2018 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class

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Rating7.7

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Midsize Sedan
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$75,150 - $77,650
Starting Price 
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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on September 26, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

Dynamic V8 engine delivers responsive acceleration

Limited rear row headspace

Reshuffled trim lineup

Immersive ride and precise handling

Expensive optional packages

Rearview camera is now standard

A slew of standard features and customization options

Plush and exquisitely designed interiors

Specs & Features

$75,150

price

402 hp @ 5000 rpm

horsepower

443 lb.-ft. @ 1600 rpm

torque

9-Speed Shiftable Automatic

transmission

4.7L 8cyl RWD 9A

engine

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basic warranty

Overview

Competing in the midsize sedan segment, the 2018 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class Sedan is a direct competitor to the Audi S6 and the BMW 5 Series 550i. With a single trim, the Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class Sedan carries an MSRP of $75,150. It offers a 4.7L twin-turbocharged V8 engine and a 9-speed automatic transmission, producing 402 horsepower and 443 lb-ft of torque. Through this powertrain, the Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class Sedan manages a 0-60 of 4.9 seconds and a combined fuel economy of 21 MPG. 

Buying Advice

In the CLS Sedan, you'll find plenty of features and power that will satisfy most drivers. It can also be bundled with the available Premium 2 Package, which includes power rear-window sunshades, electronic trunk closes, heated and ventilated front seats, and more. 

Trims

    CLS 550
    $75,150 onwards
    • LED Headlights
    • 18 Inch Wheels
    • Adaptive air suspension
    • Auto dimming mirrors
    • Automatic wipers
    • Dual zone automatic climate control
    • Power Adjustable And Heated Front Seats
    • Sunroof

Compare to similar cars

Price

$75,150- $77,650

Engine

Gasoline

Rating

7.66

Horsepower

402 hp @ 5000 rpm

Torque

443 lb.-ft. @ 1600 rpm

Capacity

5

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$69,700- $130,700

Gasoline

8.37

340 hp @ 5300 rpm

325 lb.-ft. @ 2900 rpm

5

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$113,900- $132,675

Gasoline

8.18

560 hp @ 5700 rpm

516 lb.-ft. @ 1750 rpm

4

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$71,900- $74,400

Gasoline

8.29

450 hp

406 lb.-ft. @ 1400 rpm

5

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$52,650- $73,900

Gasoline

8.81

248 hp @ 5200 rpm

258 lb.-ft. @ 1450 rpm

5

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$102,600

Gasoline

8.45

600 hp @ 6000 rpm

553 lb.-ft. @ 1800 rpm

5

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$46,295- $71,095

Gasoline

7.8

268 hp @ 5600 rpm

295 lb.-ft. @ 3000 rpm

5

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$86,295

Gasoline

6.85

640 hp @ 6400 rpm

630 lb.-ft. @ 3600 rpm

5

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$68,350- $74,350

Gasoline

7.63

365 hp @ 6000 rpm

376 lb.-ft. @ 1300 rpm

5

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$47,775- $72,100

Gasoline

7.77

247 hp @ 5500 rpm

269 lb.-ft. @ 1200 rpm

5

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2018 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    SourceCompare
    5.25 sec--
    2018 BMW M5

    Ranked #1

    3 sec11.3 sec162 mph
    3.7 sec11.7 sec-
    3.7 sec12.0 sec174 mph
    3.8 sec--
    3.89 sec--

    2018 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      SourceCompare
      18 mpg26 mpg21 mpg21.1 gal.379.8/548.6 mi.
      25 mpg34 mpg28 mpg19.5 gal.487.5/663 mi.
      24 mpg34 mpg27 mpg18 gal.432/612 mi.
      22 mpg30 mpg25 mpg17.4 gal.382.8/522 mi.
      22 mpg30 mpg25 mpg19 gal.418/570 mi.
      21 mpg28 mpg24 mpg23.7 gal.497.7/663.6 mi.

      2018 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
        SourceCompare
        194.5 in.74.1 in.55.8 in.5 in.113.2 in.
        207.2 in.76.7 in.58.3 in.6 in.124.8 in.
        204.9 in.75.4 in.58.9 in.5.1 in.124.4 in.
        201.4 in.75.3 in.58.5 in.6 in.117.9 in.
        198.8 in.76.3 in.56 in.6 in.116.1 in.
        197.6 in.72.2 in.57.2 in.5 in.114.6 in.

        2018 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          SourceCompare
          11 cu.ft.104.3 cu.ft.11 cu.ft.
          2018 Audi A7

          Ranked #1

          24.5 cu.ft.127.3 cu.ft.97.1 cu.ft.
          18.7 cu.ft.-18.7 cu.ft.
          47.2 cu.ft.98.8 cu.ft.89.7 cu.ft.
          13.7 cu.ft.97 cu.ft.13.7 cu.ft.
          11 cu.ft.104.3 cu.ft.11 cu.ft.

          2018 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            Bed Length
            SourceCompare
            27.1 cu.ft.11 cu.ft.11 cu.ft.-
            49.1 cu.ft.24.5 cu.ft.49.1 cu.ft.-
            1.5 cu.ft.15.7 cu.ft.15.7 cu.ft.79 ft.
            15.7 cu.ft.16.7 cu.ft.16.7 cu.ft.-
            -13.1 cu.ft.--
            6.9 cu.ft.14 cu.ft.6.9 cu.ft.-

            2018 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              SourceCompare
              1070 lbs.4233 lbs.
              -4497 lbs.
              -3990 lbs.
              860 lbs.3746 lbs.
              2018 Audi A7

              Ranked #1

              1102 lbs.4244 lbs.
              1367 lbs.3792 lbs.

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