Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class (C218)

Mercedes-Benz CLS (C218/X218)
Mercedes-Benz CLS (C218/X218)
Overview
Manufacturer	Daimler AG
Production	January 2010 – December 2017
Assembly	Germany: Sindelfingen
Designer	Gorden Wagener (2006)
Body and chassis
Class	Executive (E)
Body style	4-door saloon (C218); 5-door shooting brake (X218);
Layout	Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive; Front-engine, all-wheel-drive (4Matic);
Related	Mercedes-Benz E-Class (W212)
Powertrain
Engine	petrol:; 3.5 L M276 V6; 4.7 L M278 twin-turbo V8; 5.5 L M157 twin-turbo V8; diesel:; 2.1 L OM651 twin-turbo I4; 3.0 L OM642 turbo V6;
Transmission	7-speed 7G-Tronic automatic; 9-speed 9G-Tronic automatic;
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,874 mm (113.1 in)
Length	4,937 mm (194.4 in) (C218); 4,998 mm (196.8 in) (CLS63); 4,953 mm (195.0 in) (X218);
Width	1,881 mm (74.1 in)
Height	1,418 mm (55.8 in) (C218); 1,419 mm (55.9 in) (X218);
Kerb weight	1,660–1,950 kg (3,660–4,299 lb)
Chronology
Predecessor	Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class (C219)
Successor	Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class (C257)

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.^[4]

Unlike its predecessor, the C218/X218 CLS can be optioned with all-wheel drive 4MATIC on all models including CLS 63 AMG variants.^[5] Mercedes also introduced a new five-door estate version to the CLS lineup, called the CLS Shooting Brake.^[6]

The C218 CLS-Class was succeeded by the Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class (C257) in 2018.^[7]

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^ "2017 Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake X218 phase II 4MATIC (4WD) all versions specifications and performance data". Automobile Catalog. Retrieved 24 January 2024.
^ "2017 Mercedes-AMG CLS63 S Coupe Specifications". cmedia.mbusa.com. 22 September 2016. Retrieved 23 July 2021.
^ "Depreciation Appreciation: 2011-2017 Mercedes-Benz CLS 63 AMG (W218)". autoTRADER.ca. Retrieved 31 May 2018.
^ "2015 Mercedes CLS63 AMG Review @ Top Speed". Top Speed. Retrieved 31 May 2018.^{[permanent dead link]}
^ "Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake Review (2018) | Autocar". www.autocar.co.uk. Archived from the original on 3 October 2020. Retrieved 31 May 2018.
^ "2018 Mercedes-Benz CLS starts from £57,510 | Autocar". www.autocar.co.uk. Archived from the original on 3 October 2020. Retrieved 31 May 2018.

[1] "CLS 500 BlueEFFICIENCY, 2010 - 2014 (from 03.2013: CLS 500)". mercedes-benz-publicarchive.com. Retrieved 5 April 2024.

[2] "2017 Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake X218 phase II 4MATIC (4WD) all versions specifications and performance data". Automobile Catalog. Retrieved 24 January 2024.

[3] "2017 Mercedes-AMG CLS63 S Coupe Specifications". cmedia.mbusa.com. 22 September 2016. Retrieved 23 July 2021.

[4] "Depreciation Appreciation: 2011-2017 Mercedes-Benz CLS 63 AMG (W218)". autoTRADER.ca. Retrieved 31 May 2018.

[5] "2015 Mercedes CLS63 AMG Review @ Top Speed". Top Speed. Retrieved 31 May 2018.^{[permanent dead link]}

[6] "Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake Review (2018) | Autocar". www.autocar.co.uk. Archived from the original on 3 October 2020. Retrieved 31 May 2018.

[7] "2018 Mercedes-Benz CLS starts from £57,510 | Autocar". www.autocar.co.uk. Archived from the original on 3 October 2020. Retrieved 31 May 2018.

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