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2021 Mercedes-Benz CLS dimensions: length, width, height, weight, cargo

Length

196.4in long

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196.4 in long115.7 in wheelbase81.5 inwith mirrors
To scale. Dashed: median of 81 sedans (2021). Height not listed. Drawing uses the class median.

Dimensions by trim

2021 Mercedes-Benz CLS: outside dimensions by trim
TrimLengthWidthWith mirrorsHeightWheelbaseGround clearanceTurning circle
450 RWD, CLS 450 4MATIC AWD196.4 in73.2 in81.5 in56.3 in to 57.1 in115.7 in3.7 in39.0 ft
AMG CLS 53 4MATIC196.4 in73.2 in81.5 in56.0 in115.7 in3.7 in39.1 ft
2021 Mercedes-Benz CLS: weight by trim
TrimCurb weight
450 RWD4,134 lb to 4,456 lb
CLS 450 4MATIC AWD4,255 lb
AMG CLS 53 4MATIC4,255 lb
2021 Mercedes-Benz CLS: cargo and room by trim
TrimCargo, maxFront legroomRear legroomFront headroomRear headroom
450 RWD, CLS 450 4MATIC AWD11.9 cu ft41.9 in35.0 in36.9 in35.9 in
AMG CLS 53 4MATIC11.9 cu ft41.9 in35.0 in36.9 in35.9 in

Weight

450 RWD: curb weight not listed.

Garage fit

2021 Mercedes-Benz CLS in standard garages, centred
GarageFitsSpare lengthEach side
Single, 12 x 22 ftYes67.6 in35.4 in
Single, 14 x 24 ftYes91.6 in47.4 in
Double, 20 x 20 ftYes43.6 in83.4 in
Double, 24 x 24 ftYes91.6 in107.4 in
2021 Mercedes-Benz CLS through a garage door
DoorFitsSpare widthAbove roof
8 ft wide, 7 ft tallN/A14.5 inN/A
9 ft wide, 7 ft tallN/A26.5 inN/A

Door width check uses the mirrors: 81.5 in.

Your garage

Second car

Garage 12 x 22 ft. Door 9 x 7 ft.

  • Yes. 67.6 in spare length. 35.4 in each side.
  • Door: not enough data.

Size class

Mid-size sedan.

Longer than 79% of 81 sedans (2021).

Median of 81 sedans (2021): 192.9 in long.

Bigger and smaller rivals

2021 Mercedes-Benz CLS and rivals by length
ModelLengthvs CLS
Lexus LS206.1 in+9.7 in
Genesis G90204.9 in+8.5 in
Audi RS 7197.2 in+0.8 in
Genesis G80196.7 inabout the same
Mercedes-Benz CLS196.4 in-
Tesla Model S196.0 inabout the same
Maserati Ghibli195.7 in-0.7 in
Audi A7195.6 in-0.8 in
Porsche Taycan195.4 in-1.0 in

Legroom and headroom

450 RWD.

Front legroom
41.9 inMore than 40% of 79 sedans (2021).
Rear legroom
35.0 inMore than 24% of 80 sedans (2021).
Front headroom
36.9 inLowest of 79 sedans (2021).
Rear headroom
35.9 inMore than 4% of 80 sedans (2021).

What this cannot tell you

Outline is a body-style template scaled to these numbers.

Garage fit ignores shelves, steps and open doors.

How values are checked