Mercedes CLS 350cdi shooting brake - pre or post facelift?

Mercedes CLS 350cdi shooting brake - pre or post facelift?

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TiminYorkshire

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222 months

So we're in the market for an A6 replacement and are keen on the CLS 350cdi shooting brake. I'm trying to decide if the post facelift is worth the extra spend?

Advantages:
Newer
Euro 6 (not that we live near or frequently visit clean air zones)
Curvier aesthetics
More gears?

Disadvantages:
More expensive
Quoted power is a few bhp less than the pre facelift
Euro 6 means Ad blue could go wrong

Have I missed anything else significant?

Has anyone had or driven both?