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    2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class

    New from

    $140,400 excl. on-roads

    Review Rating

    Not Available

    Safety Rating

    Not Available

    Warranty

    3 year, unlimited km

    Fuel Efficiency

    11 - 14.5 L / 100km

    About the Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class

    Last updated Sep 27, 2025

    The new Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class is a Large Luxury offered in a 4D Sedan body style. Available in Australia from $140,400 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Base variant and topping out at $253,800 for the AMG.

    There are 3 variants of the CLS available in Australia.

    Engine options include 5.5L multi-point injection (285kW/530Nm), 3.5L multi-point injection (200kW/350Nm) and 6.2L multi-point injection (378kW/630Nm). All variants feature 7-speed automatic transmission. All variants feature rear-wheel drive.

    The new 2008 CLS is offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.

    See Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class models from other years

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    Comparative Rating

    Quickly see how this car stacks up against its competition. Select any benchmark to see more details.

    Power to Weight
    115.61 - 198.43 kW/t
    75.88 kW/t
    205.43 kW/t
    Boot Space
    495 - 505 litres
    280 litres
    690 litres
    Fuel Efficiency
    11 - 14.5 L/100km
    7.5 L/100km
    14.5 L/100km
    Price
    $140,400 - $253,800
    $75,900
    $270,946
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    3 years
    4 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    Unlimited
    100,000 km
    Unlimited

    2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class Price

    Designo Edition

    ConfigurationPrice From*
    3.5L, 7-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD$155,400

    Base

    ConfigurationPrice From*
    5.5L, 7-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD$178,900
    5.5L, 7-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD$179,400
    3.5L, 7-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD$140,400
    3.5L, 7-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD$140,900

    AMG

    ConfigurationPrice From*
    6.2L, 7-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD$253,300
    6.2L, 7-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD$253,800
    *excl. on-roads

    All Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class Pricing

    YearPrice From*Price To*
    2021$142,836$164,600
    2020$142,836$168,300
    2019$136,900$163,429
    2018$115,355$251,400
    2017$115,355$251,400
    *excl. on-roads
    See all Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class Pricing

