MB CLS major changes from 2011 - 2014?

[WantaMerc]

Hi guys

If you saw my other post I am deciding between a CLS, E class or C class. For now I am going with the CLS (its what the heart wants!). I am looking at a CLS 250/350 AMG Sport (cannot afford the CLS63 just yet)

I have a couple of questions I was hoping you guys could help with:

• From 2011 - 2014 are there any significant changes to the car that would mean getting one year over the other would be better?
• 250 vs 350 whats the general consensus here?

Thanks guys.

 

[HumberMart]

Ive had a 2013 250 AMG Sport for 2 years / 26k

I previously owned 3 different Mercs with the '350' V6 diesel.

To me, the 250 is absolutely fine. I don't especially miss the V6. The 250 has all the urge you need and mine has a lifetime average of 50 mpg, with 60 being possible on long trips.

I'm not aware of any noticeable revisions before 2014.

 

[johns E350]

350 every time more refined end of

 

[WantaMerc]

350 every time more refined end of

Does the 350 cost significantly more to run compared with the 250?

 

[wivenhoe]

According to the car, my 14 350 CLS gets 53mpg on a run around the M25 & M4 with an average speed of 62 reflecting variable speed limits.

 

[andy75]

is a manual gearbox version in cls 250 ?