Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class Specs, MPG & Engine Data

Grouped by year ranges where the engine lineup, drivetrain options, and EPA class stay consistent — a derived approximation of the factory generations, not a manufacturer-published list.

Years	Variants	Engines	Drive	Class	Best MPG
2019–2023	11	3.0L	4-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive	Compact Cars	26
2015–2018	16	3.0L, 4.7L, 5.5L	4-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive	Compact Cars	24

Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class — All Years Overview

Year	Trim	Engine	Trans	Drive	City	Hwy	Combined	Fuel
2023	Auto 9-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L	6 · 3.0L	Automatic 9-spd	All-Wheel Drive	22	30	25	Premium Gasoline
2022	Auto 9-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L	6 · 3.0L	Automatic 9-spd	4-Wheel Drive	22	30	25	Premium Gasoline
2021	Auto 9-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L	6 · 3.0L	Automatic 9-spd	4-Wheel Drive	21	26	23	Premium Gasoline
2021	Auto 9-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L	6 · 3.0L	Automatic 9-spd	Rear-Wheel Drive	23	30	26	Premium Gasoline
2021	Auto 9-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L	6 · 3.0L	Automatic 9-spd	4-Wheel Drive	22	29	25	Premium Gasoline
2020	Auto 9-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L	6 · 3.0L	Automatic 9-spd	4-Wheel Drive	23	30	26	Premium Gasoline
2020	Auto 9-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L	6 · 3.0L	Automatic 9-spd	4-Wheel Drive	21	27	23	Premium Gasoline
2020	Auto 9-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L	6 · 3.0L	Automatic 9-spd	Rear-Wheel Drive	24	31	26	Premium Gasoline
2019	Auto 9-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L	6 · 3.0L	Automatic 9-spd	4-Wheel Drive	21	27	23	Premium Gasoline
2019	Auto 9-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L	6 · 3.0L	Automatic 9-spd	Rear-Wheel Drive	24	31	26	Premium Gasoline
2019	Auto 9-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L	6 · 3.0L	Automatic 9-spd	4-Wheel Drive	23	30	26	Premium Gasoline
2018	Auto 7-spd, 8 cyl, 5.5 L	8 · 5.5L	Automatic 7-spd	4-Wheel Drive	16	22	18	Premium Gasoline
2018	Auto 9-spd, 8 cyl, 4.7 L	8 · 4.7L	Automatic 9-spd	4-Wheel Drive	17	25	20	Premium Gasoline
2018	Auto 9-spd, 8 cyl, 4.7 L	8 · 4.7L	Automatic 9-spd	Rear-Wheel Drive	18	26	21	Premium Gasoline
2017	Auto 7-spd, 8 cyl, 5.5 L	8 · 5.5L	Automatic 7-spd	4-Wheel Drive	16	22	18	Premium Gasoline
2017	Auto 9-spd, 8 cyl, 4.7 L	8 · 4.7L	Automatic 9-spd	Rear-Wheel Drive	18	26	21	Premium Gasoline
2017	Auto 9-spd, 8 cyl, 4.7 L	8 · 4.7L	Automatic 9-spd	4-Wheel Drive	17	25	20	Premium Gasoline
2016	Auto 7-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L	6 · 3.0L	Automatic 7-spd	4-Wheel Drive	19	26	22	Premium Gasoline
2016	Auto 7-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L	6 · 3.0L	Automatic 7-spd	Rear-Wheel Drive	20	30	24	Premium Gasoline
2016	Auto 7-spd, 8 cyl, 5.5 L	8 · 5.5L	Automatic 7-spd	4-Wheel Drive	16	22	18	Premium Gasoline
2016	Auto 9-spd, 8 cyl, 4.7 L	8 · 4.7L	Automatic 9-spd	4-Wheel Drive	17	25	20	Premium Gasoline
2016	Auto 9-spd, 8 cyl, 4.7 L	8 · 4.7L	Automatic 9-spd	Rear-Wheel Drive	18	26	20	Premium Gasoline
2015	Auto 7-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L	6 · 3.0L	Automatic 7-spd	4-Wheel Drive	19	26	22	Premium Gasoline
2015	Auto 7-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L	6 · 3.0L	Automatic 7-spd	Rear-Wheel Drive	20	29	24	Premium Gasoline
2015	Auto 7-spd, 8 cyl, 4.7 L	8 · 4.7L	Automatic 7-spd	4-Wheel Drive	17	24	19	Premium Gasoline
2015	Auto 7-spd, 8 cyl, 5.5 L	8 · 5.5L	Automatic 7-spd	4-Wheel Drive	16	22	18	Premium Gasoline
2015	Auto 9-spd, 8 cyl, 4.7 L	8 · 4.7L	Automatic 9-spd	Rear-Wheel Drive	18	26	20	Premium Gasoline

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