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2005 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class

Used from

$137,900 excl. on-roads

Review Rating

N/A

Safety Rating

Warranty

3 year, unlimited km

Fuel Efficiency

11 - 13.6 L / 100km

About the Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class

Last updated Dec 18, 2024

The 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class is a Large Luxury offered in a 4D sedan body style. Used prices in Australia typically range from $137,900 for the Base variant and topping out at $297,900 for the AMG Iwc Ingenieur.

There are 3 variants of the CLS available in Australia and this generation went on sale in February of 2005.

Engine options include 5.0L multi-point injection (225kW/460Nm), 3.5L multi-point injection (200kW/350Nm) and 5.4L supercharger multi-point injection (350kW/700Nm). Available with 7-speed automatic or 5-speed automatic transmissions. All variants feature rear-wheel drive.

The 2005 CLS was offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.

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Meets the standard for this segment. May not stand out, but still a dependable and reasonable option.

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Falls a bit behind others in the segment, but still passes safety checks and may suit specific needs or budgets.

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Power to Weight

117.24 - 184.87 kW/t

76.74 kW/t

215.43 kW/t

Boot Space

495 - 505 litres

434 litres

690 litres

Fuel Efficiency

13.51 L/100km

Vehicle Range

No Data

Price

$137,900 - $297,900

$80,400

$297,900

Warranty (Years)

3 years

2 years

5 years

Warranty (Distance)

No Data

Years on Sale

20 years

3 years

31 years

Service Interval

No Data

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2005 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class Price

AMG

Configuration	Price From*
5.4L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD	$247,900

Base

Configuration	Price From*
5.0L, 7-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD	$137,900
3.5L, 7-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD	$137,900

AMG IWC Ingenieur

Configuration	Price From*
5.4L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD	$297,900

*excl. on-roads

All Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class Pricing

Year	Price From*	Price To*
2024	$182,791	$196,791
2023	$182,791	$196,791
2022	$164,476	$197,600
2021	$142,836	$189,100
2020	$142,836	$186,800

*excl. on-roads

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2005 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class Specs

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AMG

Air conditioning
- Climate Control Number Of Zones: 4
- Fully Automated Climate Control
- Rear Control For Climate Control
Audio system
- Disc Stacker
- Disc Stacker Capacity: 6
- In-dash Cd
- Radio: Am/fm
Bumpers
- Colour: Painted
Disc stacker
- Capacity: 6
Door mirrors/cameras
- Auto-dimming
- Colour: Painted
- Dipping For Reversing: Automatic
- Heated
- Indicator Lights
- Type: Electrically Adjustable
Electronic traction control
- Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management
Entertainment display screen
- Television
Front seat
- Electrically Adjustable
- Heated
- Height Adjustment
- Lumbar Adjustment
- Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 5
- Thigh Support
- Type: Sports
Head rests
- Active
- Electric Adjustable
- Number: 2
Headlight control
- Dusk Sensor
- Height Adjustable
Headlights
- Bulb Type (low Beam): Bi-xenon
Internal dimensions
- Headroom Front (in): 38.4
- Headroom Front: 975
- Headroom Rear (in): 36.4
- Headroom Rear: 924
- Hip Room Front (in): 58.0
- Hip Room Front: 1472
- Hip Room Rear (in): 57.6
- Hip Room Rear: 1464
- Shoulder Room Front (in): 56.3
- Shoulder Room Front: 1429
- Shoulder Room Rear (in): 56.0
- Shoulder Room Rear: 1422
Luxury trim
- On Centre Floor Console: Wood Or Woodlook
- On Dash: Wood Or Woodlook
- On Doors: Leather
- On Gear Selector: Leather
Memorized adjustment
- Door Mirror Position
- Steering Wheel Position
Navigational systems
- Information Type: Full Map And Voice
Paint
- Type: Metallic
Power locks
- Operation: Remote
Power steering
- Vehicle Speed Proportional
Rear seat centre armrest
- Boot Access
Rear seats
- Folding: Fixed
- Seating Capacity: 2
- Type: Bench
Rear view mirror/camera
- Auto-dimming
Remote audio controls
- Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
Seat upholstery
- Additional Seat Material: Suede
- Main Seat Material: Leather
Seating
- Seating Capacity: 4
Spare wheel
- Rim Type: Steel
- Type: Inflatable
Speakers
- Number Of: 10
Steering wheel
- Electric Adjustment
- Height Adjustment
- Telescopic Adjustment
- Type: Leather Covered
Sunroof
- Operation: Electric
- Type: Glass
Vanity mirror
- Illuminated
Ventilation system
- Digital Display
Warranty anti-corrosion
- Distance: Unlimited Km
- Duration (months): 36
Warranty powertrain - Total
- Distance: Unlimited Km
- Duration (months): 36
Warranty roadside assistance
- Distance: Unlimited Km
- Duration (months): 48
Warranty whole vehicle - Total
- Distance: Unlimited Km
- Duration (months): 36
Windscreen wipers
- Intermittent Wipe: Automatic
- Rain Sensor

