2015 CLS - Class
Influential by design.
By turning away from convention, the CLS turned the tide of the industry. Of the few cars in history that
can make such a claim, most do it by outselling. The CLS did it by outshining — with a bold statement of
individual style. A confluence of performance, luxury, safety and innovation earns the CLS the Star in its
glistening grille. The clarity of its design turns fluency into influence, and every onlooker into an admirer.
CLS 400. The newest CLS matches swiftness with
style: a 329‑hp biturbo V‑6, freshly AMG-infused
bodywork, 18" twin 5‑spoke wheels,1 and a brilliant
new grille featuring 260 chrome pins. Comfort and
composure are delivered via sporty rear-wheel drive
or the year-round agility of 4matic® all-wheel drive.
CLS 550. The gift of athleticism is expressed via a
402‑hp biturbo V‑8 that can thrust you to 60 mph
in 5.1 seconds.2 AIRMATIC® semi-active suspension
and 18" wheels with a unique twin 5‑spoke design
deliver poise to match its power. New luxuries make
its 4‑seat cabin more stylish and inviting than ever.
CLS 550 shown on cover with Iridium Silver metallic paint, and optional 19" AMG multispoke
wheels, and Driver Assistance, Premium and Wheel Packages. CLS 63 AMG S 4matic shown
above left with optional designo Diamond White metallic paint, 19" AMG cross-spoke wheels,
and Driver Assistance and Premium Packages. CLS 400 shown above right with optional designo
Cardinal Red metallic paint, 19" AMG multispoke wheels, PARKTRONIC, and Driver Assistance,
Premium 1, Premium 2 and Wheel Packages. Please see endnotes at back of brochure.
CLS 63 AMG S 4matic. A handcrafted biturbo V‑8
unleashes 577 hp. AMG Performance 4matic and
19" AMG® wheels rein its 590 lb‑ft of torque into a
3.6‑second rush to 60. And from its “A‑wing” front
air dam to its exquisitely appointed cockpit, its pure
motorsports pedigree will send your heart racing.
Shape shifter.
CLS 550 shown with Steel Grey metallic paint, and optional 19"
AMG multispoke wheels, and Premium and Wheel Packages.
Please see endnotes at back of brochure.
The chiseled shape of the CLS reveals its muscle, and foretells its moves.
Its sharp lines have forever blurred another line — the one between coupe
and sedan — and sparked a new era in automotive design. Inspired by a
pouncing cheetah, the CLS is born to stand out, not stand still. With bold
new details for 2015, the original 4‑door coupe leaps ahead once again.
There isn’t a detail in the design of CLS that’s underthought,
or that underperforms in function or form. Its profile reveals
its performance at a glance. Its roofline arches cleanly over
its four doors, their frameless windows asserting that this
is a coupe in both body and soul. When it first debuted, the
CLS sent a ripple through the industry that became a wave
of coupelike copies. For 2015, it makes a big new splash.
An expressive new front end frames its iconic grille with full-
LED or new ACTIVE MULTIBEAM LED® headlamps. On the
CLS 400 and CLS 550, a new diamond-block grille conveys
the car’s precision, brilliance and artful detail. Radiating from
its central Star, each of its chrome pins has been individually
sized and positioned by the car’s designer. The aggressively
aerodynamic sculpting of standard AMG® body styling hugs
the road and encircles the car, featuring large mesh front air
intakes, flared side sills, and a racing-inspired rear valence.
Each model offers four distinctive choices in 18" or optional
19" wheels.2 Their staggered-width sizing optimizes their grip,
feedback and appearance, with the wider rear wheels filling
out the muscular rear shoulders that culminate in the car’s
bold LED taillamps. The CLS 63 AMG S 4matic turns up the
heat even further — with an exclusive twin-crossblade grille,
“A‑wing” front air dam, and 19" AMG wheels in two available
designs, each one finished in your choice of silver or black.
CLS 550 shown with optional designo Classic
Red/Black leather, designo Black Piano Lacquer
wood trim, Bang & Olufsen premium sound system,
PARKTRONIC, and Premium and Wheel Packages.
Art movement.
For a work of art to inspire you, it takes carefully chosen materials, colors and shapes, plus
the eyes, heart and handwork of an artisan. It’s no different for creating a car’s cabin, which
is why the CLS cockpit doesn’t just transport four people — it’s a work of art that moves you.
It’s with a bit of hyperbole that one might call
the CLS cabin an art gallery on wheels, but
they do have a lot in common. For starters,
the interior of CLS is spacious yet intimate.
It’s also an environment that invites you to
closely examine all the textures, shapes and
colors before you. And what you’ll discover
on display ranges from the avant-garde to
the timelessly beautiful. As a Mercedes-Benz
coupe, its cabin is specifically designed to
seat four adults in exquisite comfort, with
each seat individually contoured and divided
by a console that runs from the dash to the
rear of the cabin. Every surface intrigues the
eye and rewards your touch, whether it’s the
precision of the stitching or the satiny sheen
of the silver shadow trim that accents the
vents and switches. Since true art expresses
your individuality, the CLS 400 and CLS 550
let you choose among six colors of standard
leather. Or you can opt for six ultrasoft semianiline leathers (standard on the CLS 63 AMG),
or a pair of handcrafted designo semi-aniline
treatments. You can complement them with
any of five handcrafted woods, with finishes
from modern satin to a deep gloss. The CLS
even presents its technological advances in
an artful manner: Its big new 8.4" screen is
vivid without a visor, so it’s sleek and trim.
Sometimes a masterpiece needs no frame.
CLS 400 shown with Lunar Blue metallic paint, and
Driver Assistance, Premium 1 and Premium 2 Packages.
Number smoother.
A Mercedes-Benz is not developed by accountants. It’s
engineered by enthusiasts who are passionate about
how a car performs in every measure of driving — from
raw power to refined poise to reassuring peace of mind.
