The 2019 CLS comes in three trim levels: the 450, 450 4MATIC, and the AMG CLS 53. The 2018 CLS comes in three as well: the 550, 550 4Matic, and the AMG CLS 63 S.

Both the 2018 and 2019 Mercedes-Benz CLS models stay true to the company's luxury four-door coupe heritage. The 2018 CLS has more of a domed look that gives it an aerodynamic aura. The 2019 model is all-new, the first of its CLS generation, with a sportily aggressive look to it, more so than the previous models. Whichever you choose, you can expect one of the best-looking cars in your neighborhood.

The 2019 AMG CLS 53 is equipped with a 3.0-liter inline-six that produces 429 horsepower and 384 pound-feet of torque. The 2019 CLS 450 and 4MATIC have the same engine but they pack 363 horsepower and 369 pound-feet of torque. Both engines are equipped with a nine-speed automatic transmission.

The 2018 CLS 550 and 4MATIC are equipped with a 402-horsepower turbocharged 4.7-liter V-8 engine that produces 443 pound-feet of torque. The 2018 CLS 63 S is the most powerful of all your options for both 2018 and 2019 models. It holds a turbocharged 5.5-liter V-8 that packs 577 horsepower and 590 pound-feet of torque. The first engine is paired to a nine-speed automatic transmission and the second is matched to a performance seven-speed automatic.

If you want the highest-performing CLS, the AMG models should be where you look first. The 2019 CLS AMG 53 comes equipped with the 4MATIC+ all-wheel-drive system that gives you superior traction. The drive modes let you tell your engine how to tackle the road - conservatively for fuel efficiency, or with reckless abandon. The AMG's sport exhaust system, performance braking system, multilink suspension - and more - make it one of the most exciting rides in a coupe body.

The 2019 CLS seats five people in two luxurious rows. The smaller 2018 CLS seats four people. In each, you'll find Mercedes-Benz' sharp designs that make grocery store runs feel like trips to the opera. The 2018 CLS comes standard with an 8-inch dashboard-mounted display that makes your drives more entertaining and connected, but if you want a laptop-level touch screen, go for the 2019 CLS - it comes with a 12.3-inch screen. Each year and model utilizes leather and real wood to further their interior allure.

Mercedes-Benz focuses on safety to let you joyride more and worry less. Each CLS comes with access to driver-assist technologies that help you stay more ready to react on the road. Forward collision warning with automatic emergency braking is your co-pilot on busy streets. Blind-spot monitoring makes switching lanes a breeze. Equip your CLS with the Driver Assistance Package for even more of these useful technologies that take safety to a new level.