Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class
2019 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class for Sale
Shop Now2022 Mercedes-Benz C-Class for Sale
Shop NowOverview | |
MSRP$43,550 | MSRP$69,200 |
Average price$26,765 | Average price$30,148 |
Listings9436 | Listings1057 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.8 out of 10 | Expert reviews8.2 out of 10 |
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Reviews SummaryThe Mercedes-Benz C-Class was the automaker’s entry-level model, but it needed a new role. Mercedes now has a line of compact cars serving as lower-priced entryways to the brand, so it’s moving the C-Class upmarket. The redesigned 2022 Mercedes-Benz C-Class sedan borrows design elements from the automaker’s flagship S-Class to entice new car buyers on a budget who still want the most Mercedes for their money. The C-Class competes against a formidable array of small sports sedans. Like the Mercedes, the Audi A4, BMW 3 Series, Lexus IS, and Volvo S60 are fixtures in this segment, with nameplates that date back at least two decades. The Acura TLX, Cadillac CT4, and Infiniti Q50 are newer names that build on their respective brands’ experience in the segment. The Genesis G70 is a relative newcomer from a recently launched brand that’s already managed to impress. The all-new C-Class launches in C300 sedan form with standard rear-wheel drive (RWD), optional 4Matic all-wheel drive (AWD), and Premium, Exclusive, and Pinnacle trim levels. Our test car was a C300 4Matic in the top Pinnacle trim. An AMG C43 performance model is also on the way, but it’s not expected to hit showrooms until after the C300, which arrives at dealerships later this spring. | |
Reviews SummaryWhen Mercedes-Benz introduced the CLS in 2004, the curvy 4-seater was the most radical-looking sedan the company had ever made. The world had witnessed more obscure sedans with extreme style—the Rover SD1, Citroën DS, and Aston Martin Lagonda—but never from the conservative designers at Mercedes-Benz. It was genuinely shocking but in a very good way. Today, despite having inspired all sorts of competition, the third-generation 2019 CLS is just as striking. And while it remains a rarer sight on the road, the new CLS claims to lead among luxury cars with superior technology and powertrains. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine | Engine3.0L 362 hp I6 |
Drive Train | Drive TrainRWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower | Horsepower362 hp @ 5500 rpm |
MPG City | MPG City24 |
MPG Highway | MPG Highway31 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.0L 255 hp I4 | Engine Name3.0L 362 hp I6 |
Torque273 lb-ft @ 1800 rpm | Torque369 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm |
Horsepower255 hp @ 5800 rpm | Horsepower362 hp @ 5500 rpm |
DrivetrainRWD | DrivetrainRWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City | MPG City24 |
MPG Highway | MPG Highway31 |
Interior | |
Leather Seats | Leather SeatsStandard |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Navigation System | Navigation SystemStandard |
Sunroof/MoonroofStandard | Sunroof/MoonroofStandard |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space12.6 cu ft | Cargo Space11.9 cu ft |
Curb Weight3825 lbs | Curb Weight4134 lbs |
Height56.6 in | Height55.3 in |
Length187.0 in | Length199.1 in |
Width80.0 in | Width81.5 in |
Wheelbase112.8 in | Wheelbase115.7 in |
Maximum Payload1202 lbs | Maximum Payload |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
2019 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class for Sale
Shop Now2022 Mercedes-Benz C-Class for Sale
Shop NowOverview | ||
MSRP | $43,550 | $69,200 |
Average price | $26,765 | $30,148 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | 4.5 | 4.5 |
Expert reviews | 7.8 out of 10Read full review | 8.2 out of 10Read full review |
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Summary | The Mercedes-Benz C-Class was the automaker’s entry-level model, but it needed a new role. Mercedes now has a line of compact cars serving as lower-priced entryways to the brand, so it’s moving the C-Class upmarket. The redesigned 2022 Mercedes-Benz C-Class sedan borrows design elements from the automaker’s flagship S-Class to entice new car buyers on a budget who still want the most Mercedes for their money. The C-Class competes against a formidable array of small sports sedans. Like the Mercedes, the Audi A4, BMW 3 Series, Lexus IS, and Volvo S60 are fixtures in this segment, with nameplates that date back at least two decades. The Acura TLX, Cadillac CT4, and Infiniti Q50 are newer names that build on their respective brands’ experience in the segment. The Genesis G70 is a relative newcomer from a recently launched brand that’s already managed to impress. The all-new C-Class launches in C300 sedan form with standard rear-wheel drive (RWD), optional 4Matic all-wheel drive (AWD), and Premium, Exclusive, and Pinnacle trim levels. Our test car was a C300 4Matic in the top Pinnacle trim. An AMG C43 performance model is also on the way, but it’s not expected to hit showrooms until after the C300, which arrives at dealerships later this spring. | When Mercedes-Benz introduced the CLS in 2004, the curvy 4-seater was the most radical-looking sedan the company had ever made. The world had witnessed more obscure sedans with extreme style—the Rover SD1, Citroën DS, and Aston Martin Lagonda—but never from the conservative designers at Mercedes-Benz. It was genuinely shocking but in a very good way. Today, despite having inspired all sorts of competition, the third-generation 2019 CLS is just as striking. And while it remains a rarer sight on the road, the new CLS claims to lead among luxury cars with superior technology and powertrains. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 3.0L 362 hp I6 | |
Drive Train | RWD | |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 362 hp @ 5500 rpm | |
MPG City | 24 | |
MPG Highway | 31 | |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.0L 255 hp I4 | 3.0L 362 hp I6 |
Torque | 273 lb-ft @ 1800 rpm | 369 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm |
Horsepower | 255 hp @ 5800 rpm | 362 hp @ 5500 rpm |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 24 | |
MPG Highway | 31 | |
Interior | ||
Leather Seats | Standard | |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Standard | Standard |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 12.6 cu ft | 11.9 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3825 lbs | 4134 lbs |
Height | 56.6 in | 55.3 in |
Length | 187.0 in | 199.1 in |
Width | 80.0 in | 81.5 in |
Wheelbase | 112.8 in | 115.7 in |
Maximum Payload | 1202 lbs | |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
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