2021 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class Review

Name: 2021 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class Review
Brand: Mercedes-Benz

Price Range: $40,590 - $42,800

Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class AMG CLS 53 Sedan Exterior

The Mercedes-Benz CLS is a well-executed sedan. Every aspect is refined, from the cabin to the infotainment system to its innovative mild hybrid engine. The only downside is that the E-Class does it all for less money.

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Sedan
AMG CLS 53

2021 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class Review

by the Edmunds Experts

What's new

MBUX infotainment system and digital instrument panel now standard
Surround-view camera system and power rear sunshade standard on AMG CLS 53
Part of the third CLS generation introduced for 2019

Cost to Drive^{Cost to drive estimates for the 2021 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class CLS 450 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 9A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.74 per gallon for premium unleaded in Iowa.}

Monthly estimates based on costs in Iowa

$179/mo

$184/mo

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Reliability Ratings by RepairPal

3/5Average

#25 out of 48 among Luxury Fullsize Cars

RepairPal Reliability Ratings are based on the actual cost, frequency, and severity of unscheduled repairs and maintenance on make/model data for select 2008-2022 vehicles. The reliability of a specific vehicle may vary depending on its maintenance and driving history, model year, trim, and features.

Cost

^{The average total annual cost for unscheduled repairs and maintenance across all model years of the Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class from 2008-2022.}

$733/yr

vs. $729/yr
for Average Luxury Fullsize Car

Frequency

^{The average number of times this model is brought into the shop for unscheduled repairs and maintenance in a single year. RepairPal calculates this metric by tracking millions of unique vehicles over multiple years to determine an average number of visits per year (omitting small routine visits, e.g., oil changes).}

1.83x/yr

vs. 1.74x/yr
for Average Luxury Fullsize Car

Severity

^{The probability that a repair will be a major issue, meaning the repair costs 3x the average annual repair cost for all models. This threshold will be higher for vehicles that have higher labor rates and parts costs (such as a premium brand).}

16.3%

vs. 14.7%
for Average Luxury Fullsize Car

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Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class Reviews

Owner Reviews

4.3

10 reviews

5(70%)

4(10%)

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2(20%)

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Most Helpful Owner Reviews

Fast, Stylish, the happy marriage of sport/sedan

AKALOVE, 03/07/2020

2020 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class AMG CLS 53 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl Twincharger gas/electric mild hybrid 9A)

I went from a 2016 cla 45 to a 2020 cls 53 amg and couldn’t be happier. I weighed all of my options before upgrading between many amg models 53, 63, the GT etc. I needed a daily driver but like my cla one that was still quick, fun to be in, all wheel drive/4 matic (I live in New York, winter can be tuff lol), stylish with coupe like features and just an overall joy to own and be in. The …

Rolling Technology Display

Jim Collum, 09/12/2019

2019 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class CLS 450 4MATIC 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo gas/electric hybrid 9A)

Just leased this car after previously leasing a 2016 CLS400. Huge leap ahead. Other than seats that are too aggressively bolstered for a everyday sedan, I love this vehicle. Best parts are an amazing powertrain with effortless and endless power, beautiful interior, great stereo and safety features and a 5th seat. Technology isn’t always intuitive but learning curve isn’t steep. Truck …

Classy car

Papi, 02/20/2020

2020 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class CLS 450 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 9A)

If you are looking for a car that brings a bit of excitement to you every time you approach it, this is your type of vehicle. Aside from great lines and looks, it is smooth, quiet, luxurious and sporty at the same time! A pleasure to drive!

Love my 2019 CLS 53

Bob Friedman, 04/26/2020

2019 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class AMG CLS 53 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl Twincharger gas/electric hybrid 9A)

I love love this car and I traded a 2016 Bentley V8s convertible for it. My car is matte selenite grey and one report said it is difficult to care for. I generally wash it my self and it is the easiest car I’ve ever had to keep clean. If the wheels are clean the car alwa6s looks clean no matter how dirty I might be

We have a limited number of reviews for the 2021 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class, so we've included reviews for other years of the CLS-Class since its last redesign.

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2021 CLS-Class Highlights

Type:

Sedan

Trim:

CLS 450

Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee	$70,300
Engine Type	Mild hybrid
Combined MPG	26 MPG
Cost to Drive	$179/month
Seating	5 seats
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place	11.9 cu.ft.
Drivetrain	rear wheel drive
Warranty	4 years / 50,000 miles

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Safety

Our experts like the CLS-Class models:

Active Brake Assist: Warns if a front collision is imminent and applies the brakes if the driver doesn't react in time.
Active Blind Spot Assist: Alerts you if a vehicle is in your blind spot and beeps if you signal in that direction. It also steers you away if you drift toward it.
Car-to-X communication: Automatically transmits and receives safety updates to and from other appropriately equipped vehicles, then alerts drivers about hazards they can't yet see.

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2021 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class Review

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2021 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class Review

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