MERCEDES-BENZ CLS 550

The Mercedes-Benz CLS 550, part of the CLS-Class, debuted in 2006, continuing until 2018. It was known for its coupe-like design on a sedan frame.

The CLS-Class was initially conceived as a niche model, blending the elegance of a coupe with the practicality of a sedan. The CLS 550 offered a blend of luxury and performance.

The successor to the CLS 550 is considered to be the later generations of the CLS-Class, with models like the CLS 450 continuing the line.

Did you know that the design of the first-generation CLS was inspired by a sketch drawn by Michael Fink, who was then a young designer at Mercedes-Benz? His sketch, capturing a sleek, coupe-like sedan, caught the attention of the higher-ups and became the basis for the CLS.