Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS coupe (C218)

Mercedes-Benz - CLS coupe (C218)

Details-
BrandMercedes-Benz
ModelCLS
GenerationCLS coupe (C218)
ModificationCLS 500 V8 (408 Hp) 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS
Start Of ProductionJuly, 2011 year
End Of ProductionSeptember, 2014 year

Performance

The CLS is a high-performance luxury sedan with impressive acceleration and a top speed of 250 km/h. Its drag coefficient of 0.28 ensures efficient aerodynamics.

Specs-
Rating
Acceleration 0 100 Kmh4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 62 Mph4.8 sec
Max Speed250 km/h, Electronically limited 155.34 mph
Drag Coefficient Cd0.28

Body & Dimensions

The Mercedes-Benz CLS is a luxury 4-seater coupe with a sleek design and a spacious interior. It features a long wheelbase, generous track widths, and a comfortable turning circle. The car's dimensions are 4940 mm (194.49 in.) in length, 1881 mm (74.06 in.) in width, and 1416 mm (55.75 in.) in height. It has a wheelbase of 2874 mm (113.15 in.) and a front track of 1594 mm (62.76 in.) and a rear track of 1626 mm (64.02 in.). The car has a minimum turning circle of 11.27 m (36.98 ft.) and a width including mirrors of 2075 mm (81.69 in.) with a front overhang of 901 mm (35.47 in.) and a rear overhang of 1165 mm (45.87 in.)

Specs-
Rating
Body TypeCoupe
Seats4
Doors4
Length4940 mm 194.49 in.
Width1881 mm 74.06 in.
Width Including Mirrors2075 mm 81.69 in.
Height1416 mm 55.75 in.
Wheelbase2874 mm 113.15 in.
Front Track1594 mm 62.76 in.
Rear Track1626 mm 64.02 in.
Front Overhang901 mm 35.47 in.
Rear Overhang1165 mm 45.87 in.
Min Turning Circle11.27 m 36.98 ft.

Fuel Consumption

The Mercedes-Benz CLS is a luxury sedan with a petrol engine, meeting Euro 5 emission standards. It has an urban economy fuel consumption of 13.4-13.5 L/100 km, extra urban economy of 7.4-7.5 L/100 km, and combined economy of 9.6-9.7 L/100 km. Its CO2 emissions are 224-226 g/km.

Specs-
Rating
Fuel Consumption Urban Economy Nedc13.4-13.5 l/100 km 17.55 - 17.42 US mpg 21.08 - 20.92 UK mpg 7.46 - 7.41 km/l
Fuel Consumption Extra Urban Economy Nedc7.4-7.5 l/100 km 31.79 - 31.36 US mpg 38.17 - 37.66 UK mpg 13.51 - 13.33 km/l
Fuel Consumption Combined Economy Nedc9.6-9.7 l/100 km 24.5 - 24.25 US mpg 29.43 - 29.12 UK mpg 10.42 - 10.31 km/l
Co2 Emissions Nedc224-226 g/km
Fuel TypePetrol (Gasoline)
Emission StandardEuro 5

Engine & Transmission

The CLS is a luxury full-size car with a 4.0L V8 bi-turbo engine, producing 408 hp and 600 Nm of torque. It features an 8-speed automatic transmission, all-wheel drive, and an air suspension system. The engine is equipped with direct injection and a start-stop system.

Specs-
Rating
Powertrain ArchitectureInternal Combustion engine
Power408 Hp @ 5000-5750 rpm.
Power Per Litre87.5 Hp/l
Torque600 Nm @ 1600-4750 rpm. 442.54 lb.-ft. @ 1600-4750 rpm.
Engine LayoutFront, Longitudinal
Engine Model CodeM 278.922
Engine Displacement4663 cm3 284.55 cu. in.
Number Of Cylinders8
Engine ConfigurationV-engine
Cylinder Bore92.9 mm 3.66 in.
Piston Stroke86 mm 3.39 in.
Compression Ratio10.5:1
Number Of Valves Per Cylinder4
Fuel Injection SystemDirect injection
Engine AspirationBiTurbo, Intercooler
ValvetrainDOHC
Engine Oil Capacity8 l 8.45 US qt | 7.04 UK qt
Engine Oil Specification0W-30, 5W-30 / MB 229.6 0W-30, 0W-40, 5W-30, 5W-40 / MB 229.5
Coolant12.3 l 13 US qt | 10.82 UK qt
Drivetrain ArchitectureThe Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives permanently the four wheels of the vehicle.
Drive WheelAll wheel drive (4x4)
Number Of Gears And Type Of Gearbox7 gears, automatic transmission G-TRONIC PLUS
Front SuspensionIndependent multi-link suspension, Transverse stabilizer, Air suspension
Rear SuspensionIndependent multi-link suspension, Air suspension, Transverse stabilizer
Engine SystemsStart & Stop System

