2021 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class

    Used from

    $142,836 excl. on-roads

    Review Rating

    N/A

    Safety Rating

    NA

    Warranty

    5 year, unlimited km

    Fuel Efficiency

    7.8 - 8.9 L / 100km

    About the Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class

    Last updated Dec 18, 2024

    The 2021 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class is a Large Luxury offered in a 4D sedan body style. Used prices in Australia typically range from $142,836 for the Base variant and topping out at $189,100 for the Mercedes-amg.

    There are 3 variants of the CLS available in Australia and this generation went on sale in March of 2021.

    Engine options include 3.0L turbo petrol direct injection (270kW/500Nm) and 2.0L turbo petrol direct injection (220kW/400Nm). All variants feature 9-speed automatic transmission. Both four-wheel drive and rear-wheel drive configurations are available.

    The 2021 CLS was offered with a 5 year, unlimited km warranty.

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    Power to Weight
    125.62 - 163.42 kW/t
    75.34 kW/t
    253.2 kW/t
    Boot Space
    490 litres
    370 litres
    640 litres
    Fuel Efficiency
    7.81 - 8.93 L/100km
    2.3 L/100km
    12.66 L/100km
    Vehicle Range
    846 - 920 km
    584 km
    1,200 km
    Price
    $142,836 - $189,100
    $68,900
    $376,900
    Warranty (Years)
    5 years
    3 years
    5 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    999,999 km
    100,000 km
    999,999 km
    Years on Sale
    20 years
    3 years
    31 years
    Service Interval
    12 months
    12 months
    24 months

    Next Steps

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    2021 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class Price

    Edition S

    ConfigurationPrice From*
    3.0L, 9-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, 4x4$167,812

    Mercedes-AMG

    ConfigurationPrice From*
    3.0L, 9-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, 4x4$188,976
    *excl. on-roads

