Model year guide

2016 Mercedes-benz cls 400

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2016 Mercedes-benz cls 400 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 1 on record.

2016 Mercedes-benz cls 400 at a glance

Safety recalls1
Combined24 mpg

Free: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2016 Mercedes-benz cls 400 recalls 1

Communication NHTSA Campaign #19V787000 · manufacturer #2019120008 · 01/11/2019

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2013-2017 vehicles due to a software fault that may cause the date and time for the emergency call system (eCall) to differ from the actual date and time, potentially relaying an inaccurate vehicle location. For a full list of the affected models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2019/RMISC-19V787-4620.pdf

Fix: MBUSA has initiated an Over the Air (OTA) remote update. MBUSA will also notify owners, and dealers will check software for a successful OTA or update the communication module software as needed, free of charge. The recall began December 23, 2019. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-…

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 7 Oct 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2016 Mercedes-benz cls 400 MPG & running costs

Combined24 mpg
City20 mpg
Highway30 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$3,400
EPA size classCompact Cars
TransmissionAutomatic 7-spd
Forced inductionTurbocharged
Engine start-stopYes
Passenger volume92 cu ft
Cargo volume11 cu ft
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$5,000 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2016 Mercedes-benz cls 400 costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$17,000
Fuel only$17,000
Per mile$0.23

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

2016 Mercedes-benz cls 400 trims & engines on record

Trims
CLS400
Engines
3.0L 6-cyl

2016 Mercedes-benz cls 400 vehicles on record

2016 Mercedes-benz cls 400 — frequently asked questions

Does the 2016 Mercedes-benz cls 400 have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2016 Mercedes-benz cls 400. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are free.

What gas mileage does the 2016 Mercedes-benz cls 400 get?

The 2016 Mercedes-benz cls 400 has a U.S. EPA estimate of 24 mpg combined (20 city / 30 highway).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.