Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class Base (2009) price & specs

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Overview

The 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class Base is a rear-wheel drive, 4-door Coupe that was released to the Australian market on 3rd July 2009. The Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class is regarded as a large Car built in Germany with prices starting at $196,200 before on-road costs.

This Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class is powered by a 5.5L 8-cylinder engine that has 285 kW of power (at 6000 rpm) and 530 Nm of torque (at 2800 rpm) via a Seven-speed Automatic transmission. Mercedes-Benz claims the CLS Base uses 12.8L/100km of Premium Unleaded in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 305g of CO₂. It has a 80L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 625km per full tank

The Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class measures 1390mm (54.7 inches) in height, 4910mm (193.3 inches) in length, 1873mm (73.7 inches) in width with a 2854mm (112.4 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1810kg (3990.4 lbs) of unladen weight. The CLS Base comes standard with 245/35 R18 front tyres and 275/35 R18 rear tyres. It has a 36 month, unlimited km warranty.

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Power to Weight

115.27 - 198.43 kW/t

75.88 kW/t

209.78 kW/t

Boot Space

495 - 505 litres

495 litres

690 litres

Fuel Efficiency

11 - 14.5 L/100km

7.6 L/100km

14.5 L/100km

Vehicle Range

552 - 727 km

520 km

1,053 km

Warranty (Years)

3 years

Warranty (Distance)

Unlimited

Dimensions

4,910 mm

1,873 mm

1,390 mm

Specification	Measurement
Overall Length	4,910 mm
Overall Width	1,873 mm
Overall Height	1,390 mm
Wheelbase	2,854 mm
Turning Circle	11,200 mm

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Sales Data

202310Total Sales

20240Total Sales

Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class Sales rolling 12-months^#

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Explore Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class Features & Specs

