The 2016 Mercedes Benz CLS Class sedan is a midsize sedan offered in 2 trims, starting off at a base MSRP of $66,900. For that price, it mainly competes with the Audi A7, the BMW 5 Series 535i, and the Cadillac CTS Sedan. Between 2 trims, the CLS Class offers 2 powertrains. The base engine is a 3.0L turbocharged V6 engine capable of making 329 horsepower and 354 lb-ft of torque, affixed to a 7-speed automatic transmission. If more power is required, there is also a 402 horsepower-making 4.7L turbocharged V8 engine, mated to a 9-speed automatic transmission. The CLS Class reaches 60 mph from zero in 4.9 seconds on its base engine, which gets pumped up to 4.6 seconds with the 4.7L turbocharged V8 engine. Depending on the powertrain, the CLS Class can manage a combined fuel economy between 21 and 24 mpg. While we’re on the topic of choices, the 12 striking colors the CLS Class comes in really pull you towards itself.