Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class 2004–2008 car dimensions: 4913 mm long, 1873 mm wide and 1403 mm high. Boot space with the seats up is 505 litres.
The cabin uses leather and wood for a high-quality feel, with fabric/leather seats standard and full leather optional. Front seats are electrically adjustable as standard. THERMATIC automatic climate control is standard. four-zone THERMOTRONIC is optional. Cruise control is standard, with adaptive DISTRONIC optional. PARKTRONIC sensors and COMAND APS with display and navigation are optional. PRE-SAFE is available on request. Four individual seats offer solid space for a low-roof coupe.
Boot volume is 505 litres per the VDA standard, practical for a four-door coupe and ready for trip luggage.
Payload is 465 kg based on kerb weight around 1730 kg and gross vehicle weight of 2195 kg. The car is not factory-approved for towing.
The cabin seats four on individual chairs with standard electric front adjustment for position, height, inclination and length. Optional multicontour seats add lateral support via air chambers. THERMATIC dual-zone climate is standard. four-zone THERMOTRONIC is optional. Leather and wood trim create a quality feel, with optional heated and ventilated front seats plus a glass sliding roof for light and air.
Combined fuel use 10.1-10.6 l/100 km on premium petrol.
ASSYST PLUS service interval indicator as standard.
Standard kit: two-stage front airbags, front sidebags, windowbags, ESP, ABS, BAS, NECK-PRO head restraints, belt tensioners.
Sensotronic electrohydraulic brakes standard.
PRE-SAFE available as option.
The CLS 350 runs on super unleaded and returns combined consumption of 10.1 to 10.6 litres per 100 km according to the official figures of the period. Urban figures sit higher at 14.3-15.1 l/100 km while extra-urban drops to 7.8-8.0 l/100 km.
Servicing is guided by the standard ASSYST PLUS system that calculates intervals from actual use rather than fixed mileage alone. Regular oil changes with approved synthetic oil keep the V6 healthy.
Safety equipment includes adaptive two-stage front airbags, front sidebags and full-length windowbags plus crash-responsive NECK-PRO head restraints. ESP, ABS, Brake Assist and the electrohydraulic SBC brakes form the active core. PRE-SAFE could be ordered to tension belts and close windows ahead of a crash.
Living with the car means enjoying a quiet, supportive cabin and smooth 7G-TRONIC shifts. Keep an eye on the known M272 balance-shaft gear and change transmission fluid periodically for long-term reliability.
Length 4913 mm, Width 1873 mm, Height 1403 mm, Wheelbase 2854 mm (CLS-Class 2004–2008)
Sources: manufacturer data, Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class international brochure , CLS 350 technical-data table, and Mercedes-Benz Public Archive technical data, Brochure: displacement, Archive.