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2015 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class

Trims, performance, features, fuel economy, safety and known problems — with the pros and cons against similar 2015 models.

Class: Compact Cars
Body styles: Cls 400 4matic 4dr Sedan, Cls 550 4matic 4dr Sedan, Cls 63 Amg 4dr Sedan
Engines: 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 4.7L 8-cyl turbo, 5.5L 8-cyl turbo
Drivetrain: Rear-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel Drive
Fuel: Premium Gasoline
MPG (best): 24 combined · 20 city / 29 hwy
Length: 194.5 in
Curb weight: 4,046–4,277 lb
NHTSA rating: Not rated
Recalls: 0 campaigns

Pros & cons

What's good

AWD / 4WD available
No recalls so far

Watch out for

Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.

Calculated from EPA, NHTSA and vPIC data against 31 similar 2015 models — not a review. How we calculate this →

Overview

The 2015 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class is a compact car offered with 3 engines (3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 4.7L 8-cyl turbo and 5.5L 8-cyl turbo) and rear-wheel drive and 4-wheel drive.

It measures about 195 inches long and 74 inches wide on a 113-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 4,046 lb (Cls 400 4matic 4dr Sedan).

EPA rates its most efficient version at 24 MPG combined (20 city / 29 highway), 9% worse than the 2015 compact car average of 26.3 MPG, for an estimated $3,400 a year in fuel.

NHTSA has not published a 5-Star overall rating for this model year.

There are no recalls or owner complaints on file with NHTSA for this model year.

What changed for 2015

Engine added: 3.0L 6-cyl turbo
Best combined MPG up from 20 to 24

Compared with 2014; trim, feature and price changes aren't covered. See the 2014 CLS-Class →

Dimensions & weight

Body	Length	Width	Height	Wheelbase	Track F / R	Curb weight	Weight F/R
Cls 400 4matic 4dr Sedan	194.5 in	74 in	55.9 in	113 in	62.6 / 64.2 in	4,046 lb	51/49
Cls 550 4matic 4dr Sedan	194.5 in	74 in	55.9 in	113 in	62.6 / 64.2 in	4,277 lb	51/49
Cls 63 Amg 4dr Sedan	194.5 in	74 in	55.9 in	113 in	62.6 / 64.2 in	4,123 lb	51/49

Transport Canada CVS (Open Government Licence – Canada), Canadian-market figures.

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Engines, MPG & running costs

Version	Engine	Transmission	Drive	City / Hwy / Comb	vs. class	Fuel / yr	CO₂ g/mi
CLS400	3.0L 6-cyl turbo	Automatic 7-spd	Rear-Wheel Drive	20 / 29 / 24	-9%	$3,400	377
CLS400 4matic	3.0L 6-cyl turbo	Automatic 7-spd	4-Wheel Drive	19 / 26 / 22	-16%	$3,750	407
CLS550	4.7L 8-cyl turbo	Automatic 9-spd	Rear-Wheel Drive	18 / 26 / 20	-24%	$4,100	433
CLS550 4matic	4.7L 8-cyl turbo	Automatic 7-spd	4-Wheel Drive	17 / 24 / 19	-28%	$4,350	462
CLS63 AMG S 4matic	5.5L 8-cyl turbo	Automatic 7-spd	4-Wheel Drive	16 / 22 / 18	-32%	$4,550	495

6/10EPA fuel economy score (best version)

6/10EPA greenhouse gas score

Spend $5,000Fuel over 5 years vs. average new car

26.3 MPG2015 Compact Cars average

EPA estimates; "vs. class" is combined MPG against the 2015 EPA class average. How we calculate this →

Safety ratings & technology

NHTSA has not published 5-Star ratings for the 2015 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class.

Similar 2015 compact cars

Model	Best MPG / range	NHTSA overall	Recalls
2015 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class (this car)	24 MPG	Not rated	0
2015 BMW 5 Series	30 MPG	Not rated	0
2015 Mercedes-Benz E-Class	25 MPG	Not rated	0
2015 Mercedes-Benz C-Class	28 MPG	Not rated	0
2015 Audi A6	29 MPG	Not rated	4
2015 Lexus LS	20 MPG	Not rated	1
2015 Tesla Model S	270 mi	Not rated	9

Recalls (0)

No vehicle recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2015 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class.

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Owner-reported problems

No owner complaints for the 2015 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class in NHTSA's database since 2015.

Used 2015 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class buyer's checklist

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Before you pay: service records, a history report and an independent inspection.

Generated by DecodedCars from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2015 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class. Not a substitute for a professional inspection.

Other CLS-Class years

Compare all years →

Year	MPG (best)	Length	Overall
2023 CLS-Class	25	–	Not rated
2022 CLS-Class	25	–	Not rated
2021 CLS-Class	26	–	Not rated
2020 CLS-Class	26	–	Not rated
2019 CLS-Class	26	–	Not rated
2018 CLS-Class	21	194.5 in	Not rated
2017 CLS-Class	21	194.5 in	Not rated
2016 CLS-Class	24	194.5 in	Not rated
2014 CLS-Class	20	194.5 in	Not rated
2013 CLS-Class	20	194.5 in	Not rated
2012 CLS-Class	20	194.5 in	Not rated
2011 CLS-Class	16	193.7 in	Not rated

Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Mercedes-Benz. How we calculate this →