Real Mercedes CLS fuel consumption
Mercedes CLS real fuel consumption by user reviews is approximately 28% higher compared to official consumption. For petrol engines real consumption is in average 26% higher, but for diesel engines is approximately 30% higher. Above consumption difference is the average for all Mercedes CLS produced from 2004 to 2021. For Mercedes CLS produced up to 2013 the difference in real fuel consumption by user reviews is on average +21%, while for those produced after 2013 it is on average +34%.
See below for the actual consumption of each generation and version.
Average difference between user reported and stated consumption
All carmakers average fuel economy difference between advertised and user reported
See below for the actual consumption of each generation and version.
2014
Mercedes CLS 2014 X218 wagon FL
Average real petrol consumption difference: +23% Average real diesel consumption difference: +38%
Real and specified fuel consumption and differences for specific Mercedes CLS versions are shown in the table below.
| Modification | Fuel | Claimed consumption | Real consumption |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.1MERCEDES BENZ CLS Class (C218) 220 BlueTEC 170 HP AT | Diesel | 4.7 l/100km | 7.1 l/100km+51% |
| 2.1Mercedes CLS 2.1 250 2014 CDI 4MATIC 204 HP AT 4x4 | Diesel | 5.6 l/100km | 6.8 l/100km+21% |
| 3.0Mercedes CLS 3.0 350 2014 CDI 4MATIC 252 HP AT 4x4 | Diesel | 6.8 l/100km | 8.8 l/100km+29% |
| 3.0MERCEDES BENZ CLS Class (C218) 350 BlueTEC 258 HP AT | Diesel | 5.4 l/100km | 8.1 l/100km+50% |
| 3.5Mercedes CLS 3.5 400 2014 4MATIC AT 4x4 | Petrol | 8.4 l/100km | 10.4 l/100km+24% |
| 4.7Mercedes CLS 4.7 500 2014 4MATIC AT 4x4 | Petrol | 9.8 l/100km | 12.0 l/100km+22% |
| 5.5Mercedes CLS 2014 5.5 AMG CLS 63 557 HP AT 4x4 | Petrol | 10.6 l/100km | |
| 5.5Mercedes CLS 2014 5.5 AMG CLS 63 S 585 HP AT 4x4 | Petrol | 10.6 l/100km |
2014
Mercedes CLS 2014 C218 coupe FL
Average real petrol consumption difference: +28% Average real diesel consumption difference: +35%
Real and specified fuel consumption and differences for specific Mercedes CLS versions are shown in the table below.
| Modification | Fuel | Claimed consumption | Real consumption |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.1Mercedes CLS 2.1 250 2014 CDI 4MATIC AT 4x4 | Diesel | 5.3 l/100km | 6.8 l/100km+28% |
| 3.0Mercedes CLS 3.0 350 2014 CDI 4MATIC AT 4x4 | Diesel | 6.2 l/100km | 8.8 l/100km+42% |
| 3.5Mercedes CLS 3.5 400 2014 4MATIC AT 4x4 | Petrol | 8.0 l/100km | 10.5 l/100km+31% |
| 4.7Mercedes CLS 4.7 500 2014 4MATIC 408 HP AT 4x4 | Petrol | 9.6 l/100km | 12.0 l/100km+25% |
| 4.7Mercedes CLS 2014 4.7 CLS 500 408 HP AT | Petrol | 8.5 l/100km | |
| 5.5Mercedes CLS 2014 5.5 AMG CLS 63 Automatic 557 HP AT 4x4 | Petrol | 10.4 l/100km | |
| 5.5Mercedes CLS 2014 5.5 AMG CLS 63 Automatic 557 HP AT | Petrol | 9.9 l/100km |
2012
Mercedes CLS 2012 X218 wagon
Average real petrol consumption difference: +34% Average real diesel consumption difference: +41%
Real and specified fuel consumption and differences for specific Mercedes CLS versions are shown in the table below.
