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2018 Mercedes-Benz CLS
Car · 2015–2023
Trims and features
Engines: 4.7L 8-cyl turbo, 402 hp; 5.5L 8-cyl turbo, 577 hp · Drive: 4WD, RWD
2018 CLS trims
| CLS550 | CLS550-4M | AMG CLS63 S | CLS400 | CLS400-4M | CLS63 AMG | CLS63 AMG 4-MATIC | CLS63 AMG-S | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base price (MSRP) | $75,150 | $77,650 | $108,900 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Seats | 4 | 4 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Rows of seats | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 18 in | 18 in | 19 in | — | — | — | — | — |
| Adaptive cruise control | Optional | Optional | Optional | — | — | — | — | — |
| Automatic emergency braking | Optional | Optional | Optional | — | — | — | — | — |
| Pedestrian emergency braking | Optional | Optional | Optional | — | — | — | — | — |
| Forward collision warning | Optional | Optional | Optional | — | — | — | — | — |
| Blind-spot warning | Optional | Optional | Optional | — | — | — | — | — |
| Lane keeping assist | Optional | Optional | Optional | — | — | — | — | — |
| Backup camera | Standard | Standard | Standard | — | — | — | — | — |
| Parking assist | Optional | Optional | Optional | — | — | — | — | — |
| Automatic high beams | Standard | Standard | Standard | — | — | — | — | — |
| Adaptive driving beam headlights | Optional | — | Optional | — | — | — | — | — |
| Push-button start | Optional | Optional | Optional | — | — | — | — | — |
From NHTSA's vehicle database (vPIC), as Mercedes-Benz reports it: base price, seating and driver-assistance equipment by trim. Tech and comfort features (CarPlay, heated seats, sunroof) for Mercedes-Benz aren't in our data yet. "Varies": standard on some versions of the trim.
Year by year
| Year | Engines | Drive | Fuel economy | Crash rating | Recalls | Owner complaints | Collision warning | CarPlay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 362 hp | AWD | 25 mpg | Not rated | 3 | 3 | Standard | — |
| 2022 | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 362 hp | 4WD | 25 mpg | Not rated | 6 | 3 | Standard | — |
| 2021 | 3.0L 6-cyl 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | 4WD, RWD | 23–26 mpg | Not rated | 8 | 1 | Standard | — |
| 2020 | 3.0L 6-cyl, 362–429 hp 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 362–429 hp | 4WD, RWD | 23–26 mpg | Not rated | 9 | 6 | No | — |
| 2019 | 3.0L 6-cyl, 362–429 hp 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 362–429 hp | 4WD, RWD | 23–26 mpg | Not rated | 14 | 20 | Standard | — |
| 2018 | 4.7L 8-cyl turbo, 402 hp 5.5L 8-cyl turbo, 577 hp | 4WD, RWD | 18–21 mpg | Not rated | 1 | 0 | Optional | — |
| 2017 | 4.7L 8-cyl turbo 5.5L 8-cyl turbo | 4WD, RWD | 18–21 mpg | Not rated | 1 | 2 | Optional | — |
| 2016 | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo 4.7L 8-cyl turbo 5.5L 8-cyl turbo | 4WD, RWD | 18–24 mpg | Not rated | 1 | 0 | Optional | — |
| 2015 | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo 4.7L 8-cyl turbo 5.5L 8-cyl turbo | 4WD, RWD | 18–24 mpg | Not rated | 4 | 9 | Standard | — |
Owner complaints are unverified reports to NHTSA and aren't adjusted for how many were sold, so compare years of the same model: a tall bar marks a year owners had more trouble with. Collision warning: forward collision warning as NHTSA lists it ("Some versions": standard on some). Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Apple.
