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Used 2022 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class Sedan Trims Comparison

Trim level differences

The 2022 Mercedes-Benz CLS is a four-door sedan with a coupe-like roofline and seating for five. It has a turbocharged 3.0-liter six-cylinder engine (362 horsepower, 369 lb-ft of torque) that is paired with a nine-speed automatic transmission sending power to all four wheels. It's only available in a single CLS 450 4Matic trim. Standard feature highlights include:

  • 19-inch wheels
  • LED exterior lighting
  • Power-folding mirrors
  • Sunroof
  • Power trunklid
  • Dual-zone automatic climate control
  • Leather seat upholstery
  • Simulated leather interior trim
  • Remote monitoring and control via a smartphone app
  • 12.3-inch digital instrument display and 12.3-inch touchscreen
  • Navigation system
  • Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration
  • Leather upholstery
  • Heated front seats
  • Interior ambient lighting
  • Rain-sensing windshield wipers
  • Heated windshield

The CLS also comes standard with many driver aids such as:

  • Blind-spot assist (automatically steers the car back into its lane if you try to change lanes while a car is in the vehicle's blind spot)
  • Forward collision mitigation (warns if a front impact is imminent and applies the brakes if you don't respond in time)
  • Pre-Safe and Pre-Safe Sound (reduces hearing damage from an accident by emitting a specific noise that triggers an inner-ear muscle reflex to protect hearing)
  • Driver attention warning (issues an alert if sensors determine you are becoming fatigued)
  • Car-to-X communication (automatically transmits and receives safety updates to and from other appropriately equipped vehicles, then alerts drivers to hazards)
  • Automatic high beams

Besides several wheel choices and cosmetic AMG options, there are a few bundled options. They include:

Driver Assistance package

  • Adaptive cruise control (adjusts speed to maintain a constant distance between the vehicle and the car in front)
  • Lane keeping assist (makes minor steering corrections to help keep the vehicle centered in its lane)
  • Evasive steering assist (enhances the forward collision mitigation system with steering-based collision avoidance)
  • Emergency stop assist (senses if the driver is incapacitated and automatically slows the car to a stop, activates the hazard lights and summons help)

Premium package

  • 13-speaker Burmester audio system
  • Satellite radio
  • Semi-automated parking system
  • Surround-view camera system

Warmth and Comfort package

  • Rapid seat heating
  • Heated front armrests
  • Heated steering wheel

There are also a handful of stand-alone options that include:

  • Ventilated front seats
  • Multicontour front seats with massage functions
  • Head-up display (displays important information in your sight line on the windshield)
  • Power rear window shade
  • Wireless charging pad
  • Soft-close doors (catch as they're being closed and gently pull shut)

Which CLS-Class trim does Edmunds recommend?

Now that the base and AMG models are no longer offered, that leaves the CLS 450 4Matic as the only choice. We recommend adding the Driver Assistance package for the adaptive cruise control and other safety features. Audiophiles might also consider the Premium package for its Burmester surround-sound audio.

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Columbus, OH
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CLS-Class CLS 450 4MATIC
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Features

Bluetooth
standard
Navigation
standard
Satellite radio
Not available
Keyless Ignition
standard
Cruise control
standard
Adaptive cruise control
optional
Parking assistance
optional
Upholstery
leather
Heated seats
standard
Cooled/Ventilated seats
optional
Folding rear seats
standard
Sunroof
standard
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Specifications

Country of final assembly
Germany
Drivetrain
all wheel drive
Engine power
362 hp @ 5,500 rpm
Engine torque
369 lb-ft @ 1,600 rpm
Engine displacement
3.0 l
Engine configuration
inline 6
Transmission
9-speed shiftable automatic
Tire size
245/40R19 (FRONT) 275/35R19 (REAR)
Wheel size
19 X 8.0-in (Front) 19 X 9.0-in (Rear)
Wheel type
alloy wheels
Run flat tires
standard
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Fuel economy

City/Hwy/Combined MPG
22 / 30 / 25 MPG
City/Hwy/Combined MPGe
Not applicable
Fuel Capacity
21.1 gal.
Driving Range (city/hwy)
464 / 633 miles
Fuel Type
premium unleaded (required)
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Dimensions

Turning circle
39.0 ft.
Curb weight
4,255 lb.
Ground Clearance
3.9 in.
Overall Width with Mirrors
81.5 in.
Overall Width without Mirrors
73.8 in.
Height
56.6 in.
Length
198.8 in.
Wheelbase
115.7 in.
Seating Capacity
Cargo Space
11.9 cu. ft.
Cargo Space, Rear Seat Down or Removed
Front Head Room
36.9 in.
Front Leg Room
41.9 in.
Front Shoulder Room
57.8 in.
Rear Head Room
35.9 in.
Rear Leg Room
35.0 in.
Rear Shoulder Room
56.5 in.
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5-Year Ownership Costs

True Cost to Own®
$69,675
Average Cost Per Mile
$0.93
Depreciation
$21,071
Financing
$7,303
Taxes & Fees
$2,872
Fuel
$13,188
Insurance
$5,586
Maintenance
$11,715
Repairs
$7,940
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Colors

Interior
MANUFAKTUR Macchiato Beige/Titian Red Nappa, premium leather
Neva Grey/Magma Grey Nappa, premium leather
Macchiato Beige/Magma Grey, leather
MANUFAKTUR Deep White/Black Nappa, premium leather
Black Nappa, premium leather
MANUFAKTUR Yacht Blue/Black Nappa, premium leather
Black, leather
Macchiato Beige/Magma Grey Nappa, premium leather
Sienna Brown/Black Nappa, premium leather
Sienna Brown/Black Leather, leather
Neva Grey/Magna Grey, leather
MANUFAKTUR Classic Red/Black Nappa, premium leather
MANUFAKTUR Titian Red/Macchiato Beige Nappa, premium leather
Magma Grey/Macchiato Beige Nappa, premium leather
MANUFAKTUR Tartufo Brown/Black Nappa, premium leather
Exterior
Cirrus Silver Metallic
Obsidian Black Metallic
Mojave Silver Metallic
Graphite Grey Metallic
MANUFAKTUR Graphite Metallic
MANUFAKTUR Arabian Grey
MANUFAKTUR Diamond White Metallic
MANUFAKTUR Cardinal Red Metallic
Night Black
Starling Blue Metallic
Selenite Grey Metallic
MANUFAKTUR Selenite Grey Magno (matte)
Polar White
MANUFAKTUR Midnight Blue
MANUFAKTUR Cote d'Azur Light Blue Metallic
MANUFAKTUR Teide Light Grey Metallic