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Original MSRP: $70,700 - $70,700
MPG: 14 City / 21 Hwy
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Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class Recalls & Reliability

These scores and this review are from when the car was new.

Scorecard

Overall: 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class U.S. News Best Cars 8.2
Critics' Rating: 8.8
Performance: 9.0
Interior: 7.3
Safety: N/A
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Pros & Cons

  • Sexy exterior styling
  • Lush interior with first-class amenities
  • Smooth, controlled ride
  • Tight backseat space, with restricted entry/exit
  • Shallow trunk
  • Touchy brakes

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Review Last Updated: 11/11/09

Recalls

There have been no safety recalls issued from NHTSA.

Reliability

Our reliability score is based on the J.D. Power and Associates Vehicle Dependability Study (VDS) rating or, if unavailable, the J.D. Power Predicted Reliability rating.

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Warranty

Mercedes provides new vehicle limited warranty covering 48 months or 50,000 miles on CLS-Class cars.

The Extended Limited Warranty is an optional upgrade that allows CLS owners to purchase additional warranty coverage. The CLS also comes with the Mercedes-Benz Maintenance System, which has fixed services scheduled every 13,000 miles or every year.

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