Mercedes-Benz CLS C219 Sedan (2004-2008)

85% Neofiliac
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Product Overview

Mercedes-Benz CLS C219 is an executive sedan in production from 2004 to 2008, whereupon it received a facelift. It was available with a range of V6 and V8 engines that displaced 3.0 to 5.5 liters.
Essentially the "4-door coupe" (a.k.a. hunchback) variant of the E Class, the original CLS has exceptional exterior styling that combines the elegance of the W220 S Class and a hint of extra stature. Unfortunately, it is the vehicle that started the hunchback "4-door coupe" (or "Gran Coupe" in BMW-speak) nonsense that became uglier and uglier.
Drivetrain-wise, the C219 CLS was exceptional. With the exception of early model M273 engines, the entire engine lineup was solid. It has the chassis and suspension setup worthy of a luxury vehicle, too.

Ratings

What we found**

Neofiliac score 85% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
  • The best design of all hunchback sedans
  • Solid drivetrain
  • Exceptional CLS 55 AMG
  • Good interior quality
  • No AWD nonsense
Cons
  • Started the 4-door coupe nonsense

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Specifications

CLS 320 CDICLS 350CLS 500 M113CLS 500 M273 / CLS 550CLS 55 AMG

Capacity

Cargo Capacity505 L / 17.8 cu-ft505 L / 17.8 cu-ft495 L / 17.5 cu-ft505 L / 17.8 cu-ft450 L / 15.9 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity7.5 L / 7.9 qt6.5 L / 6.9 qt10.6 L / 11.2 qt7.0 L / 7.4 qt13.2 L / 13.9 qt
Engine Oil Capacity8.5 L / 9.0 qt8.0 L / 8.5 qt7.5 L / 7.9 qt8.5 L / 9.0 qt8.5 L / 9.0 qt
Fuel Capacity80.0 L / 21.1 gal
Passengers4
Payload540 kg / 1190 lbs

Chassis

Brakes | FrontVentilated discsVentilated discsVentilated discsVentilated discsVentilated discs, 360 mm
Brakes | RearDiscDiscDiscVentilated discsVentilated discs, 330 mm
Power SteeringElectric SteeringElectric SteeringElectric SteeringElectric SteeringHydraulic Steering
Suspension | FrontMulti-link
Suspension | RearMulti-link
Tire Size245/45 R17245/45 R17245/40 R18245/40 R18Front wheel tires: 245/40 R18, 255/35 R19 Rear wheel tires: 265/35 R18, 285/30 R19
Turning Circle11.2 m / 36.7 ft11.2 m / 36.7 ft11.2 m / 36.7 ft11.2 m / 36.8 ft11.2 m / 36.7 ft

Construction

Body Style4-door Coupe

Dimensions

Size | Height1403 mm / 55.2 in1403 mm / 55.2 in1390 mm / 54.7 in1390 mm / 54.7 in1389 mm / 54.7 in
Size | Length4913 mm / 193.4 in4913 mm / 193.4 in4913 mm / 193.4 in4913 mm / 193.4 in4915 mm / 193.5 in
Size | Width1873 mm / 73.7 in1873 mm / 73.7 in1873 mm / 73.7 in1873 mm / 73.7 in1873 mm / 73.7 in
Track Width | Front1593.0 mm / 62.7 in1593.0 mm / 62.7 in1593.0 mm / 62.7 in1593.0 mm / 62.7 in1599.0 mm / 63.0 in
Track Width | Rear1603.0 mm / 63.1 in1603.0 mm / 63.1 in1603.0 mm / 63.1 in1603.0 mm / 63.1 in1583.0 mm / 62.3 in
Weight1740.0 kg / 3836.0 lbs1655.0 kg / 3648.7 lbs1735.0 kg / 3825.0 lbs1760.0 kg / 3880.1 lbs1845.0 kg / 4067.5 lbs
Wheel Size17 in17 in18 in18 inFront wheel rims: 8J x 18, 8.5J x 19 Rear wheel rims: 9J x 18, 9.5J x 19
Wheelbase2854 mm / 112.4 in

