Mercedes-Benz CLS Leasing

The CLS is a big car. Its swooping coupe roofline means there’s not quite as much headroom in the front or the back as you’d expect in the equivalent saloon, but it’s still spacious enough for tall adults to get comfortable in the 4 main seats. A large hump in the floor for the transmission tunnel means that legroom is a little awkward if you use the middle seat in the back, but there’s still space for a 5th occupant.

Unlike the Audi A7 or the Porsche Panamera, which are both hatchbacks, the CLS sticks to a 4-door saloon layout. That means it’s a little trickier to load large items, although the boot itself is a decent size at 520 litres. That puts it ahead of both the Panamera and the BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe – although fractionally behind the A7.

Another benefit is that the seats fold in a 40/20/40 split, giving you additional flexibility when it comes to balancing luggage space and rear-seat accommodation. Fold them all down and it offers an impressive loading volume.

The CLS is reasonably economical for a large luxury car. There’s no plug-in hybrid or electric option yet, but most models come with Mercedes-Benz’s EQ Boost mild-hybrid system, which provides a small amount of electrical assistance to reduce the load on the engine. 

In CLS 300d form, this equates to a combined fuel economy figure of 38.2mpg, while the more powerful CLS 400d is actually better still at 38.7mpg. Not surprisingly, the high-performance CLS 53 is less economical, but at 29.7mpg, it still compares favourably to the likes of the BMW 850i Gran Coupe.

Mercedes-Benz has traditionally had a strong reputation for reliability.

The CLS sits towards the larger end of its class for boot space, although a relatively small boot opening can make loading large objects somewhat fiddly.

The CLS only has 2 main trim levels at present – the AMG Line Night Edition Premium Plus for the regular petrol and diesel models, plus the high-performance CLS 53.

Yes. The Parking Package comes as standard, with parking sensors and a 360-degree camera.

The CLS offers good practicality for its class. There’s a reasonable amount of room for rear-seat passengers, but less so than you’d find in a BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe or indeed a traditional 4-door saloon such as the Mercedes E-Class.

Arguably no other car blends coupe style with 4-door practicality quite as elegantly as the Mercedes-Benz CLS. It’s good to look at and great to sit in, with punchy yet economical engines and impressive levels of comfort. If you’re looking to lease a 4-door luxury coupe, it deserves to be on your list.

Explore our best Mercedes-Benz CLS lease deals online today and we guarantee to give you the best monthly price. Extra protection is included free in every deal, which covers you for redundancy, life events and loss of earnings. We never take processing fees and deliver your new car for free. There’s even a 30-day free returns window in case you change your mind or your circumstances change. It’s never been easier to drive a brand-new Mercedes-Benz CLS lease.