2015 Mercedes-Benz CLS

Vehicle Overview

ELEGANT, LOW-MILEAGE, HIGHLY OPTIONED, ONE-OWNER, NO-ACCIDENT, NONSMOKER, FOUR-DOOR COUPE LUXURY!

The 2015 Mercedes-Benz CLS 400 4MATIC is one of those luxury cars whose shape still looks special years after it first arrived, and this Black-over-Black example has traveled just 62,084 miles. Its CARFAX history shows one owner, no reported accidents or damage, and just 6,740 miles of estimated annual driving -- remarkably light use for its age.

More importantly, this isn't a sparsely equipped CLS. Its original $77,340 MSRP included the $3,250 Premium 1 Package, $1,610 AIRMATIC air suspension, $875 Lane Tracking Package, $660 Active Multicontour Driver Seat with massage, illuminated door sills, split-folding rear seats and other desirable upgrades.

The result is exactly what made the CLS such an intriguing proposition when new: dramatic coupe-like styling wrapped around four-door practicality, with genuine Mercedes-Benz grand-touring refinement underneath.

WHY SHOPPERS BUY THIS MODEL

Mercedes-Benz essentially pioneered the modern four-door coupe formula with the CLS, giving buyers the flowing roofline and visual drama normally associated with a traditional coupe without surrendering the convenience of four doors. The second-generation CLS continued that idea with a low, wide stance, beautifully proportioned bodywork and an interior designed to feel considerably more special than an ordinary executive sedan.

The CLS 400 broadened that appeal for 2015 by pairing the design with a twin-turbocharged V6 that delivered strong performance without requiring buyers to step up to the V8-powered CLS 550. In instrumented testing, Car and Driver recorded 0-60 mph in just 5.1 seconds from a CLS 400 4MATIC -- serious pace for a luxury grand tourer of this size.

AUTOMOTIVE PRESS AND INDUSTRY RECOGNITION

Car and Driver's testing highlighted the 2015 CLS 400 4MATIC's combination of striking CLS styling, competitive six-cylinder performance and improved value relative to the V8 model. Its testing also showed just how capable the chassis could be: the magazine recorded 0.94 g of skidpad grip and a 153-foot stop from 70 mph on an AIRMATIC-equipped test car.

More broadly, the CLS occupies an important place in modern luxury-car design. Mercedes-Benz's original CLS helped establish the four-door coupe as a distinct premium category, an idea that subsequently spread across competing luxury brands.

WARRANTY

With 62,084 miles showing on the odometer and the vehicle now more than a decade old, there is no remaining original Mercedes-Benz factory warranty coverage. CARFAX likewise identifies the original basic warranty as expired.

What stands out instead is how lightly this CLS has been driven. CARFAX estimates just 6,740 miles per year during its ownership history, and its current mileage is unusually modest for a 2015 luxury car.

STANDARD FEATURES

The CLS 400 brought a particularly appealing balance to the 2015 CLS lineup. Its 3.0-liter twin-turbocharged V6 produces 329 horsepower and 354 lb-ft of torque, delivering genuinely quick performance while retaining the smooth, quiet character expected of a Mercedes-Benz grand tourer.

This example's 4MATIC all-wheel-drive system sends that power through all four wheels, adding useful traction and stability in rain, snow and changing road conditions without compromising the CLS's luxury-oriented personality.

INSTALLED OPTIONS

This CLS was ordered with an unusually strong collection of comfort, technology and chassis upgrades:

• Premium 1 Package -- $3,250: Heated and ventilated front seats, KEYLESS GO, power-folding mirrors, electronic trunk closer, harman/kardon Logic 7 surround sound, SiriusXM capability and rearview camera.

• AIRMATIC Air Suspension -- $1,610: Replaces a conventional fixed-rate suspension with an adaptive air-spring system designed to deliver the supple ride and controlled body motions expected of a true luxury grand tourer.

• Lane Tracking Package -- $875: Blind Spot Assist and Lane Keeping Assist add valuable driver-awareness technology.

• Active Multicontour Driver Seat with Massage -- $660: Adds enhanced seat contouring and a massage function for greater long-distance comfort.

• Illuminated Door Sills -- $800: Adds an upscale visual touch when entering the cabin.

• Split-Folding Rear Seats -- $440: Adds useful flexibility to the otherwise coupe-inspired four-door body.

• Comfort Box -- $290: Adds another thoughtful convenience feature to the luggage compartment.

Together, those options explain why this particular CLS feels meaningfully more special than a basic example. The combination of AIRMATIC, ventilated seating, massage, premium audio and driver-assistance technology is especially well suited to the car's grand-touring mission.

MECHANICAL FEATURES

Under the hood is Mercedes-Benz's 3.0-liter twin-turbocharged direct-injected V6, producing 329 horsepower and 354 lb-ft of torque. That torque arrives low in the rev range, giving the CLS effortless response in ordinary driving while leaving plenty in reserve for highway passing.

Power flows through a seven-speed automatic transmission and Mercedes-Benz 4MATIC all-wheel drive. Rather than turning the CLS into a hard-edged sports sedan, the combination gives it the planted, secure feel that suits a high-speed luxury touring car.

The optional AIRMATIC air suspension is particularly important here. It gives this individual CLS an additional layer of ride sophistication while retaining disciplined body control, making it one of the most ownership-defining options on the car.

EXTERIOR FEATURES

Finished in Black, the CLS remains one of Mercedes-Benz's most distinctive designs of its era. Its frameless-window, coupe-inspired profile, sweeping roofline, pronounced rear haunches and low stance give it a presence that conventional luxury sedans simply don't duplicate.

The monochromatic Black finish works especially well with those proportions, emphasizing the long body and flowing character lines rather than distracting from them.

INTERIOR FEATURES

Inside, Black leather upholstery and Black Ash Wood trim give the cabin a restrained, sophisticated appearance. The CLS was designed around a more intimate four-passenger atmosphere than a conventional large sedan, and that philosophy suits its grand-touring character beautifully.

This example takes the comfort equation considerably further with heated and actively ventilated front seats, the Active Multicontour Driver Seat with massage, KEYLESS GO and the Premium 1 Package's additional convenience equipment.

The optional harman/kardon Logic 7 surround-sound system brings a suitably upscale audio experience, while the split-folding rear seats add a welcome dose of everyday flexibility.

SAFETY & DRIVER ASSISTANCE

The Lane Tracking Package adds Blind Spot Assist and Lane Keeping Assist, two especially useful technologies for a car intended to cover long highway distances.

A rearview camera further improves everyday maneuverability, while 4MATIC all-wheel drive contributes an additional layer of confidence when road and weather conditions deteriorate.

... and there's SO MUCH more! If available, vehicle files can be found above this description on our website, including the original brochure and window sticker!

THE BOTTOM LINE

This is an especially compelling way to buy a CLS: just 62,084 miles, one-owner history, no accidents or damage reported to CARFAX, and a factory configuration loaded with some of the options that matter most in actual ownership. CARFAX also reports 15 service-history records and no structural damage, airbag deployment or odometer issues.

Add the $77,340 original MSRP, Premium 1 Package, AIRMATIC air suspension, massage seat and Lane Tracking Package, and this becomes far more than simply an older luxury car -- it is a thoughtfully optioned example of one of Mercedes-Benz's most distinctive modern designs.

WITH ITS LOW MILEAGE, STRIKING FOUR-DOOR COUPE DESIGN AND EXCELLENT FACTORY EQUIPMENT, THIS CLS 400 4MATIC IS READY TO MAKE EVERY DRIVE FEEL LIKE AN OCCASION!

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