Body style: Coupé (two-door)
Segment: Medium Premium
Production years: 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
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The biggest four-door coupe from Mercedes-Benz got a refreshed version for the 2010 model, and it brought more luxury to that specific niche market of the premium segment.
Mercedes-Benz might not be the first carmaker that built a four-door coupe, but it was the most successful when it introduced it in 2004 and relaunched a segment that was forgotten for decades. In 2010, it unveiled the second generation, which was refreshed in 2014.
The most striking feature of the facelifted version was the headlights, with LEDs instead of bi-xenon headlamps. A horizontal satin-silver slat spread across the black grille made the car looks sportier, while the apron with the A-shaped air intake in the middle resembled the SLS AMG. Its LED daytime running lights from the side-scoops looked suspended in over the black mesh-grille behind them.
Inside, the carmaker installed a slightly wider interior with more elbow and shoulder room. For the first time, the CLS was fitted with an EASY-PACK quickfold as an option for the rear seat backrest. That allowed longer items to be loaded through the 520 liters (18.3 cu-ft) trunk.
Under the hood, Mercedes-Benz installed a choice of four engines, apart from those offered by the AMG department. All versions were fitted as standard with a seven-speed automatic (dual-clutch) transmission. The CLS was available with rear- or all-wheel-drive, depending on the engine.
MERCEDES BENZ CLS-Klasse (C218) 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
3 gasoline engines
- 350 BlueEFFICIENCY 7AT RWD (306 HP)
- 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7AT AWD (408 HP)
- 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 7AT RWD (408 HP)
3 diesel engines
- 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7AT RWD (204 HP)
- 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7AT (265 HP)
- 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7AT (265 HP)
brochures (download)
MERCEDES BENZ CLS-Klasse (C218) Brochure 2013 (US)MERCEDES BENZ CLS-Klasse (C218)
350 BlueEFFICIENCY 7AT RWD (306 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - 350 BlueEFFICIENCY 7AT RWD (306 HP) | |
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| Cylinders: | V6 |
| Displacement: | 3498 cm3 |
| Power: | 225 KW @ 6500 RPM 306 HP @ 6500 RPM 302 BHP @ 6500 RPM |
| Torque: | 273 lb-ft @ 3500-5250 RPM 370 Nm @ 3500-5250 RPM |
| Fuel System: | Direct Injection |
| Fuel: | Gasoline |
| Fuel capacity: | 21.1 gallons (79.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Top Speed: | 155 mph (249 km/h) |
| Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 6.1 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox: | 7-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Front: | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Tire Size: | 245/45 R17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 194.5 in (4940 mm) |
| Width: | 74.1 in (1882 mm) |
| Height: | 55.7 in (1415 mm) |
| Front/rear Track: | 62.8/63.9 in (1,595/1,623 mm) |
| Wheelbase: | 113.1 in (2873 mm) |
| Cargo Volume: | 18.4 cuFT (521 L) |
| Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.27 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Unladen Weight: | 3825 lbs (1735 kg) |
| Gross Weight Limit: | 4894.3 lbs (2220 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
|---|---|
| City: | 25.8 mpg US (9.1 L/100Km) |
| Highway: | 43.6 mpg US (5.4 L/100Km) |
| Combined: | 34.6 mpg US (6.8 L/100Km) |
| CO2 Emissions: | 159 g/km |
MERCEDES BENZ CLS-Klasse (C218)
500 BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7AT AWD (408 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7AT AWD (408 HP) | |
|---|---|
| Cylinders: | V8 |
| Displacement: | 4663 cm3 |
| Power: | 300 KW @ 5000 RPM 408 HP @ 5000 RPM 402 BHP @ 5000 RPM |
| Torque: | 443 lb-ft @ 1600-4750 RPM 601 Nm @ 1600-4750 RPM |
| Fuel System: | Direct Injection |
| Fuel: | Gasoline |
| Fuel capacity: | 21.1 gallons (79.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Top Speed: | 155 mph (249 km/h) |
| Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 5.2 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox: | Automatic, 7 Speed |
BRAKES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Front: | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Tire Size: | 255/40 R 18 |
DIMENSIONS | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 194.5 in (4940 mm) |
| Width: | 74.1 in (1882 mm) |
| Height: | 55.7 in (1415 mm) |
| Front/rear Track: | 62.8/63.9 in (1,595/1,623 mm) |
| Wheelbase: | 113.1 in (2873 mm) |
| Cargo Volume: | 18.4 cuFT (521 L) |
| Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.28 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Unladen Weight: | 4277 lbs (1940 kg) |
| Gross Weight Limit: | 5346 lbs (2425 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
|---|---|
| City: | 17.4 mpg US (13.5 L/100Km) |
| Highway: | 31.4 mpg US (7.5 L/100Km) |
| Combined: | 24.2 mpg US (9.7 L/100Km) |
| CO2 Emissions: | 224-226 g/km |
MERCEDES BENZ CLS-Klasse (C218)
500 BlueEFFICIENCY 7AT RWD (408 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 7AT RWD (408 HP) | |
|---|---|
| Cylinders: | V8 |
| Displacement: | 4663 cm3 |
| Power: | 300 KW @ 5000 RPM 408 HP @ 5000 RPM 402 BHP @ 5000 RPM |
| Torque: | 442 lb-ft @ 1600-4750 RPM 599 Nm @ 1600-4750 RPM |
