Mercedes-Benz Vision CLS

The Mercedes-Benz Vision CLS is a concept vehicle with a six-cylinder twin turbo diesel engine rated at 265 PS (195 kW; 261 hp) and 560 N·m (413 lb·ft), 7G-TRONIC seven-speed automatic transmission, Active Light System from Mercedes-Benz E-Class (W211), electrohydraulic brake system from Mercedes-Benz SL (R 230), dashboard and A-pillars upholstered in leather, soft leather upholstery on seats and door panels, oak veneer, glass roof, 470 litres of boot capacity, adaptive front airbags, window bags and side airbags, belt tensioners with adaptive belt force limiters.^[1][2]

Vision CLS viewed from above

Mercedes-Benz Vision CLS
Overview
Manufacturer	DaimlerChrysler
Production	2003 (Concept car)
Body and chassis
Class	Sports Car/Concept Car
Body style	4-door coupé
Layout	FMR
Powertrain
Engine	3.0 V6 diesel
Transmission	7-speed 7G-Tronic automatic
Chronology
Successor	Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class (C219)

The vehicle was unveiled at the 2003 Frankfurt International Motor Show IAA. It was a preview of the Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class (C219).^[3]