Verified Performance Tests Updated Apr 2026 · 5 recorded runs

Mercedes-Benz CLS55 AMG 0–60 Times

The Mercedes-Benz CLS55 AMG 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 5 recorded performance tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver and Motor Trend and more.

The fastest tested Mercedes-Benz CLS55 AMG is the 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS55 AMG Sedan, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 4.2 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 12.50 seconds at 115.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.

The slowest tested Mercedes-Benz CLS55 AMG is the 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS55 AMG Sedan, which took 4.4 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 12.70 seconds at 113.6 mph, according to Motor Trend.

Out of all the Mercedes-Benz CLS55 AMG tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 4.28 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 12.62 seconds at 113.62 mph.

Fastest 0–60 4.2sec 2006 Sedan
Average 0–60 4.28sec Across 5 runs
Avg ¼ Mile 12.62sec @ 113.6 mph trap
Slowest 0–60 4.4sec 2006 Sedan
2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS55 AMG

Across 5 verified runs, the Mercedes-Benz CLS55 AMG ranges from 4.2 to 4.4 seconds 0–60, with a 4.28-second average.

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Mercedes-Benz CLS55 AMG 0–60 times by model year

5 tests · 1 year

2006

Mercedes-Benz CLS55 AMG · 5 verified runs
Avg 0–60 4.28 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 12.62 sec
Recorded Tests 5
#01
2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS55 AMG Sedan
4.2sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
12.50s ¼ mi @ 115.0 mph
0–60 mph
4.20 sec
¼ Mile ET
12.50 sec
Trap Speed
115.0 mph
Engine
5.4L Supercharger V8
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
5A
MPG EPA
13 C / 19 H / 13 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#1 of 5
2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS55 AMG Sedan
#02
2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS55 AMG Sedan
4.2sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
12.60s ¼ mi @ 114.0 mph
0–60 mph
4.20 sec
¼ Mile ET
12.60 sec
Trap Speed
114.0 mph
Engine
5.4L Supercharger V8
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
5A
MPG EPA
13 C / 19 H / 13 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#2 of 5
2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS55 AMG Sedan
#03
2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS55 AMG Brabus K8 Sedan
4.3sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
12.80s ¼ mi @ 111.0 mph
0–60 mph
4.30 sec
¼ Mile ET
12.80 sec
Trap Speed
111.0 mph
Engine
5.5L Supercharger V8
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
5A
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#3 of 5
2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS55 AMG Brabus K8 Sedan
#04
2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS55 AMG Sedan
4.3sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
12.50s ¼ mi @ 114.5 mph
0–60 mph
4.30 sec
¼ Mile ET
12.50 sec
Trap Speed
114.5 mph
Engine
5.4L Supercharger V8
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
5A
MPG EPA
13 C / 19 H / 18 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#4 of 5
2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS55 AMG Sedan
#05
2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS55 AMG Sedan
4.4sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
12.70s ¼ mi @ 113.6 mph
0–60 mph
4.40 sec
¼ Mile ET
12.70 sec
Trap Speed
113.6 mph
Engine
5.4L Supercharger V8
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
5A
MPG EPA
13 C / 19 H / 15.5 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#5 of 5
2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS55 AMG Sedan

How we verify Mercedes-Benz CLS55 AMG 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 CLS55 AMG trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.

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Mercedes-Benz CLS55 AMG 0–60 and quarter-mile distribution

0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is faster
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Mercedes-Benz CLS55 AMG performance FAQs

6 questions
The quickest Mercedes-Benz CLS55 AMG on record is the 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS55 AMG Sedan, which runs 0–60 mph in 4.2 seconds and clears the quarter-mile in 12.50 seconds at 115.0 mph.
The slowest recorded Mercedes-Benz CLS55 AMG is the 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS55 AMG Sedan, which takes 4.4 seconds to reach 60 mph and runs 12.70 seconds in the quarter.
Averaged across all 5 verified runs, a Mercedes-Benz CLS55 AMG reaches 60 mph in 4.28 seconds and completes the quarter-mile in 12.62 seconds at roughly 113.6 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 CLS55 AMG can do, not a single marketing claim.

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