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Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class Specs

Since 2008 the CLS-Class has grown 2″ in length and gained 170 lb.

NHTSA vPIC · Transport Canada · 2 generations · 2008–2018 · Updated Nov 3, 2026
Quick answer

The 2018 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class, the latest model year on record, is 195.7″ long, 74″ wide and 55.9″ tall on a 113″ wheelbase, and weighs 4,200 lb. At 16.3 ft it fits a standard garage and leaves 1.7 ft spare in an 18-foot street space.

Every Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class generation, measured

The biggest change in weight came in 2012: 170 lb heavier than before.

FIG.01·Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class dimensions by generation
GenerationLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseCurb weight
2008–2011193.7″73.6″54.7″112.2″4,030 lb
2012–2018194.5″74″55.9″113″4,200 lb
ROWS 2·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada

CLS-Class year by year

FIG.02·Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class dimensions by model year
Model yearLengthWidthWheelbaseCurb weightBody styles
2018195.7″74″113″4,200 lb2
2017195.7″74″113″4,200 lb2
2016195.3″74″113″4,149 lb3
2015194.5″74″113″4,149 lb3
2014194.5″74″113″4,200 lb2
2013194.5″74″113″4,200 lb2
2012194.5″74″113″4,200 lb2
2011193.7″73.6″112.2″4,118 lb2
2010193.7″73.6″112.2″4,118 lb2
2009193.7″73.6″112.2″4,030 lb2
2008193.7″73.6″112.2″4,030 lb2
ROWS 11·SOURCE Transport Canada vehicle specifications

CLS-Class on the used market

In 254 CLS-Class listings we have collected since June 2026, the 2012–2018 car is the most common: 147 of them (58%), at an average asking price of $16,437. ForCar visitors have decoded 46 CLS-Class VINs; the most checked model years are 2016, 2019 and 2006.

FIG.05·Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class generations on the used market
GenerationListingsShareAverage asking priceAverage mileage
2012–201814758%$16,43795,694 mi
2008–20114116%$8,320112,985 mi
Other years6626%$17,75297,619 mi
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, US used-car listings collected since June 2026

Will a CLS-Class fit

FIG.02·Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class — will it fit
SpaceTypical sizeThis carVerdict
Single garage20 ft deep16.3 ftFits, with room to open the door
Street parking space18 ft16.3 ftFits comfortably
Standard parking bay width8.5 ft wide6.2 ftRoom to open doors both sides
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed from vehicle dimensions

Against cars of the same length

FIG.03·Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class against similar-sized cars
MeasureThis carTypical of 917 cars within 10″ of its lengthDifference
Width74″74″same
Wheelbase113″113″same
Curb weight4,200 lb4,072 lb+128 lb
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed across vehicles of similar length

CLS-Class against its rivals

FIG.04·Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class against its rivals
ModelModel yearLengthWidthCurb weight
Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class (this car)2018195.7″74″4,200 lb
Kia K9002018200.4″74.8″4,416 lb
Cadillac ELR2016185.8″72.8″4,070 lb
ROWS 3·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada; rivals: same EPA class and body, most searched
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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2018 CLS-Class bigger than the 2017?

No. The 2018 and 2017 CLS-Class are the same size and weight.

Which is bigger, the CLS-Class or the Kia K900?

The 2018 Kia K900 is 4.7″ longer and 216 lb heavier than the 2018 CLS-Class.

How much does a used CLS-Class cost?

In our listings collected since June 2026, the average asking price runs from $8,320 for the 2008–2011 car to $16,437 for the 2012–2018 one, across 254 listings.

Dimensions from NHTSA vPIC and Transport Canada vehicle records, manufacturer-declared for 11 CLS-Class model years, 2008 to 2018. Metric values converted to inches and pounds; generation boundaries are estimated from changes in size (how we measure). Last updated Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.
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