Body style: Coupé (two-door)
Segment: Medium Premium
Production years: 2008, 2009, 2010
Mercedes-Benz introduced the CLS range as a four-door coupe in 2004, and it absolutely surprised its customers and was also a trendsetter.
Fast forward four years, and, in 2008, the carmaker brought the refreshed version of the CLS range. Even though the world financial crisis had already damaged some automakers around the world, Mercedes-Benz went on with the upgrading program. It had to do that anyway since there were new emission regulations starting in 2009.
The CLS's first-generation was a love and hate relationship with its customers. Mercedes-Benz installed a pair of unusual-looking headlights and a fluid line for the bodywork that was ended with a sloped back. In addition, the doors didn't have a frame for the windows, so the vehicle could have been called a four-door coupe. In the AMG flavor, the car sported unique 6.3 badges on the front fenders. At the back, the automaker installed four chromed oval pipes that peaked from underneath the rear bumper, flanking a diffuser.
Inside, the automaker added all the bells and whistles it had in its storage. The infotainment system, named COMMAND, placed on the center console featured sat-nav, the stylish steering wheel featured a few buttons on the horizontal spokes, while the third one got the AMG metallic label fitted at the bottom. Obviously, the sports bucket seats at the front provided enough side support, while in the back, the profiled-for-two bench offered enough comfort but not too much headroom.
Under the hood, AMG installed a 6,2-liter V8 monster paired to a seven-speed automatic gearbox that sent all the power to the rear wheels.
ENGINE SPECS - 6.2L V8 7AT (514 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V8 |
Displacement: | 6208 cm3 |
Power: | 378 KW @ 6800 RPM 514 HP @ 6800 RPM 507 BHP @ 6800 RPM |
Torque: | 465 lb-ft @ 5200 RPM 630 Nm @ 5200 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 155 mph (249 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 4.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 7-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 255/35 R19 || 285/30 R19 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 193.5 in (4915 mm) |
Width: | 73.7 in (1872 mm) |
Height: | 54.7 in (1389 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 63/63.3 in (1,600/1,608 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 112.4 in (2855 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.7 in (145 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 17.5 cuFT (496 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.31 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 4199.8 lbs (1905 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 5225.9 lbs (2370 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 10.4 mpg US (22.6 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 23.8 mpg US (9.9 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 16.2 mpg US (14.5 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 345 g/km |