    2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class Specs

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

    Designo Edition

    • Audio
      • Antenna Type: Element
      • Disc Player Dashboard Capacity: 6
      • Disc Player Dashboard Location: Dashboard
      • Number Of Speakers: 12
      • Remote Control Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
      • System Disc Autochanger
      • System Disc Autochanger Capacity: 6
      • System Radio Type: Am/fm
    • Body exterior
      • Body Type: Sedan
      • Bright Chrome Trim Around Side Windows
      • Driver Location: Rhd
      • Engine Underbody Protection Location: Engine
      • Front Spoiler Colour: Body Colour
      • Front Spoiler Location: Front
      • Front Spoiler Type: Lip
      • Local Body Type: Sedan
      • Local Number Of Doors: 4
      • Non-corrosive Body Location: Part
      • Non-corrosive Body Type: Alloy
      • Number Of Doors: 4
      • Wheelbase Type: Medium
    • Brakes
      • Abs Four-wheel Location: 4-wheel
      • Number Of Disc Brakes: 4
      • Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
    • Bumpers
      • Front Colour: Painted
      • Front Location: Front
      • Rear Colour: Painted
      • Rear Location: Rear
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 115.61
    • Cargo area
      • Load Restraint Type: Hooks
    • Convenience
      • Cruise Control Speed Limiter
      • Driver Vanity Mirror Illuminated
      • Driver Vanity Mirror Location: Driver
      • Front Entertainment Display Screen Location: Front
      • Memorized Door Mirror Position
      • Navigational Systems Controls: Knobs/touch Buttons
      • Navigational Systems Data Feed: Dvd
      • Navigational Systems Information Type: Full Map And Voice
      • Number Of Memorized Driver Seat Positions: 4
      • Number Of Memorized Passenger Seat Positions: 4
      • Parking Distance System Front Location: Front
      • Parking Distance System Front Type: Sensor
      • Parking Distance System Rear Location: Rear
      • Parking Distance System Rear Type: Sensor
      • Passenger Vanity Mirror Illuminated
      • Passenger Vanity Mirror Location: Passenger
      • Power Outlet Front Location (12v): Front
      • Reading Lights Front Location: Front
      • Reading Lights Rear Location: Rear
      • Remote Trunk Hatch Release Operation: Remote Control
      • Smart Card/smart Key Includes Keyless Entry
      • Smart Card/smart Key Includes Keyless Start
      • Smart Card/smart Key Type: Automatic
      • Steering Wheel Mounted Cruise Controls
      • Voice Activating System Includes Phone
    • Dimensions
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 505
      • Front Headroom (mm): 975
      • Front Hip Room (mm): 1472
      • Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1429
      • Front Track (mm): 1593
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Front (in): 38.4
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear (in): 36.4
      • Interior Dimensions Hip Room Front (in): 58
      • Interior Dimensions Hip Room Rear (in): 57.6
      • Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Front (in): 56.3
      • Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Rear (in): 56
      • Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 11200
      • Overall Height (mm): 1390
      • Overall Length (mm): 4910
      • Overall Width (mm): 1873
      • Rear Headroom (mm): 924
      • Rear Hip Room (mm): 1464
      • Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1422
      • Rear Track (mm): 1603
      • Wheelbase (mm): 2854
    • Doors
      • Driver Door Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Passenger Door Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Rear Driver Door Location: Rear Driver
      • Rear Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Rear Passenger Door Location: Rear Passenger
      • Rear Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
    • Fuel
      • Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Multi-point Injection
      • Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 80
      • Fuel Tanks Main Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
      • Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
      • Fuel Type Octane Number: 95
      • Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
      • Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
    • Instrumentation
      • Computer Average Fuel Consumption
      • Computer Average Speed
      • Computer Range For Remaining Fuel
    • Interior trim
      • Interior Color Facia Color: Dark Wood
      • Luxury Trim On Center Floor Console: Wood Or Woodlook
      • Luxury Trim On Doors: Leather
      • Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Wood & Leather
      • Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Wood Or Woodlook
    • Lights
      • Headlight Control Directional Headlights
      • Headlight Control Dusk Sensor
      • Headlight Control Internal Height Adjustment
      • Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Bi-xenon
      • Headlights Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
    • Locks
      • Anti-theft Protection Anti-lift
      • Anti-theft Protection Interior Monitoring
      • Anti-theft Protection Peripheral
      • Anti-theft Protection Remote Operation
      • Power Locks Includes Power Windows
      • Power Locks Includes Trunk Hatch
      • Power Locks Operation: Card Key
    • Paint
      • Type: Metallic
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 11
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 11
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 7
      • Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 250
      • Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 155
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 272
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 200
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 350
      • Power Measurement Standard: Eec
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6000
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 2400
    • Roof
      • Front Sunroof Location: Front
      • Front Sunroof Operation: Electric
      • Front Sunroof Type: Glass
    • Safety
      • Anti Collision System Activates Seat Belts
      • Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
      • Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Height Adjustable
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Pre Tensioners
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-point
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Height Adjustable
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Pre Tensioners
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-point
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Active
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Electric Adjustable
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Height Adjustable
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Number: 2
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Number: 2
      • Rear Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
      • Rear Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Rear Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-point
      • Rear Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
      • Rear Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Rear Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-point
      • Side Airbag Front Location: Front
      • Side Airbag Rear Location: Rear
      • Side Curtain Airbag Front And Rear Location: Front And Rear
    • Steering
      • Power Steering Vehicle Speed Proportional
      • Steering Wheel Height Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Multi Function
      • Steering Wheel Telescopic Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Type: Wood & Leather
    • Storage
      • Below Seat Storage Driver Location: Driver
      • Below Seat Storage Passenger Location: Passenger
      • Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
      • Cup Holders Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
      • Cup Holders Rear Seats Type: Pop Out
      • Refrigerated Storage Compartment Centre Console Location: Centre Console
      • Seat Back Storage Front Location: Front
    • Suspension
      • Suspension Front Location: Front
      • Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil
      • Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar
      • Suspension Front Type: Wishbone
      • Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
      • Suspension Levelling Front Location: Front
      • Suspension Levelling Front Operation: Automatic
      • Suspension Levelling Rear Location: Rear
      • Suspension Levelling Rear Operation: Automatic
      • Suspension Rear Location: Rear
      • Suspension Rear Spring Type: Coil
      • Suspension Rear Stabilizer Bar
      • Suspension Rear Type: Multi-link
      • Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
    • Ventilation
      • Aircon Rear Outlet
      • Climate Control - Number Of Zones: 4
      • Fully Automated Climate Control
      • Rear Control For Climate Control
      • Secondary Ventilation Controls Passenger Seat Location: Passenger Seat
      • Secondary Ventilation Controls Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
      • Ventilation System Digital Display
      • Ventilation System Micro Filter
    • Visibility
      • Auto-dimming Driver Door Mirrors
      • Driver Door Mirror Indicator Lights
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Electrically Foldable Mirrors Operation: Electric
      • Front Electric Windows: Front
      • Heat Reflective Glass Location: ?
      • Heated Driver Door Mirrors/cameras
      • Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras
      • Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Automatic
      • Number Of Front Express Power Windows: 2
      • Number Of Rear Express Power Windows: 2
      • Passenger Door Mirror Indicator Lights
      • Passenger Door Mirrors Tilting For Reverse: Automatic
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Rain Sensor Windshield Wipers
      • Rear Blind Location: Rear
      • Rear Blind Type: Electric
      • Rear Electric Windows: Rear
      • Rear View Mirror/camera Auto Dimming
    • Warranty
      • Anti-corrosion Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Anti-corrosion Duration (months): 36
      • Paint Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Paint Distance (mile): Unlimited
      • Paint Duration (months): 36
      • Roadside Assistance Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Roadside Assistance Duration (months): 48
      • Total Powertrain Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Total Powertrain Duration (months): 36
      • Total Whole Vehicle Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Total Whole Vehicle Duration (months): 36
    • Weights
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1730
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 18
      • Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 8.5
      • Front Wheels Tire Extra Load: ?
      • Front Wheels Tire Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 40
      • Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: Z
      • Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 245
      • Rear Wheels Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 18
      • Rear Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 8.5
      • Rear Wheels Tire Extra Load: ?
      • Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 40
      • Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: Z
      • Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 245