Performance

Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h7.0 sec7.0 sec6.1 sec5.4 sec4.7 sec
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph6.7 sec6.7 sec5.8 sec5.1 sec4.5 sec
CO2 Emission268 g/km268 g/km268 g/km268 g/km326 g/km
Coefficient Of Drag0.300.300.300.300.31
Fuel Economy7.6 L/100km / 31.0 MPG (combined) | 10.6 L/100km / 22.2 MPG (urban) | 5.9 L/100km / 39.9 MPG (highway)10.1 L/100km / 23.3 MPG (combined) | 14.3 L/100km / 16.4 MPG (urban) | 7.8 L/100km / 30.2 MPG (highway)11.3 L/100km / 20.8 MPG (combined) | 16.4 L/100km / 14.3 MPG (urban) | 8.3 L/100km / 28.3 MPG (highway)11.7 L/100km / 20.1 MPG (combined) | 17.4 L/100km / 13.5 MPG (urban) | 8.5 L/100km / 27.7 MPG (highway)13.6 L/100km / 17.3 MPG (combined) | 20.1 L/100km / 11.7 MPG (urban) | 9.8 L/100km / 24.0 MPG (highway)
Top Speed246.0 km/h / 152.9 mph250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph

Powertrain

Drivetrain LayoutFront-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Emission StandardEuro 4
EngineOM 642.920M 272.964M 113.967M 273.960M 113.990
Engine | Bore83.0 mm / 3.3 in92.9 mm / 3.7 in97.0 mm / 3.8 in98.0 mm / 3.9 in97.0 mm / 3.8 in
Engine | Compression Ratio18.0:112.2:110.0:110.7:19.0:1
Engine | Displacement3.0 L / 182.3 cu-in / 2987.0 cc3.5 L / 213.5 cu-in / 3498.0 cc5.0 L / 303.0 cu-in / 4966.0 cc5.5 L / 333.3 cu-in / 5461.0 cc5.4 L / 331.9 cu-in / 5439.0 cc
Engine | Power224.0 hp / 167.0 kW @ 3800 rpm272.0 hp / 202.8 kW @ 6000 rpm306.0 hp / 228.2 kW @ 5600 rpm388.0 hp / 289.3 kW @ 6000 rpm476.0 hp / 355.0 kW @ 6100 rpm
Engine | Redline6300 rpm6300 rpm6300 rpm6500 rpm
Engine | Specific Output75.0 hp/L / 1.2 hp/cu-in77.8 hp/L / 1.3 hp/cu-in61.6 hp/L / 1.0 hp/cu-in71.0 hp/L / 1.2 hp/cu-in87.5 hp/L / 1.4 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke92.0 mm / 3.6 in86.0 mm / 3.4 in84.0 mm / 3.3 in90.5 mm / 3.6 in92.0 mm / 3.6 in
Engine | Torque510 Nm / 376.2 lb-ft @ 1600-2800 rpm350 Nm / 258.1 lb-ft @ 2400-5000 rpm460 Nm / 339.3 lb-ft @ 2700-4250 rpm530 Nm / 390.9 lb-ft @ 2800-4800 rpm700 Nm / 516.3 lb-ft @ 2650-4500 rpm
Engine | TypeTurbocharged commonrail diesel V6 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinderNaturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V6 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinderNaturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V8 SOHC engine with 3 values per cylinderNaturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V8 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinderSupercharged multi-port injected petrol V8 SOHC engine with 3 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears77775
Transmission | TypeAutomatic 7G-TRONICAutomatic 7G-TRONICAutomatic 7G-TRONICAutomatic 7G-TRONICAutomatic 5G-TRONIC

Production

Availability2004 ~ 20062004 ~ 20062004 ~ 20062006 ~ 20082004 ~ 2006

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