Passenger & boot space
How it copes with people and clutter
Despite its sporty and intimate feel inside, leg room in the front of the Mercedes CLS is fine for six-footers, although head room is a little tight. That said, so far we’ve only tried cars with a sunroof fitted and, similarly equipped, the Audi A7 Sportback and BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe are no better.
Compared with a two-door coupé, the extra doors make life much easier for anyone getting in and out of the rear. Once inside, leg room is fine, although nowhere near as good as that in the 6 Series, while the difference in head room is marginal for anyone tall. You will struggle to get three abreast at the back, unless all of them are kids.