The 2015 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class Will Come Equipped With a Nine-Speed Automatic Transmission

Aug. 15, 2013 - PRLog -- Mercedes-Benz vehicles are among the finest on the roadways; but, as the team at Motor Werks of Barrington (http://www.motorwerksmercedes.com/dealership/about.htm) can attest, the automaker has never been content to rest on its laurels. While Mercedes-Benz vehicles are renowned for their performance capabilities, the automaker will be pushing things even further by equipping the 2015 CLS-Class with a nine-speed automatic transmission.

The new transmission was first introduced in Europe in the Mercedes-Benz E350 BlueTEC®. It’s just a glimpse of what’s to come, too — the automaker said that the transmission is suitable for both rear-wheel and all-wheel drive, in addition to hybrid and plug-in hybrid vehicles. It was also said that the new nine-speed transmission would be used in most models in the coming years.

In Europe, the E350 BlueTEC® equipped with the nine-speed automatic transmission is selling for the U.S. equivalent of $72,269.

U.S. drivers will get their first chance to try a vehicle equipped with the new nine-speed transmission next fall, when the 2015 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class will launch. It’s expected that, initially, the new transmission will be available in at least one CLS-Class model, before slowly being introduced to the rest of the lineup.

While no estimates were given by Mercedes-Benz, it’s expected that the new transmission will offer improved fuel economy.

While this news certainly ramps up anticipation for 2015, the 2014 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class (http://www.motorwerksmercedes.com/new-inventory/index.htm...) has a great deal to offer drivers throughout the Chicago area. It’s styling is a particular strong point, with a coupe-like profile and sweeping roofline that sets it apart from other luxury sedans. The 2014 CLS550 comes equipped with a 402-hp 4.7L V8 engine paired with a seven-speed automatic transmission; according to EPA estimates, it’s capable of achieving 18 mpg city/27 mpg highway.

Chicago area drivers who wish to learn more about the 2015 CLS-Class or the planned nine-speed automatic transmission can get the latest updates at Motor Werks of Barrington. The dealership is located at 1475 S. Barrington Rd. (http://www.motorwerksmercedes.com/dealership/directions.htm) in Barrington, IL, and features the full lineup of new Mercedes-Benz models.