The C257 Mercedes-Benz CLS is the third generation of the CLS range of four-door sedan, and was launched in 2018 as the successor to the Mercedes-Benz CLS (C218).[7] It is only available as a sedan, with no plans to introduce a Shooting Brake variant in the near future.[8][9] It is based heavily on the E-Class (W213).[10]
| Mercedes-Benz CLS (C257) | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Daimler AG |
| Production | March 2018 – August 2023[1] |
| Model years | 2019–2023 |
| Assembly | Germany: Sindelfingen Thailand: Samut Prakan (TAAP) |
| Designer | Robert Lešnik,[2] Balázs Filczer[3] and Laurent Olivier[4] under Gorden Wagener |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Executive car (E) |
| Body style | 4-door sedan |
| Layout | Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive or all-wheel-drive (4Matic) |
| Platform | MRA[5] |
| Related | Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupé Mercedes-Benz E-Class (W213) Mercedes-Benz S-Class (W222) Mercedes-Benz S-Class (C217)[6] |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | |
| Transmission | 9-speed 9G-Tronic automatic |
| Hybrid drivetrain | Mild Hybrid (EQ Boost) |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,938 mm (115.7 in) |
| Length | 4,988–5,001 mm (196.4–196.9 in) |
| Width | 1,890 mm (74.4 in) |
| Height | 1,435 mm (56.5 in) |
| Kerb weight | 1,825–1,980 kg (4,020–4,370 lb) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class (C218) |
| Successor | Mercedes-Benz EQE |
Development and launch
Information on the C257 CLS was released online on 29 November 2017,[11] with a public unveiling at the Detroit Auto Show in January 2018.[12]
The new CLS uses a four-link front suspension and a five-link rear suspension and comes in rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive (4MATIC) configurations.[13] CLS 53 4MATIC+ models utilise variable all-wheel drive, allowing for torque distribution between the front and rear axles.[14] An electric motor is used to boost power output by 16 kW (21 hp) and 249 N⋅m (184 lb⋅ft),[15] and also powers the on-board 48-volt system.[16]
The CLS is also now a five-seater car, instead of being a four-seater as with the previous two generations.[17]
Rear view of a CLS 450 4Matic
Interior of a CLS 350d 4Matic
Mercedes-AMG CLS 53
Mercedes-AMG CLS 53
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Equipment
Standard equipment includes LED headlights, 18-inch alloy wheels, ambient lighting, as well as lane keeping and speed limit assistance systems.[18] CLS models also feature 'Mercedes me' online services with a built-in LTE module in the car, enabling concierge services and remote control of the car.[19] Optional equipment includes air suspension and a widescreen cockpit consisting of two 12.3-inch displays on the dashboard.[20] An AMG line is also available and includes AMG body styling, a diamond pattern radiator grille, 19-inch alloy wheels, and a flat-bottomed sports steering wheel.[21]
Models
Petrol engines
| Model | Years | Engine | Power | Torque | 0–100 km/h (0–62 mph) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLS 260 (China)[22] | 2020-2023 | M264 E15 DEH LA 1.5 L I4 turbo + 48V Mild Hybrid | 147 kW (197 hp; 200 PS) | 280 N⋅m (207 lb⋅ft) | 8.7 s |
| CLS 350 | 2018–2020 | M264 DE20 LA 2.0 L I4 turbo + ISG Mild Hybrid EQ Boost | 220 kW (295 hp; 299 PS) at 5,800–6,100 rpm | 400 N⋅m (295 lb⋅ft) at 3,000–4,000 rpm | 6.0 s |
| CLS 450 4MATIC | 2018–2023 | M256 E30 3.0 L I6 turbo + ISG Mild Hybrid EQ Boost | 270 kW (362 hp; 367 PS) at 5,500–6,100 rpm | 500 N⋅m (369 lb⋅ft) at 1,600–4,000 rpm | 4.8 s |
| AMG CLS 53 4MATIC+ | 320 kW (429 hp; 435 PS) at 6,100 rpm | 520 N⋅m (384 lb⋅ft) at 1,800–5,800 rpm | 4.5 s |
Diesel engines
| Model | Years | Engine | Power | Torque | 0–100 km/h (0–62 mph) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLS 220d | 2019–2023 | OM654 DE20 SCR 2.0 L I4 turbo + ISG Mild Hybrid EQ Boost | 154 kW (207 hp; 209 PS) at 3,800 rpm | 400 N⋅m (295 lb⋅ft) at 1,600-2,800 rpm | 7.5 s |
| CLS 300d | 2018–2020 | 180 kW (241 hp; 245 PS) at 4,200 rpm | 500 N⋅m (369 lb⋅ft) at 1,600-2,400 rpm | 6.4 s | |
| CLS 300d 4MATIC | 2021–2023 | 195 kW (261 hp; 265 PS) at 4,200 rpm | 550 N⋅m (406 lb⋅ft) at 1,800–2,200 rpm | ||
| CLS 350d 4MATIC | 2018–2020 | OM656 D29 SCR 2.9 L I6 twin-turbo + ISG Mild Hybrid EQ Boost | 210 kW (282 hp; 286 PS) at 3,400–4,600 rpm | 600 N⋅m (443 lb⋅ft) at 1,200–3,200 rpm | 5.7 s |
| CLS 400d 4MATIC | 250 kW (335 hp; 340 PS) at 3,600–4,400 rpm | 700 N⋅m (516 lb⋅ft) at 1,200–3,200 rpm | 5.0 s | ||
| 2020-2023 | 243 kW (326 hp; 330 PS) at 3,600–4,200 rpm | 5.2 s |
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