Compare 2016 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class - Details
| Pricing | |||
| MSRP | $74,100 | $68,600 | $79,500 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invoice | $68,913 | $63,610 | $73,640 |
| Destination | $925 | $995 | $995 |
| Interior Edit | |||
| Air Conditioning, Front | Dual Zone THERMOTRONIC Automatic | Dual Zone Automatic | Dual Zone Automatic |
| Air Filter | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Air Conditioning, Rear | With Separate Controls | With Separate Controls | With Separate Controls |
| Underseat Ducts | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Cargo Concealed Storage | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Cargo Tie Downs | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Cell Phone | N/A | Pre-wiring | Pre-wiring |
| Clock | Analog | In-dash | In-dash |
| Cruise Control | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Cupholders | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Front |
| Gear Shift Knob Trim | Urethane | Leather/metal-look | Leather/metal-look |
| 12V DC Power Outlet | 3 | 4 | 2 |
| Lighter Elements | Front | N/A | N/A |
| Ashtray | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Overhead Console | Mini | N/A | N/A |
| Floor Console | Full | Full | N/A |
| Floor Mats | Carpeted Front And Rear | Carpeted Front And Rear | Carpeted Front And Rear |
| Front Windows | Power | Power | Power |
| Rear Windows | Power | Power | Power |
| 1-touch Window Up | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Front And Rear |
| 1-touch Window Down | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Front And Rear |
| Programmable Garage Door Opener | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Instrumentation | Analog | Analog | Analog |
| Driver Information Centre | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Tachometer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Trip Computer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Water Temp Gauge | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Low Fuel Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Service Interval Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Exterior Temperature Display | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Lighting - Glovebox | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Lighting - Map Lights | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Front And Rear |
| Lighting - Dome Light | Fade | Fade | Fade |
| Lighting - Cargo Light | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Illuminated Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Rear Window Defogger | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear View Mirror | Auto-dimming Day-night | Auto-dimming Day-night | Auto-dimming Day-night |
| Mirrors - Visor Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Remote Trunk Release | Power | Power | Power |
| Retained Accessory Power | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Seatback Storage Pockets | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Tilt-Wheel Adjustable Steering Column | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Material | Leather/metal-look | Leather | Leather |
| Head-up Display | N/A | Optional | Optional |
| Seats Edit | |||
| Front Seat Type | Bucket | Bucket | Bucket |
| Standard Seating | 4 Passengers | 5 Passengers | 5 Passengers |
| Front Driver Seat Direction Controls | 8-way Power | 10-way Power | 8-way Power |
| Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls | 8-way Power | 10-way Power | 8-way Power |
| Lumbar Support | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Front Armrests | Center | Center | Center |
| Front Head Restraints | Adjustable W/tilt | Adjustable | Adjustable |
| Heated Front Seats | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback |
| Cooled Front Seats | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Memory | Driver And Passenger | Driver | Driver |
| Rear Seats | Bucket | 60-40 Bench | 40-60 Bench |
| Rear Armrest | Standard | With Pass-thru And Skibag | With Pass-thru |
| Rear Head Restraints | 2 - W/tilt | 3 - Adjustable | 2 - Fixed |
