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Mercedes-AMG E53 Sedan
2021 Mercedes-AMG E53 Sedan
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$73,900
Starting Price (MSRP)
8.9
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Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class
2021 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class
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$70,300
Starting Price (MSRP)
N/A
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Overview

Engine
3.0-liter Turbo Inline-6 Gas
Engine
3.0-liter Turbo Inline-6 Hybrid
Transmission
9-Speed Automatic
Transmission
9-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
All-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive
Fuel Economy
City: 22 MPG
Hwy: 29 MPG
Fuel Economy
City: 23 MPG
Hwy: 30 MPG
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gallons
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gallons
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Trunk Volume
13.1 ft³
Trunk Volume
11.9 ft³

Photos

Mercedes-AMG E53 Sedan
Side View Driving
Central Console
17
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Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class
2019-2021 Mercedes-Benz CLS Rear View Driving
2019-2021 Mercedes-Benz CLS Dashboard
53
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Performance Specs

Engine and Transmission

Engine
3.0-liter Turbo Inline-6 Gas
3.0-liter Turbo Inline-6 Hybrid
Horsepower
429 hp @ 6100 rpm
362 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque
384 lb-ft @ 1800 rpm
369 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm
Transmission
9-Speed Automatic
9-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
All-Wheel Drive
Rear-Wheel Drive

Steering

Steering Type
Rack-Pinion
Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter
41 ft
39.1 ft

Wheels

Wheels Type
Aluminum Wheels
Aluminum Wheels
Front Wheel Size
19" x 8"
19" x 8"
Rear Wheel Size
19" x 9"
19" x 9"

Suspension

Front Suspension
Multi-Link
Multi-Link
Rear Suspension
Multi-Link
Multi-Link

Tires

Front Tire
P245/40ZR19
P245/40ZR19
Rear Tire
P275/35ZR19
P275/35ZR19

Fuel and MPG

Fuel Economy

Combined
25 MPG
26 MPG
City
22 MPG
23 MPG
Highway
29 MPG
30 MPG

Emissions

CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
7.1 Tons/yr
6.8 Tons/yr

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gallons
21.1 gallons
Cruising Range City
464.2 miles
485.3 miles
Cruising Range Highway
611.9 miles
633 miles

Dimensions and Measurement

Exterior Dimensions

Length
195.2 in
196.4 in
Height
57 in
56.3 in
Max Width
73.2 in
73.8 in
Front Width
64.1 in
63.8 in
Rear Width
62.9 in
64.1 in
Wheelbase
115.7 in
115.7 in
Ground Clearance
4.5 in
3.7 in

Interior Space

Seating Capacity
5 seater
5 seater
Front Seat Leg Room
41.3 in
41.9 in
Front Seat Headroom
37.9 in
36.9 in
Front Seat Shoulder Room
57.8 in
57.8 in
Front Seat Hip Room
N/A
58.9 in
Rear Seat Leg Room
35.8 in
35 in
Rear Seat Headroom
38.2 in
35.9 in
Rear Seat Shoulder Room
56.9 in
56.5 in
Rear Seat Hip Room
N/A
58.6 in

Weight and Towing

Curb Weight
4,341 lbs
4,134 lbs

Cargo Space

Trunk Volume
13.1 ft³
11.9 ft³

Colors and Materials

Standard Exterior Colors

  • Black
  • Polar White
  • Black
  • Polar White

Optional Exterior Colors

  • Cirrius Silver Metallic
  • Graphite Grey Metallic
  • Lunar Blue Metallic
  • Mojave Silver Metallic
  • Obsidian Black Metallic
  • Selenite Grey Metallic
  • designo Cardinal Red
  • designo Diamond White
  • designo Selenite Grey Magno
  • Cirrus Silver Metallic
  • Graphite Grey Metallic
  • Lunar Blue Metallic
  • Mojave Silver Metallic
  • Obsidian Black Metallic
  • Selenite Grey Metallic
  • designo Cardinal Red Metallic
  • designo Diamond White Metallic
  • designo Selenite Grey Magno
  • designo Manufaktur Arabian Grey
  • designo Manufaktur Cashmere White Magno
  • designo Manufaktur Cote d'Azur Light Blue Metallic
  • designo Manufaktur Deep Green
  • designo Manufaktur Graphite Metallic
  • designo Manufaktur Midnight Blue
  • designo Manufaktur Teide Light Grey

