Mercedes-Benz CLS550 0–60 Times
The Mercedes-Benz CLS550 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 4 recorded performance tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver and Motor Trend and more.
The fastest tested Mercedes-Benz CLS550 is the 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS550 BlueEfficiency Sedan, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 4.20 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 12.80 seconds at 112.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.
The slowest tested Mercedes-Benz CLS550 is the 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS550 Sedan, which took 4.70 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 13.30 seconds at 107.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.
Out of all the Mercedes-Benz CLS550 tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 4.40 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 12.95 seconds at 110.05 mph.
Fastest 0–60
4.20sec
2012 BlueEfficiency Sedan
Average 0–60
4.40sec
Across 4 runs
Avg ¼ Mile
12.95sec
@ 110.1 mph trap
Slowest 0–60
4.70sec
2007 Sedan
Across 4 verified runs, the Mercedes-Benz CLS550 ranges from 4.20 to 4.70 seconds 0–60, with a 4.40-second average.
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Mercedes-Benz CLS550 Performance Overview
Mercedes-Benz’s CLS550 performance record spans 2007 to 2013 in the available test data, covering 4 verified tests across two generations. In C219 form (2006–2011), the CLS550 used the naturally aspirated M273 V8 rated at 382 hp, with the 2007 Sedan setting the early benchmark at 4.7 seconds to 60 mph. That first recorded run also established a 13.1-second quarter-mile at 109 mph, defining the model’s initial performance baseline as a V8-powered gasoline four-door with mid-4-second acceleration.
The shift to the C218 generation in 2012 brought the twin-turbocharged M278 V8 and a rated 402 hp, moving the CLS550 into a quicker phase. The 2012 BlueEfficiency Sedan cut the 0-60 time to 4.2 seconds and posted the model’s best quarter-mile of 12.8 seconds @ 112 mph. Other C218 tests clustered close behind, including the 2012 4MATIC Sedan at 4.3 seconds to 60 mph and the 2013 4MATIC Sedan at 4.3 seconds. Across the available 2007–2013 results, the CLS550 remains a gasoline-only, V8-powered entry whose quickest tested configuration is still the 2012 BlueEfficiency Sedan’s 4.2-second 0-60 run.
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Mercedes-Benz CLS550 0–60 by generation
2 generations| Generation | Years | Avg 0–60 | Fastest 0–60 | Tests | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C218 | 2012–2018 | 4.30s | 4.20s — 2012 BlueEfficiency Sedan | 3 | The C218 generation (2012–2018) averaged 4.30 seconds to 60 mph across 3 tests, led by the 2012 BlueEfficiency Sedan at 4.20 seconds. Output was 402 hp across 4.7L Twin-Turbo V8 configurations. |
| C219 | 2006–2011 | 4.70s | 4.70s — 2007 Sedan | 1 | The C219 generation (2006–2011) averaged 4.70 seconds to 60 mph across 1 tests, led by the 2007 Sedan at 4.70 seconds. Output was 382 hp across 5.5L V8 configurations. |
C218
2012–2018
Avg 0–60
4.30s
Fastest
4.20s
Tests
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2012 BlueEfficiency Sedan
The C218 generation (2012–2018) averaged 4.30 seconds to 60 mph across 3 tests, led by the 2012 BlueEfficiency Sedan at 4.20 seconds. Output was 402 hp across 4.7L Twin-Turbo V8 configurations.
C219
2006–2011
Avg 0–60
4.70s
Fastest
4.70s
Tests
1
2007 Sedan
The C219 generation (2006–2011) averaged 4.70 seconds to 60 mph across 1 tests, led by the 2007 Sedan at 4.70 seconds. Output was 382 hp across 5.5L V8 configurations.
