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Mercedes-Benz CLS-Klasse

2008 – 2010 Germany

The Mercedes-Benz CLS-Klasse had a short production run, from 2008 to 2010. Buyers could choose between petrol and diesel engines, from 224 to 387 hp. 0–100 km/h takes as little as 5.4 s. Top speed goes up to 250 km/h.

Mercedes-Benz CLS-Klasse
Body styleNot specified
Production2008 – 2010
Variants4
FuelPetrol, Diesel

Key specifications (range)

Power224 – 387 hp
0–100 km/h5.4 – 7.7 s
Top speed245 – 250 km/h
Fuel economy7.6 – 11.6 L/100 km

Rear Wheel Drive

Similar cars

VariantFuelPower0–100TopGearbox
280 7AT RWD (224 HP)
3.0 L · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive
Gasoline 224 hp 7.7 s 245 7-speed automatic
320 CDI 7AT RWD (224 HP)
3.0 L · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive
Diesel 224 hp 7.0 s 246 7-speed automatic
350 CGI 7AT RWD (292 HP)
3.5 L · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive
Gasoline 292 hp 6.7 s 250 7-speed automatic
500 7AT RWD (338 HP)
5.5 L · 8 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive
Gasoline 387 hp 5.4 s 250 7-speed automatic

Engine

Cylinders
V6
Displacement
2996 cm3 (183 ci)
Power
164.8 KW @ 6000 RPM224 HP @ 6000 RPM221 BHP @ 6000 RPM
Torque
221 lb-ft @ 2500-5000 RPM300 Nm @ 2500-5000 RPM
Fuel System
Multipoint Injection
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
21.1 gallons (79.9 L)

Performance

Top Speed
152.2 mph (245 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
7.7 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
7-speed automatic

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Ventilated Discs

Tires

Tire Size
245/45 R17W

Dimensions

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
5.7 in (145 mm)
Cargo Volume
17.8 cuFT (504 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.3

Weight

Unladen Weight
3814 lbs (1730 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
4839.1 lbs (2195 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
17 mpg US (13.8 L/100Km)
Highway
31.8 mpg US (7.4 L/100Km)
Combined
24 mpg US (9.8 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
V6
Displacement
2987 cm3 (182 ci)
Power
165 KW @ 3800 RPM224 HP @ 3800 RPM221 BHP @ 3800 RPM
Torque
398 lb-ft @ 1600-2800 RPM540 Nm @ 1600-2800 RPM
Fuel System
Turbocharged Common Rail
Fuel
Diesel
Fuel capacity
21.1 gallons (79.9 L)

Performance

Top Speed
153 mph (246 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
7 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
7-speed automatic

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Ventilated Discs

Tires

Tire Size
245/45 R17W

Dimensions

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
5.7 in (145 mm)
Cargo Volume
17.8 cuFT (504 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.3

Weight

Unladen Weight
4002 lbs (1815 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
5026.5 lbs (2280 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

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

Engine

Cylinders
V6
Displacement
3498 cm3 (213 ci)
Power
215 KW @ 6400 RPM292 HP @ 6400 RPM288 BHP @ 6400 RPM
Torque
269 lb-ft @ 3000-5100 RPM365 Nm @ 3000-5100 RPM
Fuel System
Direct Injection
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
21.1 gallons (79.9 L)

Performance

Top Speed
155.3 mph (250 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
6.7 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
7-speed automatic

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Ventilated Discs

Tires

Tire Size
245/45 R17W

Dimensions

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
5.7 in (145 mm)
Cargo Volume
17.8 cuFT (504 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.3

Weight

Unladen Weight
3825.7 lbs (1735 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
4851 lbs (2200 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

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

Cylinders
V8
Displacement
5461 cm3 (333 ci)
Power
285 KW @ 6000 RPM387 HP @ 6000 RPM382 BHP @ 6000 RPM
Torque
391 lb-ft @ 2800-5000 RPM530 Nm @ 2800-5000 RPM
Fuel System
Multipoint Injection
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
21.1 gallons (79.9 L)

Performance

Top Speed
155.3 mph (250 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
5.4 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
7-speed automatic

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Ventilated Discs

Tires

Tire Size
245/40 R18Y

Dimensions

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
5.7 in (145 mm)
Cargo Volume
17.5 cuFT (496 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.31

Weight

Unladen Weight
4018 lbs (1823 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
5116 lbs (2321 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
13.8 mpg US (17 L/100Km)
Highway
27.7 mpg US (8.5 L/100Km)
Combined
20.3 mpg US (11.6 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
275 g/km
Length4,912 mm
Width1,872 mm
Height1,389 – 1,402 mm
Wheelbase2,855 mm
Curb weight1,730 – 1,823 kg
Torque300 – 540 Nm

Ranges across all 4 variants of this generation.