And since driving is a rapidly changing scenario, the CLS
is prepared to respond without missing a beat — staying
cool in a heated moment, keeping composed on a rough
road, and running clean even when you’re gunning it. The
formula for this is constant advancement — pioneering
performance innovations that work so well, they become
the standards for the entire industry. For 2015, a new
9‑speed transmission debuts as standard on the CLS 550.
It matches swift acceleration with seamless response.
It’s also lighter and more fuel‑efficient. Which means
even to a number cruncher, it’s a smooth operator.
Star performer.
A Mercedes-Benz coupe isn’t defined by the number
of doors it has, but by the spirit it embodies. The CLS
matches its sleek shape and exquisite cockpit with a
pure passion for the road. It starts with what’s behind
the Star in its grille — a powerful biturbo engine, plus an
ever-advancing legacy of driving innovation. Consider
its Direct Injection engine, adaptive transmission,
nimble independent suspension, and even its available
4matic® all‑wheel drive. Each of these performance
breakthroughs was originally pioneered by MercedesBenz engineers. And since their passion precludes
them from ever resting on their laurels, each innovation
has also been reinvented over and over — to continually
advance the state of the art, and keep you performing
at the top of your game. After all, it’s not just about
what’s behind its Three‑Pointed Star. What matters
most is how the CLS makes you feel behind the wheel.
CLS 400 biturbo V‑6. The newest CLS
engine enlists a team of technological
advances to elevate both performance
and efficiency. The compact, lightweight
3.0‑liter V‑6 employs twin turbochargers
and high-pressure Direct Injection to
generate more power output from less
fuel input. Its highly precise fuel injectors
atomize gasoline into an ultrafine spray.
Its innovative rapid-multispark ignition
can fire each spark plug up to four times
per cycle, within a single millisecond. It
all adds up to 329 hp, 354 lb‑ft of peak
torque, and 0 to 60 in 5.5 seconds.2 And
it does all that with certified ultralow
emissions and up to 30 highway mpg.3
CLS 550 biturbo V‑8. From its massive
power and torque to its unmistakable
growl, there’s still nothing that satisfies
like a V‑8. With highly advanced Direct
Injection and multispark ignition, the
biturbo V‑8 puts out 402 hp — along with
443 lb‑ft of torque that’s 100% on tap
starting at just 1,600 rpm. Acceleration
response is immediate from any speed,
with 0–60 mph taking just 5.1 seconds.
And yet the CLS 550 can return up to
26 mpg on the highway, accompanied by
an ultralow-emission V‑8 serenade from
its dual polished chrome exhaust tips.
To the nines. Having pioneered both the
driver-adaptive automatic transmission
and the first 7‑speed, Mercedes-Benz
engineers raise the ante again. Standard
in the rear-wheel-drive CLS 550, a new
9‑speed automatic offers a wider range
of ratios, for faster takeoffs and quieter
cruising. Shifting is quicker and smoother,
and it’s even lighter and more efficient
than the well-proven and widely praised
7‑speed in the CLS 400 and CLS 550
4matic. And with either transmission,
you can select and change gears without
taking a hand from the steering wheel,
thanks to an elegantly intuitive electronic
selector and sporty shift paddles.
you tailor the automatic shift patterns
to fit your driving mood of the moment.
At any time, a tap of the paddles offers
instant manual control of gear changes.
Automatic shifting resumes after a few
seconds of paddle inactivity, though the
intelligent system knows to hold the gear
in corners and on inclines. A pushbutton
Manual mode is included with the Wheel
Package. It’ll remain engaged until you
select one of the other programs again.
Multiple modes. Either transmission’s
pushbutton Sport and ECO programs let
Surer footwork. For added confidence
in any season, 4matic® all-wheel drive is
optional on the CLS 400 and CLS 550.
Versatile 4matic automatically sends the
engine’s torque to the wheels with the
best grip — whether that’s all four tires,
two of them, or even just one. Nimble,
lightweight and fuel-efficient, 4matic
enhances handling year-round — from
winter’s wrath to a sunny, dry corner.4
Sharper style. Both the CLS 400 and
CLS 550 are standard‑equipped with
sizable yet lightweight 18" alloy wheels.1
Each model features its own distinctive
twin 5‑spoke design. For both models,
18" and 19" options include two AMG®
designs, part of a Wheel Package that
also adds a flat‑bottom steering wheel,
brushed aluminum pedals, and more.
Greener red lights. An ECO Start/Stop
system helps save fuel and emissions by
automatically shutting off the engine as
you wait at a red light or in traffic. The
moment you’re ready to go, the engine is
restarted — instantly and seamlessly — as
you lift off the brake or step on the gas.
Better balance. The 4‑wheel multilink
suspension of the CLS is famous for its
precise wheel control. The CLS 400 is
tuned to emphasize its refined comfort.
Semi‑active AIRMATIC® is standard on
the CLS 550, and a CLS 400 option. An
advanced air suspension, its Adaptive
Damping System responds instantly
to driving conditions, firming up the
air springs for flatter handling in sharp
corners, or tackling rough roads with
calm composure. It also offers driverselectable Sport and Comfort modes,
and automatic 4‑wheel level control.
Please see endnotes at back of brochure.
Sports hero.
It’s a basic principle of motorsports: Power only matters when
you can put it to the pavement. By teaming its 577 handcrafted
horsepower with a high-performance all-wheel drive system, the
CLS 63 AMG S 4matic turns traction into new kind of attraction.
It’s the latest expression of a passion born 47 years ago, when
AMG began creating championship racecars and thoroughbreds
for the street. Every trophy earned since then, and each lesson
learned, shares the same starting line: an engine crafted by the
hands of its own master. “One man, one engine” is a guiding
philosophy — and a pedigree of performance evident throughout
the car. It’s a promise made in the rigors of competition that a
Mercedes-AMG fulfills even in the routine of a daily commute.
CLS 63 AMG S 4matic shown with Polar White paint, and optional
19" AMG cross-spoke wheels in black, AMG Carbon Ceramic
Braking System, and Driver Assistance, Night Styling and
Premium Packages. Please see endnotes at back of brochure.
