Snapshot

  • Minor facelift and equipment update headlines 2022 range
  • 320kW/520Nm engine remains unchanged
  • Prices start at $183,600

The 2022 Mercedes-AMG CLS 53 4MATIC+ has officially arrived in Australia, with the German manufacturer confirming local pricing and specifications for the four-door coupé.

Initially revealed in April this year, the new CLS provides a handful of updates over the outgoing model, as well as a Limited Edition variant – capped at just 299 units for Australia.

Revised styling is the most apparent difference to the car it replaces, with a new front bumper, grille and headlights setting the 2022 CLS 53 apart from its predecessor, which was last updated in 2018.

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2022 Mercedes-AMG CLS 53 4MATIC+ pricing (excludes on-road costs)

Although the 2022 CLS 53 scores a host of new equipment, it has been given a price deduction – starting out cheaper than the CLS it replaces.

CLS 53 4MATIC+$183,600 (down from $188,977)
CLS 53 4MATIC+ Limited Edition | One of 299$197,600
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Features

Starting with the standard CLS 53, the base vehicle includes:

AMG Night Package
20-inch AMG multi-spoke light-alloy wheels
Lastest MBUX interface
12.3-inch digital dash
12.3-inch infotainment display
Hey Mercedes’ integrated
13 speaker Burmester surround sound system
Head-up display
Heated and powered front seats
DAB+ digital radio
Nappa leather steering wheel and seats
Wireless charging
Apple CarPlay/Android Auto.

On top of this equipment, the limited-run Limited Edition | One of 299 adds:

AMG Performance steering wheel in Nappa leather with Dinamica
AMG Dynamic Plus package including race drive program with drift mode
Power-closing doors
AMG Nappa upholstery in two-tone silver grey pearl/black
Surround lighting with AMG brand logo projection
AMG car cover
AMG carbon-fibre interior trim
designo red seat belts
Red brake callipers
Extended AMG Night Package
AMG-specific darkened radiator grille
20-inch matte black AMG 5-twin-spoke light-alloy wheels
High-gloss black exterior badging
Cashmere white magno or selenite grey magno paintwork.
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Engine, drivetrain and fuel economy

Retaining the same powertrain as the previous CLS 53, the 2022 model is powered by a 3.0-litre, turbocharged straight-six engine with 48-volt mild-hybrid assistance, producing 320kW @ 6100rpm and 520Nm between 1800-5800rpm, with a 6kW and 250Nm boost coming thanks to the electric tech.

Drive is still sent to all four wheels through Mercedes’s nine-speed automatic gearbox, helping the CLS 53 to achieve a claimed 0-100km/h sprint in 4.5 seconds, while also returning a tested combined fuel consumption figure of 8.9L/100km.

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Safety

With no structural changes to the 2022 model, the existing CLS 53’s five-star ANCAP safety rating is retained, and it also benefits from a range of safety tech including:

360-degree camera with dynamic guidelines
Active lane change assist
Active parking assist with Parktronic
Active traffic assist
Blind spot with active assist
Brake assist
Collision mitigation
Driver attention detection
Speed limiter and zone reminder
Pre-safe impulse side accident preparation system
Tyre pressure monitoring.
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Warranty and servicing

As with other Mercedes-Benz and Mercedes-AMG vehicles, the CLS 53 is covered by a five-year/unlimited-kilometre warranty.

The CLS 53 is subject to capped-price servicing by Mercedes for its first three years after purchase, with the 12-month/25,000km intervals coming to a total cost of $3150 at the end of the period.

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Availability

Mercedes-AMG is now taking orders for the 2022 CLS 53 with deliveries expected to begin later this year.

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