Body style: Coupé (two-door)
Segment: Medium Premium
Production years: 2004, 2005, 2006
Even though it was not the first four-door coupe on the market, the car revived the forgotten trend of faux-coupe bodyworks.
Rover introduced the Rover P5 in 1962 as a four-door coupe, with a sloped rear end and a styling that resembled sporty vehicles. That trend didn't last too long since it wasn't as practical as a regular sedan. Still, the idea remained and, in 2004, Mercedes-Benz brought it back to life in the form of the CLS lineup.
Mercedes-Benz unveiled the CLS range in 2004, and it was based on the Vision CLS concept-car showcased at the 2003 Frankfurt International Motor Show. The narrow front with swept-back headlights made it into production. Its raked windshield was similar to that of a sporty coupe, but the car featured four doors. Its frameless windows amplified the coupe sensation. Yet, it featured a B-pillar, unlike the former fake-cabriolets, due to safety reasons. In the back, the windscreen was almost on the same line as the sloped trunk lid.
Inside, the CLS featured four seats only with low-mounted seats. Its dashboard design and steering wheel were similar to the ones installed in the CLK range. Mercedes-Benz tried to offer the CLS as a coupe version for the S-Class, while the CLK was the coupe for the E-Class (W211) even though the latter was based on the W203 C-Class. Its luxurious interior was fit for the luxury car buyers, but the rear seats offered limited headrooms, where a six-footer (1.85m) could barely sit.
Since Mercedes-Benz built the CLS on the W211 (E-Class) platform, it used some of its engines and drivetrains. It took only the V-6s and the V-8s units and paired them to either a six-speed manual or the new 7G-Tronic automatic gearbox.
ENGINE SPECS - 350 7AT RWD (272 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 3498 cm3 |
Power: | 200 KW @ 6000 RPM 272 HP @ 6000 RPM 268 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 258 lb-ft @ 2400-5000 RPM 350 Nm @ 2400-5000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 21.1 gallons (79.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 155.3 mph (250 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 7 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: | 245/45 R17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 193.4 in (4912 mm) |
Width: | 73.7 in (1872 mm) |
Height: | 55.2 in (1402 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 62.7/63.1 in (1,593/1,603 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 112.4 in (2855 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.1 in (130 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 17.8 cuFT (504 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.3 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3814 lbs (1730 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4840 lbs (2195 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 16.4 mpg US (14.3 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 30.2 mpg US (7.8 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 23.3 mpg US (10.1 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 241 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 350 7AT RWD (292 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 3498 cm3 |
Power: | 214.8 KW @ 6400 RPM 292 HP @ 6400 RPM 288 BHP @ 6400 RPM |
Torque: | 269 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM 365 Nm @ 3000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 21.1 gallons (79.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 155.3 mph (250 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 6.7 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: | 245/45 R17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 193.4 in (4912 mm) |
Width: | 73.7 in (1872 mm) |
Height: | 55.2 in (1402 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 62.7/63.1 in (1,593/1,603 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 112.4 in (2855 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.1 in (130 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 17.8 cuFT (504 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.3 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3814 lbs (1730 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4840 lbs (2195 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 18.1 mpg US (13 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 33.6 mpg US (7 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 25.8 mpg US (9.1 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 217 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 500 7AT RWD (306 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V8 |
Displacement: | 4966 cm3 |
Power: | 225 KW @ 5600 RPM 306 HP @ 5600 RPM 302 BHP @ 5600 RPM |
Torque: | 339 lb-ft @ 2700-4250 RPM 460 Nm @ 2700-4250 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 21.1 gallons (79.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 155.3 mph (250 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 6.1 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: | 245/40 R18 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 193.4 in (4912 mm) |
Width: | 73.7 in (1872 mm) |
Height: | 54.7 in (1389 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 62.7/63.1 in (1,593/1,603 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 112.4 in (2855 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.1 in (130 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 17.5 cuFT (496 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.3 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3990.8 lbs (1810 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 5016.4 lbs (2275 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 14.3 mpg US (16.4 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 28.3 mpg US (8.3 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 20.8 mpg US (11.3 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 268 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 500 V8 7AT RWD (388 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V8 |
Displacement: | 5461 cm3 |
Power: | 285.4 KW @ 6000 RPM 388 HP @ 6000 RPM 383 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 391 lb-ft @ 2800 RPM 530 Nm @ 2800 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 21.1 gallons (79.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 155 mph (249 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 5.4 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: | 245/40 R18 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 193.4 in (4912 mm) |
Width: | 73.7 in (1872 mm) |
Height: | 54.7 in (1389 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 62.7/63.1 in (1,593/1,603 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 112.4 in (2855 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.1 in (130 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 17.5 cuFT (496 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.3 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3880 lbs (1760 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 5071 lbs (2300 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 13.5 mpg US (17.4 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 27.7 mpg US (8.5 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 20.1 mpg US (11.7 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 320 CDI 7AT RWD (224 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 2987 cm3 |
Power: | 165 KW @ 3800 RPM 224 HP @ 3800 RPM 221 BHP @ 3800 RPM |
Torque: | 376 lb-ft @ 1600-2800 RPM 510 Nm @ 1600-2800 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Common Rail |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 21.1 gallons (79.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 153 mph (246 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 7 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: | 245/45 R17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 193.4 in (4912 mm) |
Width: | 73.7 in (1872 mm) |
Height: | 55.2 in (1402 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 62.7/63.1 in (1,593/1,603 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 112.4 in (2855 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.1 in (130 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 17.8 cuFT (504 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.3 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 4002 lbs (1815 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 5027.4 lbs (2280 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 22.2 mpg US (10.6 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 39.9 mpg US (5.9 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 31 mpg US (7.6 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 202 g/km |