Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class C219
First generation · 2006–2011 · 6 model years · 6 trims
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Photo: Mercedes-Benz C219 FL CLS 350 Iridium Silver (2) by Damian B Oh, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Mercedes-Benz C219 FL CLS 350 Iridium Silver (1) by Damian B Oh, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: MERCEDES-BENZ CLS (C219) China by Dinkun Chen, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Mercedes C 219 Leichenwagen (Binz) by Jacek Rużyczka, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLS 320 CDi Automatic 3.0 Rear by Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
All photo credits
- Photo: Mercedes-Benz C219 FL CLS 350 Iridium Silver (2) by Damian B Oh, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Mercedes-Benz C219 FL CLS 350 Iridium Silver (1) by Damian B Oh, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: MERCEDES-BENZ CLS (C219) China by Dinkun Chen, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Mercedes C 219 Leichenwagen (Binz) by Jacek Rużyczka, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLS 320 CDi Automatic 3.0 Rear by Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Trims by model year
| Trim | Engine | HP | Torque | Transmission | Drive | MPG city/hwy (comb) | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | |||||||
| CLS550 · Liftback | 5.5L V8, Naturally Aspirated | 382 | 391 lb-ft | 7-Speed Automatic | RWD | 14/21 (16) | $74,000 |
| CLS63 AMG · Liftback | 6.2L V8, Naturally Aspirated | 507 | 465 lb-ft | 7-Speed Automatic | RWD | 12/18 (14) | $99,050 |
| 2010 | |||||||
| CLS550 · Liftback | 5.5L Naturally Aspirated V8 | 382 | 391 lb-ft | 7-speed automatic (Touch Shift) | RWD | 14/21 (16) | $72,400 |
| CLS63 AMG · Liftback | 6.2L Naturally Aspirated V8 (hand-built AMG) | 507 | 465 lb-ft | 7-speed automatic (AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS with Touch Shift) | RWD | 12/18 (14) | $97,950 |
| 2009 | |||||||
| CLS 550 · Liftback | 5.5L V8 | — | — | 7-Speed Automatic | RWD | 14/21 (16) | — |
| CLS 63 AMG · Liftback | 6.2L V8 | — | — | AMG SPEEDSHIFT 7-Speed Automatic | RWD | 12/18 (14) | — |
| 2008 | |||||||
| CLS 550 · Liftback | 5.5L V8 | — | — | 7-Speed Automatic | RWD | 14/21 (16) | — |
| CLS 63 AMG · Liftback | 6.2L V8 | — | — | AMG SPEEDSHIFT 7-Speed Automatic | RWD | 12/18 (14) | — |
| 2007 | |||||||
| CLS 550 · Liftback | 5.5L V8 | — | — | 7-Speed Automatic | RWD | 14/20 (16) | — |
| CLS 63 AMG · Liftback | 6.2L V8 | — | — | AMG SPEEDSHIFT 7-Speed Automatic | RWD | 12/18 (14) | — |
| 2006 | |||||||
| CLS 500 · Liftback | 5.0L V8 | — | — | 7-Speed Automatic | RWD | 14/20 (16) | — |
| CLS 55 AMG · Liftback | 5.4L Supercharged V8 | — | — | AMG SPEEDSHIFT 5-Speed Automatic | RWD | 13/19 (15) | — |
Safety & recalls by model year
| Year | Recalls | NHTSA overall rating |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 0 | Not rated |
| 2010 | 0 | Not rated |
| 2009 | 0 | Not rated |
| 2008 | 0 | Not rated |
| 2007 | 0 | Not rated |
| 2006 | 0 | Not rated |
US-market data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), matched by model year, make and model; the year link opens the full recall list and star ratings.