Base

5.5L, 7-speed auto, 4-door Coupe, Petrol, RWD

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Emission control level

CO2 level - g/km combined: 305 g/km

Engine

Configuration: V

Cc: 5,461 cc

Liters: 5.5 L

Number of cylinders: 8

Fuel

Fuel type: Premium Unleaded

Fuel type octane no.: 95

Generic primary fuel type: Petrol

Minimum fuel octane number: 95

Minimum fuel type: Premium Unleaded

System

Injection/carburetion: Multi-Point Injection

Tanks

Type main: yes

Capacity: 80 L

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Computer

Average fuel consumption: yes

Fuel consumption

Standard ADR 81/02: yes

Combined: 12.8 L/100km

Country/highway: 9.3 L/100km

Calculated vehicle range: 625 km

Combined: 7.8 km/L

Country/highway: 10.8 km/L

Urban: 5.3 km/L

Urban: 18.9 L/100km

Performance

Maximum speed: 250 km/h

Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 5.4 s

Power

Maximum power hp/PS: 388 hp/PS

Maximum power kW: 285 kW

Maximum torque Nm: 530 Nm

Measurement standard: EEC

Primary or secondary fuel power figure: Primary

Rpm for maximum power (low): 6,000 rpm

Rpm for maximum torque (low): 2,800 rpm

Drive

Driven wheels: Rear

Transmission

Manual mode: yes

Shift lever location: Steering Wheel

Transmission description: Automatic with Manual Mode

Number of speeds: 7

Transmission type: Automatic

Disc brakes

Number of: 4

Number of ventilated discs: 4

Power steering

Vehicle speed proportional: yes

Wheel

Electric adjustment: yes

Height adjustment: yes

Telescopic adjustment: yes

Type: Leather Covered

Levelling

Location front: yes

Operation: Automatic

Location rear: yes

Operation: Automatic

Suspension

Location front: yes

Spring type: Air

Stabilizer bar: yes

Wheel dependence: Independent

Type: Wishbone

Location rear: yes

Spring type: Air

Stabilizer bar: yes

Wheel dependence: Independent

Type: Multi-Link

Tires

Location front: yes

Type: Conventional/Summer

Tire profile: 40

Tire width: 245 mm

Location rear: yes

Type: Conventional/Summer

Tire profile: 35

Tire width: 275 mm

Wheels

Location front: yes

Rim type: Alloy

Rim diameter: 18 in

Rim width: 8.5 in

Location rear: yes

Rim type: Alloy

Rim diameter: 18 in

Rim width: 9.5 in

Body style

Body type: Sedan

Local number of doors: 4

Number of doors: 4

Local body type: Coupe

Bumpers

Location front: yes

Color: Painted

Location rear: yes

Color: Painted

Cargo capacity

Rear seat up; to lower window: 495 L

External dimensions

Curb to curb turning circle: 11,200 mm

Front track: 1,593 mm

Overall height: 1,390 mm

Overall length: 4,910 mm

Overall width: 1,873 mm

Rear track: 1,603 mm

Wheelbase: 2,854 mm

Internal dimensions

Headroom front: 975 mm

Headroom rear: 924 mm

Hip room front: 1,472 mm

Hip room rear: 1,464 mm

Shoulder room front: 1,429 mm

Shoulder room rear: 1,422 mm

Doors

Location driver: yes

Type: Front Hinged

Location passenger: yes

Type: Front Hinged

Location rear driver: yes

Type: Front Hinged

Location rear passenger: yes

Type: Front Hinged

Headlight control

Directional headlights: yes

Dusk sensor: yes

Internal height adjustment: yes

Headlights

Bulb type (low beam): Bi-Xenon

Paint

Type metallic: yes

Sunroof

Location front: yes

Operation: Electric

Type: Glass

Door mirrors/cameras

Location driver: yes

Color: Painted

Type: Electrically Adjustable

Location passenger: yes

Color: Painted

Type: Electrically Adjustable

Power windows

Location front: yes

Location rear: yes

Rear view mirror/camera

Auto-dimming: yes

Windshield wipers

Intermittent wipe: Automatic

Rain sensor: yes

Weights

Published kerb weight: 1,810 kg

Connection to ext.entertainment devices

AUX jack front: yes

USB connection front: yes

Remote audio controls

Type: Steering Wheel Mounted

Speakers

Number of: 12

System

Digital media card: yes

Radio: AM, FM

12v power outlet

Location front: yes

Memorized adjustment

Door mirror position: yes

Navigational systems

Information type: Full Map, Voice

Parking distance system

Location front: yes

Type: Sensor

Location rear: yes

Type: Sensor

Vanity mirror

Location driver: yes

Illuminated: yes

Location passenger: yes

Illuminated: yes

Luxury trim

On center floor console: Wood/Woodgrain

On doors: Leather

On gear selector: Leather

On instrument panel: Wood/Woodgrain

Anti collision system

Activates seat belts: yes

Crash test results

Standard: ANCAP

Front airbag

Location driver: yes

Location passenger: yes

Front seat belts

Seat position driver: yes

Height adjustable: yes

Operation: Reel

Pre-tensioners: yes

Type: 3-Point

Seat position passenger: yes

Height adjustable: yes

Operation: Reel

Pre-tensioners: yes

Type: 3-Point

Head restraints

Location front seats: yes

Active: yes

Electric adjustable: yes

Location rear seats: yes

Number: 2

Rear seat belts

Seat position driver: yes

Operation: Reel

Seat position passenger: yes

Operation: Reel

Side airbag

Location front: yes

Location rear: yes

Side curtain airbag

Location: Front and Rear

Front seat

Location driver: yes

Electrically adjustable: yes

Heated: yes

Number of electrical adjustments: 5

Type: Bucket

Location passenger: yes

Electrically adjustable: yes

Heated: yes

Number of electrical adjustments: 5

Type: Bucket

Rear seats

Facing direction front: yes

Folding: Fixed

Seating capacity: 2

Type: Bench

Seat upholstery

Additional seat material: Leather

Main seat material: Leather

Seating

Seating capacity: 4

Seating configuration: 2+2

Cup holders

Location rear seats: yes

Air conditioning

Climate control number of zones: 4

Rear control for climate control: yes

Power locks

Includes trunk/hatch: yes

Operation: Remote

Anti-corrosion

Distance: Unlimited

Duration (months): 36 months

Powertrain - Total

Distance: Unlimited

Duration (months): 36 months

Roadside assistance

Distance: Unlimited

Duration (months): 48 months

Whole vehicle - Total

Distance: Unlimited

Duration (months): 36 months

† Displayed prices are based on the drive-away price of the vehicle, which includes delivery charges, registration fees, number plates, and applicable road taxes, based on a Sydney location. However, prices may vary between states and territories, and additional costs such as compulsory third party (CTP) insurance, dealer delivery fees, and optional extras are not included. These prices are subject to change without notice and may not reflect current market pricing or dealer offers.

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