Mercedes-Benz CLS vs Mercedes-Benz CL-Class
Overview | |
Years produced1998-2014 | Years produced2005-2023 |
MSRP$116,600 | MSRP$69,200 |
Listings144 | Listings794 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews | Expert reviews8.2 out of 10 |
Pros
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Reviews Summary | |
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 | |
Engine4.7L 429 hp V8 | Engine3.0L 362 hp I6 |
Drive TrainAWD | Drive TrainRWD |
Seating Capacity4 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower429 hp @ 5250 rpm | Horsepower362 hp @ 5500 rpm |
MPG City15 | MPG City24 |
MPG Highway24 | MPG Highway31 |
Engine | |
Engine Name4.7L 429 hp V8 | Engine Name3.0L 362 hp I6 |
Torque516 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm | Torque369 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm |
Horsepower429 hp @ 5250 rpm | Horsepower362 hp @ 5500 rpm |
DrivetrainAWD | DrivetrainRWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City15 | MPG City24 |
MPG Highway24 | MPG Highway31 |
Interior | |
Leather SeatsStandard | Leather SeatsStandard |
Seating Capacity4 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Navigation SystemStandard | Navigation SystemStandard |
Sunroof/MoonroofStandard | Sunroof/MoonroofStandard |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space14.0 cu ft | Cargo Space11.9 cu ft |
Curb Weight4599 lbs | Curb Weight4134 lbs |
Height55.8 in | Height55.3 in |
Length199.4 in | Length199.1 in |
Width73.7 in | Width81.5 in |
Wheelbase116.3 in | Wheelbase115.7 in |
Number of doors2 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
Years produced | 1998-2014 | 2005-2023 |
MSRP | $116,600 | $69,200 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 8.2 out of 10Read full review | |
Pros & cons | Pros
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Summary | 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. | |
Video | No video found | |
Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 4.7L 429 hp V8 | 3.0L 362 hp I6 |
Drive Train | AWD | RWD |
Seating Capacity | 4 | 5 |
Horsepower | 429 hp @ 5250 rpm | 362 hp @ 5500 rpm |
MPG City | 15 | 24 |
MPG Highway | 24 | 31 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 4.7L 429 hp V8 | 3.0L 362 hp I6 |
Torque | 516 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm | 369 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm |
Horsepower | 429 hp @ 5250 rpm | 362 hp @ 5500 rpm |
Drivetrain | AWD | RWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 15 | 24 |
MPG Highway | 24 | 31 |
Interior | ||
Leather Seats | Standard | Standard |
Seating Capacity | 4 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | Standard |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Standard | Standard |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 14.0 cu ft | 11.9 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 4599 lbs | 4134 lbs |
Height | 55.8 in | 55.3 in |
Length | 199.4 in | 199.1 in |
Width | 73.7 in | 81.5 in |
Wheelbase | 116.3 in | 115.7 in |
Number of doors | 2 | 4 |
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