Perfectionist.
Crowning the engine of each CLS 63 AMG is a plaque
bearing the signature of the master artisan whose two
hands carefully brought it to life. The same passion
for exactitude courses throughout the vehicle, from
its racing-derived chassis, drivetrain and bodywork, to
its exclusive instruments, controls and appointments.
The impeccable intensity of AMG engineering and
craftsmanship puts a world of performance at your
feet — and more importantly, directly into your hands.
CLS 63 AMG S‑Model 4matic. A pair
of high-pressure, high-rpm turbochargers
force-feed the handcrafted AMG 5.5 ‑liter
V‑8, bringing it to staggering peaks of
output: 577 hp and 590 lb‑ft of torque.
The 7‑speed AMG SPEEDSHIFT® MCT
transmission offers three drive programs.
In its paddle-shifted Manual mode, it can
execute an upshift in 100 milliseconds,
and precisely rev-match every downshift.
Best of all wheels: A true breakthrough
in power delivery, AMG Performance
4matic® all-wheel drive features a 33:67
front/rear torque split. It’s fortified by a
limited-slip rear differential and torquevectoring ESP® Curve Dynamic Assist.4
Together, they send torque to tarmac so
effectively that 60 mph arrives in a mere
3.6 seconds.2 And yet they preserve the
agility and driving fun that enthusiasts
have long treasured in AMG automobiles.
Please see endnotes at back of brochure.
Competitive chassis. The AMG Adaptive
Sport Suspension teams up steel front
springs with rear air springs, and offers
three driving modes. Staggered-width,
flow-formed 19" AMG® 10‑spoke wheels1
are standard, with a Titanium Grey finish.
They’re also available with matte black
centers, or you can opt for forged-alloy
19" wheels in a new cross-spoke design,
in silver or black. Two styling packages
are optional as well — one with exterior
details crafted from genuine carbon
fiber, and one rendered in Gloss Black.
Massive multipiston brakes are grasped
by bright red calipers. AMG Carbon
Ceramic brakes5 are available optionally.
Tailored cockpit. The standard AMG
Performance steering wheel is stitched
in Nappa leather with racing-inspired
suedelike DINAMICA side grips. It’s the
centerpiece of a driver-focused cabin
featuring exclusive AMG controls and
instrumentation. Exquisitely tailored
appointments are evident throughout,
from the standard AMG Nappa leather
seating to available carbon fiber trim.
Prophet sharing.
For more than 60 years, Mercedes-Benz engineers have been predicting the
future of driving safety. From 1951’s crumple zone to the first stability control
20 years ago, countless breakthroughs have prophesied the safety standards
that all cars eventually share. Today’s CLS‑Class doesn’t just foretell what’s
next, it can actually foresee it — looking ahead and all around the car to detect
imminent danger, and taking action to help you avoid it. In the future, all cars
might be able to do this. Today, no car helps you see tomorrow like a CLS.
CLS 550 shown with optional designo Cardinal
Red metallic paint and 4matic all‑wheel drive.
Proactive protector.
With Intelligent Drive, Mercedes-Benz introduces the next generation of safer driving, and its breakthroughs are genuinely
visionary. Multipurpose cameras, multirange radar and a multitude of sensors continually survey your surroundings in six
dimensions, including movement and time. An integrated network of systems can help alert you to danger from almost
any direction — because they’re able to see more at once than the human eye. They can adapt the car’s speed, steering,
braking and exterior lighting to rapidly changing situations — because they can multitask more effectively. They can even take
action autonomously on your behalf — to ease your journey, help protect you, and look out for others, like never before.
Learn more about the many safety innovations in the CLS-Class at MBUSA.com/CLS
Camera-based technology helps detect cross-traffic, pedestrians and more.
While you drive, a set of multitasking cameras continuously captures a rapid series of images of the environment
in front of the car. Using high-speed algorithms, these virtual eyes recognize other vehicles and pedestrians, and
anticipate their movement, helping the various systems of Intelligent Drive respond instantly as they’re needed.
Available DISTRONIC PLUS® adaptive cruise control uses radar to adapt your set speed in response to the flow of
traffic ahead. It can automatically slow down — or even brake to a halt — until your path clears, then resume with
just a tap. As you cruise, its Steering Assist feature uses the cameras to help keep you centered in your lane, even
in gentle curves.6 If sensors detect cross-traffic or recognize pedestrians in your path, an alert sounds. The instant
you apply the brakes, it can precisely boost braking pressure to the ideal level. And if you fail to heed the alert for
a vehicle or pedestrian, it can automatically initiate full braking, to help prevent an impact or reduce its severity.7
Pedestrian Recognition takes action:
1. Cameras and radar detect pedestrian.
2. Audible warnings alert driver
to urgently apply the brakes.
3. If driver brakes, BAS® PLUS instantly
increases braking to level needed.
4. If the driver doesn’t initiate braking,
PRE-SAFE® Brake does automatically.
Mercedes -Benz Intelligent Drive.
Leading with LEDs. The CLS employs
brilliantly efficient LED technology for
virtually all of its exterior lighting, from
its full-LED headlamps to its taillamps.
The available new ACTIVE MULTIBEAM
LED® headlamps maximize illumination
without causing glare for other drivers.
They shift their beams into curves, and
precisely adapt their high beams based
on continuous camera scanning. They
can also help brighten low-speed turns
into dark driveways, alleys or garages.
Multilane multitaskers. Two optional
systems make highway driving easier.
Blind Spot Assist can alert you to some
unseen vehicles in the adjacent lane.8
And Lane Keeping Assist can vibrate
the steering wheel if you start to drift
across visible lane markings.9 For both
systems, optional active technology can
help guide the car back into its lane if
you disregard the alerts. Active Lane
Keeping Assist can even help detect
an overtaking vehicle in the next lane.
