2005 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class
The 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class is a large Car. When it was new, prices in New Zealand typically ranged from $148,900 for the base variant and topping out at $258,900 for the AMG variant.
There are 2 variants of the CLS available in New Zealand and this generation went on sale in early-2005.
The 2005 CLS was offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.
Engine options for the Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class include 3.5L v6 (200kW/350Nm), 5.0L v8 (225kW/460Nm) and 5.4L v8 supercharger (270kW/510Nm). Available with 7-speed automatic or 5-speed automatic transmissions. All variants feature rear-wheel drive.
- Retail Price
- $148,900 - $258,900†
- Transmission
- 5 or 7-speed auto
- Driven Wheels
- Rear
- Fuel Type
- Premium Unleaded
- Body Types
- Sedan
- Powertrain Type
- N/A

- Retail Price
- $148,900 - $258,900†
- Transmission
- 5 or 7-speed auto
- Driven Wheels
- Rear
- Fuel Type
- Premium Unleaded
- Body Types
- Sedan
- Powertrain Type
- N/A
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Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class
Features & Specs
Powertrain & Performance
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Handling & Mechanics
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Towing & Off-road Capacity
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Exterior & Dimensions
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Interior
Comfort, tech, and convenience inside
Technology
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Safety & Security
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Cost of Ownership
Coverage, maintenance, and peace of mind
Available Variants
The Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class comes in a variety of variants with the cheapest being Base and the most expensive being AMG.
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Dimensions
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,913 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,873 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,403 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,854 mm |
| Load Capacity | 465 mm |
Dimensions in this table show the minimum and maximum values of all variants for this vehicle.
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2005 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class is the base variant that starts from $148,900.
See all Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class PricingThe most expensive Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class is the AMG variant that starts from $258,900.
See all Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class PricingThe largest Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class is the base variant which measures 1873mm wide, 4913mm in length and sits 1403mm tall.
The most powerful Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class is the AMG variant which has 270kW of power and 510nm of torque.
The Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class is built in Germany and shipped to New Zealand.
The heaviest Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class is the AMG variant which has a gross vehicle weight of 2385 kg.
The Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class uses Premium Unleaded Petrol.
† Displayed prices exclude on-road costs such as delivery charges, registration fees, number plates, insurance and applicable road taxes. These prices are subject to change without notice and may not reflect current market pricing or dealer offers.