    Base

    Adds to Designo Edition:
    • Audio
      • Number Of Speakers: 10
    • Body exterior
      • Non-corrosive Body Type: Galvanised
    • Brakes
      • Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 4
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 157.46
    • Convenience
      • Front Ashtray Location: Front
      • Front Tv Entertainment Display Screen
      • Smart Card/smart Key Includes Memory Seat Adjustments
      • Smart Card/smart Key Includes Memory Steering Wheel Position
      • Smart Card/smart Key Includes Radio Settings
    • Dimensions
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 495
    • Interior trim
      • Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Leather
      • Upholstery Color: Black
    • Locks
      • Power Locks Operation: Remote
    • Paint
      • External Color: Black
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 11.6
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 11.6
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 5.4
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 388
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 285
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 530
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 2800
    • Steering
      • Steering Wheel Electric Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Type: Leather Covered
    • Suspension
      • Responsive Suspension Driver Selectable
      • Suspension Front Spring Type: Air
      • Suspension Rear Spring Type: Air
    • Weights
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1810
    • Wheels
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 9.5
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 35
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 275
    Removes from Designo Edition:
    • Audio
      • Number Of Speakers: 12
    • Body exterior
      • Non-corrosive Body Type: Alloy
      • Wheelbase Type: Medium
    • Brakes
      • Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 115.61
    • Convenience
      • Parking Distance System Front Type: Sensor
    • Dimensions
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 505
    • Interior trim
      • Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Wood & Leather
    • Locks
      • Power Locks Operation: Card Key
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 11
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 11
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 7
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 272
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 200
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 350
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 2400
    • Steering
      • Steering Wheel Type: Wood & Leather
    • Suspension
      • Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil
      • Suspension Rear Spring Type: Coil
    • Weights
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1730
    • Wheels
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 8.5
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 40
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 245

    AMG

    Adds to Base:
    • Body exterior
      • Trunk/hatch Spoiler Location: Boot/hatch
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 198.43
    • Convenience
      • Number Of Memorized Driver Seat Positions: 5
      • Number Of Memorized Passenger Seat Positions: 5
    • Dimensions
      • Front Track (mm): 1599
      • Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 11500
      • Overall Height (mm): 1389
      • Rear Track (mm): 1583
    • Fuel
      • Fuel Type Octane Number: 98
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 14.5
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 14.5
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 4.5
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 514
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 378
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 630
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6800
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 5200
    • Suspension
      • Alternate Suspension Type: Sport
    • Weights
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1905
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 99
      • Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: Y
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 255
      • Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 101
      • Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: Y
    Removes from Base:
    • Body exterior
      • Front Spoiler Colour: Body Colour
      • Front Spoiler Location: Front
      • Front Spoiler Type: Lip
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 157.46
    • Convenience
      • Number Of Memorized Driver Seat Positions: 4
      • Number Of Memorized Passenger Seat Positions: 4
    • Dimensions
      • Front Track (mm): 1593
      • Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 11200
      • Overall Height (mm): 1390
      • Rear Track (mm): 1603
    • Fuel
      • Fuel Type Octane Number: 95
    • Interior trim
      • Interior Color Facia Color: Dark Wood
      • Upholstery Color: Black
    • Lights
      • Headlight Control Directional Headlights
    • Locks
      • Anti-theft Protection Remote Operation
    • Paint
      • External Color: Black
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 11.6
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 11.6
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 5.4
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 388
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 285
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 530
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6000
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 2800
    • Weights
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1810
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: Z
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 245
      • Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: Z
    See all 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class Specs

    2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class Dimensions

    1390mm
    1873mm
    4910mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

    See all 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class Dimensions

    2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class Towing Capacity

    YearBraked Capacity fromBraked Capacity to
    20211900Kg1900Kg
    20201900Kg1900Kg
    See all Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class Towing Capacity

    2008 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 7-speed Automatic which is powered by a 3.5L Multi-Point Injection and uses 11L of Premium Unleaded per 100km on the combined cycle.

    The Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class that uses the most amount of fuel is the AMG with a 7-speed Automatic which is powered by a 6.2L Multi-Point Injection and uses 14.5L of Premium Unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.

    Mercedes-Benz CLS-ClassFuel TypeCombined
    3.5L, 7-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWDPremium Unleaded11.0 L/100km
    See all Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class Fuel Economy

    2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class Warranty

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

    The Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class offers a 3 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.

    Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class FAQs

    The cheapest Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class is the Base that starts from $140,400.

    The most expensive Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class is the AMG that starts from $253,800.

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

    The largest Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class is the Base which measures 1873mm wide, 4910mm in length and sits 1390mm tall.

    The most powerful Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class is the AMG which has 378kW of power from its 6.2L Multi-Point Injection engine.

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

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

    The Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class uses Premium Unleaded.

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