Compare 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class - Details
| Pricing | |||
| MSRP | $64,900 | $164,990 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invoice | $60,357 | $0 | |
| Destination | $775 | $2,595 | |
| Interior Edit | |||
| Air Conditioning, Front | Dual Zone Automatic | Dual Zone Automatic | |
| Air Filter | Standard | Standard | |
| Air Conditioning, Rear | With Separate Controls | With Separate Controls | |
| Underseat Ducts | Standard | Standard | |
| Cargo Concealed Storage | Optional | N/A | |
| Cargo Net | Standard | N/A | |
| Cargo Tie Downs | Standard | Standard | |
| Cell Phone | Voice Activated | Voice Activated | |
| Clock | In-dash | Analog | |
| Compass | N/A | Standard | |
| Cruise Control | Standard | Standard | |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | Optional | N/A | |
| Cupholders | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | |
| Gear Shift Knob Trim | Leather | Leather/chrome | |
| 12V DC Power Outlet | 3 | 3 | |
| Lighter Elements | Front And Rear | Front | |
| Ashtray | Standard | Standard | |
| Overhead Console | Mini | Mini With Storage | |
| Floor Console | Full | Full | |
| Floor Mats | Carpeted Front And Rear | Carpeted Front And Rear | |
| Front Windows | Power | Power | |
| Rear Windows | Power | Power | |
| 1-touch Window Up | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | |
| 1-touch Window Down | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | |
| Programmable Garage Door Opener | Standard | Optional | |
| Instrumentation | Analog | Analog | |
| Driver Information Centre | Standard | Standard | |
| Tachometer | Standard | Standard | |
| Trip Computer | Standard | Standard | |
| Water Temp Gauge | Standard | Standard | |
| Low Fuel Warning | Standard | Standard | |
| Service Interval Warning | Standard | N/A | |
| Exterior Temperature Display | Standard | Standard | |
| Lighting - Glovebox | Standard | Standard | |
| Lighting - Map Lights | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | |
| Lighting - Dome Light | Fade | Fade | |
| Lighting - Cargo Light | Standard | Standard | |
| Illuminated Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | |
| Rear Window Defogger | Standard | Standard | |
| Rear View Mirror | Auto-dimming Day-night | Auto-dimming Day-night | |
| Mirrors - Visor Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | |
| Fuel Door Release | Keyfob | Power | |
| Remote Trunk Release | Power | Power | |
| Retained Accessory Power | Standard | Standard | |
| Seatback Storage Pockets | 2 | 2 | |
| Tilt-Wheel Adjustable Steering Column | Standard | Standard | |
| Steering Wheel Material | Leather | Leather | |
| Seats Edit | |||
| Front Seat Type | Bucket | Bucket | |
| Standard Seating | 4 Passengers | 4 Passengers | |
| Front Driver Seat Direction Controls | 8-way Power | 10-way Power | |
| Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls | 8-way Power | 10-way Power | |
| Lumbar Support | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | |
| Front Armrests | Center | Center | |
| Front Head Restraints | Adjustable W/tilt | Fixed | |
| Heated Front Seats | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback | |
| Cooled Front Seats | Driver And Passenger | N/A | |
| Memory | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | |
| Rear Seats | Bucket | Bucket | |
| Rear Armrest | Standard | With Pass-thru | |
| Rear Head Restraints | 2 - W/tilt | N/A | |
| Seat Trim | Leather | Leather | |
| Entertainment Edit | |||
| Radio | AM/FM/Satellite-prep, Seek-scan | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan | |
| CD Player | In-dash Mounted Single | Glove Box Mounted 6-disc | |
| CD Changer Compatible | Standard | N/A | |
| MP3 Capability | Standard | N/A | |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | Standard | Standard | |
| Speakers | 9 | 12 Performance | |
| Amplifier | 480W Premium | Premium | |
| Equalizer | Automatic | N/A | |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume | Optional | N/A | |
| Navigation System | COMAND | Standard | |
| 1st Row LCD Screen | 1 | 1 | |
| Safety and Security Edit | |||
| Airbags, Frontal | Driver And Front Passenger W/passenger Front-impact Cancellable | Driver And Front Passenger | |
| Airbags, Side Impact | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | |
| Airbags, Side Curtain | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row | |
| Occupancy Sensor | Standard | Standard | |
| Traction Control | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline | |
| In-Vehicle Assistance Service | Tele Aid | N/A | |
| Stolen Vehicle Tracking | Standard | N/A | |
| Height Adjustable Seatbelts | Power Front | N/A | |
| Seatbelt Pre-tensioners | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | |
| Headlights | Halogen | High Intensity Low/high Beam | |
| Exterior Light Control | Programmable | Auto On/off | |
| Delay-off Headlamps | Standard | Standard | |
| Headlight Washer | Optional | Standard | |
| Daytime Running Lights | Standard | Standard | |
| Directionally Adaptive Headlights | Optional | N/A | |
| LED Taillights | Standard | N/A | |
| Door Curb Lights | 4 | N/A | |
| Illuminated Entry | Standard | Standard | |
| Parking Assist | Parktronic | Standard | |
| Remote Keyless Entry | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) | |
| Keyless Access System | Optional | Standard | |
| Panic Alarm | Standard | N/A | |