5. Earlier or autonomous braking helps to
prevent a collision or reduce its severity.
Please see endnotes at back of brochure.
A better view of what’s around you.
An available rearview camera shows
a live view of what’s just behind your
vehicle on the central in-dash screen.
Active steering guidelines help you
back smoothly into a parking space.
The optional Surround View System
uses four cameras to create a single
live “birsdeye” view of your immediate
surroundings. It helps you maneuver
more easily in tight spaces, whether
you’re moving forward or backing up.10
Radar-based autonomous braking.
When you’re driving above 5 mph,
new COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
PLUS uses multirange radar to monitor
your speed and distance to the vehicle
ahead. If it senses that a collision is
likely, it alerts you to brake. As soon as
you do, its Adaptive Brake Assist can
automatically increase braking to the
ideal level.7 And in certain situations,
it can apply the brakes autonomously
if you do not respond to the alert.11
Action when danger is behind you.
Part of the Driver Assistance Package,
PRE-SAFE® PLUS uses radar to sense
a possible rear-end collision before it
occurs. It if senses you’re about to be
hit from behind, it can tighten the front
seat belts. If you’re already stopped,
it can firmly apply the brakes to help
minimize whiplash injuries. It can also
hold the brakes after impact, to help
prevent a secondary collision even if
the driver’s foot slips off the brake.7
6. With a collision averted, driver and pedestrian continue
on their way. Intelligent Drive continues to look ahead.
Advanced retreat.
Before the CLS became the world’s first four-door coupe, it had to be a
Mercedes-Benz coupe — in its soul, and in its cabin. That, after all, is where
you’ll appreciate its distinctiveness the most. The CLS welcomes each of
its four occupants into a seat all their own — one that’s individually contoured
and hand-fitted in a wide choice of supple leathers. Five options in handfinished wood or carbon fiber accent the dash, the doors, and the center
console that runs the length of the cabin. The CLS envelops every function
in impeccably tailored fashion. Even its analog clock does more than mark
your time well spent in this timelessly modern retreat. It pays tribute to the
classic Mercedes-Benz coupes that inspire its soul — while it soothes yours.
CLS 400 shown with optional Saddle Brown/Black
semi-aniline leather, Linden wood trim, and optional
PARKTRONIC, and Premium 1 and Premium 2 Packages.
Individually enrapt.
Beyond its delectable style and delightful performance, the greatest reward of a Mercedes-Benz coupe is experienced
from its four individual seats. Immensely comfortable and impeccably crafted, the CLS cabin also offers an extraordinary
degree of personalization, with multiple options in surround sound, navigation, or even ambient lighting color. And with
a door for each seat, the CLS‑Class makes the benefits of a luxury coupe especially accessible — but no less exclusive.
Soothing seats. The heated 14‑way power front seats include 4-way power lumbar support
and a 3-position memory. The driver-seat memory also stores the power steering column and
side mirror settings. Options include refreshing ventilated front seats, and a rejuvenating active
multicontour driver seat with four massage modes. It also lets you precisely adjust your lumbar,
torso and thigh support, and can instantly boost lateral support during cornering maneuvers.
Side by side. Individually contoured twin rear seats are divided by a full center console with
wood-trimmed compartments and rear-cabin air vents. Split-folding seatbacks are available.
Powerful pixels. A new, standard 8" screen presents entertainment, navigation and settings
with illustrated and animated menus — all in high-resolution color. Its streamlined freestanding
design auto-adapts to ambient light, to keep the display vivid without needing a bulky visor.
Intuitive interface. Elegant in feel and functionality, the aluminum central controller teams
with the 8" display to bring a world of convenience within easy reach. The rotary control and its
four adjacent keys — including a programmable “favorite” key — are placed where your arm falls
naturally, so you can navigate its on‑screen menus with less distraction and in more comfort.
Air quality. Elegant aluminum-trimmed vents highlight the digital dual-zone automatic climate
control. Its combination filter helps to remove dust, pollen and airborne odors from the cabin.
Sensors also monitor humidity and the angle of the sun, to help prevent overdrying of the air,
minimize window fogging, and help maintain more consistent comfort throughout the cabin.
Audio quality. Two available surround sound systems are each specifically engineered for
the CLS cabin. The harman/kardon LOGIC7® system12 immerses you in 610 watts of Dolby®
Digital 5.1 audio via 14 speakers. The most devoted audiophiles will appreciate the Bang &
Olufsen® BeoSound™ system — now available on all CLS models.13 It sends 1,200 total watts of
clear, inspiring surround sound to 14 active speakers, including two Acoustic Lens tweeters.
Endless playlist. Every CLS offers virtually unlimited listening, including standard HD Radio™
stations and numerous ways to bring your own music — like an SD card reader, USB port, and
Bluetooth® audio streaming.14 Also available12 are SiriusXM Radio, which includes a 6‑month
trial of their All Access plan,15 and TuneIn® Radio — one of the ever-expanding list of Internetbased apps from Mercedes-Benz mbrace® — offering online radio from all seven continents.16
Navigate the road, or the Web. Either of two advanced navigation systems17 provides expert
guidance to addresses and points of interest, offering voice commands, optimal lane advice
as you approach a turn, and full integration with the car’s controls and in‑dash color displays.
Standard on the CLS 400 is the new Garmin® MAP PILOT. Cleverly packaged on an SD card, it
precisely depicts streets and buildings in 3D, and can show photorealistic views of upcoming
intersections. The available12 COMAND® navigation system features an 80GB hard drive, and
crisp 3D maps with three years of map updates. It also includes three years of SiriusXM Traffic
and Weather, with dynamic rerouting around traffic jams based on real-time information.15
COMAND can also integrate the Cloud-based apps of mbrace, bringing the Internet to your
dash, so you can search for destinations in the car via Google,® Yelp and other familiar tools.
