2016 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class CLS 550
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- Photo: Mercedes-Benz CLS 350 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition 1 (C 218) – Frontansicht, 16. April 2011, Düsseldorf by M 93, CC BY-SA 3.0 de, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Mercedes CLS, Vienna ( 1060356) by Matti Blume, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Mercedes CLS C218 black (2) by Damian B Oh, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Mercedes-Benz CLS 350 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition 1 (C 218) – Heckansicht, 16. April 2011, Düsseldorf by M 93, CC BY-SA 3.0 de, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2014 Mercedes-Benz CLS550 4Matic, Rear Right, 05-03-2021 by SsmIntrigue, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 2016 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class CLS 550 is a 402-hp 4.6-liter turbocharged V8 with a 9-speed automatic and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $74,100 MSRP and is rated at 21 mpg combined.
It makes 402 horsepower at 5,000 rpm and 443 lb-ft of torque at 1600-4750 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 17 mpg city and 26 mpg highway (21 mpg combined).
The CLS-Class measures 194.5 inches long on a 113.2-inch wheelbase.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Liftback |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $74,100 ($100,344 *) |
| MSRP with Destination | $75,025 ($101,596 *) |
| Destination Charge | $925 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 4.6-liter Biturbo V8 |
| Displacement | 4.6 L |
| Horsepower | 402 hp @ 5,000 rpm |
| Torque | 443 lb-ft @ 1600-4750 rpm |
| Valvetrain | DOHC, 4 valves/cylinder |
| Bore and Stroke | 92.9 x 86.0 |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | RWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 9-speed automatic |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 17 MPG |
| Highway | 26 MPG |
| Combined | 21 MPG |
| Tank Capacity | 21.1 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | AIRMATIC Semi-Active; 3-link independent strut-type w/stabilizer bar |
| Rear Suspension | AIRMATIC Semi-Active; 5-link independent w/stabilizer bar |
| Turning Diameter | 37 ft |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Calipers | 4-piston fixed |
| Front Brake Disc | 14.2" ventilated & perforated |
| Rear Brake Disc | 12.6" ventilated |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 18" (8.5 x 18.0) |
| Wheels Rear | 18" (9.5 x 18.0) |
| Tires Front | 255/40 R18 |
| Tires Rear | 285/35 R18 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 194.5 in |
| Width | 81.7 in |
| Height | 55.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 113.2 in |
| Cargo Volume | 11 ft³ |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 36.9 in |
| Headroom Rear | 36.1 in |
| Legroom Front | 42.1 in |
| Legroom Rear | 35 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 57.1 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 56.6 in |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 2016 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class CLS 550 with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Tested, but no star ratings were published (2016 Mercedes-Benz Cls-Class 4 DR RWD).
Recalls
No NHTSA recall data available for this model.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2016 MERCEDES-BENZ CLS-CLASS. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.