Base

Adds to AMG:

Air conditioning
- Rear Outlet
Antenna
- Type: Element
Chrome/bright trim
- Around Side Windows
Courtesy lights
- Delayed/fade
Cup holders
- Type: Pop Out
Door mirrors/cameras
- Wide Angle
Front seat
- Tilt Adjustment
- Type: Bucket
Head rests
- Dipping For Reverse
- Height Adjustable
Headlight cleaners
- Type: High Pressure
Headlights
- Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
Internal dimensions
- Hip Room Front (in): 58
- Shoulder Room Rear (in): 56
Load restraint
- Type: Hooks
Luxury trim
- On Gearstick Skirt: Leather
Memorized adjustment
- Number Of Driver Seat Positions: 4
- Number Of Passenger Seat Positions: 4
Navigational systems
- Controls: Knobs/touch Buttons
Non-corrosive body
- Location: Part
- Type: Alloy
Power locks
- Includes Boot/hatch
- Includes Power Windows
- Includes Sunroof
Power windows
- Number Of One Touch: 2
Remote boot/hatch release
- Operation: Remote Control
Seat upholstery
- Additional Seat Material: Leather
Spare wheel
- Type: Fullsize
Steering wheel
- Multi-function
Suspension levelling
- Operation: Automatic
Ventilation system
- Particle Filter
Warranty paint
- Distance: Unlimited Km
- Duration (months): 36

Removes from AMG:

Audio system
- In-dash Cd
Front seat
- Heated
- Thigh Support
- Type: Sports
Internal dimensions
- Hip Room Front (in): 58.0
- Shoulder Room Rear (in): 56.0
Memorized adjustment
- Steering Wheel Position
Rear seat centre armrest
- Boot Access
Seat upholstery
- Additional Seat Material: Suede
Spare wheel
- Type: Inflatable

AMG IWC Ingenieur

Adds to Base:

Alternate suspension
- Type: Sport
Front seat
- Heated
- Thigh Support
- Type: Sports
Memorized adjustment
- Number Of Driver Seat Positions: 5
- Number Of Passenger Seat Positions: 5
Seat upholstery
- Additional Seat Material: Suede
Spare wheel
- Type: Inflatable

Removes from Base:

Front seat
- Type: Bucket
Memorized adjustment
- Number Of Driver Seat Positions: 4
- Number Of Passenger Seat Positions: 4
Power locks
- Includes Sunroof
Seat upholstery
- Additional Seat Material: Leather
Spare wheel
- Type: Fullsize

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2005 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class Dimensions

1403mm

1873mm

4913mm

The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

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2005 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class Towing Capacity

Year	Braked Capacity from	Braked Capacity to
2024	1900Kg	1900Kg
2023	1900Kg	1900Kg
2022	1900Kg	1900Kg
2021	1900Kg	1900Kg
2020	1900Kg	1900Kg

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2005 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class Fuel Economy

There are 3 different fuel economy figures for the Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class

The most fuel efficient Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class is the Base with a 7-speed Automatic which is powered by a 3.5L MULTI-POINT INJECTION and uses 11L of premium unleaded per 100km on the combined cycle.

The Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class that uses the most amount of fuel is the AMG IWC Ingenieur with a 5-speed Automatic which is powered by a 5.4L SUPERCHARGER MULTI-POINT INJECTION and uses 13.6L of premium unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.

Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class	Fuel Type	Combined
5.4L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD	Premium Unleaded	-
5.4L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD	Premium Unleaded	13.6 L/100km

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2005 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class Warranty

What is the warranty on a Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class?

The Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class offers a 3 year unlimited km warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.