Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class Drivetrain & Drive Type

The 2023 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class is available in All-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive drivetrain configurations.

Latest model year (2023):

The Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class is offered in All-Wheel Drive configuration.

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Overview MPG Engine Specs Fuel Cost Transmission Drivetrain Vehicle Class Maintenance

Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class Drivetrain — All Years

Year	Trim	Drive	Transmission	Engine	MPG Comb.
2023	Auto 9-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L	All-Wheel Drive	Automatic 9-spd	6 3.0L	25
2022	Auto 9-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L	4-Wheel Drive	Automatic 9-spd	6 3.0L	25
2021	Auto 9-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L	4-Wheel Drive	Automatic 9-spd	6 3.0L	23
2021	Auto 9-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L	Rear-Wheel Drive	Automatic 9-spd	6 3.0L	26
2021	Auto 9-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L	4-Wheel Drive	Automatic 9-spd	6 3.0L	25
2020	Auto 9-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L	4-Wheel Drive	Automatic 9-spd	6 3.0L	26
2020	Auto 9-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L	4-Wheel Drive	Automatic 9-spd	6 3.0L	23
2020	Auto 9-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L	Rear-Wheel Drive	Automatic 9-spd	6 3.0L	26
2019	Auto 9-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L	4-Wheel Drive	Automatic 9-spd	6 3.0L	23
2019	Auto 9-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L	Rear-Wheel Drive	Automatic 9-spd	6 3.0L	26
2019	Auto 9-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L	4-Wheel Drive	Automatic 9-spd	6 3.0L	26
2018	Auto 7-spd, 8 cyl, 5.5 L	4-Wheel Drive	Automatic 7-spd	8 5.5L	18
2018	Auto 9-spd, 8 cyl, 4.7 L	4-Wheel Drive	Automatic 9-spd	8 4.7L	20
2018	Auto 9-spd, 8 cyl, 4.7 L	Rear-Wheel Drive	Automatic 9-spd	8 4.7L	21
2017	Auto 7-spd, 8 cyl, 5.5 L	4-Wheel Drive	Automatic 7-spd	8 5.5L	18
2017	Auto 9-spd, 8 cyl, 4.7 L	Rear-Wheel Drive	Automatic 9-spd	8 4.7L	21
2017	Auto 9-spd, 8 cyl, 4.7 L	4-Wheel Drive	Automatic 9-spd	8 4.7L	20
2016	Auto 7-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L	4-Wheel Drive	Automatic 7-spd	6 3.0L	22
2016	Auto 7-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L	Rear-Wheel Drive	Automatic 7-spd	6 3.0L	24
2016	Auto 7-spd, 8 cyl, 5.5 L	4-Wheel Drive	Automatic 7-spd	8 5.5L	18
2016	Auto 9-spd, 8 cyl, 4.7 L	4-Wheel Drive	Automatic 9-spd	8 4.7L	20
2016	Auto 9-spd, 8 cyl, 4.7 L	Rear-Wheel Drive	Automatic 9-spd	8 4.7L	20
2015	Auto 7-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L	4-Wheel Drive	Automatic 7-spd	6 3.0L	22
2015	Auto 7-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L	Rear-Wheel Drive	Automatic 7-spd	6 3.0L	24
2015	Auto 7-spd, 8 cyl, 4.7 L	4-Wheel Drive	Automatic 7-spd	8 4.7L	19
2015	Auto 7-spd, 8 cyl, 5.5 L	4-Wheel Drive	Automatic 7-spd	8 5.5L	18
2015	Auto 9-spd, 8 cyl, 4.7 L	Rear-Wheel Drive	Automatic 9-spd	8 4.7L	20

Data sourced from fueleconomy.gov (U.S. Department of Energy). MPG figures are EPA-tested. Fuel costs are estimates based on average fuel prices and 15,000 miles/year.

Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class Drivetrain FAQ

Is the Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class front-wheel, rear-wheel, or all-wheel drive?

The Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class is available in All-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive. Drivetrain availability changes by model year and trim — the table above shows every combination.

Does the Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class come with AWD or 4WD?

Yes — all-wheel or four-wheel drive is available on the Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class. See the table above for the specific years and trims.

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