2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class
The 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class is a large Car. When it was new, prices in New Zealand typically ranged from $162,000 for the base variant and topping out at $277,000 for the AMG variant.
There are 2 variants of the CLS available in New Zealand and this generation went on sale in late-2008.
The 2011 CLS was offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.
Engine options for the Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class include 3.0L v6 turbo (195kW/620Nm), 3.5L v6 (225kW/370Nm), 4.7L v8 turbo (300kW/600Nm) and 5.5L v8 turbo (386kW/700Nm). All variants feature 7-speed automatic with manual mode transmission. All variants feature rear-wheel drive.
- Retail Price
- $162,000 - $277,000†
- Transmission
- 7-speed auto
- Driven Wheels
- Rear
- Fuel Type
- Diesel or Premium Unleaded
- Body Types
- Sedan
- Powertrain Type
- Combustion

- Retail Price
- $162,000 - $277,000†
- Transmission
- 7-speed auto
- Driven Wheels
- Rear
- Fuel Type
- Diesel or Premium Unleaded
- Body Types
- Sedan
- Powertrain Type
- Combustion
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Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class
Features & Specs
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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
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Technology
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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 | 4,940 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,881 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,416 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,874 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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2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class is the base variant that starts from $162,000.
See all Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class PricingThe most expensive Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class is the AMG variant that starts from $277,000.
See all Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class PricingThe largest Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class is the AMG variant which measures 1881mm wide, 4996mm in length and sits 1406mm tall.
The most powerful Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class is the AMG variant which has 386kW of power and 700nm of torque.
The Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class is built in Germany and shipped to New Zealand.
The heaviest Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class is the base variant which has a gross vehicle weight of 2425 kg.
The Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Premium Unleaded or Diesel.
† 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.