Expert negotiation. In low-speed maneuvers, available PARKTRONIC can alert you to nearby
obstacles via audiovisual indicators in the cabin. Its Active Parking Assist system surveys
open spaces as you drive by, and lets you know which are a good fit. When you’re ready to
back in, the system can steer and brake the car for you — like having your own virtual valet.
Aim and ambition.
Mercedes-Benz coupes have long served as beacons of inspiration — for drivers and the
entire auto industry. Perhaps nothing expresses this quite so literally as the numerous
lighting innovations they’ve pioneered, from the first Bi-Xenon headlamps to the active
full-LED headlamps that debuted on the CLS. For 2015, new ACTIVE MULTIBEAM LED®
technology takes illumination of the road ahead to brilliant new dimensions. A special
camera and four control units adjust the output of more than 50 LEDs up to 100 times
per second, to continuously adapt the headlamps to the road conditions ahead, whether
you’re approaching a curve, following other vehicles, or turning into a dark driveway.
Multicolor/multifunction fiber-optic LED. The
distinctive, continuous arch over the headlamp
serves as the bright white Daytime Running
Lamp, the more softly glowing parking lamp,
or the flashing amber turn signal. Day or night,
its shape seamlessly flows into the signature
character line in the side profile of the CLS.
Active LED low-beam headlamp. Bright-white
output instantly turns on at full intensity — to
flood the road with illumination that helps the
human eye perceive more like natural daylight.
Camera-based input actively swivels the beam
as you steer, improving illumination into curves.
MULTIBEAM LED grid module. For exceptionally
even and far-reaching brightness, the high beam
is generated by 24 individually controlled LEDs
in each headlamp. The camera-based Adaptive
Highbeam Assist progressively varies their light
distribution to illuminate the road as far ahead as
possible without causing glare for other drivers.
LED near-range headlamps. Three LEDs with
curved reflectors provide broad illumination of
the area immediately in front of the car, while
adding a distinctive appearance and excellent
visibility of the car at night or in poor weather.
Corner-illuminating front lamp. Activated by
using the turn signal or steering at low speeds,
the cornering lamp focuses its LED illumination
toward the side, to brighten turns into parking
garages, dark driveways and alleys. When you
steer while in Reverse, their logic automatically
adapts to help illuminate the appropriate side.
mbrace
®
Mercedes-Benz mbrace® can make any trip easier, safer, more productive and more enjoyable.16
It brings you a world of security and convenience. It brings the Internet to your dashboard.
It connects you to your car, from your smartphone or computer. It even updates over the air.
For more information and a complete list of
mbrace services, visit MBUSA.com/mbrace
Please see endnotes at back of brochure.
mbrace Package 6-month trial included
mbrace PLUS 3-month trial included
Advanced features you’ll enjoy every day.
Support you can count on when you need it most.
Personal assistance to make your life easier.
Helpful ways to look after your loved ones.
Safety and Security
Personal Concierge
From Roadside Assistance18 to antitheft measures
to emergency aid, mbrace looks after you, your
passengers and your Mercedes-Benz.
Enjoy virtually unlimited assistance from an
actual person with the knowledge and resources
to help with almost any request.
• Call for assistance after an accident or in any emergency
situation. If an air bag is activated, your Mercedes-Benz
can place an SOS call automatically, even if you can’t
• Directly connect with Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance
for help with a dead battery, flat tire or other car trouble
• G et notified if your car’s alarm is set off, and let your car’s
built-in GPS help authorities with stolen vehicle recovery
• If you ever find yourself unable to drive, let an mbrace
specialist help arrange alternate transportation home
• Let an expert Concierge help you stay more productive on
the road, or from the Mobile App on your smartphone
• G et expert recommendations and reservations for dining
out, tickets to events, and answers to most any question
Remote Connections to Your Vehicle
• Set speed limits and be notified if they’re exceeded
• Set up virtual boundaries and be alerted if they’re crossed
• Receive an alert if the car is started after curfew
• See where your vehicle’s been driven on an online map
Interact with your vehicle’s features, and send
addresses to its COMAND® navigation system, from
your iPhone, Android or computer.19
• Send destinations and even exact routes to your
car’s available COMAND navigation system from
your computer or smartphone
• Locate your vehicle from the Mobile App on your
phone when you can’t remember where you parked
• Remote-lock and unlock your car’s doors
• Sound your car’s horn and flash its lights to help you
spot it in a crowded parking lot, or to call attention
to a hazardous situation
Mercedes-Benz Apps 3-month trial included
Family Driver Monitoring
Let mbrace add to your peace of mind when
the secondary drivers in your household use
the family Mercedes- Benz.
Advanced Travel Assistance
Keep your eyes on the road with agent-assisted route
guidance based on where you are, or plan a trip to
somewhere far away.
• Receive spoken assistance in your car with weather and
traffic conditions, Point of Interest information, and turn-byturn driving directions to your destination
• Let your Concierge book and change airline, hotel and rental
car reservations from your car or the Mobile App
Requires Premium 2 Package on CLS 400
In-Vehicle Internet An ever-growing variety of in-car apps, offering Internet-based connections to the
interests you enjoy, the information you need, and the world you call your own.
• Search restaurant and business reviews with Yelp, and navigate
directly to them with just a few clicks
• Listen to Internet radio stations from around the globe with
TuneIn® Radio
• Create an in‑car hotspot to connect up to 4 devices to the Web
• Stay connected to friends with Facebook, and navigate directly
to places where they’ve checked in
• Find and view local Points of Interest with Google™ Local Search
with Street View and Panoramio images
• Keep up-to-date on the latest news from around the world
• Follow your favorite stocks through Morningstar ®
• Access your Mercedes-Benz Financial Services account
• View local traffic cams in many major metropolitan areas
• Search for hotel rooms by distance and price, and book them,
provided by HRS — Hotel Reservation Service
• Check weather locally and around the world
• Compare fuel prices at nearby filling stations
• Check the status of flights and airport conditions
• Look up showtimes at local movie theaters
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njoy a variety of music curated by Mercedes-Benz via
Mercedes-Benz Radio
• Keep up with your RSS feed and more
• Enjoy even more new apps whenever they become available
Express yourself.
