Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class
The 2023 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class presents an excellent reliability profile, boasting zero recalls and zero NHTSA complaints.
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Fuel economy
EPA-rated city, highway, and combined economy by year.
Engine, transmission & drivetrain
Powertrain specifications can vary between model years.
Pricing & configuration
Original pricing and model configuration where available.
| Year | Note | Trim | Base price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Some of the decoding information provided may vary for non-U.S. market vehicles. | — | — |
| 2022 | Some of the decoding information provided may vary for non-U.S. market vehicles. | — | — |
| 2021 | Some of the decoding information provided may vary for non-U.S. market vehicles. | AMG CLS53 | — |
| 2020 | Some of the decoding information provided may vary for non-U.S. market vehicles. | CLS450-4M | $69,950 |
| 2019 | Some of the decoding information provided may vary for non-U.S. market vehicles. | AMG CLS53 | $79,900 |
| 2018 | Some of the decoding information provided may vary for non-U.S. market vehicles. | AMG CLS63 S | $75,150 |
| 2017 | Some of the decoding information provided may vary for non-U.S. market vehicles. | CLS550 | — |
| 2016 | Some of the decoding information provided may vary for non-U.S. market vehicles. | — | — |
| 2015 | Some of the decoding information provided may vary for non-U.S. market vehicles. | — | — |
| 2014 | Some of the decoding information provided may vary for non-U.S. market vehicles. | — | — |
| 2013 | Some of the decoding information provided may vary for non-U.S. market vehicles. | — | — |
| 2012 | Some of the decoding information provided may vary for non-U.S. market vehicles. | — | — |
| 2011 | Some of the decoding information provided may vary for non-U.S. market vehicles. | — | — |
Space, dimensions & utility
Seating, cargo, and physical configuration by model year.
| Year | Seats | Doors | Keyless ignition | GVWR | Steering location | Seat rows | Axles | Wheels | Wheelbase | Front wheel | Rear wheel | bodyAndInterior |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | — | Standard | Class 1D: 5,001 - 6,000 lb (2,268 - 2,722 kg) | Class 1D: 5,001 - 6,000 lb (2,268 - 2,722 kg) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard |
| 2022 | — | — | Standard | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard |
| 2021 | 5 | — | Standard | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 2 | 4 | 115.7 | 19 | 19 | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 |
| 2020 | 5 | — | Standard | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 2 | 4 | 115.7 | 19 | 19 | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 |
| 2019 | 5 | — | Standard | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 2 | 4 | 115.7 | 19 | 19 | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 |
| 2018 | 4 | 4 | Optional | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 2 | 4 | 113.1 | 18 | 19 | Keyless ignition: Optional, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 |
| 2017 | 4 | 4 | Standard | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 2 | 4 | 113.2 | 18 | 19 | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 |
| 2016 | — | — | — | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | — | — | — | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — | — | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2013 | — | — | — | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2012 | — | — | — | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2011 | — | — | — | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Safety ratings & driver assistance
NHTSA safety ratings and listed driver-assistance availability.
| Year | Rated vehicle | abs | esc | tractionControl | tpms | adaptiveCruiseControl | autoBrake | forwardCollisionWarning | pedestrianAeb | blindSpotMonitoring | blindSpotIntervention | laneDepartureWarning | laneCenteringAssist | rearCamera | rearAeb | adaptiveDrivingBeam | autoReverseSystem | rearCrossTrafficAlert | parkAssist |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2023 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class 4 DR AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard | standard | standard | optional | optional | standard | optional | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | — |
| 2022 | 2022 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class 4 DR 4WD | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | optional | optional | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | — |
| 2021 | 2021 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class 4 DR RWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard | — | — | standard | — | — | — | standard | — | optional | standard | — | optional |
| 2020 | 2020 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class 4 DR 4WD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | — | standard | standard | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2019 | 2019 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class 4 DR 4WD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | — | — | standard | — | — | — | standard | — | optional | standard | — | optional |
| 2018 | 2018 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class 4 DR 4WD | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | optional | optional | optional | optional | — | — | — | standard | — | optional | standard | — | optional |
| 2017 | 2017 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class 4 DR 4WD | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard | — | — | optional | — | optional | — | standard | — | optional | standard | — | optional |
| 2016 | 2016 Mercedes-Benz Cls-Class 4 DR RWD | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | 2015 Mercedes-Benz Cls-Class 4 DR RWD | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2014 | 2014 Mercedes-Benz CLS-CLASS 2 DR 4WD | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2013 | 2013 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class 2 DR 4WD | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2012 | 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class 4 DR AWD | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2011 | 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class 4 DR RWD | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Model year reports
2023
NewestThe 2023 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class presents an excellent reliability profile, boasting zero recalls and zero NHTSA complaints.
2022
The 2022 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class presents a compelling, if unusually quiet, reliability record.
2021
The 2021 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class presents an excellent reliability record, boasting no reported recalls or consumer complaints to NHTSA.
2020
The 2020 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class presents an excellent reliability record with no recalls or complaints logged.
2019
The 2019 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class presents an excellent reliability record with zero recalls and zero complaints, suggesting a robust initial build.
2018
The 2018 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class presents an excellent reliability record, boasting zero recalls and zero complaints.
2017
The 2017 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class presents an excellent reliability profile with zero reported recalls or complaints.
2016
The 2016 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class presents an excellent reliability record based on available data, with no recalls or complaints logged.
2015
The 2015 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class presents an excellent reliability profile, with no reported recalls or consumer complaints in the NHTSA data.
2014
The 2014 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class presents an excellent reliability profile with zero recalls or complaints reported in available data.
2013
The 2013 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class presents an unusual data profile with zero recalls and complaints.
2012
The 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class presents a compelling luxury coupe option with an excellent reliability record based on available data.
2011
The 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class presents an excellent reliability record, with no recalls or complaints logged.
Scores are derived from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, normalized by vehicle segment averages.
What are the best years for the Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class?
Carfocal currently has 13 published CLS-Class reports, covering 2011 through 2023. Compare the year-specific reports directly to see how reliability, recalls, ownership costs, and value change over time. The newest published verdict says: The 2023 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class presents an excellent reliability profile, boasting zero recalls and zero NHTSA complaints.
Published year coverage: 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023.
Is the Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class reliable?
There is no single reliability answer for every Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class. Carfocal's published year reports show why the model year matters, with verdicts that include the 2023 mercedes-benz cls-class presents an excellent reliability profile, boasting zero recalls and zero nhtsa complaints. and the 2023 cls-class, given its excellent reliability record and lack of reported issues, should hold its value well. Compare the report for the year you are considering before you make a decision.
13 published year-specific reports are available for comparison.
What are common problems with the Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class?
Carfocal answers common-problem questions in the year-specific reports. Published guides currently cover 2011 through 2023.
Problem patterns will populate as repair-prediction coverage expands.
Supporting data
- Published guides
- 13
- Years tracked
- 13
- Data sources
- NHTSA, EPA, owner complaints