2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class

    Used from

    $140,400 excl. on-roads

    Review Rating

    N/A

    Safety Rating

    NA

    Warranty

    3 year, unlimited km

    Fuel Efficiency

    11 - 14.5 L / 100km

    About the Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class

    Last updated Dec 18, 2024

    The 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class is a Large Luxury offered in a 4D sedan body style. Used prices in Australia typically range from $140,400 for the Base variant and topping out at $253,800 for the AMG.

    There are 3 variants of the CLS available in Australia and this generation went on sale in August of 2007.

    Engine options include 5.5L multi-point injection (285kW/530Nm), 3.5L multi-point injection (200kW/350Nm) and 6.2L multi-point injection (378kW/630Nm). All variants feature 7-speed automatic transmission. All variants feature rear-wheel drive.

    The 2008 CLS was offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.

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    Power to Weight
    117.24 - 201.19 kW/t
    76.78 kW/t
    215.43 kW/t
    Boot Space
    495 - 505 litres
    280 litres
    690 litres
    Fuel Efficiency
    No Data
    8.47 L/100km
    13.51 L/100km
    Vehicle Range
    No Data
    Price
    $140,400 - $253,800
    $75,900
    $322,850
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    3 years
    4 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    No Data
    Years on Sale
    20 years
    3 years
    31 years
    Service Interval
    No Data

    Next Steps

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    2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class Price

    Designo Edition

    ConfigurationPrice From*
    3.5L, 7-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD$155,400

    AMG

    ConfigurationPrice From*
    6.2L, 7-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD$253,300
    *excl. on-roads

    2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class Specs

    See our comprehensive details for the Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class

    Designo Edition

    • Air conditioning
      • Climate Control Number Of Zones: 4
      • Fully Automated Climate Control
      • Rear Control For Climate Control
      • Rear Outlet
    • Antenna
      • Type: Element
    • Anti collision system
      • Activates Seat Belts
    • Audio system
      • Disc Stacker
      • Disc Stacker Capacity: 6
      • Radio: Am/fm
    • Bumpers
      • Colour: Painted
    • Chrome/bright trim
      • Around Side Windows
    • Cruise control
      • Speed Limiter
    • Cup holders
      • Type: Pop Out
    • Disc stacker
      • Capacity: 6
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Auto-dimming
      • Colour: Painted
      • Dipping For Reversing: Automatic
      • Heated
      • Indicator Lights
      • Type: Electrically Adjustable
    • Electrically foldable mirrors
      • Operation: Electric
    • Electronic traction control
      • Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management
    • Front seat
      • Electrically Adjustable
      • Heated
      • Height Adjustment
      • Lumbar Adjustment
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 5
      • Reach Adjustment
      • Reclining
      • Tilt Adjustment
      • Type: Bucket
    • Head rests
      • Active
      • Electric Adjustable
      • Height Adjustable
      • Number: 2
    • Headlight control
      • Directional Headlights
      • Dusk Sensor
      • Height Adjustable
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Bi-xenon
      • Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 38.4
      • Headroom Front: 975
      • Headroom Rear (in): 36.4
      • Headroom Rear: 924
      • Hip Room Front (in): 58
      • 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
      • Shoulder Room Rear: 1422
    • Load restraint
      • Type: Hooks
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Wood Or Woodlook
      • On Dash: Wood Or Woodlook
      • On Doors: Leather
      • On Gear Selector: Wood & Leather
    • Memorized adjustment
      • Door Mirror Position
      • Number Of Driver Seat Positions: 4
      • Number Of Passenger Seat Positions: 4
    • Navigational systems
      • Controls: Knobs/touch Buttons
      • Data Feed: Dvd
      • Information Type: Full Map And Voice
    • Non-corrosive body
      • Location: Part
      • Type: Alloy
    • Paint
      • Type: Metallic
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Sensor
    • Power locks
      • Includes Boot/hatch
      • Includes Power Windows
      • Operation: Card Key
    • Power steering
      • Vehicle Speed Proportional
    • Power windows
      • Number Of One Touch: 2
    • Rear seats
      • Folding: Fixed
      • Seating Capacity: 2
      • Type: Bench
    • Rear view mirror/camera
      • Auto-dimming
    • Remote audio controls
      • Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
    • Remote boot/hatch release
      • Operation: Remote Control
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Leather
      • Main Seat Material: Leather
    • Seating
      • Seating Capacity: 4
    • Smart card / smart key
      • Includes Keyless Entry
      • Includes Keyless Start
      • Type: Automatic
    • Spare wheel
      • Rim Type: Steel
      • Type: Fullsize
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 12
    • Steering wheel
      • Height Adjustment
      • Multi-function
      • Telescopic Adjustment
      • Type: Wood & Leather
    • Sunroof
      • Operation: Electric
      • Type: Glass
    • Vanity mirror
      • Illuminated
    • Ventilation system
      • Digital Display
      • Particle Filter
    • Warranty anti-corrosion
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Warranty paint
      • 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 Designo Edition:
    • Entertainment display screen
      • Television
    • Luxury trim
      • On Gear Selector: Leather
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Remote
    • Responsive suspension
      • Driver Selectable
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 10
    • Steering wheel
      • Electric Adjustment
      • Type: Leather Covered
    • Suspension levelling
      • Operation: Automatic
    Removes from Designo Edition:
    • Front seat
      • Heated
      • Reach Adjustment
      • Reclining
    • Luxury trim
      • On Gear Selector: Wood & Leather
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Card Key
    • Smart card / smart key
      • Includes Keyless Entry
      • Includes Keyless Start
      • Type: Automatic
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 12
    • Steering wheel
      • Type: Wood & Leather

    AMG

    Adds to Base:
    • Alarm
      • Anti-lift
      • Interior Monitoring
      • Peripheral
    • 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
    • Headlight control
      • Directional Headlights
    • Memorized adjustment
      • Number Of Driver Seat Positions: 4
      • Number Of Passenger Seat Positions: 4
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Leather
    • Spare wheel
      • Type: Fullsize
    See all 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class Specs

    2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class Dimensions

    1390mm
    1873mm
    4910mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

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    2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class Towing Capacity

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    2008 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 with a 7-speed Automatic which is powered by a 6.2L MULTI-POINT INJECTION and uses 14.5L of premium unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.

    Mercedes-Benz CLS-ClassFuel TypeCombined
    3.5L, 7-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWDPremium Unleaded11.0 L/100km
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    2008 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.

    Next Steps

    Take advantage of Australia’s BIGGEST new car website to find a great deal on a Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class.

    Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class FAQs

    The cheapest Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class is the Base that starts from $140,400.

    The most expensive Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class is the AMG that starts from $253,800.

    The best towing capacity of a Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class is null kg offered by the following variants: Base, Designo Edition and AMG.

    The largest Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class is the Base which measures 1873mm wide, 4910mm in length and sits 1390mm tall.

    The most powerful Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class is the AMG which has 378kW of power from its 6.2L MULTI-POINT INJECTION engine.

    The Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class is built in Germany and shipped to Australia.

    The heaviest Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class is the AMG which weighs 0 kg (kerb weight).

    The Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class uses premium unleaded.