Mercedes-Benz CLS year by year: price, power, mpg, size
Base price change, 2009 to 2023
+11%
- Base price: $68,950 (2009) to $76,500 (2023).
- Median sedan base price: +51% over the same years.
- Redesigned: 2017, 2019.
- Last model year in data: 2023.
| Year | Trims | Base MSRP | Top MSRP | Horsepower | MPG or range | Length | Wheelbase | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | $76,500 | $76,500 | 362 hp | 25 mpg | 196.4 in | 115.7 in | N/A |
| 2022 | 1 | $72,950 | $72,950 | 362 hp | 25 mpg | 196.4 in | 115.7 in | 4,255 lb |
| 2021 | 3 | $70,300 | $81,550 | 362 to 429 hp | 23 to 26 mpg | 196.4 in | 115.7 in | 4,134 lb to 4,456 lb |
| 2020 | 3 | $69,950 | $81,200 | 362 to 429 hp | 23 to 26 mpg | 196.4 in | 115.7 in | 4,134 lb to 4,456 lb |
| 2019 | 3 | $69,200 | $79,900 | 429 hp | 23 to 26 mpg | 196.7 in | 115.7 in | 4,134 lb to 4,255 lb |
| 2018 | 3 | $75,150 | $108,900 | 402 to 550 hp | 18 to 21 mpg | 195.0 in | 113.1 in | 4,233 lb |
| 2017 | 4 | $67,550 | $108,900 | 402 to 550 hp | 18 to 21 mpg | 194.5 in | 113.2 in | 4,376 lb |
| 2016 | 9 | $66,900 | $107,800 | 329 to 577 hp | 18 to 25 mpg | 196.4 in | 113.2 in | N/A |
| 2015 | 4 | $65,990 | $106,550 | 362 hp | 25 mpg | 194.5 in to 196.4 in | 113.0 in to 115.7 in | N/A |
| 2014 | 4 | $72,100 | $106,500 | 362 hp | 25 mpg | 194.5 in to 196.4 in | 113.0 in to 115.7 in | N/A |
| 2013 | 3 | $72,000 | $95,900 | 362 hp | 25 mpg | 194.5 in to 196.4 in | 113.0 in to 115.7 in | N/A |
| 2012 | 3 | $71,300 | $94,900 | 362 hp | 25 mpg | 194.5 in to 196.4 in | 113.0 in to 115.7 in | N/A |
| 2011 | 3 | $74,000 | $99,050 | 362 hp | 25 mpg | 193.3 in to 196.4 in | 111.8 in to 115.7 in | N/A |
| 2010 | 3 | $72,400 | $97,950 | 362 hp | 25 mpg | 193.3 in to 196.4 in | 111.8 in to 115.7 in | N/A |
| 2009 | 3 | $68,950 | $94,550 | 362 hp | 25 mpg | 193.3 in to 196.4 in | 111.8 in to 115.7 in | N/A |
What changed each year
| Year | Vs | What changed |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2022 | Base price +$3,550. |
| 2022 | 2021 | 2 fewer trims. Base price +$2,650. -1 mpg. |
| 2021 | 2020 | Base price +$350. |
| 2020 | 2019 | Base price +$750. |
| 2019 | 2018 | Redesign. Base price -$5,950. +5 mpg. Length +1.7 in. Wheelbase +2.6 in. |
| 2018 | 2017 | 1 fewer trim. Base price +$7,600. Length +0.5 in. Curb weight -143 lb. |
| 2017 | 2016 | Redesign. 5 fewer trims. Base price +$650. Length -1.9 in. |
| 2016 | 2015 | 5 more trims. Base price +$910. |
| 2015 | 2014 | Base price -$6,110. |
| 2014 | 2013 | 1 more trim. Base price +$100. |
| 2013 | 2012 | Base price +$700. |
| 2012 | 2011 | Base price -$2,700. |
| 2011 | 2010 | Base price +$1,600. |
| 2010 | 2009 | Base price +$3,450. |
What this cannot tell you
Specs of the cheapest trim each year. Other trims differ.
Redesigns found from size and power changes only.
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- Model-level, rule or estimate
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