| Heated Rear Seats | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Seat Trim | Leather | Leather | Leather |
| Entertainment Edit | |||
| Radio | SiriusXM AM/FM/HD/Satellite, Seek-scan | SiriusXM AM/FM/HD/Satellite, Seek-scan | SiriusXM AM/FM/HD/Satellite, Seek-scan |
| CD Player | In-dash Mounted Single | In-dash Mounted Single | In-dash Mounted Single |
| MP3 Capability | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Auxiliary Input Jack | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| DVD-Audio | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Voice Recognition | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Speakers | 14 Harman/kardon | 16 Harman/kardon | 9 |
| Amplifier | 610W Premium | 600W Premium | 205W |
| Equalizer | Automatic | Graphic | Automatic |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Entertainment System | N/A | With DVD | N/A |
| Navigation System | COMAND APS With Voice Activation | Yes With Voice Activation | Yes With Voice Activation |
| 1st Row LCD Screen | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 2nd Row LCD Screen | N/A | 2 | N/A |
| Bluetooth Compatibility | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Safety and Security Edit | |||
| Airbags, Frontal | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger |
| Airbags, Side Impact | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger |
| Airbags, Side Curtain | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row |
| Airbags, Knee Protection | Driver And Passenger | N/A | Driver And Passenger |
| Occupancy Sensor | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Traction Control | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline |
| In-Vehicle Assistance Service | Mbrace2 | BMW Assist ECall | BMW Assist ECall |
| Stolen Vehicle Tracking | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Height Adjustable Seatbelts | Power Front | N/A | N/A |
| Seatbelt Pre-tensioners | Front And Rear | Front | Front |
| Headlights | LED Low Beam | High Intensity Low/high Beam, Bi-xenon | LED Low/high Beam |
| Exterior Light Control | Auto On/off | Auto On/off | Auto On/off |
| Delay-off Headlamps | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Headlight Washer | Standard | Optional | Standard |
| Cornering Lights | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Daytime Running Lights | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Directionally Adaptive Headlights | Optional | Standard | Standard |
| LED Taillights | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Door Curb Lights | 4 | 4 | N/A |
| Illuminated Entry | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Parking Assist | PARKTRONIC W/Active Parking Assist | Standard | Standard |
| Remote Keyless Entry | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) |
| Keyless Access System | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Panic Alarm | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Door Locks | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock |
| Rear Child Safety Door Locks | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Content Theft Deterrent Alarm System | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Ignition Disable | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Lane Departure Warning | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| First Aid Kit | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Theft Deterrent Radio | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Blind Spot Sensor | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Low Tire Pressure Warning | Standard | 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 (48 Month/50,000 Mileage) | Basic (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Powertrain (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (144 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (48 Month/unlimited Mileage), Maintenance (48 Month/50,000 Mileage) | Basic (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Powertrain (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (144 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (48 Month/unlimited Mileage), Maintenance (48 Month/50,000 Mileage) |
