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Used 2021 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class Sedan Trims Comparison

Trim level differences

The CLS is a four-door luxury sedan with a fastback roofline. It comes in one of two trim levels: the CLS 450 or the AMG CLS 53. Both models use a turbocharged 3.0-liter six-cylinder engine. Rear-wheel drive is standard on the CLS 450, with optional all-wheel drive (Mercedes' 4Matic). All-wheel drive is standard on the AMG CLS 53. Highlight features include:

CLS 450
Comes standard with:

  • Six-cylinder engine with 362 horsepower, 369 lb-ft of torque
  • Nine-speed automatic transmission
  • LED headlights and taillights
  • 19-inch wheels
  • Mercedes' MBUX infotainment system
  • 12.3-inch digital instrument display and 12.3-inch touchscreen
  • Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration
  • Leather upholstery
  • Heated front seats
  • 64-color ambient lighting

The CLS also comes standard with many driver aids such as:

  • Blind-spot assist (automatically steers the car back into its lane if you try to change lanes while a car is in the vehicle's blind spot)
  • Forward collision mitigation (warns if a front impact is imminent and applies the brakes if you don't respond in time)
  • Pre-Safe and Pre-Safe Sound (reduces hearing damage from an accident by emitting a specific noise that triggers an inner-ear muscle reflex to protect hearing)
  • Driver attention warning (issues an alert if sensors determine you are becoming fatigued)
  • Car-to-X communication (automatically transmits and receives safety updates to and from other appropriately equipped vehicles, then alerts drivers to hazards)

AMG CLS 53
The AMG version of the CLS sedan comes with more power and other performance upgrades:

  • Six-cylinder engine with 429 hp, 384 lb-ft of torque
  • Sport-tuned suspension and all-wheel-drive system
  • Upgraded brakes
  • AMG seat upholstery

Some optional CLS features you may want to consider include:

  • Warmth & Comfort package
    • Heated steering wheel
    • Faster seat heating function
    • Heated front armrests
  • Driver Assist package
    • Adaptive cruise control (maintains a driver-set distance between the CLS and the car in front)
    • Evasive steering assist (enhances the forward collision mitigation system with steering-based collision avoidance)
    • Lane keeping system (makes minor steering corrections to help keep the vehicle centered in its lane)
  • Air suspension (can raise or lower the ride height of the vehicle)
  • Three-zone climate control
  • Head-up display
  • Burmester surround-sound system

Which CLS-Class trim does Edmunds recommend?

Go for the AMG CLS 53 to make the most of the stylish and powerful ethos of the CLS. This top-level version comes with a serious bump in horsepower over the base model, plus sporty upgrades and AMG interior trimmings to add an air of exclusivity. If you're already considering a luxury sedan big on personality, why not go all the way?

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Comparing average pricing near
Columbus, OH
Vehicle
CLS-Class CLS 450
CLS-Class CLS 450 4MATIC
CLS-Class AMG CLS 53
Vehicle
CLS 450
3.0L 6cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 9A
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CLS 450 4MATIC
3.0L 6cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 9A
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Features

Features

Features

Bluetooth
standard
standard
standard
Navigation
standard
standard
standard
Satellite radio
Not Available
Not Available
standard
Keyless Ignition
standard
standard
standard
Cruise control
standard
standard
standard
Adaptive cruise control
optional
optional
optional
Parking assistance
optional
optional
standard
Upholstery
leather
leather
leatherette/sueded microfiber
Heated seats
standard
standard
standard
Cooled/Ventilated seats
optional
optional
optional
Folding rear seats
standard
standard
standard
Sunroof
standard
standard
standard
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Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Drivetrain
rear wheel drive
all wheel drive
all wheel drive
Engine power
362 hp @ 5,500 rpm
362 hp @ 5,500 rpm
429 hp @ 6,100 rpm
Engine torque
369 lb-ft @ 1,600 rpm
369 lb-ft @ 1,600 rpm
384 lb-ft @ 1,800 rpm
Engine displacement
3.0 l
3.0 l
3.0 l
Engine configuration
inline 6
inline 6
inline 6
Transmission
9-speed shiftable automatic
9-speed shiftable automatic
9-speed shiftable automatic
Tire size
245/40R19 (FRONT) 275/35R19 (REAR)
245/40R19 (FRONT) 275/35R19 (REAR)
245/40R19 (FRONT) 275/35R19 (REAR)
Wheel size
19 X 8.0-in (Front) 19 X 9.0-in (Rear)
19 X 8.0-in (Front) 19 X 9.0-in (Rear)
19 X 8.0-in (Front) 19 X 9.0-in (Rear)
Wheel type
alloy wheels
alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
Run flat tires
standard
standard
standard
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Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

City/Hwy/Combined MPG
23 / 30 / 26 MPG
22 / 29 / 25 MPG
21 / 26 / 23 MPG
City/Hwy/Combined MPGe
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Fuel Capacity
21.1 gal.
21.1 gal.
21.1 gal.
Driving Range (city/hwy)
485 / 633 miles
464 / 612 miles
443 / 549 miles
Fuel Type
premium unleaded (required)
premium unleaded (required)
premium unleaded (required)
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Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Turning circle
38.1 ft.
39.0 ft.
40.8 ft.
Curb weight
4,134 lb.
4,255 lb.
4,456 lb.
Ground Clearance
3.9 in.
3.9 in.
4.7 in.
Overall Width with Mirrors
81.5 in.
81.5 in.
81.5 in.
Overall Width without Mirrors
73.9 in.
73.9 in.
74.6 in.
Height
56.3 in.
56.3 in.
56.0 in.
Length
196.4 in.
196.4 in.
199.1 in.
Wheelbase
115.7 in.
115.7 in.
115.7 in.
Seating Capacity
Cargo Space
11.9 cu. ft.
11.9 cu. ft.
11.9 cu. ft.
Front Head Room
36.9 in.
36.9 in.
36.9 in.
Front Leg Room
41.9 in.
41.9 in.
41.9 in.
Front Shoulder Room
57.8 in.
57.8 in.
57.8 in.
Rear Head Room
35.9 in.
35.9 in.
35.9 in.
Rear Leg Room
35.0 in.
35.0 in.
35.0 in.
Rear Shoulder Room
56.5 in.
56.5 in.
56.5 in.
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5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