Brakes

The CLS model features ventilated discs for both front and rear brakes, equipped with electric steering and a steering rack and pinion system. It comes with front wheel tires measuring 255/40 R18 and 255/35 R19, while the rear tires are 255/40 R18 and 285/35 R18 or 285/30 R19. The car is equipped with ABS for anti-lock braking and has wheel rims measuring 8.5J x 18, 8.5J x 19, 8.5J x 18, 9.5J x 18, and 9.5J x 19.

Specs-
Rating
Front BrakesVentilated discs
Rear BrakesVentilated discs
Assisting SystemsABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering TypeSteering rack and pinion
Power SteeringElectric Steering
Tires SizeFront wheel tires: 255/40 R18; 255/35 R19 Rear wheel tires: 255/40 R18; 285/35 R18; 285/30 R19
Wheel Rims SizeFront wheel rims: 8.5J x 18; 8.5J x 19 Rear wheel rims: 8.5J x 18; 9.5J x 18; 9.5J x 19

Weight & Capacity

The CLS is a luxury mid-size sedan with a weight-to-power ratio of 4.6 kg/Hp and a weight-to-torque ratio of 3.1 kg/Nm. It has a kerb weight of 1865 kg and a max weight of 2425 kg. It can carry a max load of 560 kg and has a fuel tank capacity of 80 liters. The trunk boot space is minimum 520 liters. The car's roof can carry a max load of 100 kg.

Specs-
Rating
Weight To Power Ratio4.6 kg/Hp, 218.8 Hp/tonne
Weight To Torque Ratio3.1 kg/Nm, 321.7 Nm/tonne
Kerb Weight1865 kg 4111.62 lbs.
Max Weight2425 kg 5346.21 lbs.
Max Load560 kg 1234.59 lbs.
Trunk Boot Space Minimum520 l 18.36 cu. ft.
Fuel Tank Capacity80 l 21.13 US gal | 17.6 UK gal
Max Roof Load100 kg 220.46 lbs.

Frequently Asked Questions

FAQs for Mercedes-Benz - CLS coupe (C218)

The length of the Mercedes-Benz CLS is 4940 mm (194.49 in.)

The wheelbase of the Mercedes-Benz CLS is 2874 mm (113.15 in.)

The minimum turning circle of the Mercedes-Benz CLS is 11.27 m (36.98 ft.)

4.8 seconds

250 km/h (electronically limited to 155.34 mph)

0.28

The fuel type of the Mercedes-Benz CLS is petrol (gasoline).

The Mercedes-Benz CLS meets Euro 5 emission standards.

The fuel consumption of the Mercedes-Benz CLS in urban areas is 13.4-13.5 L/100 km.

The engine displacement is 4.0L or 284.55 cu. in.

The CLS has 8 cylinders.

The CLS has a direct injection fuel system.

The CLS model features ventilated discs for both front and rear brakes.

The CLS model comes with a steering rack and pinion system.

The CLS model comes with front wheel tires measuring 255/40 R18 and 255/35 R19, while the rear tires are 255/40 R18 and 285/35 R18 or 285/30 R19.

The starting price of the CLS is $62,995.

The CLS has five seats.

The CLS is powered by a 3.0-liter twin-turbocharged V6 engine that produces 335 horsepower.

The weight-to-power ratio of the CLS is 4.6 kg/Hp.

The weight-to-torque ratio of the CLS is 3.1 kg/Nm.

The kerb weight of the CLS is 1865 kg.