Genuine Mercedes -Benz Accessories are exclusively engineered to fit your car as well as they fit your life. A wide selection of accessories lets you
enhance your coupe’s appearance, expand its versatility, or offer it some extra protection in everyday use. From the allure of the Illuminated Star to
stylish wheels and clever cargo-carrying features, they’re a great way to make your CLS unmistakably yours while keeping it genuinely Mercedes-Benz.
See the entire accessory selection at MBUSA.com/CLS
19" 10-spoke alloy wheels.
Enhance the poise and performance of your
CLS without sacrificing its precise engineering.
Lustrous 10‑spoke wheels with a Black/Polished
finish are sized 8.5x19" front and 9.5x19" rear.
Illuminated Star.
While you drive, LED technology illuminates the
Star in the CLS grille. The gentle white glow adds
a captivating presence on the nighttime road.20
Rear spoiler.
Aerodynamically contoured to accentuate the
profile of the CLS, the spoiler is designed for a
perfect fit and secure attachment without drilling.
Comfort box.
Help keep smaller items from rolling all over the
trunk with a clever bin that folds up and retracts to
maximize cargo room. It’s also easily removable.21
Cargo area tray.
Help protect the trunk carpeting from spills and
dirt with this form-fitted tray with 2" sides. Molded
from durable plastic, it’s easy to remove and clean.
iPad Docking Station.
Enjoy using your iPad® while on the road without
having to hold it. Each tilting and rotatable docking
station secures and charges an iPad behind the
front head restraint. One or two docking stations
(sold individually) can be installed in your vehicle.22
Build your own.
MBUSA.com/CLS
Option Packages
CLS 400
CLS 63
AMG
CLS 550 S 4MATIC
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Premium 1 Package
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• harman/kardon LOGIC7® surround - sound system with Dolby
Digital 5.1 Standard on CLS 550, CLS 63 AMG
• SiriusXM Radio15 (with 6-month trial of All Access plan)
Standard on CLS 550, CLS 63 AMG
CLS 400
4MATIC® all-wheel drive AMG Performance 4MATIC on CLS 63 AMG
AIRMATIC® semi-active air suspension
AMG Carbon Ceramic Braking System5
Carbon fiber engine cover
CLS 63
AMG
CLS 550 S 4MATIC
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Active multicontour driver seat Requires Premium Package on CLS 400,
• Ventilated front seats
• KEYLESS-GO®
• Electronic trunk closer
• Power -folding side mirrors
• Rearview camera10
Premium 2 Package
Individual Options
CLS 550. Included in Premium Package on CLS 63 AMG
Split-folding rear seats
Heated rear seats
Surround View System10 Included in Parking Assist Package on CLS 400, CLS 550
Bang & Olufsen® BeoSound™ premium sound system13
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Requires Premium 1 Package
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• ACTIVE MULTIBEAM LED® headlamps Standard on CLS 63 AMG
• Adaptive Highbeam Assist Standard on CLS 63 AMG
• COMAND® hard-drive -based navigation17 with 3 years of map
updates Standard on CLS 550, CLS 63 AMG
• SiriusXM Traffic and Weather15 (with 3 years of service)
• Voice control with learning feature for audio, phone and navigation
Standard on CLS 550, CLS 63 AMG
• Power rear-window sunshade Standard on CLS 63 AMG
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Premium Package
• ACTIVE MULTIBEAM LED headlamps Standard on CLS 63 AMG
• Adaptive Highbeam Assist Standard on CLS 63 AMG
• Ventilated front seats
• Active multicontour driver seat Included only on CLS 63 AMG
• KEYLESS-GO®
• Electronic trunk closer
• Power -folding side mirrors
• Rearview camera10
• Power rear-window sunshade Standard on CLS 63 AMG
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Parking Assist Package
• PARKTRONIC with Active Parking Assist Standard on CLS 63 AMG
• Surround View System10 Replaces rearview camera
Lane Tracking Package
9
Driver Assistance Package
• DISTRONIC PLUS® with Steering Assist6
• PRE-SAFE® Brake with Pedestrian Recognition7
• BAS® PLUS with Cross-Traffic Assist7
• PRE-SAFE PLUS rear-end collision protection
• Active Blind Spot Assist8 and Active Lane Keeping Assist9
AMG Night Styling Package
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Black Poplar wood trim
Burl Walnut wood trim
Linden wood trim
Satin Light Brown Poplar wood trim
designo Black Piano Lacquer wood trim Requires designo leather on CLS 400,
Carbon fiber and Black Piano Lacquer wood trim
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• 18" AMG® 5-spoke wheels with all-season tires1 or
19" AMG multispoke wheels with high-performance tires1
• Sport-tuned suspension
• Flat-bottom sport steering wheel
• Brushed aluminum sport pedals with rubber studs
• Manual mode for transmission
• Black headliner, Grey contrasting stitching Only with black interior
• Blind Spot Assist and Lane Keeping Assist
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18" twin 5-spoke wheels1 Not available with Wheel Package
19" AMG twin 5-spoke wheels, Black1
19" AMG cross-spoke forged-alloy wheels, Titanium1
19" AMG cross-spoke forged-alloy wheels, Black1
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CLS 550. Not available with Silk Beige/Espresso Brown interior
Wheel Package
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Nappa leather upholstery
Black Nappa leather upholstery, with Silver stitching and seat belts23
Semi-aniline leather upholstery
designo semi-aniline leather upholstery
Standard on CLS 550, CLS 63 AMG
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Optional
No-charge option
— Not available
Dimensions
CLS 400
CLS 550
CLS 63 AMG S 4MATIC
Wheelbase
113.1"
113.1"
113.1"
Overall length
194.5"
194.5"
196.7"
Overall height
55.8"
55.8"
55.4"
Overall width (w/mirrors)
81.7"
81.7"
81.7"
Curb weight
4,034 lbs (RWD)
4,189 lbs (4MATIC)
4,255 lbs (RWD)
4,442 lbs (4MATIC)
4,420 lbs
Headroom (front/rear)
36.9" / 36.1"
36.9" / 36.1"
36.9" / 36.1"
Legroom (front/rear)
42.1" / 35.0"
42.1" / 35.0"
42.1" / 35.0"
Shoulder room (front/rear)
57.1" / 56.5"
57.1" / 56.5"
57.1" / 56.5"
Cargo capacity
11.0 cu ft
11.0 cu ft
11.0 cu ft
• Gloss Black exterior mirrors and side window frames
• Gloss Black inserts for front air dam “A-wing” and side sills
AMG Exterior Carbon Fiber Package
• Carbon fiber rear spoiler and exterior mirror covers
• Carbon fiber inserts for front air dam “A-wing” and side sills
Please see endnotes at back of brochure.
