The current Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class is 193.7″ long, 73.6″ wide, on a 112.2″ wheelbase, weighing 4,030 lb. At 16.1 feet it fits a standard garage and fits a street parking space.
Every Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class generation, measured
One row per generation. Watch the weight column — that is where most of the change happens for the Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class, 0 lb of it since 2008, and it is the number that decides fuel use, tyre wear and how far the car takes to stop.
| Generation | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008–2018 | 193.7″ | 73.6″ | 54.7″ | 112.2″ | 4,030 lb |
CLS-Class year by year
Measured every model year, not just at generation changes — 11 years on record for the Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class. Small moves inside a generation are facelifts; the jumps are the 1 new platforms below.
| Model year | Length | Width | Wheelbase | Curb weight | Body styles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 195.7″ | 74″ | 113″ | 2 | |
| 2017 | 195.7″ | 74″ | 113″ | 2 | |
| 2016 | 195.3″ | 74″ | 113″ | 3 | |
| 2015 | 194.5″ | 74″ | 113″ | 3 | |
| 2014 | 194.5″ | 74″ | 113″ | 2 | |
| 2013 | 194.5″ | 74″ | 113″ | 2 | |
| 2012 | 194.5″ | 74″ | 113″ | 2 | |
| 2011 | 193.7″ | 73.6″ | 112.2″ | 2 | |
| 2010 | 193.7″ | 73.6″ | 112.2″ | 2 | |
| 2009 | 193.7″ | 73.6″ | 112.2″ | 2 | |
| 2008 | 193.7″ | 73.6″ | 112.2″ | 2 |
Will a CLS-Class fit
The practical question behind every dimensions search, and for a 16.1-foot Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class it has a straight answer. A single-car garage in the US is typically 20 feet deep and a street parking space about 18, so the CLS-Class clears the garage by 2.9 ft. We allow a foot of clearance in both — nobody parks to the millimetre.
| Space | Typical size | This car | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single garage | 20 ft deep | 16.1 ft | Fits, with room to open the door |
| Street parking space | 18 ft | 16.1 ft | Fits comfortably |
| Standard parking bay width | 8.5 ft wide | 6.1 ft | Room to open doors both sides |
Against cars of the same length
Compared with 912 vehicles within ten inches of the same length — a fair proxy for «cars of this size», regardless of what the marketing calls them.
| Measure | This car | Typical car of this length | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 73.6″ | 73.6″ | +0.0″ |
| Wheelbase | 112.2″ | 111.8″ | +0.4″ |
| Curb weight | 4,030 lb | 3,997 lb | 33 lb |
A longer wheelbase for the same overall length means shorter overhangs — usually more cabin space and a steadier ride. At 4,030 lb the Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class is right on the class average, which generally shows up as fuel economy and stopping distance.
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How we measure
Dimensions come from NHTSA vPIC and Transport Canada vehicle records — manufacturer-declared figures, held in metric and converted to inches and pounds for display, 11 measured model years for the Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class between 2008 and 2018.
One row per generation, not per model year: manufacturers rarely change the body between facelifts, and the Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class fits into 1 rows instead of 11. Where a generation offered several body styles, the figures are the base measurements for that generation of the Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class.
Frequently asked questions
How long is a Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class?
193.7″ (16′ 2″) in its current generation, 73.6″ wide and 54.7″ tall.
How much does a Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class weigh?
4,030 lb at the kerb.
Will a CLS-Class fit in a garage?
At 16.1 feet it fits a standard 20-foot single garage with room to spare. A street parking space of 18 feet is comfortable.
Has the CLS-Class got bigger over the years?
Not materially, by the generations we hold.
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