| Modification | Fuel | Claimed consumption | Real consumption |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.1Mercedes CLS 2012 2.1 Shooting Brake 250 CDI AT | Diesel | 5.3 l/100km | 7.5 l/100km+42% |
| 3.0Mercedes CLS 2012 3.0 Shooting Brake 350 CDI 265 HP AT | Diesel | 6.0 l/100km | 8.8 l/100km+47% |
| 3.0Mercedes CLS 2012 3.0 Shooting Brake 350 CDI 4Matic 265 HP AT 4x4 | Diesel | 6.6 l/100km | 8.8 l/100km+33% |
| 3.5Mercedes CLS 2012 3.5 Shooting Brake 350 AT | Petrol | 7.3 l/100km | 10.3 l/100km+41% |
| 4.7Mercedes CLS 2012 4.7 Shooting Brake 500 408 HP AT | Petrol | 9.2 l/100km | 12.3 l/100km+34% |
| 4.7Mercedes CLS 2012 4.7 Shooting Brake 500 4Matic 408 HP AT 4x4 | Petrol | 9.8 l/100km | 13.1 l/100km+34% |
| 5.5Mercedes CLS 2012 5.5 Shooting Brake 63 AMG AT | Petrol | 10.1 l/100km | 13.0 l/100km+29% |
2010
Mercedes CLS 2010 C218 coupe
Average real petrol consumption difference: +42% Average real diesel consumption difference: +38%
Real and specified fuel consumption and differences for specific Mercedes CLS versions are shown in the table below.
| Modification | Fuel | Claimed consumption | Real consumption |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.1Mercedes CLS 2.1 250 2010 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY AT | Diesel | 5.1 l/100km | 6.9 l/100km+35% |
| 3.0Mercedes CLS 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY AT | Diesel | 6.0 l/100km | 8.5 l/100km+42% |
| 3.5Mercedes CLS 3.5 350 2010 BlueEFFICIENCY AT | Petrol | 6.8 l/100km | 10.3 l/100km+51% |
| 4.7Mercedes CLS 4.7 500 2010 4Matic AT 4x4 | Petrol | 9.6 l/100km | 12.7 l/100km+32% |
| 5.5Mercedes CLS 2013 5.5 AMG CLS 63 AT | Petrol | 9.9 l/100km |
2008
Mercedes CLS 2008 C219 coupe FL
Average real petrol consumption difference: +17% Average real diesel consumption difference: +18%
Real and specified fuel consumption and differences for specific Mercedes CLS versions are shown in the table below.
| Modification | Fuel | Claimed consumption | Real consumption |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.0Mercedes CLS 3.0 280 2008 224 HP AT | Petrol | 7.6 l/100km | |
| 3.0Mercedes CLS 3.0 300 2009 224 HP AT | Petrol | 9.8 l/100km | |
| 3.0Mercedes CLS 3.0 320 2008 CDI 224 HP AT | Diesel | 7.6 l/100km | 8.9 l/100km+17% |
| 3.0Mercedes CLS 3.0 350 2009 CDI 224 HP AT | Diesel | 7.6 l/100km | 9.1 l/100km+20% |
| 3.5Mercedes CLS 3.5 350 2008 CGI AT | Petrol | 9.1 l/100km | 11.0 l/100km+21% |
| 5.5Mercedes CLS 5.5 500 2008 AT | Petrol | 11.6 l/100km | 13.2 l/100km+14% |
| 6.2Mercedes CLS 6.2 63 2008 AMG AT | Petrol | 14.5 l/100km |
2004
Mercedes CLS 2004 C219 coupe
Average real petrol consumption difference: +11% Average real diesel consumption difference: +9%
Real and specified fuel consumption and differences for specific Mercedes CLS versions are shown in the table below.
| Modification | Fuel | Claimed consumption | Real consumption |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.0Mercedes CLS 3.0 320 2005 CDI 224 HP AT | Diesel | 7.6 l/100km | 8.3 l/100km+9% |
| 3.0Mercedes CLS 3.0 320 2006 CDI 224 HP AT | Diesel | 7.6 l/100km | 8.3 l/100km+9% |
| 3.5Mercedes CLS 3.5 350 2004 272 HP AT | Petrol | 10.0 l/100km | 10.7 l/100km+7% |
| 3.5Mercedes CLS 3.5 350 2006 CGI 292 HP AT | Petrol | 9.1 l/100km | 10.6 l/100km+16% |
| 5.0Mercedes CLS 5.0 500 2004 AT | Petrol | 11.0 l/100km | 12.8 l/100km+16% |
| 5.4Mercedes CLS 5.4 55 2004 AMG AT | Petrol | 14.0 l/100km | |
| 5.5Mercedes CLS 5.5 500 2006 AT | Petrol | 12.0 l/100km | 12.7 l/100km+6% |
| 6.2Mercedes CLS 6.2 63 2006 AMG AT | Petrol | 14.5 l/100km |
Real fuel consumption of other carmakers
The fuel consumption reported by users does not reflect the experience of all users, may be selective (depending on the driving conditions, driving style, technical condition of the car and other circumstances) and should therefore not be taken as a representative indicator.