Specifications
CLS 400
CLS 550
CLS 63 AMG S 4MATIC
Engine
3.0-liter biturbo Direct Injection V-6
329 hp @ 5,250–6,000 rpm
354 lb-ft torque @ 1,600–4,000 rpm
4.7-liter biturbo Direct Injection V-8
402 hp @ 5,000 rpm
443 lb-ft torque @ 1,600–4,750 rpm
Handcrafted 5.5-liter biturbo Direct Injection AMG V-8
577 hp @ 5,500 rpm
590 lb-ft torque @ 1,750–5,000 rpm
Transmission
7-speed automatic with shift paddles
9-speed automatic with shift paddles (rear-wheel drive)
7-speed automatic with shift paddles (4MATIC )
7-speed AMG SPEEDSHIFT® MCT with shift paddles
Wheels
18" twin 5-spoke1
18" twin 5-spoke1
Staggered-width 19" AMG 10-spoke1
Suspension
4-wheel multilink, Comfort-tuned
4-wheel multilink AIRMATIC® with Adaptive Damping System
(ADS), 4-wheel level control and two modes
AMG Adaptive Sport Suspension with rear air springs, rear
level control and three modes
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive or 4MATIC all -wheel drive
Rear-wheel drive or 4MATIC all -wheel drive
AMG Performance 4MATIC all-wheel drive
Wheel choices
= CLS 400
18" twin 5-spoke
18" twin 5-spoke
= CLS 550
19" twin 5-spoke
CLS 400, CLS 550
18" AMG twin 5-spoke
CLS 400, CLS 550 Wheel Package
19" AMG multispoke
CLS 400, CLS 550 Wheel Package
19" AMG 10-spoke, Titanium
= CLS 63 AMG S 4MATIC
19" AMG 10-spoke, Black
CLS 63 AMG S 4MATIC
19" AMG forged cross-spoke, Silver
CLS 63 AMG S 4MATIC
19" AMG forged cross-spoke, Black
CLS 63 AMG S 4MATIC
Limited availability. See your dealer.
Color and trim.
Upholstery styles
AMG Nappa leather
= CLS 63 AMG S 4MATIC
AMG semi-aniline leather
CLS 63 AMG S 4MATIC
designo semi-aniline leather24
CLS 400, CLS 550
AMG designo semi-aniline leather24
CLS 63 AMG S 4MATIC
Black
Leather, semi-aniline leather,
AMG semi-aniline leather
Black with Grey stitching
Leather CLS 400, CLS 550 with Wheel Package
AMG Nappa leather
Crystal Grey/Black
Leather, semi-aniline leather,
AMG semi-aniline leather
Porcelain/Black
Leather, semi-aniline leather
Saddle Brown/Black
Semi-aniline leather
Silk Beige/Espresso Brown
Leather, semi-aniline leather,
AMG semi-aniline leather
designo Classic Red/Black
designo semi-aniline leather,
AMG designo semi-aniline leather
designo Saddle Brown/Silk Beige
designo semi-aniline leather,
AMG designo semi-aniline leather
Leather
= CLS 400, CLS 550
Semi-aniline leather
CLS 400, CLS 550
Upholstery colors
Endnotes
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Lower aspect ratio tires and accompanying wheels provide substantially increased treadwear, increased tire noise and reduced ride comfort.
Serious wheel and tire damage may occur if the vehicle is operated on rough or damaged road surfaces or upon encountering road debris
or obstacles. These tires are not designed for use on snow and ice. Winter tires mounted on appropriately sized and approved wheels are
recommended for driving in those conditions. Models equipped with Extended Mobility tires are not provided with a spare tire.
Stated rates of acceleration are estimated based upon manufacturer’s track results and may vary depending on model, environmental and road
surface conditions, driving style, elevation and vehicle load.
2015 EPA estimated fuel economy. Compare the estimated mpg to the estimated mpg of other vehicles. You may get different mileage depending
on how fast you drive, weather conditions and trip length. Your actual highway mileage will probably be less than the highway estimate. Driving
range based on estimated highway mpg and fuel tank capacity.
No system, regardless of how advanced, can overcome the laws of physics or correct careless driving. Please always wear your seat belt.
Performance is limited by available traction, which snow, ice and other conditions can affect. Always drive carefully, consistent with conditions.
Best performance in snow is obtained with winter tires.
The carbon-ceramic brakes are designed expressly for high-performance braking. It is a characteristic of their materials and design that brake
noise/squeal may result, along with differing brake pedal feel at lower brake temperatures compared to higher operating temperatures.
DISTRONIC PLUS® adaptive cruise control is no substitute for active driving involvement. It does not adapt cruising speed in response to
stationary objects, nor does it predict the curvature and lane layout of the road ahead or the movement of vehicles ahead. It is the driver’s
responsibility at all times to be attentive to traffic and road conditions, and to provide the steering, braking and other driving inputs necessary
to retain control of the vehicle. Drivers are cautioned not to wait for the DISTRONIC Proximity Warning System before braking, as that may
not afford sufficient time and distance to brake safely.
