Mercedes-Benz

Mercedes-Benz CLS

Price $85,900 – $99,900
Fuel consumption 8.2 – 11.6 L/100km
The Car Guide rating 79%(view ratings)
The Mercedes-Benz CLS four-door luxury coupe is getting a significant redesign for 2022. The front grille and headlights are new, while the CLS 450 4MATIC model now comes standard with the AMG styling package. What about powertrain selection? The turbocharged six-cylinder engine with mild hybrid technology produces 362 horsepower, while the sportier Mercedes-AMG CLS 53 is rated at 429 horsepower. All models use a nine-speed transmission and all-wheel drive.

Detailed ratings

Global rating
The Car Guide rating 79%
Fuel economy 8/10
Reliability 5/10
Safety 9/10
Infotainment 7/10
Driving 8/10
Overall 8/10
Mid-size luxury cars
The Car Guide rating 73%
Fuel economy 8/10
Reliability 5/10
Safety 9/10
Infotainment 5/10
Driving 8/10
Overall 7/10

What's new in 2022

Aesthetic updates, new rims, new steering wheel, Limited Edition with racing stripes (300 units).

Pros

  • Distinctive car
  • Great road behavior
  • Nice interior presentation
  • Interesting AMG version

Cons

  • No V8 engine
  • Complicated touchpad
  • Interior hard to access
  • Cost of options

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