The Sport Wagon Enthusiast

CLS Shooting Break Spied  

Astute readers know that Mercedes confirmed production of their CLS “Shooting Break” several months ago. While the CLS wagon is imminent—and Mercedes has previewed the design language of the rakish 5-door with its “CLS Shooting Break Concept” —this is one of the first spy photos of the production CLS wagon (thanks to KPG photography).

Fortunately, early fears that the CLS would be a 4-door hatchback (think BMW 5er GT) and not a wagon can now be disproved. Like the E63 AMG BiTurbo Wagon, This Benz will feature luxury, performance, and practicality. Other than its new stylish rear-end, the CLS wagon should feature the same powertrains and amenities as the current CLS saloon. Expect the base engine (in the CLS550) to be a twin-turbo 4.6L V8—boasting 402 hp and 443 lb-ft of torque—and paired with Merc’s 7-speed automatic. The fire-breathing CLS63 AMG Shooting Break will feature the hand-built M157 5.5L twin-turbo V8 and Merc’s 7-speed MCT Speedshift transmission. Output with the optional power package will be 550 horsepower—enough to propel the stylish sport wagon to sixty in just 4.4 seconds.