| Warranty Edit | |||
| Warranty - Basic | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles |
| Warrranty - Powertrain | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Corrosion Perforation | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 144 Months/unlimited Miles | 144 Months/unlimited Miles |
| Warranty - Roadside Assistance | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/unlimited Miles | 48 Months/unlimited Miles |
| Warranty - Maintenance | N/A | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles |
| Exterior Edit | |||
| Antenna | Window Grid | Window Grid | Window Grid |
| Body Material | Galvanized Steel/aluminum | Galvanized Steel/aluminum | Galvanized Steel/aluminum/composite |
| Paint | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone |
| Grille Trim | Chrome | Chrome | Chrome |
| Fog/driving Lights | N/A | Front | Front |
| Door Count | 4 Doors | 4 Doors | 4 Doors |
| Rear Cargo Door | Trunk | Power Open And Close Trunk | Trunk |
| Tinted Windows | Light | Light | Light |
| Rear Window Type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed |
| Mirrors | Power Remote Driver, Power Remote W/tilt Down Passenger | Power Remote Driver, Power Remote W/tilt Down Passenger | Power Remote Driver, Power Remote W/tilt Down Passenger |
| Heated Door Mirrors | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Mirrors, Auto Dimming | Driver | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Sunroof | 1st Row Regular Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass | 1st Row Regular Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass | 1st Row Exterior Express Open/close Tilting Glass |
| Spoiler | Lip | N/A | N/A |
| Front Tires | P255/40ZR18.0 BSW AS | P245/45VR18.0 BSW Run-flat AS | P245/45VR18.0 BSW Run-flat AS |
| Tires - Rear | 285/35ZR18 | 275/35YR10 | 275/35YR10 |
| Wheels | 18" Silver AMG Aluminum | 18" Silver Aluminum | 18" Silver Aluminum |
| Spare Tire And Wheel | Compact Steel | N/A | N/A |
| Windshield Wipers - Front | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent |
| Windshield Wipers - Rain Sensing | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Mechanical Edit | |||
| Engine | 4.6L V-8 | 4.4L V-8 | 3.0L I-6 |
| Engine - Valvetrain | DOHC | DOHC | DOHC |
| Turbocharger | Twin Turbo | Twin Turbo | Intercooled Turbo |
| Brakes | 4-wheel Disc | 4-wheel Disc | 4-wheel Disc |
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) | 4-wheel | 4-wheel | 4-wheel |
| Brake Assist | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Drive Type | Rear-wheel | All Wheel | Rear-wheel |
| Exhaust | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel |
| Steering | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion |
| Four-wheel Steering | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Speed Sensitive Steering | Standard | Servotronic | Servotronic |
| Suspension Tuning | Regular | Regular | Regular |
| Ride Control | Standard | Optional | Standard |
| Adaptive Suspension | Standard | Optional | Standard |
| Height Adjustable Suspension | Automatic W/driver Control | N/A | N/A |
| Automatic Level Control | 4-corner | N/A | N/A |
| Front Suspension Type | Multi-link | Double Wishbone | Double Wishbone |
| Front Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Front Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized |
| Front Springs | Air | Coil | Coil |
| Rear Suspension Type | Multi-link | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Rear Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized |
| Rear Springs | Air | Coil | Coil |
| Electronic Stability System | Standard | Standard | DSC III |
| Sequential Shift Control | Standard | STEPTRONIC | STEPTRONIC |
| Transmission | 9-spd Auto W/OD | 8-spd W/OD | 8-spd W/OD |
| Axle Ratio | 2.47 | 3.08 | 3.23 |
| Specifications Edit | |||
| Exterior Length | 194.5 " | 193.4 " | 197.2 " |
| Exterior Body Width | 74.1 " | 73.2 " | 74.6 " |
| Exterior Height | 55.8 " | 57.6 " | 54.8 " |
| Engine | 4.6L V-8 | 4.4L V-8 | 3.0L I-6 |
| Horsepower | 402 @ 5,000 Rpm | 445 @ 5,500 Rpm | 315 @ 5,800 Rpm |
