2018-present CLS OverviewMercedes CLS Overview (2018 - present)
C257
Tech Specs Summary
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- 146 - 155 mph
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- 4.5 - 7.5 seconds
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- 191 - 429 hp
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- 25.6 - 42.8 mpg
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- 3,913 - 4,376 lbs
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- 17.3 - 18.4 ft3
This generation of the Mercedes CLS (C257) is produced by the German manufacturer Mercedes and started production in 2018. It's a front engined Coupé with all-wheel drive, rear-wheel drive or rear-biased four-wheel drive. There are many power levels available, ranging from a 191 hp 2 L Inline 4 Turbo diesel engine all the way to a 429 hp 3 L Inline 6 Twincharged mild hybrid gasoline engine. It has double wishbone front suspension and multi-link rear suspension.
Performance Pick
If you're interested in performance, the best performance version of the CLS is the Mercedes AMG CLS 53 4MATIC+ which scores 3.3★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for performance. With total power at 429 hp and a power/weight ratio of 10.19 lb/hp it has a top speed of 155 mph and gets to 62 mph in 4.5 seconds.
Practicality Pick
If you're more interested in practicality, then the Mercedes CLS 300 d is the best practical all-rounder with a score of 2.8★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for practicality. It has a range of 612 miles and can store 18.4 cubic feet of cargo. It also has an unbraked towing capacity of 1,653 lbs and a braked towing capacity of 4,189 lbs.