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Mercedes-Benz CLS550 0–60 times by model year
4 tests · 3 years
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2013 Mercedes-Benz CLS550
1 verified run
Avg 0–60
4.40
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
12.90
sec
Recorded Tests
1
#03
2013 Mercedes-Benz CLS550 4MATIC Sedan
4.40sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
12.90s
¼ mi @ 110.6 mph
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- 0–60 mph
- 4.40 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 12.90 sec
- Trap Speed
- 110.6 mph
- Engine
- 4.7L Twin-Turbo V8
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Transmission
- 7A
- MPG EPA
- 16 C / 25 H / 15 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #3 of 4
How we verify Mercedes-Benz CLS550 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 CLS550 trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.
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Mercedes-Benz CLS550 0–60 and quarter-mile distribution
0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is fasterEach dot is a recorded test run
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Fastest
Recorded run
Slowest
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Mercedes-Benz CLS550 performance FAQs
10 questions
The 2013 Mercedes-Benz CLS550 4MATIC Sedan runs 0-60 mph in 4.4 seconds. Its recorded quarter-mile is 12.9 seconds at 110.6 mph. That test car used the twin-turbo 4.7-liter M278 V8 with 402 horsepower and 443 lb-ft, sending power to all four wheels.
The quickest CLS550 on record is the 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS550 BlueEfficiency Sedan, which reaches 60 mph in 4.2 seconds. It also holds the best quarter-mile result at 12.8 seconds with a 112 mph trap speed, making it the fastest verified CLS550 test overall.
The fastest stock Mercedes-Benz CLS550 is also the quickest overall: the 2012 BlueEfficiency Sedan at 4.2 seconds from 0-60 mph. All 4 recorded CLS550 tests are production vehicles, so there is no modified result that beats the fastest stock car on record.
Across 4 verified Mercedes-Benz CLS550 tests, the average 0-60 mph time is 4.4 seconds. Average quarter-mile performance is 12.95 seconds at 110.1 mph. Recorded 0-60 times range from 4.2 seconds for the quickest 2012 BlueEfficiency Sedan to 4.7 seconds for the 2007 Sedan.
The C218-generation Mercedes-Benz CLS550, sold from 2012 to 2018, averages 4.3 seconds from 0-60 mph across 3 tests. Its fastest recorded run is 4.2 seconds by the 2012 BlueEfficiency Sedan. Every tested C218 CLS550 uses a twin-turbocharged gasoline powertrain rated at 402 horsepower.
The fastest C218 Mercedes-Benz CLS550 is the 2012 BlueEfficiency Sedan. It posts a 4.2-second 0-60 mph time, which also makes it the quickest CLS550 overall. Within the second-generation C218 range, that is the benchmark result on record for straight-line acceleration.
The C219 Mercedes-Benz CLS550, covering 2006 to 2011, has a recorded 0-60 mph time of 4.7 seconds. That result comes from a 2007 Sedan, which is also the only tested C219 example here. The generation uses a naturally aspirated gasoline setup rated at 382 horsepower.
The 2012 CLS550 BlueEfficiency Sedan is quicker. It reaches 60 mph in 4.2 seconds, compared with 4.4 seconds for the 2013 CLS550 4MATIC Sedan. The 2012 car also leads in the quarter-mile, running 12.8 seconds at 112 mph versus 12.9 seconds at 110.6 mph for the 2013 model.
No. The tested CLS550 BlueEfficiency Sedan is quicker than the tested CLS550 4MATIC Sedan. The BlueEfficiency car reaches 60 mph in 4.2 seconds, while the 4MATIC does it in 4.4 seconds. Quarter-mile results also favor BlueEfficiency: 12.8 seconds at 112 mph versus 12.9 seconds at 110.6 mph.
The Mercedes-Benz CLS550 averages 12.95 seconds in the quarter-mile at 110.1 mph across 4 tests. The quickest recorded quarter-mile is 12.8 seconds at 112 mph from the 2012 BlueEfficiency Sedan. For the current 2013 model year, the CLS550 4MATIC Sedan runs 12.9 seconds at 110.6 mph.
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 CLS550 can do, not a single marketing claim.
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