| Torque | 443 @ 1,800 Rpm | 480 @ 1,750 Rpm | 330 @ 1,400 Rpm |
| Fuel Economy - City | 17 Mpg | 16 Mpg | 20 Mpg |
| Fuel Economy - Highway | 26 Mpg | 25 Mpg | 31 Mpg |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | N/A | 5.4 Seconds | 7.2 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Time | N/A | 13.9 Seconds | 15.4 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Speed | N/A | 97 Mph | 88 Mph |
| Lateral Acceleration (g) | N/A | .9 | .9 |
| Slalom Speed | N/A | 60 Mph | 59 Mph |
| Bore-and-Stroke | 3.66/3.39 " | 3.50/3.48 " | 3.30/3.50 " |
| Curb Weight | 4,255 Lbs. | 4,519 Lbs. | 4,190 Lbs. |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | 5,236 Lbs. | 5,600 Lbs. | 5,205 Lbs. |
| Front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) | N/A | 2,800 Lbs. | N/A |
| Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) | N/A | 2,954 Lbs. | N/A |
| Payload | 1,070 Lbs. | 948 Lbs. | 905 Lbs. |
| Wheelbase | 113.2 " | 116.9 " | 116.9 " |
| Front Track | 62.9 " | 63.0 " | 63.0 " |
| Rear Track | 64.1 " | 64.1 " | 65.6 " |
| Turning Radius | 18.5 '' | 19.6 '' | 19.6 '' |
| Ground Clearance | N/A | 5.6 " | N/A |
| Drag Coefficient | .28 | .30 | .31 |
| Front Legroom | 42.1 " | 41.4 " | 42.1 " |
| Rear Legroom | 35.0 " | 35.3 " | 35.3 " |
| Front Headroom | 36.9 " | 40.5 " | 40.6 " |
| Rear Headroom | 36.1 " | 38.3 " | 37.0 " |
| Front Hip Room | 58.0 " | N/A | N/A |
| Rear Hip Room | 57.6 " | N/A | N/A |
| Front Shoulder Room | 57.1 " | 58.3 " | 56.7 " |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 56.5 " | 56.2 " | 54.6 " |
| Luggage Volume | 15.3 Cu.ft. | 14.0 Cu.ft. | 16.2 Cu.ft. |
| Luggage Volume (max) | 15.3 Cu.ft. | 14.0 Cu.ft. | 16.2 Cu.ft. |
| Passenger Volume | 104 Cu.ft. | N/A | N/A |
| Fuel Tank | 21.1 Gal. | 18.5 Gal. | 18.5 Gal. |
| Cost To Own Edit | |||
| Cost Rating | Average | Average | Below Average |
| Cost Per Mile | $1.59 | $1.52 | $1.69 |
| Depreciation | $44,773 | $43,009 | $51,455 |
| Fees and Taxes | $4,650 | $4,363 | $5,003 |
| Fuel Cost | $8,619 | $9,090 | $7,292 |
| Insurance | $7,124 | $6,411 | $7,094 |
| Maintenance | $3,916 | $3,169 | $2,419 |
| Repairs | $1,544 | $1,712 | $1,659 |
| Opportunity Costs | $1,267 | $1,179 | $1,266 |
| Total Cost | $79,420 | $75,965 | $84,327 |
| NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Passenger's | N/A | 4 | N/A |
| Overall | N/A | 5 | N/A |
| Overall Side | N/A | 5 | N/A |
| Side Barrier Rating Driver | N/A | 5 | N/A |
| Driver's | N/A | 4 | N/A |
| Side - Pole | N/A | 5 | N/A |
| Side - Pole Barrier combined (REAR) | N/A | 5 | N/A |
| Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat | N/A | 5 | N/A |
| Side - Barrier | N/A | 5 | N/A |
| Side - Pole Barrier combined (FRONT) | N/A | 5 | N/A |
| Overall Rollover Rating | N/A | 5 | N/A |
| Overall Front | N/A | 4 | N/A |
| IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Overall Rear | N/A | good | N/A |
| Chest | N/A | good | N/A |
| Restraints and Dummy Kinematics | N/A | good | N/A |
| Driver Torso | N/A | good | N/A |
| Overall Evaluation | N/A | marginal | N/A |
| Structure/safety cage | N/A | good | N/A |
| Rear Passenger Torso | N/A | good | N/A |
| Rear Passenger Pelvis/Leg | N/A | good | N/A |
| Hip/Thigh | N/A | good | N/A |
| Structure and Safety Cage | N/A | marginal | N/A |
| Lower Leg/Foot | N/A | poor | N/A |
| Overall Side | N/A | good | N/A |
| Structure and safety cage | N/A | marginal | N/A |
| Roof Strength | N/A | good | N/A |
| Restraints | N/A | good | N/A |
| Overall evaluation | N/A | marginal | N/A |
| Driver Pelvis/Leg | N/A | good | N/A |
| Right Leg/Foot | N/A | good | N/A |
| Head/Neck | N/A | good | N/A |
| Dynamic Rating | N/A | good | N/A |
| Rear Passenger Head Protection | N/A | good | N/A |
| Retraints and dummy kinematics | N/A | good | N/A |
| Rear Passenger Head and Neck | N/A | good | N/A |
| Driver Head and Neck | N/A | good | N/A |
| Hip/thigh | N/A | good | N/A |
| Overall Front | N/A | good | N/A |
| Left Leg/Foot | N/A | good | N/A |
| Driver Head Protection | N/A | good | N/A |
| Seat Head/Restraint Geometry | N/A | good | N/A |
| Lower leg/foot | N/A | poor | N/A |