Braking effectiveness also depends on proper brake maintenance, and tire and road conditions.
Blind Spot Assist may not be sufficient to avoid all accidents involving vehicles in your blind spot and does not estimate the speed of approaching
vehicles. It must not be used as a sole substitute for driver awareness and checking of surrounding traffic conditions. Blind Spot Assist operates
at speeds above approximately 20 mph.
9 Driving while drowsy or distracted is dangerous and must be avoided. ATTENTION ASSIST® and/or Lane Keeping Assist may be insufficient to
alert a fatigued or distracted driver of lane drift and cannot be relied on to avoid an accident or serious injury. Lane Keeping Assist operates at
speeds above approximately 37 mph.
10 Rearview camera and Surround View System do not audibly notify driver of nearby objects and are not a substitute for actively checking around
the vehicle for any obstacles or people. Images displayed may be limited by camera field of view, weather, lighting conditions and the presence of
dirt, ice or snow on the cameras.
11 COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST PLUS may not be sufficient to avoid an accident. It does not react to certain stationary objects, nor recognize
or predict the curvature and/or lane layout of the road or every movement of vehicles ahead. It is the driver’s responsibility at all times to be
attentive to traffic and road conditions, and to provide the steering, braking and other driving inputs necessary to retain control of the vehicle.
Drivers are cautioned not to wait for the system’s alerts before braking, as that may not afford sufficient time and distance to brake safely.
Autonomous braking is available at speeds between approximately 5 and 65 mph for moving vehicles, or 5 and 31 mph for stationary objects.
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Interior trim
Black Ash wood
Burl Walnut wood
Carbon fiber/Black Piano
Lacquer wood (AMG only)
Linden wood
Satin Light Brown
Poplar wood
designo Black Piano
Lacquer wood24
Paintwork
Black
Dakota Brown metallic
Diamond Silver metallic
Iridium Silver metallic
Lunar Blue metallic
Magnetite Black metallic
Obsidian Black metallic
Palladium Silver metallic
Steel Grey metallic
designo Cardinal Red metallic24
designo Diamond White
metallic24
designo Magno Sintered Bronze24
(matte finish)
designo Mocha Black
metallic24
designo Magno Cashmere
White24 (matte finish)
designo Magno Alanite Grey24
(matte finish)
12 Standard on CLS 550 and CLS 63 AMG S 4MATIC. See Options listing in this brochure or MBUSA.com/CLS for details.
13 Option significantly reduces trunk space. Please see your dealer. Includes Extended Mobility tires and deletes spare tire on CLS 400 and CLS 550
models with standard 18" wheels. Requires Premium 2 Package on CLS 400. Not available in combination with accessory Comfort Box.
14 Bluetooth® interface does not provide phone charging or external antenna. Voice interactivity feature is dependent on selected handset. Visit
www.mercedes-benz-mobile.com for details. Phone sold separately. See dealer for a list of approved compatible phones.
15 The purchase of a new, satellite radio-enabled vehicle includes a 6 -month introductory subscription to the Sirius All Access package, as well as a
3-year introductory subscription to SiriusXM Traffic and SiriusXM Weather. SiriusXM Traffic and Weather services are available for select markets.
SiriusXM Satellite Radio, SiriusXM Traffic and SiriusXM Weather subscriptions are sold separately or as a package after trial period. If you decide
to continue your subscription after your trial, the plan you choose will automatically renew and you will be charged according to your chosen
payment method at then-current rates. Fees and taxes apply. To cancel you must call SiriusXM at 1-866-635-2349. See SiriusXM Customer
Agreement for complete terms at siriusxm.com. All fees and programming subject to change.
16 All Mercedes-Benz mbrace® services operate only where cellular and Global Positioning System satellite signals are available, which are provided
by third parties and not within the control of Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. An mbrace Package trial period is offered on new, Certified Pre-Owned
and pre-owned sales and leases at an authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer. Subscriber Agreement is required for service to be active. Some services
are only available on select vehicles. Your PIN is required in order to use certain services. Some services may be limited or restricted in some areas.
Apps may be introduced and updated at varying dates, and may also require a vehicle software update. Driver is responsible for complying with
traffic and other laws. See your dealer or MBUSA.com/mbrace for details, including a list of compatible smartphones. Internet-based features
require an active subscription to mbrace Mercedes-Benz Apps Package. Connection may be limited by cellular signal.
17 While the navigation system provides directional assistance, the driver must remain focused on safe driving behavior, including paying attention to
traffic and street signs. The driver should utilize the system’s audio cues while driving and should only consult the map or visual displays once the
vehicle has been stopped in a safe place. Maps do not cover all areas or all routes within an area.
18 Roadside Assistance repairs may involve charges for parts, service and towing. Vehicle must be accessible from main roads. Depending on the
circumstance, these services may be provided by an outside provider, courtesy of Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance. Restricted roadways,
acts of nature and vehicle accessibility may limit our ability to provide services to you. For full details, eligibility requirements, and limitations/
exclusions of Sign and Drive services, as well as the Roadside Assistance Program, please see your dealer.
19 The mbrace Mobile App is compatible with Apple iPhone® models running iOS 7.0 or later, and Android-based phones running OS 2.3 or later.
Please visit MBUSA.com/mbrace for more information.
20 Not available in combination with Driver Assistance Package.
21 Not available with Bang & Olufsen sound system.
22 iPad not included.
23 Black seat belts may be ordered at no extra charge.
24 Extra-cost option. Some designo paintwork and upholstery options may require additional production time.
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with the Laureus Sport for Good Foundation, with an ongoing commitment to train and place hundreds
of coaches for after-school and in-school sports programs in communities around the country. Sports
offer kids more than the chance to be physically active and have fun. It’s also an opportunity to have
a mentor who can guide them, help them learn how to deal with major life issues, and help them grow
stronger not just physically but in their character. As a Mercedes-Benz driver, you become a part of
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