2020 Mercedes-Benz CLS 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight
0-60 mph, quickest trim
4.8s
- CLS 450 4MATIC AWD, 362 hp.
- Tested.
- 0-60: top 33% of 102 sedans (2020).
- Horsepower: top 25% of 102 sedans (2020).
Every trim: 0-60 and power-to-weight
| Trim | Engine | hp | Torque | Curb weight | hp per ton | lb per hp | 0-60 and basis | Transmission | Drivetrain | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLS 450 4MATIC AWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | 362 hp | 369 lb-ft | 4,255 lb | 170 | 11.8 | 4.8 sTested | 9-speed automatic | AWD | $72,450 |
| CLS 450 RWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | 362 hp | 369 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | 5.1 sTested | 9-speed automatic | RWD | $69,950 |
| AMG CLS 53 Coupe 4MATIC | 3.0L | 429 hp | N/A | 4,255 lb | 202 | 9.9 | N/A | N/A | AWD | $81,200 |
Ton = 2,000 lb. Curb weight, no passengers.
Estimates: a fit on 7,236 tested times, using power and weight. Typical error 0.3 s.
Engines offered
2 engines offered.
| Engine | Trims | hp | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Price step | Fuel a year | Fuel vs base |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.0L 6-cyl | 2 | 362 hp | CLS 450 RWD | $69,950 | Base | $1,477 | Base |
| 3.0L | 1 | 429 hp | AMG CLS 53 Coupe 4MATIC | $81,200 | +$11,250 | $1,670 | +$193 |
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.
Turbo: only when the engine or trim name says so.
Transmission
CVT: no.
| Transmission | Trims | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Quickest 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9-speed automatic | 2 | CLS 450 RWD | $69,950 | 4.8 s |
Rivals with more hp and better mpg
Compared with the CLS 450 RWD: 362 hp, 26 mpg, $69,950. Other makes, sedans, within 15% of the price.
| Model | Trim | hp | mpg | MSRP | 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acura RLX | Sport Hybrid SH-AWD AWD | 377 hp | 28 mpg | $61,900 | 4.9 s |
| Acura RLX Sport Hybrid | Sedan Sport Hybrid w/Advance Pkg | 377 hp | 28 mpg | $61,900 | N/A |
| Volvo S90 | T8 eAWD Plug-In Hybrid Inscription AWD | 400 hp | 30 mpg | $63,200 | N/A |
| Volvo S60 | T8 eAWD Plug-In Hybrid Polestar AWD | 415 hp | 30 mpg | $64,800 | 4.3 s |
CLS by year
Which is faster?
Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.
2020 Maserati Ghibli: 0.1 s quicker to 60. More hp per ton: 2020 Maserati Ghibli.
| Measure | 2020 Mercedes-Benz CLS | 2020 Maserati Ghibli |
|---|---|---|
| Trim | CLS 450 4MATIC AWD | S Q4 AWD |
| 0-60 | 4.8 s | 4.7 s |
| Basis | Tested | Tested |
| Horsepower | 362 hp | 424 hp |
| Curb weight | 4,255 lb | 4,122 lb |
| hp per ton | 170 | 206 |
| lb per hp | 11.8 | 9.7 |
| MSRP | $72,450 | $76,990 |
What this cannot tell you
0-60 times vary by test. Estimates use power and weight only.
Fuel cost uses EPA combined ratings.
- 2 or more sources
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- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree