жыл бұрын
Good point John, sunroof is lovely but they are quite hard to find nowadays. However this is quite a loaded spec other than the sunroof.
@hertztv9980
Жыл бұрын
@@BobbyDrives me with my a class with same specs as your cls also with sunroof 😎
@CB-DW
Жыл бұрын
@@hertztv9980 yeah, but it’s an A class. 😅
@thruxtone1910
3 ай бұрын
Yes it’s weird. I have 2005 cls500 with sunroof, automatic rear window curtain, 2 oval pipes (not amg), more option and controls for AC - the button “REST” that uses engine heat to keep the car warm 30min after engine has been switched off. And mine is not Grand Edition. The only thing is that his is 2010 that might keep the price up. Apart from that it has less extras than mine pre-facelift standard 5L V8.
check out the FIRST 4-door coupes the Rover P5 and P5B Coupes. 1960s/1970s.
Fake rims?
@BobbyDrives
Жыл бұрын
Hi, no they are original and genuine stamped AMG wheels, which came with the car. It’s the Grand Edition.
Diesel 🥴🤢
9:52 no, you can not. Just a phone for phone calls. Bluetooth music wasn't available even on NTG 4.0 W218 systems. And there is no CD changer in booth, the headunit itself takes in 5 or 6 cds. And altough I agree on the beauty of W219, next generation W218 is a much much better car. I had 2010 Grand Edition same as this and replaced it with W218 250 BlueEficiency and I am a lot happier. Start to like W218 muscular body design better too. Tech is better. Engines are more economical too, but most of all - quality is way better.
Vidzheo? Spootchiuh? You fing? Shit audio? Mate, what is going on?
@BobbyDrives
Жыл бұрын
Lol it was an older mic, hence the crap audio. Since then I’ve bought a Rode mic, much better! What’s spootchiuh?
@SeeMoreLevingthon
Жыл бұрын
@@BobbyDrives That's how I heard sportier, haha. This is the first video I saw of yours - will check out some more. (I only came coz I miss my own W219 as it's been in the shop since March...)
@BobbyDrives
11 ай бұрын
Haha fair play, even my wife says I mumble! Need to work on that 😂
@SeeMoreLevingthon
11 ай бұрын
@@BobbyDrives It's so refreshing to see this type of reaction to criticism - you come for the love of cars, and you stay for the presenter's attitude and personality. Love it, bother, keep that up!
@BobbyDrives
11 ай бұрын
Wow I appreciate that bro! No point being negative about constructive criticism. It’s what makes us better. …but I’ll still work on the mumbling haha! Appreciate you watching my videos bro 🙌🏼 all for the love of cars 🚗