Verified Performance Tests Updated Apr 2026 · 3 recorded runs

Mercedes-Benz CLS500 0–60 Times

The Mercedes-Benz CLS500 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 3 recorded performance tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver, Motor Trend and Motor Week and more.

The fastest tested Mercedes-Benz CLS500 is the 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS500 Sedan, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 5.5 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 14.00 seconds at 100.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.

The slowest tested Mercedes-Benz CLS500 is the 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS500 Sedan, which took 5.6 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 14.00 seconds at 99.3 mph, according to Motor Trend.

Out of all the Mercedes-Benz CLS500 tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 5.53 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 14.00 seconds at 100.43 mph.

Fastest 0–60 5.5sec 2006 Sedan
Average 0–60 5.53sec Across 3 runs
Avg ¼ Mile 14.00sec @ 100.4 mph trap
Slowest 0–60 5.6sec 2006 Sedan
2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS500

Across 3 verified runs, the Mercedes-Benz CLS500 ranges from 5.5 to 5.6 seconds 0–60, with a 5.53-second average.

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Mercedes-Benz CLS500 0–60 times by model year

3 tests · 1 year

2006

Mercedes-Benz CLS500 · 3 verified runs
Avg 0–60 5.53 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 14.00 sec
Recorded Tests 3
#01
2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS500 Sedan
5.5sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
14.00s ¼ mi @ 100.0 mph
0–60 mph
5.50 sec
¼ Mile ET
14.00 sec
Trap Speed
100.0 mph
Engine
5.0L V8
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
7A
MPG EPA
14 C / 20 H / 23 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#1 of 3
2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS500 Sedan
#02
2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS500 Sedan
5.5sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
14.00s ¼ mi @ 102.0 mph
0–60 mph
5.50 sec
¼ Mile ET
14.00 sec
Trap Speed
102.0 mph
Engine
5.0L V8
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
7A
MPG EPA
14 C / 20 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Week
Overall Rank
#2 of 3
2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS500 Sedan
#03
2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS500 Sedan
5.6sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
14.00s ¼ mi @ 99.3 mph
0–60 mph
5.60 sec
¼ Mile ET
14.00 sec
Trap Speed
99.3 mph
Engine
5.0L V8
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
7A
MPG EPA
14 C / 20 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#3 of 3
2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS500 Sedan

How we verify Mercedes-Benz CLS500 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 CLS500 trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.

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Mercedes-Benz CLS500 0–60 and quarter-mile distribution

0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is faster
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Mercedes-Benz CLS500 performance FAQs

6 questions
The quickest Mercedes-Benz CLS500 on record is the 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS500 Sedan, which runs 0–60 mph in 5.5 seconds and clears the quarter-mile in 14.00 seconds at 100.0 mph.
The slowest recorded Mercedes-Benz CLS500 is the 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS500 Sedan, which takes 5.6 seconds to reach 60 mph and runs 14.00 seconds in the quarter.
Averaged across all 3 verified runs, a Mercedes-Benz CLS500 reaches 60 mph in 5.53 seconds and completes the quarter-mile in 14.00 seconds at roughly 100.4 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, Motor Trend and Motor Week. 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
Motor Week

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 CLS500 can do, not a single marketing claim.

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