The 2016 Mercedes-Benz CLS has zero owner defect complaints and zero safety recall campaigns recorded in the current AutoUtility NHTSA dataset. EPA testing covers 5 certified vehicle configurations spanning 3l 6-cyl, 4.7l 8-cyl, and 5.5l 8-cyl configurations. Gasoline and hybrid variants deliver 18 to 24 MPG combined. Detailed NHTSA crash-test ratings are not available in the current AutoUtility dataset for this model year.
- • NHTSA Owner Complaints: 0 reports
- • Safety Recall Campaigns: 0 campaigns
- • NHTSA Overall Safety Rating: Not rated by NHTSA
- • EPA Efficiency: 18–24 MPG (5 variants)
What is the fuel economy and range of the 2016 Mercedes-Benz CLS?
Official EPA laboratory test ratings, electric driving range, and annual energy cost estimates by certified vehicle variant
| Variant | Engine | Drivetrain | Transmission | City | Highway | Combined | EV Range | Est. Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLS400 | 3L 6-Cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 7-spd | 20 MPG | 30 MPG | 24 MPG | — | $3,150 / yr |
| CLS400 4matic | 3L 6-Cyl | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic 7-spd | 19 MPG | 26 MPG | 22 MPG | — | $3,450 / yr |
| CLS550 | 4.7L 8-Cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 9-spd | 18 MPG | 26 MPG | 20 MPG | — | $3,800 / yr |
| CLS550 4matic | 4.7L 8-Cyl | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic 9-spd | 17 MPG | 25 MPG | 20 MPG | — | $3,800 / yr |
| AMG CLS63 S 4matic | 5.5L 8-Cyl | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic 7-spd | 16 MPG | 22 MPG | 18 MPG | — | $4,200 / yr |
What are the crash test safety ratings for the 2016 Mercedes-Benz CLS?
Official 5-Star Safety Ratings evaluated by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
| Tested Drivetrain / Cab Variant | Overall Rating | Frontal Crash | Side Crash | Rollover Rating | Rollover Risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -Class 4 DR 4WD | — | ||||
| -Class 4 DR RWD | — |
Optional and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is documented as Optional in official NHTSA records for tested 2016 Mercedes-Benz CLS models.
What defect complaints are reported for the 2016 Mercedes-Benz CLS?
Summary of 0 verified consumer defect submissions filed with the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)
Data Attribution & Context: Complaints are self-reported by vehicle owners to NHTSA and represent unverified consumer submissions. Complaint volume does not equal a statistically controlled failure rate and is not adjusted for total vehicles sold or cumulative mileage driven.
View all 2016 Mercedes-Benz CLS problems & component breakdown (0 categories) →Are there open safety recalls on the 2016 Mercedes-Benz CLS?
Manufacturer safety recall campaigns monitored and recorded by NHTSA
No open safety recall campaigns are currently on file with NHTSA for the 2016 Mercedes-Benz CLS.
View all 2016 Mercedes-Benz CLS recalls & campaign history (0 campaigns) →The specifications, safety ratings, defect reports, and recall campaigns published on this page are retrieved directly from official United States Government agency databases:
- NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI): Consumer complaints and defect reports.
- NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP): Frontal, side, and rollover 5-Star crash safety test ratings.
- U.S. EPA / FuelEconomy.gov: Standardized multi-cycle dynamometer fuel economy, MPGe, and electric driving range ratings.
Local Production Store Compiled: August 2026 • Deterministic Audited Dataset • Zero Dynamic External API Runtime Latency.