Hey guys
I did the unforgivable thing a few months ago and traded my CLS550 for an Audi A7. One would think I'm heading in the wrong direction, but I seriously needed AWD and well that means Quattro and not 4matic. I absolutely love the A7 but it's not a CLS, but I finally have a great transmission. I will say the ZF takes forever to change from reverse into drive, only complaint. That w219 engine though, I appreciate it now so much since it's gone. Anyway I put a video up discussing both cars. Look into my eyes at the end and tell me if I'm lying to myself. Lol
https://youtu.be/1OkR_vht96o
Good video. The A7 is certainly prettier, IMO.
I'll be curious how you get on with it longer-term. I love these cars, but I'm terrified to own one with some miles on it and no warranty.
In reply to Tom_Spangler :
I totally agree 
we'll see! Lol
I actually like the Mercedes better. Looks like a sporty minivan.
I'm interested to see how you feel about the the "feel" of the cars long term. Every modern Mercedes I've been in feels like home. They do a very good job with that.
I know the CLS started the "4 door coupe," thing, but boy that CLS looks dated. A7 is prettier.
I was in Tokyo recently, and there are CLS wagons everywhere. Wish we got those here.
In reply to mr2s2000elise :
True, but 5.5 wasn't dated. Lol last of the Mohicans. I go back and forth on wagons though. The Panamera wagon is amazing!
In reply to mazdeuce - Seth :
Sporty Minivan lol they do feel like home. I've had 5
Have you looked into what APR has to offer for the 3 litre supercharged engine in the A7? I suspect it will make you miss the M273 V8 a lot less.
In reply to G_Body_Man :
At first I was like, 'annual percentage rate?' thanks for putting on game! I just want to start with the plus package! Geez
I wonder how much you'd like a 2012 CLS550 vs the 2012 A7
In reply to yupididit :
Hum idk but I'm not a fan of the 4.7 biturbo
In reply to yupididit :
Carbon build up on the back side of the valves. If you don't drive them right the heads have to come off to clean them which is an $11k job. Plus I never like that the CLS became slower with the newer motor. 5.5 0-60=4.7 < 4.7t 0-60=5.4
The 4.7t could definitely be modified more though. I didn't like the side hip on the newer CLS and the loss of rear climate control. The wheels were also no longer staggered, no 285/35/18 rears.
My boss offered his CLS63 for sale, I’m to poor at this point I think. It’s a pretty car in my opinion.
I never warmed up to the CLS compared to the E Class.
The butts on the CLS are nice, but everything else is better on the E Class.
