Mercedes-Benz CLS
The Mercedes-Benz CLS is a sedan and wagon model, produced 2004–2021, spanning 8 generations with 94 variants in the Cars-Data.com database. Generations covered include the CLS Facelift 2021 (2021-), CLS C257 (2018-2021), CLS Facelift 2014 (2014-2018) and CLS Shooting Brake Facelift 2014 (2014-2018). Body styles across the CLS lineage span sedan and wagon, reflecting different market positions throughout production. The CLS Facelift 2008 (2008-2010) generation is the most extensively documented, with 21 variants across engine options, transmissions, and trim levels. Each variant page provides engine displacement, power in HP and kW, 0–100 km/h acceleration, top speed, fuel consumption, CO₂ emissions, dimensions, and list price at launch.
Choose your CLS generation.
How many generations does the Mercedes-Benz CLS have?
The Mercedes-Benz CLS has 8 generations with 94 total variants in the Cars-Data.com database. Each generation has its own page listing all variants with engine specs, performance figures, and consumption data.
What years was the Mercedes-Benz CLS produced?
The Mercedes-Benz CLS has been produced 2004–2021. Throughout this period the model evolved across multiple generations, each introducing new engine options, body styles, and technology upgrades.
What body type is the Mercedes-Benz CLS?
The Mercedes-Benz CLS is available as Sedan, Wagon. These body styles reflect the different market positions and use cases the model has served across its production history.
How performance changed across generations
| Generation | Power | 0–100 km/h | Variants | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLS C219 (2004-2008)2004–2008 | 337 hp | 6.1 s | 8 | €83k–€150k |
| CLS Facelift 2008 (2008-2010)2008–2010 | 299 hp | 6.6 s | 21 | €77k–€174k |
| CLS C218 (2010-2014)2010–2014 | 382 hp | 5.5 s | 12 | €68k–€168k |
| CLS Facelift 2014 (2014-2018)2014–2018 | 352 hp | 5.7 s | 15 | €67k–€185k |
| CLS C257 (2018-2021)2018–2021 | 309 hp | 5.6 s | 9 | €73k–€129k |
| CLS Facelift 2021 (2021-)2021–present | 315 hp | 5.8 s | 6 | €88k–€142k |