Diesel, hybrid and petrol · 2006–2023
Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class
Fuel use, running costs and specs for the Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class. By the official figures, the 2023 uses 9.4 L/100km: 30 mpg UK, 25 mpg US.
- Fuel use
- 9.4 L/100km
- 2023 official
- UK mpg
- 30 mpg
- US mpg
- 25 mpg
- On a full tank
- 701 km
- 66 L tank
What a CLS-Class costs to run
At today's average petrol prices, by its official fuel use.
| Country | Average price today | Cost to drive | A typical year |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | $2.94/L petrol | $27.67 per 100 km | $3,043 |
| Australia | $2.41/L petrol | $22.71 per 100 km | $2,520 |
| United Kingdom | £1.74/L petrol | £26.41 per 100 miles | £1,849 |
| United States | $4.35/gal petrol | $17.42 per 100 miles | $2,351 |
A typical year: New Zealand 11,000 km (Ministry of Transport's average for a light vehicle); Australia 11,100 km (ABS Survey of Motor Vehicle Use average); United Kingdom 11,265 km (DfT National Travel Survey average of about 7,000 miles); United States 21,726 km (FHWA average of about 13,500 miles). Real costs depend on how and where you drive. Work out a particular trip.
C257, 2018–2023
Specs for the CLS450 4MATIC; other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- Sedan
- Size class
- Large
- Generation
- C257
- Built
- 2018-2023
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 4
- Drive
- AWD
Size and weight
- Length
- 4,994 mm
- Width
- 1,890 mm
- Height
- 1,425 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,939 mm
- Kerb weight
- 1,935 kg
Engine
- Engine
- 3.0 L 6-cylinder turbo petrol mild hybrid
- Engine size
- 2,999 cc
- Cylinders
- 6
- Aspiration
- Turbo
- Power
- 270 kW
- Torque
- 500 Nm
- Gearbox
- 9-speed automatic
Economy
- Fuel tank
- 66 L
- Minimum petrol
- 95 RON
C219 (1st generation CLS), 2004–2010
Specs for the CLS350 3.5 V6; other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- Sedan
- Size class
- Large
- Generation
- C219 (1st generation CLS)
- Built
- 2004-2010
- Seats
- 4
- Doors
- 4
- Drive
- RWD
Size and weight
- Length
- 4,910 mm
- Width
- 1,873 mm
- Height
- 1,403 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,854 mm
- Kerb weight
- 1,700 kg
- Boot
- 450 L
Engine
- Engine
- 3.5 L V6 petrol
- Engine size
- 3,498 cc
- Cylinders
- 6
- Aspiration
- Naturally aspirated
- Power
- 200 kW
- Torque
- 350 Nm
- Gearbox
- 7-speed automatic
Economy
- Fuel use (combined)
- 10 L/100km
- Fuel tank
- 80 L
- Minimum petrol
- 95 RON
Official figures by year
From the US EPA, the UK's DfT and NZTA, newest first.
| Year | Fuel | Uses | UK | US | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Hybrid | 9.4 L/100km | 30 mpg | 25 mpg | — |
| 2022 | Hybrid | 9.4 L/100km | 30 mpg | 25 mpg | — |
| 2021 | Hybrid | 9.4 L/100km | 30 mpg | 25 mpg | — |
| 2020 | Hybrid | 9.1 L/100km | 31 mpg | 26 mpg | — |
| 2019 | Hybrid | 9.1 L/100km | 31 mpg | 26 mpg | — |
| 2018 | Petrol | 11.8 L/100km | 24 mpg | 20 mpg | — |
| 2017 | Petrol | 11.8 L/100km | 24 mpg | 20 mpg | — |
| 2016 | Petrol | 11.8 L/100km | 24 mpg | 20 mpg | — |
| 2015 | Petrol | 11.8 L/100km | 24 mpg | 20 mpg | — |
| 2014 | Petrol | 12.4 L/100km | 23 mpg | 19 mpg | — |
| 2013 | Petrol | 12.4 L/100km | 23 mpg | 19 mpg | — |
| 2012 | Petrol | 12.4 L/100km | 23 mpg | 19 mpg | — |
| 2011 | Petrol | 16.8 L/100km | 17 mpg | 14 mpg | — |
| 2010 | Petrol | 16.8 L/100km | 17 mpg | 14 mpg | — |
| 2009 | Petrol | 16.8 L/100km | 17 mpg | 14 mpg | — |
| 2008 | Petrol | 16.8 L/100km | 17 mpg | 14 mpg | — |
| 2007 | Petrol | 16.8 L/100km | 17 mpg | 14 mpg | — |
| 2006 | Petrol | 15.7 L/100km | 18 mpg | 15 mpg | — |
Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class questions
What is the fuel consumption of the Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class?
The 2023 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class uses 9.4 L/100km by its official figures: 30 mpg in UK gallons and 25 mpg in US gallons. Each year's figures are listed below.
How much does a Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class cost to run a year?
At today's average petrol prices and a typical year's driving: $3,043 in New Zealand, $2,520 in Australia, £1,849 in United Kingdom, $2,351 in United States.
How far does a Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class go on a full tank?
About 701 km (436 miles) from its 66 L tank at its official fuel use.
How big is the Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class's boot?
450 L, for the CLS450 4MATIC.
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