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2023 Mercedes-Benz CLS
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2023 Mercedes-Benz CLS

Mercedes-Benz pioneered the modern four-door-coupe segment with the original CLS nearly a dozen years ago. Now, the redesigned third-generation CLS continues to rely on the same recipe: a sleek, low-slung sport sedan with some compromised visibility and cabin access. Fit and finish is excellent, but the controls are complicated. The CLS seats five people. The base engine is a 362-hp turbocharged six-cylinder engine, marking Mercedes-Benz's return to a straight, inline six-cylinder. Basic driver assist systems are standard, including blind spot warning, active braking, and a driver-attention monitor. Consumers will have to pay for the optional package that includes active steering and adaptive cruise control.

Market value
$49,950
Fuel
Conventional
Transmission
Automatic
Seats
5
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Model year 2023
Owner rating Not rated
Reliability Not rated
Data updated December 4, 2025

At a glance

Model data

Overview

Powertrain
Conventional
Body style
sedan
Drive type
AWD
Transmission
Automatic, 9-speed
Category
Luxury midsized cars
Generation began
2019

Pricing

Current retail median
$49,950
Retail value range
$49,950 - $49,950
Original MSRP range
$76,500 - $76,500
Trade-in range
$45,165 - $45,165

Fuel economy

EPA city
22 MPG
EPA highway
30 MPG
EPA combined
25 MPG

Road tests

Test status
Not Tested

Dimensions

Length
199 in
Width
74 in
Height
57 in
Wheelbase
116 in
Weight
4,255 lb
Towing capacity
0 lb

Interior

Seating
5 people

Environmental impact

Air pollution score
6/10
Greenhouse gas score
5/10
SmartWay
No

Brand context

About Mercedes-Benz

Most Mercedes-Benzes give their owners industry-leading comfort and technology. The cost of that experience is an expensive base price with expensive options and below-average reliability. The brand produces a wide variety of vehicles for the U.S., including coupes, station wagons, sedans, convertibles, and even two-seat sports cars. Its two- and three-row SUVs that we’ve tested have powerful engines and interiors that are roomy and quiet. Generally, Mercedes-Benz fit and finish, inside and out, is exceptional and helps justify prices. Mercedes-Benz’s EVs range from compact to large three-row SUVs. Across the lineup, controls for the complex climate and infotainment systems aren’t as intuitive as we find in other luxury vehicles. Like most European luxury brands, used Mercedes-Benzes can have expensive out-of-warranty repairs, although Consumer Reports has found used models with above-average reliability.

Vehicle ID: 25584 First published: November 15, 2022 Updated: December 4, 2025

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