Mercedes-Benz CLS 2014–2017 car dimensions: 4953 mm long, 1881 mm wide and 1419 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,915 kg. Braked towing is 2,100 kg.
The cabin offers dual-zone automatic climate control as standard along with Speedtronic cruise control. PARKTRONIC parking sensors with Active Park Assist come standard. A colour display forms part of the Audio 20 or COMAND Online system. COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST PLUS with autonomous partial braking is standard. Blind Spot Assist and Lane Keeping Assist are available as options, as is a reversing camera. Smartphone integration including Apple CarPlay and Android Auto arrived as an option on later cars in the generation.
Boot space measures 590 litres with seats up and expands to 1550 litres with the Easy-Pack Quickfold rear seats folded. The powered tailgate is standard.
Braked towing capacity is 2100 kg and unbraked is 750 kg. Payload is around 525 kg depending on model. Air suspension is available as an option for self-levelling.
The cabin uses high-quality leather and wood trim with ambient lighting in three colours. Front seats offer multi-way power adjustment with lumbar support and memory on higher grades. Optional active multicontour seats add adjustable bolsters and massage for long trips. The estate provides five seats and a large load bay with powered tailgate.
Fuel tanks from 59 to 80 litres depending on engine
ASSYST PLUS service display for flexible intervals
Nine airbags standard including pelvis bags
PRE-SAFE and Attention Assist standard
ESP, ABS, BAS and tyre pressure monitoring standard
Rear air suspension with levelling standard on estate
Engines include efficient diesels with ECO start/stop and petrol V6/V8 options. Combined consumption figures vary by model and drivetrain, with diesels offering the lowest use. Larger tanks appear on higher-output engines.
Servicing uses the ASSYST PLUS system that tracks time and distance based on driving conditions. Intervals adjust for short trips or heavy use. Maintenance plans cover several years or high mileages in some markets.
Standard safety includes PRE-SAFE anticipatory protection, Attention Assist, multiple airbags, adaptive brake lights and electronic aids like ESP and ABS. Optional packages add active blind-spot and lane-keeping assists plus DISTRONIC PLUS.
The estate keeps practical with a powered tailgate, split-folding rear seats and load-space options. Air suspension maintains level under load for stable daily use and touring.
Length 4953 mm, Width 1881 mm, Height 1419 mm, Wheelbase 2874 mm (CLS 2014–2017)
Sources: manufacturer data, cataloge.eu and vehiclesizes.com, auto-data.net and cararac.com, Mercedes-Benz public archive.