Body style: Coupé (two-door)
Segment: Medium
Infotainment: Apple CarPlay Android Auto
Production years: 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
Mercedes-Benz unveiled the facelifted version of its four-door coupe CLS in 2021 and brought new options and improved features.
After 450,000 units sold globally since the first generation's launch, the CLS proved to be a fair bet for the three-pointed-star brand. Even though it didn't offer enough headroom for the rear passengers or large trunks, the CLS was in high demand.
The 2021 CLS featured a redesigned front fascia with an AMG-style front bumper fitted as standard. It sported a black A-shaped wing, a front splitter in silver chrome, and a 3D radiator grille. From its sides, the AMG side sills. In the back, the carmaker left everything unchanged, with the same diffuser between the rhomboidal-shaped exhausts.
Inside, the carmaker's most significant change was the infotainment system, which came with two 12.3" screens fitted as standard. They shared the same glass-covered area that made them looked like a widescreen. A touch-pad replaced the older controller between the front seats. Mercedes-Benz introduced automatic parking and exiting parking feature, which warned the driver and applied brakes in cross-traffic situations. Like its predecessor, the 2021 model was not a champ for the interior space, especially for those seated in the rear. With its 12 cu-ft (340 liters) trunk, it could barely compete with some compact hatchbacks, but the CLS owners didn't bother about that.
Under the hood, Mercedes-Benz offered a wide choice of diesel, gasoline, and hybrid engines. The base levels introduced two inline-four turbocharged powerplants that sent the power to the rear wheels only. The range-topper was the three-liter inline-six helped by an electric starter-booster that sent 367 hp in all corners. A nine-speed automatic gearbox was standard for the entire range.
ENGINE SPECS - 350 9AT (299 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1991 cm3 |
Power: | 219.9 KW @ 5800-6100 RPM 299 HP @ 5800-6100 RPM 295 BHP @ 5800-6100 RPM |
Torque: | 295 lb-ft @ 3000-4000 RPM 400 Nm @ 3000-4000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 155 mph (249 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 6.1 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 9-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 32.2 mpg US (7.3 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 168 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 220d 9AT (194 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1950 cm3 |
Power: | 142.7 KW @ 3800 RPM 194 HP @ 3800 RPM 191 BHP @ 3800 RPM |
Torque: | 295 lb-ft @ 1600-2800 RPM 400 Nm @ 1600-2800 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Common Rail |
Fuel: | Diesel |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 147 mph (237 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 7.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 9-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 46.1 mpg US (5.1 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 135 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 400d 9AT (330 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L6 |
Displacement: | 2925 cm3 |
Power: | 242.7 KW @ 3600-4200 RPM 330 HP @ 3600-4200 RPM 325 BHP @ 3600-4200 RPM |
Torque: | 516 lb-ft @ 1200-3200 RPM 700 Nm @ 1200-3200 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Common Rail |
Fuel: | Diesel |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 155 mph (249 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 5.2 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 9-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 36.2 mpg US (6.5 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 172 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 300d 4MATIC 9AT (265 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1950 cm3 |
Power: | 194.9 KW @ 4200 RPM 265 HP @ 4200 RPM 261 BHP @ 4200 RPM |
Torque: | 406 lb-ft @ 1800-2200 RPM 550 Nm @ 1800-2200 RPM |
Electrical motor power: | 14.7 kw (20 hp) |
Electrical motor torque: | 147.5 lb-ft (200 Nm) |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Common Rail |
Fuel: | Mild Hybrid Diesel |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 155 mph (249 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 6.4 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 9-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 40.6 mpg US (5.8 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 153 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 450 4MATIC 9AT (367 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L6 |
Displacement: | 2999 cm3 |
Power: | 269.9 KW @ 5500-6100 RPM 367 HP @ 5500-6100 RPM 362 BHP @ 5500-6100 RPM |
Torque: | 295 lb-ft @ 1600-4000 RPM 400 Nm @ 1600-4000 RPM |
Electrical motor power: | 16.2 kw (22 hp) |
Electrical motor torque: | 184.4 lb-ft (250 Nm) |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Mild Hybrid |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 155 mph (249 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 4.8 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 9-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 27.7 mpg US (8.5 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 195 g/km |