Verified Performance Tests Updated May 2026 · 2 recorded runs

Mercedes-Benz CLS400 0–60 Times

The Mercedes-Benz CLS400 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-Benz CLS400 is the 2015 Mercedes-Benz CLS400 4MATIC Sedan, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 5.10 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 13.70 seconds at 103.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.

The slowest tested Mercedes-Benz CLS400 is the 2015 Mercedes-Benz CLS400 4MATIC Sedan, which took 5.10 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 13.70 seconds at 103.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.

Out of all the Mercedes-Benz CLS400 tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 5.10 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 13.70 seconds at 102.75 mph.

Fastest 0–60 5.10sec 2015 4MATIC Sedan · stock
Average 0–60 5.10sec Across 2 runs
Avg ¼ Mile 13.70sec @ 102.8 mph trap
Slowest 0–60 5.10sec 2015 4MATIC Sedan
2015 Mercedes-Benz CLS400

Across 2 verified runs, the Mercedes-Benz CLS400 ranges from 5.10 to 5.10 seconds 0–60, with a 5.10-second average.

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Mercedes-Benz CLS400 0–60 Times by Generation

1 generation
Generation Years Avg 0–60 Fastest 0–60 Tests Notes
C218 2012–2018 5.10s 5.10s — 2015 4MATIC Sedan 2 The C218 generation (2012–2018) averaged 5.10 seconds to 60 mph across 2 tests, led by the 2015 4MATIC Sedan at 5.10 seconds. Output was 329 hp across 3.0L Twin-Turbo V6 configurations.
C218 2012–2018
Avg 0–60 5.10s
Fastest 5.10s
Tests 2
2015 4MATIC Sedan
The C218 generation (2012–2018) averaged 5.10 seconds to 60 mph across 2 tests, led by the 2015 4MATIC Sedan at 5.10 seconds. Output was 329 hp across 3.0L Twin-Turbo V6 configurations.
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Mercedes-Benz CLS400 0–60 Times by Year and Trim

2 tests · 1 year

2015 Mercedes-Benz CLS400

2 verified runs
Avg 0–60 5.10 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 13.70 sec
Recorded Tests 2
#01
2015 Mercedes-Benz CLS400 4MATIC Sedan
5.10sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
13.70s ¼ mi @ 103.0 mph
0–60 mph
5.10 sec
¼ Mile ET
13.70 sec
Trap Speed
103.0 mph
Engine
3.0L Twin-Turbo V6
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
7A
Horsepower
329 hp
Torque
354 lb-ft
Curb Weight
4,134 lbs
Power-to-Weight
12.6 lbs/hp
MPG EPA
19 C / 26 H / 20 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#1 of 2
2015 Mercedes-Benz CLS400 4MATIC Sedan
#02
2015 Mercedes-Benz CLS400 4MATIC Sedan
5.10sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
13.70s ¼ mi @ 102.5 mph
0–60 mph
5.10 sec
¼ Mile ET
13.70 sec
Trap Speed
102.5 mph
Engine
3.0L Twin-Turbo V6
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
7A
Horsepower
329 hp
Torque
354 lb-ft
Curb Weight
4,134 lbs
Power-to-Weight
12.6 lbs/hp
MPG EPA
19 C / 26 H / 22.1 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#2 of 2
2015 Mercedes-Benz CLS400 4MATIC Sedan

How we verify Mercedes-Benz CLS400 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-Benz CLS400 trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.

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Mercedes-Benz CLS400 0–60 and quarter-mile distribution

0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is faster
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Mercedes-Benz CLS400 performance FAQs

6 questions
The quickest Mercedes-Benz CLS400 on record is the 2015 Mercedes-Benz CLS400 4MATIC Sedan, which runs 0–60 mph in 5.10 seconds and clears the quarter-mile in 13.70 seconds at 103.0 mph.
The slowest recorded Mercedes-Benz CLS400 is the 2015 Mercedes-Benz CLS400 4MATIC Sedan, which takes 5.10 seconds to reach 60 mph and runs 13.70 seconds in the quarter.
Averaged across all 2 verified runs, a Mercedes-Benz CLS400 reaches 60 mph in 5.10 seconds and completes the quarter-mile in 13.70 seconds at roughly 102.8 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-Benz CLS400 can do, not a single marketing claim.

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