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2023 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class

Trims, performance, features, fuel economy, safety and known problems — with the pros and cons against similar 2023 models.

Class: Compact Cars
Engines: 3.0L 6-cyl turbo
Drivetrain: All-Wheel Drive
Fuel: Hybrid
MPG (best): 25 combined · 22 city / 30 hwy
Length: –
Curb weight: –
NHTSA rating: Not rated
Recalls: 0 campaigns

Pros & cons

What's good

Hybrid version availableOffered as a hybrid as well as gas.
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 13 similar 2023 models — not a review. How we calculate this →

Overview

The 2023 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class is a compact car offered with a 3.0L 6-cyl turbo engine, including a hybrid version and all-wheel drive.

EPA rates its most efficient version at 25 MPG combined (22 city / 30 highway), 9% worse than the 2023 compact car average of 27.6 MPG, for an estimated $3,300 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 2023

No changes to engines, powertrains, drivetrains, size, EPA ratings or NHTSA crash rating compared with the 2022 CLS-Class — a carry-over year in the data.

Compared with 2022; trim, feature and price changes aren't covered. See the 2022 CLS-Class →

Engines, MPG & running costs

Version	Engine	Transmission	Drive	City / Hwy / Comb	vs. class	Fuel / yr	CO₂ g/mi
CLS450 4matic Hybrid	3.0L 6-cyl turbo	Automatic 9-spd	All-Wheel Drive	22 / 30 / 25	-9%	$3,300	357

5/10EPA fuel economy score (best version)

5/10EPA greenhouse gas score

Spend $4,500Fuel over 5 years vs. average new car

27.6 MPG2023 Compact Cars average

EPA estimates; "vs. class" is combined MPG against the 2023 EPA class average. How we calculate this →

Safety ratings & technology

NHTSA has not published 5-Star ratings for the 2023 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class.

Similar 2023 compact cars

Model	Best MPG / range	NHTSA overall	Recalls
2023 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class (this car)	25 MPG	Not rated	0
2023 BMW 3 Series	29 MPG	Not rated	1
2023 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT	21 MPG	Not rated	6
2023 Lexus IS	25 MPG	Not rated	0
2023 Audi A4	28 MPG	Not rated	1
2023 Mercedes-Benz C-Class	29 MPG	Not rated	0
2023 Volvo S60	31 MPG	Not rated	7

Recalls (0)

No vehicle recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2023 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class.

Check your VIN for open recalls at NHTSA ↗

Not every 2023 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class is affected — only a VIN check confirms your car.

Owner-reported problems

No owner complaints for the 2023 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class in NHTSA's database since 2015.

Used 2023 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class buyer's checklist

Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. No recalls on file, but check anyway.
Hybrid system. Check for hybrid-system warning lights and ask whether the high-voltage battery has been replaced or is still under warranty.
Before you pay: service records, a history report and an independent inspection.

Generated by DecodedCars from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2023 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class. Not a substitute for a professional inspection.

Other CLS-Class years

Compare all years →

Year	MPG (best)	Length	Overall
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
2015 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 →