Verified Performance Tests Updated May 2026 · 2 recorded runs

Mercedes-AMG CLS53 0–60 Times

The Mercedes-AMG CLS53 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 2 recorded performance tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver and Motor Trend and more.

The fastest tested Mercedes-AMG CLS53 is the 2019 Mercedes-AMG CLS53 4MATIC+ Sedan, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 4.0 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 12.50 seconds at 111.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.

The slowest tested Mercedes-AMG CLS53 is the 2019 Mercedes-AMG CLS53 4MATIC+ Sedan, which took 4.1 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 12.70 seconds at 109.0 mph, according to Motor Trend.

Out of all the Mercedes-AMG CLS53 tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 4.05 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 12.60 seconds at 110.00 mph.

Fastest 0–60 4.0sec 2019 4MATIC+ Sedan
Average 0–60 4.05sec Across 2 runs
Avg ¼ Mile 12.60sec @ 110.0 mph trap
Slowest 0–60 4.1sec 2019 4MATIC+ Sedan
2019 Mercedes-AMG CLS53

Across 2 verified runs, the Mercedes-AMG CLS53 ranges from 4.0 to 4.1 seconds 0–60, with a 4.05-second average.

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Mercedes-AMG CLS53 0–60 times by model year

2 tests · 1 year

2019

Mercedes-AMG CLS53 · 2 verified runs
Avg 0–60 4.05 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 12.60 sec
Recorded Tests 2
#01
2019 Mercedes-AMG CLS53 4MATIC+ Sedan
4.0sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
12.50s ¼ mi @ 111.0 mph
0–60 mph
4.00 sec
¼ Mile ET
12.50 sec
Trap Speed
111.0 mph
Engine
3.0L Turbo I-6 + Elec 0.9-kWh
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
9A
MPG EPA
21 C / 27 H / 20 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Hybrid
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#1 of 2
2019 Mercedes-AMG CLS53 4MATIC+ Sedan
#02
2019 Mercedes-AMG CLS53 4MATIC+ Sedan
4.1sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
12.70s ¼ mi @ 109.0 mph
0–60 mph
4.10 sec
¼ Mile ET
12.70 sec
Trap Speed
109.0 mph
Engine
3.0L Turbo I-6 + Elec 0.9-kWh
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
9A
MPG EPA
21 C / 27 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Hybrid
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#2 of 2
2019 Mercedes-AMG CLS53 4MATIC+ Sedan

How we verify Mercedes-AMG CLS53 performance data

We include only independently published road-test results from automotive publications. Manufacturer-claimed 0–60 times are excluded unless clearly labeled. When multiple publications test the same Mercedes-AMG CLS53 trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.

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Mercedes-AMG CLS53 0–60 and quarter-mile distribution

0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is faster
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Mercedes-AMG CLS53 performance FAQs

6 questions
The quickest Mercedes-AMG CLS53 on record is the 2019 Mercedes-AMG CLS53 4MATIC+ Sedan, which runs 0–60 mph in 4.0 seconds and clears the quarter-mile in 12.50 seconds at 111.0 mph.
The slowest recorded Mercedes-AMG CLS53 is the 2019 Mercedes-AMG CLS53 4MATIC+ Sedan, which takes 4.1 seconds to reach 60 mph and runs 12.70 seconds in the quarter.
Averaged across all 2 verified runs, a Mercedes-AMG CLS53 reaches 60 mph in 4.05 seconds and completes the quarter-mile in 12.60 seconds at roughly 110.0 mph.
We have verified test data for 1 model year. Each year shows every recorded run, the publication that measured it, and the trim-level details.
Every figure is sourced from published road tests by Car and Driver and Motor Trend. We don't use manufacturer claims — only independently timed runs — so the numbers reflect what the car actually does.
0–60 and quarter-mile results depend on driver technique, ambient temperature, tire condition, road surface, altitude, and testing instrumentation. A published figure is a single sample, not an absolute — which is why we show the range of verified runs rather than one number.

Sources

Car and Driver
Motor Trend

0–60 and quarter-mile times vary with driver, weather, tire temperature, and wear. We collect every verified run we can find — so you see the range of what a Mercedes-AMG CLS53 can do, not a single marketing claim.

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Other Mercedes-AMG 0–60 times

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