True Cost to Own®
$67,268
$67,340
$73,902
Average Cost Per Mile
$0.9
$0.9
$0.99
Depreciation
$19,878
$19,352
$22,573
Financing
$6,610
$6,413
$7,333
Taxes & Fees
$2,616
$2,543
$2,882
Fuel
$12,743
$13,251
$14,401
Insurance
$5,586
$5,586
$6,492
Maintenance
$11,496
$11,401
$11,427
Repairs
$8,339
$8,794
$8,794
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Colors

Colors

Colors

Interior
designo manufaktur Classic Red/Black Nappa, premium leather
designo manufaktur Deep White/Black Nappa, premium leather
designo manufaktur Yacht Blue/Black Nappa, premium leather
designo manufaktur Armagnac Brown/Black Nappa, premium leather
Magma Grey/Macchiato Beige Nappa, premium leather
designo Titian Red/Macchiato Beige Nappa, premium leather
designo Black/Titanium Grey Pearl Nappa, premium leather
Magma Grey/Espresso Brown, leather
Magma Grey/Espresso Brown Nappa, premium leather
Macchiato Beige/Magma Grey Nappa, premium leather
Black Nappa, premium leather
Macchiato Beige/Magma Grey, leather
Marsala Brown/Espresso Brown Nappa, premium leather
Black, leather
Marsala Brown/Espresso Brown, leather
designo Macchiato Beige/Titian Red Nappa, premium leather
designo manufaktur Classic Red/Black Nappa, premium leather
designo manufaktur Deep White/Black Nappa, premium leather
designo manufaktur Yacht Blue/Black Nappa, premium leather
designo manufaktur Armagnac Brown/Black Nappa, premium leather
Magma Grey/Macchiato Beige Nappa, premium leather
designo Titian Red/Macchiato Beige Nappa, premium leather
designo Black/Titanium Grey Pearl Nappa, premium leather
Magma Grey/Espresso Brown, leather
Magma Grey/Espresso Brown Nappa, premium leather
Macchiato Beige/Magma Grey Nappa, premium leather
Black Nappa, premium leather
Macchiato Beige/Magma Grey, leather
Marsala Brown/Espresso Brown Nappa, premium leather
Black, leather
Marsala Brown/Espresso Brown, leather
designo Macchiato Beige/Titian Red Nappa, premium leather
Magma Grey/Espresso Brown Nappa, premium leather
Macchiato Beige/Magma Grey Nappa, premium leather
Bengal Red/Black Nappa, premium leather
Black Nappa w/Red Stitching, premium leather
Black Nappa w/Grey Stitching, premium leather
Black DINAMICA w/Red Stitching, leather/sueded microfiber
designo Black/Titanium Grey Pearl Nappa, premium leather
designo Macchiato Beige/Titian Red Nappa, premium leather
Exterior
Cirrus Silver Metallic
designo manufaktur Arabian Grey
Graphite Grey Metallic
Mojave Silver Metallic
designo Cardinal Red Metallic
designo Diamond White Metallic
Polar White
designo Selenite Grey Magno
Selenite Grey Metallic
Lunar Blue Metallic
Black
Obsidian Black Metallic
designo manufaktur Cashmere White Magno
designo manufaktur Teide Light Grey Metallic
designo manufaktur Cote d'Azur Light Blue Metallic
designo manufaktur Deep Green
designo manufaktur Midnight Blue
designo manufaktur Graphite Metallic
Cirrus Silver Metallic
designo manufaktur Arabian Grey
Graphite Grey Metallic
Mojave Silver Metallic
designo Cardinal Red Metallic
designo Diamond White Metallic
Polar White
designo Selenite Grey Magno
Selenite Grey Metallic
Lunar Blue Metallic
Black
Obsidian Black Metallic
designo manufaktur Cashmere White Magno
designo manufaktur Teide Light Grey Metallic
designo manufaktur Cote d'Azur Light Blue Metallic
designo manufaktur Deep Green
designo manufaktur Midnight Blue
designo manufaktur Graphite Metallic
Cirrus Silver Metallic
designo manufaktur Arabian Grey
Graphite Grey Metallic
Mojave Silver Metallic
designo Cardinal Red Metallic
designo Diamond White Metallic
Polar White
designo Selenite Grey Magno
Selenite Grey Metallic
Lunar Blue Metallic
Black
Obsidian Black Metallic
designo manufaktur Mystic Blue Metallic
designo manufaktur Cashmere White Magno
designo manufaktur Cote d'Azur Dark Blue Metallic
designo manufaktur Teide Light Grey Metallic
designo manufaktur Cote d'Azur Light Blue Metallic
designo manufaktur Deep Green
designo manufaktur Midnight Blue
designo manufaktur Graphite Metallic