Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class (C218) explained

Mercedes-Benz CLS (C218/X218)
Manufacturer:Daimler AG
Production:January 2010[1] – December 2017[2]
Assembly:Germany: Sindelfingen
Designer:Gorden Wagener (2006)
Class:Executive (E)
Related:Mercedes-Benz E-Class (W212)
Wheelbase:2874mm
Width:18811NaN1
Weight:1660-
Predecessor:Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class (C219)
Successor:Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class (C257)
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The C218 Mercedes-Benz CLS is the second generation of the Mercedes CLS-Class range of four-door coupé sedans. The model shares the chassis and most of the technology with the W212 E-Class and was produced from 2011 to 2017.[3]

Unlike its predecessor, the C218/X218 CLS can be optioned with all-wheel drive 4MATIC on all models including CLS 63 AMG variants.[4] Mercedes also introduced a new five-door estate version to the CLS lineup, called the CLS Shooting Brake.[5]

The C218 CLS-Class was succeeded by the Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class (C257) in 2018.[6]

Development and launch

The design of the C218 CLS is based on the F800 Style concept car unveiled by Mercedes-Benz at the 2009 Geneva Motor Show.[7] It is a four-door coupé featuring a new COMAND interface utilizing a touchpad, design cues inspired by the Mercedes SLS AMG, and sliding rear doors.[8] The production version C218 CLS was publicly unveiled at the 2010 Paris Motor Show and as with the previous generation,[9] is based on the E-Class platform, utilising the same rear multi-link suspension setup.[10]

Body styles

Sedan (C218)

Production started in January 2011, with 4MATIC model sales starting later in September.[11]

Shooting Brake (X218)

The CLS Shooting Brake was announced in June 2012, and is an estate version of the CLS sedan.[12] It is based on the Concept Shooting Brake unveiled at Auto China 2010.[13] Shooting Brake models went on sale from October 2012, and are available alongside sedan models in all-wheel drive and AMG variants.[14] It is currently not sold in the United States.[15] It is the most expensive serial production station wagon in the world since year 1992.

Equipment

Standard equipment includes bi-xenon headlights, 18-inch alloy wheels, dual zone automatic climate control, power sunroof, and satellite navigation with a 10GB hard-drive.[16] Standard safety equipment consists of anti-lock brakes, electronic stability control, active head restraints, and 10 total front, side, and knee airbags.[17] CLS models also come with driver fatigue detection and lane departure warning system functions as standard.[18] Available options include Mercedes' AIRMATIC air suspension, traffic sign recognition, and a reversing camera in conjunction with the COMAND APS system.[19] [20]

Models

Petrol engines

ModelYearsEnginePowerTorqueNaN0NaN0
CLS 30002/2012–2018M276 DE35
3.5 L V6
at 6,500 rpm
at 3,500–4,500 rpm		7.0 s
CLS 350
BlueEFFICIENCY		01/2011–08/2014
at 6,500 rpm
at 3,500–5,250 rpm		6.1 s
CLS 4002014–2017M276 DE35 AL
3.5 L V6 twin-turbo
at 5,250–6,000 rpm
at 1,200–4,000 rpm		5.3 s
CLS 500
BlueEFFICIENCY		2011–2014M278 DE46
4.7 L V8 twin-turbo
at 5,000–5,750 rpm
at 1,600–4,750 rpm		5.2 s
CLS 5002014–20174.8 s
CLS 63 AMG (after 2013 also available with AWD)2011–2013M157 DE55
5.5 L V8 twin-turbo
at 5,250–5,750 rpm
at 1,700–5,000 rpm		4.4 s
2013–2018
at 5,250–5,750 rpm
at 1,750–5,000 rpm		4.2 s
CLS 63 AMG
Performance Package		2011–2013
at 5,750 rpm
at 2,000–4,500 rpm		4.3 s
CLS 63 AMG S4MATIC2013–2018
at 5,500 rpm		3.6 s

Diesel engines

Model Years Engine Power TorqueNaN0NaN0
CLS 220 BlueTEC*2014–2017OM651 DE22
2.1 L twin-turbo I4
at 3,000–4,200 rpm
at 1,400–2,800 rpm		8.3 s
CLS 250 CDI
BlueEFFICIENCY		2011–2014
at 4,200 rpm
at 1,600–1,800 rpm		7.5 s
CLS 250 BlueTEC*2014–2017
CLS 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY2011–2014OM642 DE30
3.0 L turbo V6
at 3,800 rpm
at 1,600–2,400 rpm		6.2 s
CLS 350 BlueTEC*2014–2017
at 3,400 rpm		6.5 s
*The designation "d" replaces "BlueTEC" for the 2015 model year

CLS 63 AMG

The CLS 63 AMG is a high performance variant of the CLS and went on sale in March 2011.[21] It features a 5.5 L bi-turbo V8 rated at 3860NaN0 and 7000NaN0.[22] Standard equipment includes an AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT 7-speed transmission, a 240NaN0 wider front track, larger 360 mm ventilated and perforated brake discs, an AMG sports exhaust system, and a three-spoke AMG Performance steering wheel with shift paddles.[23] [24] The CLS 63 AMG is available in both sedan and Shooting Brake variants, as well as in rear-wheel drive or 4MATIC all-wheel drive configurations.[25]

Edition 1 models were available exclusively in the first year of its market launch, and featured minor power increases of 290NaN0 and 1000NaN0.[26] Other additions include Edition 1 insignia, matte exterior paintwork, designo leather, and a choice of three AMG exclusive interior trim.[27] An AMG Performance Package was also offered separately, and featured a carbon-fiber spoiler lip, red brake calipers,[28] and increased performance gains of 240NaN0 and 1000NaN0, resulting in a 0–60mph time of 4.1 s.[29]

From April 2013, the CLS 63 AMG range was updated to now produce 4100NaN0 and 7200NaN0.[30] The Performance Package was also replaced by the new CLS 63 AMG S model,[31] featuring further performance and efficiency enhancements, all-wheel drive 4MATIC as standard, and a rear locking differential.[32] It is also available as a Shooting Brake variant and launched in June 2013.[33]

Model year changes

2014 facelift

A facelift was introduced for the CLS model range in 2014.[34]

The major changes are:

2016

CLS 500 receives iron lined cylinder bores instead of plasma honed aluminium.

Sales figures

As with the previous generation, the CLS sedan and Shooting Brake models are produced in Sindelfingen, Germany.[40]

The following are the sales figures for the C218 CLS in Europe only:[41]

YearTotal
201117,414
201212,797
201315,139
201410,289
201512,600
20167,803
20175,116
Total:81,158

Awards

Notes and References

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  7. http://www.autoblog.com/2010/02/20/geneva-preview-mercedes-benz-f800-style-previews-next-cls-class/ Geneva Preview: Mercedes-Benz F 800 Style a sneak peek at next CLS-Class
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