2021 Mercedes-Benz CLS trim levels explained

All 3 trims

What changes at each step

1. 450 to CLS 450: +$2,500

   450 RWD $70,300 to CLS 450 4MATIC AWD $72,800.

   • Drivetrain: RWD to AWD.
   • MPG: 26 mpg to 25 mpg.

   No added standard equipment listed.

2. CLS 450 to AMG CLS 53: +$8,750

   CLS 450 4MATIC AWD $72,800 to AMG CLS 53 4MATIC $81,550.

   • Power: 362 hp to 429 hp.
   • MPG: 25 mpg to 23 mpg.

   No equipment data.

Which trim has each feature

• Cheapest trim with leather seats: 450 RWD, $70,300.
• Cheapest trim with heated front seats: 450 RWD, $70,300.
• Heated steering wheel: optional from 450 RWD, $70,300.
• 360 camera: optional from 450 RWD, $70,300.
• Cheapest trim with blind spot warning: 450 RWD, $70,300.
• Cheapest trim with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto: 450 RWD, $70,300.
• Cheapest trim with navigation: 450 RWD, $70,300.
• Premium audio: optional from 450 RWD, $70,300.
• Cheapest trim with remote start: 450 RWD, $70,300.
• Not on any trim: a power liftgate or trunk, a third row, heated rear seats, a panoramic roof.

S standard. O optional. N not available. Blank: no data.

No equipment data: AMG CLS 53 4MATIC.

Cheapest trim with

• AWD or 4WD: CLS 450 4MATIC AWD, $72,800.
• The most hp: AMG CLS 53 4MATIC, 429 hp, $81,550.
• The best mpg: 450 RWD, 26 mpg, $70,300.

New for 2021

Compared with 2020. Trims matched by name.

• Added: 450 RWD, AMG CLS 53 4MATIC.
• Dropped: CLS 450 RWD, AMG CLS 53 Coupe 4MATIC.
• Carried over with a price: 1 trim. Median change: +$350.

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