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2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class CLS 55 AMG

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2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class – front Unverified
Photo: Mercedes-Benz C219 FL CLS 350 Iridium Silver (2) by Damian B Oh, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photos show the first generation (C219, 2006–2011); trim, color, and model year may differ.
All photo credits
  1. Photo: Mercedes-Benz C219 FL CLS 350 Iridium Silver (2) by Damian B Oh, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  2. Photo: Mercedes-Benz C219 FL CLS 350 Iridium Silver (1) by Damian B Oh, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  3. Photo: MERCEDES-BENZ CLS (C219) China by Dinkun Chen, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  4. Photo: Mercedes C 219 Leichenwagen (Binz) by Jacek Rużyczka, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  5. Photo: 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLS 320 CDi Automatic 3.0 Rear by Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

The 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class CLS 55 AMG is a 5.4-liter supercharged V8 with an amg speedshift 5-speed automatic and rear-wheel drive. It is rated at 15 mpg combined.

EPA fuel-economy estimates are 13 mpg city and 19 mpg highway (15 mpg combined).

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeLiftback
PowertrainGas
Engine
Engine Type5.4L Supercharged V8
Displacement5.4 L
Drivetrain
Drive TypeRear-Wheel Drive
Transmission
TransmissionAMG SPEEDSHIFT 5-Speed Automatic
Fuel Economy
City13 MPG
Highway19 MPG
Combined15 MPG
Recommended FuelPremium Unleaded

Similar cars

Rivals to the 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class CLS 55 AMG with similar size, power and price from around the same years.

Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Tested, but no star ratings were published (2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS 4-DR. w/SAB).

Recalls

No recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS-CLASS.

111 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS-CLASS

Owner Complaints

111 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS-CLASS (3 mention a crash, 2 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Fuel/Propulsion System35
Service Brakes31
Fuel System21
Gasoline21
Wheels9
Power Train8
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Sep 9, 2026 · Service Brakes, Forward Collision Avoidance
“A malfunction of the Sensotronic Brake System (SBC) which is covered under Mercedes campaign 2005110001 was amended to include model year 2006 CLS 500 W219 (my model). While driving the vehicle SBC…”
Oct 28, 2024 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
“The contact owns a 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS500. The contact stated while driving approximately 20 MPH, the messages "Reduced Braking Pressure, and “Service Required" was displayed and the vehicle…”
Sep 18, 2024 · Electronic Stability Control (Esc)
“The contact owns a 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS500. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the ABS and ESC warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed a…”
Feb 29, 2024 · Service Brakes
“The contact owns a 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS500. The contact stated that while driving at undisclosed speeds, the brake pedal failed to depress properly. There was a message to “STOP” displayed on the…”
Jul 14, 2023 · Unknown Or Other
“Recall Campaign #2005110001.”

Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.

Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2006 MERCEDES-BENZ CLS-CLASS. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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