    2021 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class Specs

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

    Base

    • Air conditioning
      • Air Conditioning Type: Fully-auto
      • Climate Control Number Of Zones: 2
    • Airbags
      • Number Of: 9
    • Anti collision system
      • Activates Brake Lights
      • Activates Seat Belts
      • Automatic Emergency Braking
      • Brakes At Low Speed: Front
      • Driver Monitor
      • Minimum Speed To Activate (kph): 7
      • Operates Above 50 Kph/30 Mph
      • Operates Below 50 Kph/30 Mph
      • Pedestrian & Cyclist Avoidance System
      • Pedestrian Collision Mitigation Steering
      • Programmable Distance
      • Visual/acoustic Warning
    • Audio system
      • Audio Player Reads Mp3
      • Colour Screen
      • Digital Media Card
      • Digital Radio
      • Radio: Am/fm
    • Automatic door pull shut
      • Rear Boot/hatch
      • Side Doors
    • Autonomous drive
      • Active Lane Control
      • Level: 2 - Partial Automation
    • Blind spot monitor
      • Active Without Turn Signal
      • Manufacturer's Code: 234
    • Bluetooth
      • Includes Music Streaming
      • Includes Phone Control
    • Connection to ext.entertainment devices
      • Usb Connection Front
      • Total Number Of Usb Connections Front: 2
    • Cruise control
      • Acc Linked To Mapping
      • Adaptive Cruise Control (acc)
      • Stop/go Function: Stop & Go
    • Display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 12.3
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Painted
      • Heated
      • Indicator Lights
      • Type: Electrically Adjustable
    • Door sill protector
      • Illuminated
    • Driver modes
      • Includes Engine Mapping
      • Includes Stability Control
      • Includes Steering
      • Includes Suspension
    • Electric Power source
      • Battery Amp-hour (ah): 18.7
      • Battery Type: Lithium Ion
      • Battery Voltage (v): 48
      • Maximum Battery Kilowatt Hour (kwh): 0.9
    • Electric motor
      • Electric Motor Type: Integrated Starter Generator
      • Max Torque Motor Nm: 150
      • Power Output Motor Hp/ps: 13.6
      • Power Output Motor Kw: 10.0
    • Electrical system
      • Voltage (v): 48
    • Energy recuperation
      • Engine
    • Entertainment display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 12.3
    • Front seat
      • Electrically Adjustable
      • Heated
      • Height Type: Memory
      • Lumbar Type: 2-way Electric
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 7
      • Reach Type: Memory
      • Reclining Type: Memory
      • Thigh Support Type: Memory
      • Type: Sports
    • Head rests
      • Electric Adjustable
      • Number: 3
    • Headlight control
      • Active High Beam
      • Directional Headlights
      • Dusk Sensor
      • Fog Light Function
      • Height Adjustment: Automatic
      • Matrix
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (high Beam): Led
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Led
      • Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
    • Hybrid type
      • Hybrid Type: Mild Hybrid
    • Instrument cluster
      • Head-up Display: Windscreen
      • Reconfigurable
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 40.1
      • Headroom Front: 1018
      • Headroom Rear (in): 36.5
      • Headroom Rear: 927
      • Hip Room Front (in): 58.9
      • Hip Room Front: 1496
      • Hip Room Rear (in): 58.6
      • Hip Room Rear: 1488
      • Shoulder Room Front (in): 57.8
      • Shoulder Room Front: 1467
      • Shoulder Room Rear (in): 56.5
      • Shoulder Room Rear: 1436
    • Lane departure warning
      • Activates Brakes
      • Activates Steering
      • Maximum Speed Kph For Operation: 200
      • Maximum Speed Mph For Operation: 124
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Wood Or Woodlook
      • On Dash: Wood Or Woodlook
      • On Doors: Wood Or Woodlook
      • On Handbrake Grip: None
    • Media control
      • Touch Pad
      • Wheel
    • Memorized adjustment
      • Door Mirror Position
      • Steering Wheel Position
    • Mobile Integration
      • Android Auto
      • Apple Carplay
    • Navigational systems
      • Controls: Knobs/touch Buttons
      • Information Type: 3d And Voice
      • Screen Size (in): 12.3
      • Traffic Info
    • Paint
      • Type: Metallic
    • Parking assistance
      • Type: Full Auto Park & Perpendicular & Exit
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Sensor & Camera
    • Power locks
      • Includes Power Windows
      • Operation: Card Key
    • Power steering
      • Vehicle Speed Proportional
    • Rear seats
      • Folding: 40/20/40
      • Seating Capacity: 3
      • Type: Bench
    • Rear view mirror/camera
      • Auto-dimming
    • Rear window
      • Type: Fixed
    • Remote HVAC control
      • Includes Phone
    • Remote audio controls
      • Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
    • Remote services
      • Find My Car
      • Geo Fencing
      • Remote Lock/unlock
      • Send Destination To Car
      • Speed Alert
      • Theft Alert
      • Vehicle Start
    • Responsive suspension
      • Driver Selectable
      • Type: Electronic
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Leather
      • Main Seat Material: Leather
    • Seating
      • Seating Capacity: 5
      • Seating Configuration: 2+3
    • Secondary engine power
      • Maximum Power Hp/ps: 367
      • Maximum Power Kw: 270
      • Maximum Torque Nm: 500
      • Rpm For Maximum Power (low): 5500
      • Rpm For Maximum Torque (low): 1600
    • Smart card / smart key
      • Includes Keyless Entry
      • Includes Keyless Start
      • Type: Automatic
    • Speakers
      • Brand Name: Burmester
      • Number Of: 13
      • Subwoofer
    • Steering wheel
      • Electric Adjustment
      • Height Adjustment
      • Multi-function
      • Telescopic Adjustment
      • Type: Alloy & Leather
    • Sunroof
      • Operation: Remote
      • Type: Glass
    • Telematics
      • Advanced Auto Collision Notification
      • Breakdown Assistance
      • Connection Type: Via Sim In Vehicle
      • Tracker System
    • Vanity mirror
      • Illuminated
    • Ventilation system
      • Ion Filtering
      • Digital Display
      • Fragrance Diffuser
      • Heater Type: Combustion
    • Voice activating system
      • Includes Air Conditioning
      • Includes Audio Player
      • Includes Navigation System
      • Includes Phone Functions
      • Virtual Assistant: Other
    • Warranty anti-corrosion
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 60
    • Warranty electric systems
      • Distance (km): Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Warranty powertrain - OEM
      • Distance (km): Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 60
    • Warranty powertrain - Total
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 60
    • Warranty roadside assistance
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 60
    • Warranty whole vehicle - OEM
      • Distance (km): Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 60
    • Warranty whole vehicle - Total
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 60
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Automatic
      • Rain Sensor

