Mercedes-AMG CLS53 Review, For Sale, Specs, Models & News in Australia

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Price and features

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Confident design

Genuinely sporty performance

Frameless doors are always cool

Dislikes

Compromised rear-seat room

Pricier than rivals

Unergonomic steering wheel controls

Mercedes-Benz CLS53 Reviews

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Mercedes-AMG CLS 53 2022 review

8.0/10

25 Nov 2021

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Mercedes-AMG CLS 53 2020 review

8.1/10

17 Apr 2020

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Mercedes-AMG CLS 53 2018 review: snapshot

8.3/10

27 Jul 2018

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Mercedes-Benz CLS53 Pricing & Specs

The price range for the Mercedes-Benz CLS53 varies based on the trim level you choose. Starting at $155,320 and going to $192,170 for the latest year the model was manufactured. The model range is available in the following body types starting from the engine/transmission specs shown below.

Year	Body Type	Specs	Price from	Price to
2024	Body Type: Sedan	Specs: 3.0L Hybrid 9 SP AUTO	Price from: $155,320	Price to: $192,170
2023	Body Type: Sedan	Specs: 3.0L Hybrid 9 SP AUTO	Price from: $139,700	Price to: $172,810
2022	Body Type: Sedan	Specs: 3.0L Hybrid 9 SP AUTO	Price from: $128,480	Price to: $158,840
2021	Body Type: Sedan	Specs: 3.0L Hybrid 9 SP AUTO	Price from: $118,250	Price to: $187,220
2020	Body Type: Sedan	Specs: 3.0L Hybrid 9 SP AUTO	Price from: $87,230	Price to: $182,930

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Mercedes-Benz CLS53 Q&As

Check out real-world situations relating to the Mercedes-Benz CLS53 here, particularly what our experts have to say about them.

Genesis G90 - Any chance for Australia?

Both the existing Genesis G90 (and its closely related Kia K9 sedan) are flagship models not available in Australia due to the tiny pool of buyers that swim in the upper-luxury segment dominated by the Mercedes-Benz S-Class.

The main stumbling block is probably the prohibitive cost of engineering these left-hand-drive market models for right-hand-drive. At over 5.2 metres long (and counting if you include the limo version), these are way too large for British roads, and the expected sales volumes from the rest of the right-hand-drive countries combined including Australia just doesn't make a viable business case for them.

Plus, big luxury SUVs are where the customers are heading, so a luxury crossover flagship from fledgling Genesis would make much more sense anyway. Sorry, but please don't hold your breath for a G90 in Australia any time soon.

However, the all-electric G80 – Genesis' big 5 Series-priced rival – is said to be heading Downunder inside the next 12 months. The EV limo is the brand’s first fully electric model and will have “more than 500km range” to take on the coming Mercedes-Benz EQS electric luxury flagship sedan.

How to update Mercedes-Benz sat nav?

I agree it's a problem. Unfortunately Mercedes-Benz didn't respond to our request for information on how to solve your issue, so I would suggest you contact a sat-nav specialist outlet and enlist their help.

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Mercedes-Benz CLS53 VS The Competition

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Mercedes-Benz CLS53 Dimensions

The dimensions of the Mercedes-Benz CLS53 Sedan vary according to year of manufacture and spec level.

Year	Body Type	Height x Width x Length	Ground Clearance
2024	Body Type: Sedan	Height x Width x Length: 1425x1896x5012 mm	Ground Clearance: 123 mm
2023	Body Type: Sedan	Height x Width x Length: 1425x1896x5012 mm	Ground Clearance: 123 mm
2022	Body Type: Sedan	Height x Width x Length: 1425x1896x5012 mm	Ground Clearance: 123 mm
2021	Body Type: Sedan	Height x Width x Length: 1425x1896x5012 mm	Ground Clearance: 123 mm
2020	Body Type: Sedan	Height x Width x Length: 1425x1896x4994 mm	Ground Clearance: 123 mm

The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

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Mercedes-Benz CLS53 Wheel Size

The Mercedes-Benz CLS53 has a number of different wheel and tyre options. When it comes to tyres, these range from 245x35 R20 for Sedan in 2024 with a wheel size that spans from 8x20 ET10 inches.

Year	Body Type	Front Tyre Size	Front Rim	Rear Rim
2024	Body Type: Sedan	Front Tyre Size: 245x35 R20	Front Rim: 8x20 ET10 in	Rear Rim: 9x20 ET28 in
2023	Body Type: Sedan	Front Tyre Size: 245x35 R20	Front Rim: 8x20 ET10 in	Rear Rim: 9x20 ET28 in
2022	Body Type: Sedan	Front Tyre Size: 245x35 R20	Front Rim: 8x20 ET10 in	Rear Rim: 9x20 ET28 in
2021	Body Type: Sedan	Front Tyre Size: 245x35 R20	Front Rim: 8x20 ET10 in	Rear Rim: 9x20 ET28 in
2020	Body Type: Sedan	Front Tyre Size: 245x35 R20	Front Rim: —	Rear Rim: —

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Mercedes-Benz CLS53 Towing Capacity

The Mercedes-Benz CLS53 has maximum towing capacity of 1900kg for the latest model available.

Year	Body Type	Braked Capacity from	Braked Capacity to
2024	Body Type: Sedan	Braked Capacity from: 1900kg	Braked Capacity to: 1900kg
2023	Body Type: Sedan	Braked Capacity from: 1900kg	Braked Capacity to: 1900kg
2022	Body Type: Sedan	Braked Capacity from: 1900kg	Braked Capacity to: 1900kg
2021	Body Type: Sedan	Braked Capacity from: 0kg	Braked Capacity to: 1900kg
2020	Body Type: Sedan	Braked Capacity from: 0kg	Braked Capacity to: 0kg

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Mercedes-Benz CLS53 Fuel consumption

The Mercedes-Benz CLS53 is available in a number of variants and body types that are powered by Hybrid fuel type(s). It has an estimated fuel consumption starting from 9.2L/100km for Sedan

Year	Body Type	Fuel Consumption*	Engine	Fuel Type	Transmission
2024	Body Type: Sedan	Fuel Consumption: 9.2L/100km	Engine: 3.0L	Fuel Type: Hyb/PULP	Transmission: 9 SP AUTO
2023	Body Type: Sedan	Fuel Consumption: 9.2L/100km	Engine: 3.0L	Fuel Type: Hyb/PULP	Transmission: 9 SP AUTO
2022	Body Type: Sedan	Fuel Consumption: 9.2L/100km	Engine: 3.0L	Fuel Type: Hyb/PULP	Transmission: 9 SP AUTO
2021	Body Type: Sedan	Fuel Consumption: 9.2L/100km	Engine: 3.0L	Fuel Type: Hyb/PULP	Transmission: 9 SP AUTO
2020	Body Type: Sedan	Fuel Consumption: 8.9L/100km	Engine: 3.0L	Fuel Type: Hyb/PULP	Transmission: 9 SP AUTO

*Combined fuel consumption

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Mercedes-Benz CLS53 Boot Space

The Mercedes-Benz CLS53 Sedan has a boot space size of 520 litre.

Shown above are the boot space details of the Mercedes-Benz CLS53 2020.

Mercedes-Benz CLS53 News

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