With its rich fascinating looks and performance Mercedes-Benz CLS shooting Brakes is one modern car that people who care about class can seldom miss.

The Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake is an estate car, but one that prioritize looks.

Pros : The Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake delivers slinky styling and estate car practicality in one handsome package. There are some fine engines on offer and, on optional air suspension at least, it drives brilliantly.

Cons: The Mercedes-Benz is very expensive compared with more conservative rivals, and it can’t quite match most of them for ultimate practicality. Rear visibility is poor and some of the controls are too fussy.

Mercedes-Benz CLS review:

• Performance
  4 out of 5 stars

  Ranges from fast to phenomenal

• Ride & Handling
  4 out of 5 stars

  Great on optional air suspension

• Refinement
  5 out of 5 stars

  An extremely quiet and smooth car

• Buying & Owning
  3 out of 5 stars

  Whichever way you look at it, it’s expensive

• Quality & Reliability
  4 out of 5 stars

  As classy as a big Merc should be

• Safety & Security
  5 out of 5 stars

  Nine (yes, nine) airbags

• Behind The Wheel
  2 out of 5 stars

  Poor visibility and fussy controls

• Space & Practicality
  4 out of 5 stars

  Not as good as some, but still pretty good

• Equipment
  4 out of 5 stars

  All versions come generously kitted