| Fuel System: | Direct Injection |
| Fuel: | Gasoline |
| Fuel capacity: | 21.1 gallons (79.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Top Speed: | 155 mph (249 km/h) |
| Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 5.2 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox: | 7-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Front: | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Tire Size: | 255/40 R 18 |
DIMENSIONS | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 194.5 in (4940 mm) |
| Width: | 74.1 in (1882 mm) |
| Height: | 55.7 in (1415 mm) |
| Front/rear Track: | 62.8/63.9 in (1,595/1,623 mm) |
| Wheelbase: | 113.1 in (2873 mm) |
| Cargo Volume: | 18.4 cuFT (521 L) |
| Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.28 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Unladen Weight: | 4001.4 lbs (1815 kg) |
| Gross Weight Limit: | 5070.6 lbs (2300 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
|---|---|
| City: | 30.2 mpg US (7.8 L/100Km) |
| Highway: | 46.1 mpg US (5.1 L/100Km) |
| Combined: | 38.6 mpg US (6.1 L/100Km) |
| CO2 Emissions: | 209 g/km |
MERCEDES BENZ CLS-Klasse (C218)
250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7AT RWD (204 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7AT RWD (204 HP) | |
|---|---|
| Cylinders: | L4 |
| Displacement: | 2143 cm3 |
| Power: | 150 KW @ 4200 RPM 204 HP @ 4200 RPM 201 BHP @ 4200 RPM |
| Torque: | 369 lb-ft @ 1600-1800 RPM 500 Nm @ 1600-1800 RPM |
| Fuel System: | Common Rail |
| Fuel: | Diesel |
| Fuel capacity: | 21.1 gallons (79.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Top Speed: | 150.4 mph (242 km/h) |
| Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 7.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox: | 7-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Front: | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Tire Size: | 245/45 R17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 194.5 in (4940 mm) |
| Width: | 74.1 in (1882 mm) |
| Height: | 55.7 in (1415 mm) |
| Front/rear Track: | 62.8/63.9 in (1,595/1,623 mm) |
| Wheelbase: | 113.1 in (2873 mm) |
| Cargo Volume: | 18.4 cuFT (521 L) |
| Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.26 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Unladen Weight: | 3935.3 lbs (1785 kg) |
| Gross Weight Limit: | 5004.5 lbs (2270 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
|---|---|
| City: | 36.8 mpg US (6.4 L/100Km) |
| Highway: | 53.5 mpg US (4.4 L/100Km) |
| Combined: | 46.1 mpg US (5.1 L/100Km) |
| CO2 Emissions: | 134 g/km |
MERCEDES BENZ CLS-Klasse (C218)
350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7AT (265 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7AT (265 HP) | |
|---|---|
| Cylinders: | V6 |
| Displacement: | 2987 cm3 |
| Power: | 195 KW @ 3800 RPM 265 HP @ 3800 RPM 261 BHP @ 3800 RPM |
| Torque: | 457 lb-ft @ 1600-2400 RPM 620 Nm @ 1600-2400 RPM |
| Fuel System: | Common Rail |
| Fuel: | Diesel |
| Fuel capacity: | 21.1 gallons (79.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Top Speed: | 155 mph (249 km/h) |
| Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 6.4 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox: | 7-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Front: | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Tire Size: | 245/45 R17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 194.5 in (4940 mm) |
| Width: | 74.1 in (1882 mm) |
| Height: | 55.7 in (1415 mm) |
| Front/rear Track: | 62.8/63.9 in (1,595/1,623 mm) |
| Wheelbase: | 113.1 in (2873 mm) |
| Cargo Volume: | 18.4 cuFT (521 L) |
| Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.28 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Unladen Weight: | 3935 lbs (1785 kg) |
| Gross Weight Limit: | 5203 lbs (2360 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
|---|---|
| City: | 26.7 mpg US (8.8 L/100Km) |
| Highway: | 40.6 mpg US (5.8 L/100Km) |
| Combined: | 34.1 mpg US (6.9 L/100Km) |
| CO2 Emissions: | 177-181 g/km |
MERCEDES BENZ CLS-Klasse (C218)
350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7AT (265 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7AT (265 HP) | |
|---|---|
| Cylinders: | V6 |
| Displacement: | 2987 cm3 |
| Power: | 195 KW @ 3800 RPM 265 HP @ 3800 RPM 261 BHP @ 3800 RPM |
| Torque: | 457 lb-ft @ 1600-2400 RPM 620 Nm @ 1600-2400 RPM |
| Fuel System: | Common Rail |
| Fuel: | Diesel |
| Fuel capacity: | 21.1 gallons (79.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Top Speed: | 155 mph (249 km/h) |
| Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 6.2 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox: | 7-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Front: | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Tire Size: | 245/45 R17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 194.5 in (4940 mm) |
| Width: | 74.1 in (1882 mm) |
| Height: | 55.7 in (1415 mm) |
| Front/rear Track: | 62.8/63.9 in (1,595/1,623 mm) |
| Wheelbase: | 113.1 in (2873 mm) |
| Cargo Volume: | 18.4 cuFT (521 L) |
| Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.28 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Unladen Weight: | 4001.4 lbs (1815 kg) |
| Gross Weight Limit: | 5070.6 lbs (2300 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
|---|---|
| City: | 30.2 mpg US (7.8 L/100Km) |
| Highway: | 47 mpg US (5 L/100Km) |
| Combined: | 39.2 mpg US (6 L/100Km) |
| CO2 Emissions: | 159 g/km |