    Edition S

    Adds to Base:
    • Electric motor
      • Max Torque Motor Nm: 250
      • Power Output Motor Hp/ps: 21.8
      • Power Output Motor Kw: 16.0
    • Front seat
      • Active/massage
      • Ventilated
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Premium Leather
      • Main Seat Material: Premium Leather
    Removes from Base:
    • Electric motor
      • Max Torque Motor Nm: 150
      • Power Output Motor Hp/ps: 13.6
      • Power Output Motor Kw: 10.0
    • Lane departure warning
      • Activates Steering
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Leather
      • Main Seat Material: Leather

    Mercedes-AMG

    Adds to Edition S:
    • Alternate suspension
      • Type: Sport
    • Black trim
      • Around Side Windows
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Toned
    • Low tyre pressure indicator
      • Displays Pressure
    • Luxury trim
      • On Doors: Alloy
    • Power steering
      • Active Rack
    • Sport exhaust pipe
      • Driver Controlled Valve Flap
    Removes from Edition S:
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Painted
    • Front seat
      • Ventilated
    • Luxury trim
      • On Doors: Wood Or Woodlook
    • Secondary engine power
      • Maximum Power Hp/ps: 367
      • Maximum Power Kw: 270
      • Maximum Torque Nm: 500
      • Rpm For Maximum Power (low): 5500
      • Rpm For Maximum Torque (low): 1600
    See all 2021 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class Specs

    2021 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class Dimensions

    1435mm
    1890mm
    4988mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

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    2021 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class Towing Capacity

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    2021 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 9-speed Automatic which is powered by a 2.0L TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION and uses 7.8L of premium unleaded per 100km on the combined cycle.

    The Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class that uses the most amount of fuel is the Mercedes-AMG with a 9-speed Automatic which is powered by a 3.0L TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION and uses 8.9L of premium unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.

    Mercedes-Benz CLS-ClassFuel TypeCombined
    3.0L, 9-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, 4x4Premium Unleaded8.7 L/100km
    2.0L, 9-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWDPremium Unleaded7.8 L/100km
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    Cost of ownership

    What are the running and servicing costs of a Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class?

    You should service your CLS at your authorised Mercedes-Benz dealer or service centre, however servicing it at third party mechanics that follow OEM servicing instructions should not impact the CLS's warranty.

    2021 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class Warranty

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

    The Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class offers a 5 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

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    Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class FAQs

    The cheapest Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class is the Base that starts from $142,836.

    The most expensive Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class is the Mercedes-AMG that starts from $189,100.

    The best towing capacity of a Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class is 1900 kg offered by the following variants: Base, Edition S and Mercedes-AMG.

    The largest Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class is the Mercedes-AMG which measures 1896mm wide, 5001mm in length and sits 1435mm tall.

    The most powerful Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class is the Mercedes-AMG which has 320kW of power from its 3.0L TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION engine.

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

    The heaviest Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class is the Base which weighs 2585 kg (kerb weight).

    The Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class uses premium unleaded.