Diesel, hybrid and petrol · 2006–2023

Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class

MPG, running costs and specs for the Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class. By the official figures, the 2023 gets 25 mpg, about $2,351 a year in the US.

Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class in grey
MPG
25 mpg
2023 official · 9.4 L/100km
A year's gas
$2,351
at today's prices in the US
On a full tank
436 miles
66 L tank
Seats
5

What a CLS-Class costs to run

At today's average gas prices, by its official fuel use, the US first.

CountryAverage price todayCost to driveA typical year
United States$4.35/gal petrol$17.42 per 100 miles$2,351
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

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.

YearFuelUsesUKUSRange
2023Hybrid9.4 L/100km30 mpg25 mpg—
2022Hybrid9.4 L/100km30 mpg25 mpg—
2021Hybrid9.4 L/100km30 mpg25 mpg—
2020Hybrid9.1 L/100km31 mpg26 mpg—
2019Hybrid9.1 L/100km31 mpg26 mpg—
2018Petrol11.8 L/100km24 mpg20 mpg—
2017Petrol11.8 L/100km24 mpg20 mpg—
2016Petrol11.8 L/100km24 mpg20 mpg—
2015Petrol11.8 L/100km24 mpg20 mpg—
2014Petrol12.4 L/100km23 mpg19 mpg—
2013Petrol12.4 L/100km23 mpg19 mpg—
2012Petrol12.4 L/100km23 mpg19 mpg—
2011Petrol16.8 L/100km17 mpg14 mpg—
2010Petrol16.8 L/100km17 mpg14 mpg—
2009Petrol16.8 L/100km17 mpg14 mpg—
2008Petrol16.8 L/100km17 mpg14 mpg—
2007Petrol16.8 L/100km17 mpg14 mpg—
2006Petrol15.7 L/100km18 mpg15 mpg—

Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class questions

What MPG does the Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class get?

The 2023 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class gets 25 mpg in US gallons by its official figures (9.4 L/100km). Each year's figures are listed below.

How much does a Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class cost to run a year in the US?

About $2,351 a year at today's average gas price of $4.35/gal and a typical year's driving in the US.

How far does a Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class go on a full tank?

About 436 miles (701 km) from its 66 L tank at its official fuel use.

How big is the Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class's trunk?

450 L, for the CLS450 4MATIC.

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