CLS Class (2005 to 2023)

The Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class, manufactured globally between 2005 and 2023, famously pioneered the "four-door coupé" genre by blending the sleek, sloping roofline of a sports car with the four-door practicality of a luxury saloon. This influential lineage spanned three generations: the original, banana-shaped C219 (2004–2010), the more muscular C218 (2010–2018)—which also introduced the striking "Shooting Brake" estate—and the final, tech-heavy C257 (2018–2023). In the 2026 Australian market, the CLS has achieved a high status as a "style-first" modern classic, with desirability exceptionally strong for the first-generation CLS55 AMG and the final CLS53 AMG mild-hybrids, which are prized for their unique balance of performance and avant-garde aesthetics. The buyer pool in Australia is composed of design-conscious professionals who prefer the CLS’s exclusive silhouette over the more traditional E-Class and performance enthusiasts who target the thunderous 6.2-litre and 5.5-litre biturbo AMG variants. Locally, market value has remained remarkably resilient for well-kept, Australian-delivered examples with low kilometres, as 2026 buyers are prioritising vehicles with a documented service history from specialists like Stuttgart Shop or Ammstar to ensure complex systems, such as the Airmatic suspension and multi-contour seating, are fully operational. For the Australian aficionado, the CLS remains one of the most significant design statements in the brand's modern history, frequently serving as a refined and eye-catching presence at Mercedes-Benz Club social drives and national concours events.

The Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class, manufactured globally between 2005 and 2023, famously pioneered the "four-door coupé" genre by blending the sleek, sloping roofline of a sports car with the four-door practicality of a luxury saloon. This influential lineage spanned three generations: the original, banana-shaped C219 (2004–2010), the more muscular C218 (2010–2018)—which also introduced the striking "Shooting Brake" estate—and the final, tech-heavy C257 (2018–2023). In the 2026 Australian market, the … Read more