2021 Mercedes-Benz CLS220d Sport Exclusive 2.2d

The 2021 Mercedes-Benz CLS220d sits in the executive four-door coupe class, blending sleek styling with practical seating for five and a premium cabin. It is best suited to buyers who want prestige, good fuel economy, and a refined highway cruiser rather than a sports car.

Engine and Performance

• Engine: 2.0L 1,950 cc turbo diesel inline-4.

• Power: 194 hp / 143 kW.

• Torque: 400 Nm.

• Transmission: 9G-TRONIC automatic.

• Drive: Rear-wheel drive in the standard CLS220d spec.

• 0-100 km/h: About 7.5 seconds.

• Top speed: About 235 to 237 km/h.

• Drive feel: Smooth, quiet, and torque-rich, with enough punch for overtaking and relaxed motorway cruising.

Dimensions, Tow and Weight

• Length: About 4,988 mm.

• Width: About 1,890 mm excluding mirrors.

• Height: About 1,435 mm.

• Kerb weight: About 1,725 kg.

• Gross weight: About 2,410 kg.

• Seats: 5.

• Boot space: 520 litres.

• Towing: Not usually a headline strength for this body style, and most buyers will use it mainly as a premium road car.

Wheels and Chassis

The CLS220d uses a low, elegant coupe-sedan stance with a turning diameter of about 11.6 m. AMG Line versions usually add sportier wheels, firmer suspension tuning, and more aggressive styling, giving it a more planted road feel.

Fuel Economy

• Combined fuel consumption: About 4.7 to 5.4 L/100 km.

• Urban consumption: About 5.5 to 5.9 L/100 km.

• Extra-urban consumption: About 4.2 to 4.6 L/100 km.

• Fuel tank: 50 litres.

• Range: Roughly 900 to 1,050 km in mixed real-world driving if driven efficiently. The diesel setup makes this one a strong long-distance option.

Interior Features

The CLS220d is a 5-seat luxury saloon-coupe with a 520-litre boot and a premium cabin layout. Your listed extras make it especially attractive, since sunroof, black leather seats, color head-up display, navigation, and driver-assist tech significantly improve daily comfort and resale appeal.

Exterior Features

The CLS has one of Mercedes’ most elegant silhouettes, with a long bonnet, low roofline, and coupe-like profile. AMG Line treatment normally adds sportier bumpers, wheels, and trim accents, making it look more expensive and more aggressive than a standard executive sedan.

Technology and Safety

Your spec is well loaded: 360° camera, Blind Spot Assist, Active Distance Assist, genuine navigation, digital TV, and color head-up display all point to a high-spec car. The CLS platform is also known for modern Mercedes driver assistance and a premium infotainment setup, making it feel very current for a 2021 model.

Price Comparison Kenya, SA, Dubai

Used-market Kenya references show a 2021 Mercedes-Benz CLS 220d AMG Line listed at about KES 5,543,000 in Kenya, which gives a useful local benchmark for similar-spec cars. Exact South African and Dubai equivalents depend on mileage and trim, but imported pricing usually shifts materially once shipping, duties, and dealer margin are added.

Maintenance and Costing

This is a premium diesel Mercedes, so maintenance will be higher than a mainstream Japanese sedan but still reasonable for the class if serviced properly. The OM654 diesel family uses a timing chain and common-rail injection, and published technical references note an oil capacity of 6.5 litres and a long service life when maintained well.

Insurance Estimates in Kenya

Insurance will usually fall in the mid-to-high band because the CLS is a premium executive car with costly body panels, electronics, and safety systems. The final premium will depend on vehicle value, driver profile, parking security, and claim history.

Summary

The 2021 Mercedes-Benz CLS220d is a classy, efficient, and well-equipped executive coupe-sedan with strong diesel torque and a premium feature list. It is ideal for someone who wants style and comfort first, while still keeping fuel bills and long-distance running costs under control.

Rating Overall

4.4/5 — strong on style, economy, comfort, and tech, with the main tradeoff being premium maintenance and limited practicality versus a regular sedan.