Standard Interior Materials

  • Black w/Red Stitching, MB-Tex Upholstery
  • Armagnac Brown/Black, designo Manufaktur Nappa Leather Upholstery
  • Black, Leather Upholstery
  • Classic Red/Black, designo Manufaktur Nappa Leather Upholstery
  • Deep White/Black, designo Manufaktur Nappa Leather Upholstery
  • designo Black/Titanium, designo Nappa Leather Upholstery
  • designo Macchiato Beige, designo Nappa Leather Upholstery
  • designo Titian Red, designo Nappa Leather Upholstery
  • Macchiato/Magma Grey, Leather Upholstery
  • Magma Grey/Espresso Brown, Leather Upholstery
  • Marsala/Espresso, Leather Upholstery
  • Yacht Blue/Black, designo Manufaktur Nappa Leather Upholstery

Optional Interior Materials

  • Black, Nappa Leather Upholstery
  • Macchiato Beige/Black, Nappa Leather Upholstery
  • Nut Brown/Black, Nappa Leather Upholstery
  • Titanium Grey/Black, Nappa Leather Upholstery
  • Black, Nappa Leather Upholstery
  • Macchiato Beige/Grey, Nappa Leather Upholstery
  • Magma Grey/Espresso, Nappa Leather Upholstery
  • Magma Grey/Macchiato, Nappa Leather Upholstery
  • Marsala Brown/Espresso, Nappa Leather Upholstery
  • Sahara Beige, Nappa Leather Upholstery

Features and Options

Infotainment

HD Radio
Standard
Standard
Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Standard
Premium Sound System
Standard
Standard
Satellite Radio
Standard
Not Available
Smart Device Integration
Standard
Standard
WiFi Hotspot
Standard
Not Available
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Standard
MP3 Player
Standard
Standard

Interior Trim

Bucket Seats
Optional
Standard
Cloth Seats
Optional
Standard
Leather Seats
Optional
Standard
Leather Steering Wheel
Standard
Standard
Premium Synthetic Seats
Standard
Standard
Vinyl Seats
Optional
Standard
Woodgrain Interior Trim
Not Available
Standard
Sun/Moonroof
Standard
Standard

Comfort

Head-Up Display
Optional
Optional
Navigation System
Standard
Standard
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Standard
Standard
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
A/C
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Optional
Optional
Automatic Parking
Standard
Optional
Climate Control
Standard
Standard
Cooled Front Seat(s)
Optional
Optional
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Hands-Free Liftgate
Standard
Standard
Heated Front Seat(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Rear Seat(s)
Optional
Optional
Heated Steering Wheel
Optional
Optional
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Multi-Zone A/C
Standard
Standard
Power Driver Seat
Not Available
Standard
Power Passenger Seat
Not Available
Standard
Remote Trunk Release
Standard
Not Available
Seat Memory
Not Available
Standard
Universal Garage Door Opener
Standard
Standard
Seat-Massage
Not Available
Optional
Keyless Start
Standard
Standard
Telematics
Standard
Not Available

Safety

Safety Features

Back-Up Camera
Standard
Standard
Cross-Traffic Alert
Optional
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitor
Standard
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Optional
Not Available
Lane Keeping Assist
Optional
Not Available
ABS
Standard
Standard
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard

Airbags

Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Knee Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Side Air Bag
Optional
Optional

Warranty

Warranty Summary

Basic
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
Corrosion
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
Drivetrain
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
Hybrid/Electric Components
8 Years / 100,000 Miles
N/A
Roadside Assistance
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
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