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Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class
The new Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class is a Large Luxury offered in a 4D Sedan body style. Available in Australia from $142,836 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Base variant and topping out at $164,600 for the Base.
There is 1 variant of the CLS available in Australia and this generation went on sale in March of 2021.
Engine options include 3.0L turbo petrol direct injection (270kW/500Nm) and 2.0L turbo petrol direct injection (220kW/400Nm). All variants feature 9-speed automatic transmission. Both four-wheel drive and rear-wheel drive configurations are available.
The new 2021 CLS is offered with a 5 year, unlimited km warranty.
Retail Price
$142,836 - $164,600†
Transmission
9-speed auto
Driven Wheels
4x4 or Rear
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Body Types
Sedan
Powertrain Type
4x4 or Rear-wheel Drive
Retail Price
$142,836 - $164,600†
Transmission
9-speed auto
Driven Wheels
4x4 or Rear
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Body Types
Sedan
Powertrain Type
4x4 or Rear-wheel Drive
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Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class
Features & Specs
Powertrain & Performance
Engine specs, power, and efficiency
Handling & Mechanics
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Towing & Off-road Capacity
Strength, stability, and off-road performance
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Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class
Available Variants
The Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class comes in a variety of variants with the cheapest being Base and the most expensive being Base.
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Power to Weight
123.94 - 139.18 kW/t
70.53 kW/t
249.73 kW/t
Boot Space
490 litres
273 litres
565 litres
Fuel Efficiency
7.8 - 8.7 L/100km
2.2 L/100km
12.3 L/100km
Vehicle Range
846 - 920 km
624 km
1,200 km
Price
$142,836 - $164,600
$84,272
$274,900
Warranty (Years)
5 years
3 years
5 years
Warranty (Distance)
Unlimited
100,000 km
Unlimited
Service Interval
12 months
12 months
Towing & Off-Road Capability
Gross Vehicle Weight
2,420 - 2,585 kg
2,225 kg
2,740 kg
Braked Towing Capacity
1,900 kg
1,700 kg
2,100 kg
Ground Clearance Unladen
93 mm
93 mm
160 mm
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Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class
Dimensions
4,988 mm
1,890 mm
1,435 mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,988 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,890 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,435 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,939 mm |
| Load Capacity | 645 mm |
Dimensions in this table show the minimum and maximum values of all variants for this vehicle.
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Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class is the Base that starts from $142,836.
See all Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class PricingThe most expensive Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class is the Base that starts from $164,600.
See all Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class PricingThe best towing capacity of a Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class is offered by the Base which can tow 1900 kg
See all Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class towing capacityThe largest Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class is the Base which measures 1890mm wide, 4988mm in length and sits 1435mm tall.
The most powerful Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class is the Base which has 270kW of power from its 3.0L Turbo Petrol Direct Injection engine.
The Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class is built in Germany and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class is the Base which weighs 2585 kg (kerb weight).
The Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class uses Premium Unleaded.
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