2006 BEST CARS - BEST NEW CARS

Mercedes-Benz CLS55 AMG
$45,000+
4dr(5.4L supercharged, 8 cyl.; 469 hp)

MSRP: $87,375
Kelley Blue Book Value: $88,249
Service cost (5 yr): NA
Insurance cost (1 yr): $2,178
Resale % (3 yr/5 yr): 61/45
MPG: 14 city, 20 hwy
Annual fuel cost: $3,012
Wheelbase: 112 in.
Cargo space: 16 cu. ft
Length/width: 193/74 in.
Legroom front/rear: 42/35 in.
Transmission: Automatic standard

From the performance division of Mercedes-Benz comes a new class with style and luxury to spare. It smoothly powers from zero to 60 mph in 4.5 seconds.