Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class C257
Third generation · 2019–2023 · 5 model years · 3 trims
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Photo: Mercedes-Benz CLS (front) by Jason Lawrence, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: MERCEDES-BENZ CLS-CLASS (C257) China (4) by Dinkun Chen, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: MERCEDES-BENZ CLS-CLASS (C257) China (5) by Dinkun Chen, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Mercedes-Benz CLS (rear) by Jason Lawrence, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: 2018 Mercedes-Benz CLS 350d 4MATIC Interior (reversed) by File:2018 Mercedes-Benz CLS 350d 4MATIC Interior.jpg : Vauxford derivative work: Carnby, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
All photo credits
- Photo: Mercedes-Benz CLS (front) by Jason Lawrence, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: MERCEDES-BENZ CLS-CLASS (C257) China (4) by Dinkun Chen, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: MERCEDES-BENZ CLS-CLASS (C257) China (5) by Dinkun Chen, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Mercedes-Benz CLS (rear) by Jason Lawrence, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2018 Mercedes-Benz CLS 350d 4MATIC Interior (reversed) by File:2018 Mercedes-Benz CLS 350d 4MATIC Interior.jpg : Vauxford derivative work: Carnby, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Trims by model year
| Trim | Engine | HP | Torque | Transmission | Drive | MPG city/hwy (comb) | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | |||||||
| CLS 450 4MATIC · Liftback | 3.0L Turbocharged Mild Hybrid Inline-6 | — | — | 9-Speed Automatic | AWD | 22/30 (25) | — |
| 2022 | |||||||
| CLS 450 4MATIC · Liftback | 3.0L Turbocharged Inline-6 Mild Hybrid | 362 | 369 lb-ft | 9G-TRONIC 9-Speed Automatic | AWD | 22/30 (25) | $72,950 |
| 2021 | |||||||
| CLS 450 · Liftback | 3.0L Inline-6 Turbo with EQ Boost (48V mild-hybrid; boost: up to 21 hp) | 362 | 369 lb-ft | 9G-TRONIC 9-Speed Automatic | RWD | 23/30 (26) | $70,300 |
| CLS 450 4MATIC · Liftback | 3.0L Inline-6 Turbo with EQ Boost (48V mild-hybrid; boost: up to 21 hp) | 362 | 369 lb-ft | 9G-TRONIC 9-Speed Automatic | AWD | 22/29 (25) | $72,800 |
| AMG CLS 53 · Liftback | AMG-enhanced 3.0L Inline-6 Turbo with EQ Boost and electric auxiliary compressor (48V mild-hybrid; boost: up to 21 hp) | 429 | 384 lb-ft | AMG SPEEDSHIFT TCT 9G | AWD | — | $81,550 |
| 2020 | |||||||
| CLS 450 · Liftback | 3.0L Inline-6 Turbocharged with 48V EQ Boost ISG (Aluminum-Alloy) | 362 | 369 lb-ft | 9G-TRONIC 9-Speed Automatic with paddle shifters | RWD | 24/31 (26) | $69,950 |
| CLS 450 4MATIC · Liftback | 3.0L Inline-6 Turbocharged with 48V EQ Boost ISG (Aluminum-Alloy) | 362 | 369 lb-ft | 9G-TRONIC 9-Speed Automatic with paddle shifters | AWD | 23/30 (26) | $72,450 |
| AMG CLS 53 · Liftback | AMG-enhanced 3.0L Inline-6 Turbocharged with 48V EQ Boost ISG and electric auxiliary compressor | 429 | 384 lb-ft | AMG SPEEDSHIFT TCT 9G Transmission | AWD | 21/27 (23) | $81,200 |
| 2019 | |||||||
| CLS 450 · Liftback | 3.0L Inline-6 Turbo with EQ Boost (48V ISG) | 362 | 369 lb-ft | 9G-TRONIC 9-Speed Automatic | RWD | 24/31 (26) | $69,200 |
| CLS 450 4MATIC · Liftback | 3.0L Inline-6 Turbo with EQ Boost (48V ISG) | 362 | 369 lb-ft | 9G-TRONIC 9-Speed Automatic | AWD | 23/30 (26) | $71,700 |
| AMG CLS 53 · Liftback | AMG-enhanced 3.0L Inline-6 Turbo with EQ Boost and Electric Auxiliary Compressor | 429 | 384 lb-ft | AMG SPEEDSHIFT TCT 9G | AWD | 21/27 (23) | $79,900 |
Safety & recalls by model year
| Year | Recalls | NHTSA overall rating |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 0 | Not rated |
| 2022 | 0 | Not rated |
| 2021 | 0 | Not rated |
| 2020 | 0 | Not rated |
| 2019 | 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.