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2005 Mercedes-Benz CLS500
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Mercedes-Benz CLS
Mercedes-Benz has built the CLS since 2004. Autoknowtive’s catalog has 6 of them, from the 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLS500 to the 2022 Mercedes-Benz CLS. Body styles here: Coupé. Sold new in North America, Europe and Asia.
- Built
- 2004–today
- Brand from
- Germany
- Body styles
- Coupé
- Sold new in
- North America, Europe and Asia
- In the catalog
- 6 cars
How it changed
Power went from 224 hp in the 2005 CLS500 to 367 hp in the 2022 CLS. It got heavier along the way: 1,815 kg for the 2005 car, 1,865 kg for the 2019. The most powerful here is the 2022 Mercedes-Benz CLS at 367 hp (274 kW), more than 77% of the cars in the catalog. Quickest from 0 to 62 mph: the 2022 Mercedes-Benz CLS, in 4.8 s.
Every CLS in the catalog
2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS 280
The C219 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class is the first generation of the CLS-Class range of four-door coupe which features a fastback body style by Mercedes-Benz, and was produced between 2003 and 2010.
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2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS63
2015 Mercedes-Benz CLS63
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2019 Mercedes-Benz CLS53
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2022 Mercedes-Benz CLS
Specs side by side
| Car | Power | Torque | 0–62 mph | Top speed | Weight | Engine | Drive | Gearbox | EPA combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 CLS500 | 224 hp (167 kW) | 376 lb-ft (510 Nm) | 7.0 s | 153 mph (246 km/h) | 1,815 kg (4,001 lb) | 3.0 L V6 | Rear Wheel Drive | 7-speed automatic | — |
| 2009 CLS 280 | 224 hp (167 kW) | 398 lb-ft (540 Nm) | 7.0 s | 153 mph (246 km/h) | 1,815 kg (4,001 lb) | 3.0 L V6 | Rear Wheel Drive | 7-speed automatic | 16 mpg |
| 2012 CLS63 | 265 hp (198 kW) | 457 lb-ft (620 Nm) | 6.2 s | 155 mph (249 km/h) | 1,815 kg (4,001 lb) | 3.0 L V6 | Rear Wheel Drive | 7-speed automatic | 19 mpg |
| 2015 CLS63 | 258 hp (192 kW) | 457 lb-ft (620 Nm) | 6.5 s | 155 mph (249 km/h) | 1,845 kg (4,068 lb) | 3.0 L V6 | Rear Wheel Drive | 9-speed automatic | 18 mpg |
| 2019 CLS53 | 340 hp (254 kW) | 516 lb-ft (700 Nm) | 5.0 s | 155 mph (249 km/h) | 1,865 kg (4,112 lb) | 2.9 L inline-6 | All Wheel Drive | 9-speed automatic | 23 mpg |
| 2022 CLS | 367 hp (274 kW) | 295 lb-ft (400 Nm) | 4.8 s | 155 mph (249 km/h) | — | 3.0 L inline-6 | All Wheel Drive | 9-speed automatic | 25 mpg |
Power is the figure quoted for that version. Fuel economy is the best EPA combined rating, US models only.
Rivals
Cars from other brands in the same class, with similar power and from the same years:
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