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2021 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class
New from
$142,836 excl. on-roads
Review Rating
Not Available
Safety Rating
Not Available
Warranty
5 year, unlimited km
Fuel Efficiency
7.8 - 8.7 L / 100km
About the Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class
Last updated Sep 27, 2025The new Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class is a Large Luxury offered in a 4D Sedan body style. Available in Australia from $142,836 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Base variant and topping out at $164,600 for the Base.
There is 1 variant of the CLS available in Australia and this generation went on sale in March of 2021.
Engine options include 3.0L turbo petrol direct injection (270kW/500Nm) and 2.0L turbo petrol direct injection (220kW/400Nm). All variants feature 9-speed automatic transmission. Both four-wheel drive and rear-wheel drive configurations are available.
The new 2021 CLS is offered with a 5 year, unlimited km warranty.
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Power to Weight
123.94 - 139.18 kW/t
79.14 kW/t
249.73 kW/t
Boot Space
490 litres
370 litres
565 litres
Fuel Efficiency
7.8 - 8.7 L/100km
2.2 L/100km
12.6 L/100km
Vehicle Range
846 - 920 km
624 km
1,200 km
Price
$142,836 - $164,600
$84,272
$376,900
Warranty (Years)
5 years
3 years
5 years
Warranty (Distance)
Unlimited
100,000 km
Unlimited
Service Interval
12 months
12 months
24 months
Towing & Off-Road Capability
Gross Vehicle Weight
2,420 - 2,585 kg
2,225 kg
2,740 kg
Braked Towing Capacity
1,900 kg
1,700 kg
2,100 kg
Ground Clearance Unladen
93 mm
93 mm
150 mm
2021 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class Price
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 3.0L, 9-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, 4x4 | $164,600 |
| 3.0L, 9-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, 4x4 | $164,476 |
| 2.0L, 9-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $142,836 |
*excl. on-roads
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2021 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class Specs
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2021 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class Dimensions
1435mm
1890mm
4988mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
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2021 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class Fuel Economy
There are 2 different fuel economy figures for the Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class
The most fuel efficient Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class is the Base with a 9-speed Automatic which is powered by a 2.0L Turbo Petrol Direct Injection and uses 7.8L of Premium Unleaded per 100km on the combined cycle.
| Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 3.0L, 9-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, 4x4 | Premium Unleaded | 8.7 L/100km |
| 2.0L, 9-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | Premium Unleaded | 7.8 L/100km |
Cost of ownership
What are the running and servicing costs of a Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class?
The Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class has a recommended service interval of 12 months or 25,000 km, whichever comes first.
2021 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class Warranty
What is the warranty on a Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class?
The Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class offers a 5 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 $142,836.
The most expensive Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class is the Base that starts from $164,600.
The best towing capacity of a Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class is offered by the Base which can tow 1900 kg
The largest Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class is the Base which measures 1890mm wide, 4988mm in length and sits 1435mm tall.
The most powerful Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class is the Base which has 270kW of power from its 3.0L Turbo Petrol Direct Injection engine.
The Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class is built in Germany and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class is the Base which weighs 2585 kg (kerb weight).
The Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class uses Premium Unleaded.