| Door Locks | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | |
| Rear Child Safety Door Locks | Standard | N/A | |
| Content Theft Deterrent Alarm System | Standard | Standard | |
| Ignition Disable | Standard | Standard | |
| First Aid Kit | Standard | N/A | |
| Theft Deterrent Radio | Standard | Standard | |
| Low Tire Pressure Warning | Standard | Standard | |
| Overview | |||
| Warranty Overview | Basic (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Powertrain (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Roadside Assistance ( Unlimited Month/unlimited Mileage) | Basic (24 Month/100,000 Mileage), Powertrain (24 Month/100,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (24 Month/100,000 Mileage) | |
| Warranty Edit | |||
| Warranty - Basic | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 24 Months/100,000 Miles | |
| Warrranty - Powertrain | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 24 Months/100,000 Miles | |
| Warranty - Corrosion Perforation | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 24 Months/100,000 Miles | |
| Warranty - Roadside Assistance | Unlimited Months/unlimited Miles | N/A | |
| Exterior Edit | |||
| Antenna | Window Grid | Window Grid | |
| Body Material | Fully Galvanized Steel | Fully Galvanized Steel | |
| Paint | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone | |
| Bodyside Mouldings | N/A | Chrome | |
| Grille Trim | Chrome | Chrome | |
| Fog/driving Lights | Front And Rear | N/A | |
| Door Count | 4 Doors | 2 Doors | |
| Rear Cargo Door | Trunk | Trunk | |
| Tinted Windows | Light | Light | |
| Rear Window Type | Fixed | Fixed | |
| Mirrors | Power Remote Driver, Power Remote W/tilt Down Passenger | Dual Power Remote | |
| Heated Door Mirrors | Standard | Standard | |
| Mirrors, Auto Dimming | Driver | Driver And Passenger | |
| Sunroof | 1st Row Regular Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass | N/A | |
| Spoiler | N/A | Power | |
| Front Tires | P245/40ZR18.0 BSW Summer Performance | P275/40ZR19.0 BSW Summer Performance | |
| Tires - Rear | 275/35ZR18 | N/A | |
| Wheels | 18" Silver Aluminum | 19" Silver Aluminum | |
| Spare Tire And Wheel | Compact Steel | Compact Steel | |
| Windshield Wipers - Front | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent | |
| Windshield Wipers - Rain Sensing | Standard | Standard | |
| Mechanical Edit | |||
| Engine | 5.0L V-8 | 6.0L W-12 | |
| Engine - Valvetrain | SOHC | DOHC | |
| Turbocharger | N/A | Twin Turbo | |
| Brakes | 4-wheel Disc | 4-wheel Disc | |
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) | 4-wheel | 4-wheel | |
| Brake Assist | Standard | Standard | |
| Drive Type | Rear-wheel | All Wheel | |
| Exhaust | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | |
| Steering | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion | |
| Speed Sensitive Steering | Standard | Standard | |
| Suspension Tuning | Sport | Sport | |
| Ride Control | Standard | Standard | |
| Adaptive Suspension | Standard | Standard | |
| Height Adjustable Suspension | Automatic W/driver Control | Automatic W/driver Control | |
| Automatic Level Control | 4-corner | 4-corner | |
| Front Suspension Type | Double Wishbone | Double Wishbone | |
| Front Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | |
| Front Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Premium | |
| Front Springs | Air | Air | |
| Rear Suspension Type | Multi-link | Multi-link | |
| Rear Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | |
| Rear Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Premium | |
| Rear Springs | Air | Air | |
| Electronic Stability System | Standard | Standard | |
| Sequential Shift Control | Standard | Standard | |
| Transmission | 7-spd Auto W/OD | 6-spd Auto W/OD | |
| Axle Ratio | 2.65 | 3.52 | |
| Specifications Edit | |||
| Exterior Length | 193.3 " | 189.3 " | |
| Exterior Body Width | 73.7 " | 75.4 " | |
| Exterior Height | 55.2 " | 54.7 " | |
| Engine | 5.0L V-8 | 6.0L W-12 | |
| Horsepower | 302 @ 5,600 Rpm | 552 @ 6,100 Rpm | |
| Torque | 339 @ 2,700 Rpm | 479 @ 1,600 Rpm | |
| Fuel Economy - City | 16 Mpg | 11 Mpg | |
| Fuel Economy - Highway | 22 Mpg | 18 Mpg | |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | 6.0 Seconds | 5.4 Seconds | |
| 1/4 Mile Time | 14.7 Seconds | 14.0 Seconds | |
| 1/4 Mile Speed | 93 Mph | 100 Mph | |
| Lateral Acceleration (g) | .9 | .9 | |
| Slalom Speed | 61 Mph | 59 Mph | |
| Bore-and-Stroke | 3.82/3.31 " | 3.31/3.55 " | |
| Curb Weight | 3,812 Lbs. | 5,320 Lbs. | |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | N/A | 6,170 Lbs. | |
| Wheelbase | 112.4 " | 108.1 " | |
| Front Track | N/A | 63.7 " | |
| Rear Track | N/A | 63.1 " | |
| Turning Radius | 18.3 '' | 18.7 '' | |
| Drag Coefficient | .30 | .32 | |
| Front Legroom | N/A | 42.3 " | |
| Rear Legroom | N/A | 30.2 " | |
| Front Headroom | 36.9 " | 37.0 " | |
| Rear Headroom | 36.1 " | 36.6 " | |
| Front Hip Room | 58.0 " | 63.0 " | |
| Rear Hip Room | 57.6 " | 58.2 " | |
| Front Shoulder Room | 56.2 " | 59.4 " | |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 56.0 " | 56.8 " | |
| Luggage Volume | 15.8 Cu.ft. | 13.1 Cu.ft. | |
| Luggage Volume (max) | 15.8 Cu.ft. | 13.1 Cu.ft. | |
| Passenger Volume | 104 Cu.ft. | 89 Cu.ft. | |
| Fuel Tank | 21.1 Gal. | 23.8 Gal. | |
| Cost To Own | |||
| NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings | |||
| IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings | |||