Every NHTSA-rated version: crash ratings, safety tech, recalls, complaints
| Year | Version | Stars | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 3 | 3 |
| 2022 | Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class 4 DR 4WD | Not Rated | Standard | No | 6 | 3 |
| 2022 | Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class 4 DR RWD | Not Rated | Standard | No | 6 | 3 |
| 2021 | Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class 4 DR RWD | Not Rated | Standard | No | 8 | 1 |
| 2021 | Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class 4 DR 4WD | Not Rated | Standard | No | 8 | 1 |
| 2020 | Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class 4 DR 4WD | Not Rated | No | No | 8 | 6 |
| 2020 | Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class 4 DR RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 1 | 0 |
| 2019 | Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class 4 DR 4WD | Not Rated | Standard | Optional | 14 | 20 |
| 2019 | Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class 4 DR RWD | Not Rated | Standard | Optional | 14 | 20 |
| 2018 | Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class 4 DR 4WD | Not Rated | Optional | Optional | 1 | 0 |
| 2018 | Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class 4 DR RWD | Not Rated | Optional | Optional | 1 | 0 |
| 2017 | Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class 4 DR 4WD | Not Rated | Optional | Optional | 1 | 2 |
| 2017 | Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class 4 DR RWD | Not Rated | Optional | Optional | 1 | 2 |
| 2016 | Mercedes-Benz Cls-Class 4 DR RWD | Not Rated | Optional | Optional | 1 | 0 |
| 2016 | Mercedes-Benz Cls-Class 4 DR 4WD | Not Rated | Optional | Optional | 1 | 0 |
| 2015 | Mercedes-Benz Cls-Class 4 DR RWD | Not Rated | Standard | Optional | 4 | 9 |
| 2015 | Mercedes-Benz Cls-Class 4 DR 4WD | Not Rated | Standard | Optional | 4 | 9 |
Source: NHTSA.
Every EPA-rated version: engines and combined mpg
| Year | EPA model | Engines | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | CLS450 4matic | Auto 9-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 25 |
| 2022 | CLS450 4matic | Auto 9-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 25 |
| 2021 | AMG CLS53 4matic Plus | Auto 9-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 23 |
| 2021 | CLS450 | Auto 9-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 26 |
| 2021 | CLS450 4matic | Auto 9-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 25 |
| 2020 | AMG CLS53 4matic Plus | Auto 9-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 23 |
| 2020 | CLS450 | Auto 9-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 26 |
| 2020 | CLS450 4matic | Auto 9-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 26 |
| 2019 | AMG CLS53 4matic Plus | Auto 9-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 23 |
| 2019 | CLS450 | Auto 9-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 26 |
| 2019 | CLS450 4matic | Auto 9-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 26 |
| 2018 | AMG CLS63 S 4matic | Auto 7-spd, 8 cyl, 5.5 L, Turbo | 18 |
| 2018 | CLS550 | Auto 9-spd, 8 cyl, 4.7 L, Turbo | 21 |
| 2018 | CLS550 4matic | Auto 9-spd, 8 cyl, 4.7 L, Turbo | 20 |
| 2017 | AMG CLS63 S 4matic | Auto 7-spd, 8 cyl, 5.5 L, Turbo | 18 |
| 2017 | CLS550 | Auto 9-spd, 8 cyl, 4.7 L, Turbo | 21 |
| 2017 | CLS550 4matic | Auto 9-spd, 8 cyl, 4.7 L, Turbo | 20 |
| 2016 | AMG CLS63 S 4matic | Auto 7-spd, 8 cyl, 5.5 L, Turbo | 18 |
| 2016 | CLS400 | Auto 7-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 24 |
| 2016 | CLS400 4matic | Auto 7-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 22 |
| 2016 | CLS550 | Auto 9-spd, 8 cyl, 4.7 L, Turbo | 20 |
| 2016 | CLS550 4matic | Auto 9-spd, 8 cyl, 4.7 L, Turbo | 20 |
| 2015 | CLS400 | Auto 7-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 24 |
| 2015 | CLS400 4matic | Auto 7-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 22 |
| 2015 | CLS550 | Auto 9-spd, 8 cyl, 4.7 L, Turbo | 20 |
| 2015 | CLS550 4matic | Auto 7-spd, 8 cyl, 4.7 L, Turbo | 19 |
| 2015 | CLS63 AMG S 4matic | Auto 7-spd, 8 cyl, 5.5 L, Turbo | 18 |
Source: fueleconomy.gov.