William Stopford
Every car and SUV discontinued in Australia in 2023
Escape, Rio, CX-9, Passat... Some nameplates that have been around for a long, long time in Australia have been axed this year, along with some newer nameplates.
2 Years Ago
2016 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class
The new Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class is a Large Luxury offered in both 4D Sedan and 5D Sedan body styles. Available in Australia from $115,355 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Base variant and topping out at $251,400 for the Mercedes-amg S.
There are 2 variants of the CLS available in Australia.
Engine options include 4.7L turbo petrol direct injection (300kW/600Nm), 2.1L turbo diesel common rail (150kW/500Nm), 3.0L turbo petrol direct injection (245kW/480Nm) and 5.5L turbo petrol direct injection (430kW/800Nm). Available with 9-speed automatic or 7-speed automatic transmissions. All variants feature rear-wheel drive.
The new 2016 CLS is offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.
Retail Price
$115,355 - $251,400â€
Transmission
7 or 9-speed auto
Driven Wheels
Rear
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded or Diesel
Body Types
Sedan or Station Wagon
Powertrain Type
Rear-wheel Drive
Retail Price
$115,355 - $251,400â€
Transmission
7 or 9-speed auto
Driven Wheels
Rear
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded or Diesel
Body Types
Sedan or Station Wagon
Powertrain Type
Rear-wheel Drive
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Features & Specs
Powertrain & Performance
Engine specs, power, and efficiency
Handling & Mechanics
Drive Feel: Steering, Suspension, Ride Quality
Towing & Off-road Capacity
Strength, stability, and off-road performance
Exterior & Dimensions
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2016 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 Mercedes-Amg S.
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Power to Weight
80.43 - 229.95 kW/t
77.78 kW/t
229.95 kW/t
Boot Space
520 - 590 litres
350 litres
590 litres
Fuel Efficiency
5.4 - 10 L/100km
4.3 L/100km
11.3 L/100km
Vehicle Range
800 - 1,481 km
584 km
1,659 km
Price
$115,355 - $251,400
$68,900
$258,000
Warranty (Years)
3 years
3 years
4 years
Warranty (Distance)
Unlimited
100,000 km
Unlimited
Service Interval
12 months
12 months
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Dimensions
4,937 mm
1,881 mm
1,416 mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,937 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,881 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,416 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,874 mm |
| Turning Circle | 11,210 mm |
| Load Capacity | 485 mm |
Dimensions in this table show the minimum and maximum values of all variants for this vehicle.
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News
William Stopford
Every car and SUV discontinued in Australia in 2023
Escape, Rio, CX-9, Passat... Some nameplates that have been around for a long, long time in Australia have been axed this year, along with some newer nameplates.
2 Years Ago
Jack Quick
Mercedes-Benz E-Class and CLS recalled
Mercedes-Benz is recalling 145 E-Class and CLS models because they may not warn a driver when cars are approaching as they exit the vehicle.
2 Years Ago
William Stopford
Multiple Mercedes-Benz models recalled
Mercedes-Benz is recalling over 3000 vehicles across 10 of its nameplates as they could lose engine power.
2 Years Ago
Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class is the Base that starts from $115,355.
See all Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class PricingThe most expensive Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class is the Mercedes-Amg S that starts from $251,400.
See all Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class PricingThe best towing capacity of a Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class is null kg offered by the following variants: Base and Mercedes-Amg S.
See all Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class towing capacityThe largest Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class is the Mercedes-Amg S which measures 1881mm wide, 4996mm in length and sits 1406mm tall.
The most powerful Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class is the Mercedes-Amg S which has 430kW of power from its 5.5L 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 2480 kg (kerb weight).
The Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Premium Unleaded or Diesel.
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