2019 Mercedes-AMG CLS 53 Coupe First Drive: A hybrid for the heart

Sometimes it’s the little changes which make the biggest difference, something that definitely holds true for the EQ Boost system in the 2019 Mercedes-AMG CLS 53 Coupe. The newest CLS keeps the four-door-coupe styling but injects a dash of electrification, for a mild hybrid that’s all about performance rather than green credentials.

If your first thought upon hearing “hybrid” is “Toyota Prius” then you’d be forgiven for skepticism about how Mercedes-AMG’s system improves things. Certainly, the mass market breakthrough of gas-electric drivetrains came about because of the Uber driver’s favorite. There’s more than one way to harness an electron, however.

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