Mercedes-Benz CLS C257 facelift Sedan (2021)

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Product Overview

Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class C257 facelift is an executive sedan in production from 2021. It is available with a range of inline-4 and inline-6 engines that displaced 1.9 to 3.0 liters.
Unfortunately, each generation of the CLS is uglier than before. Whereas the C219 was ground-breaking and featured both AMG V8s, the C257 has to do with tiny engines that buyers of Mercedes did not care for just a short decade ago. There is a myriad of hybrid and "mild-hybrid" nonsense, and AWD is forced on the consumer, even though all engines are underpowered for the pig that CLS has become.
Mercedes-Benz has made a good effort in aerodynamics, with a decent 0.26 coefficient of drag to show for it. Drivers who appreciate handling will be pleased to know that the Mercedes-Benz CLS comes with multi-link suspensions at all four corners.

Ratings

What we found**

Neofiliac score 70% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
  • Decent performance
  • Good 0.26 drag coefficient
Cons
  • Uglier than ever before
  • Hunchback sedan nonsense sold as "coupe"
  • AWD
  • No V8
  • "Mild hybrid" nonsense

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Specifications

AMG CLS 53 4MATIC+CLS 220dCLS 300d 4MATICCLS 400d 4MATICCLS 450 4MATIC

Capacity

Cargo Capacity490 L / 17.3 cu-ft520 L / 18.4 cu-ft520 L / 18.4 cu-ft520 L / 18.4 cu-ft490 L / 17.3 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity14.0 L / 14.8 qt13.0 L / 13.7 qt13.0 L / 13.7 qt13.0 L / 13.7 qt13.0 L / 13.7 qt
Engine Oil Capacity8.5 L / 9.0 qt6.3 L / 6.7 qt6.5 L / 6.9 qt7.5 L / 7.9 qt8.5 L / 9.0 qt
Fuel Capacity66.0 L / 17.4 gal50.0 L / 13.2 gal50.0 L / 13.2 gal50.0 L / 13.2 gal66.0 L / 17.4 gal
Passengers5
Payload640 kg / 1411 lbs685 kg / 1510 lbs690 kg / 1521 lbs685 kg / 1510 lbs695 kg / 1532 lbs

Chassis

Brakes | FrontVentilated discs, 370x36 mmVentilated discsVentilated discsVentilated discsVentilated discs
Brakes | RearVentilated discs, 360x26 mmVentilated discsVentilated discsVentilated discsVentilated discs
Power SteeringElectric Steering
Suspension | FrontMulti-link
Suspension | RearMulti-link
Tire SizeFront wheel tires: 245/40 R19, 245/35 R20 Rear wheel tires: 275/35 R19, 275/30 R20Front wheel tires: 245/45 R18, 245/40 R19, 245/35 R20 Rear wheel tires: 275/40 R18, 275/35 R19, 275/30 R20Front wheel tires: 245/45 R18, 245/40 R19, 245/35 R20 Rear wheel tires: 275/40 R18, 275/35 R19, 275/30 R20Front wheel tires: 245/45 R18, 245/40 R19, 245/35 R20 Rear wheel tires: 275/40 R18, 275/35 R19, 275/30 R20Front wheel tires: 245/45 R18, 245/40 R19, 245/35 R20 Rear wheel tires: 275/40 R18, 275/35 R19, 275/30 R20
Turning Circle12.5 m / 41.0 ft11.6 m / 38.0 ft11.9 m / 39.0 ft11.9 m / 39.0 ft11.9 m / 39.0 ft

Construction

Body Style4-door mild-hybrid Coupe4-door Coupe4-door mild-hybrid Coupe4-door Coupe4-door mild-hybrid Coupe

Dimensions

Size | Height1422 mm / 56.0 in1429 mm / 56.3 in1435 mm / 56.5 in1435 mm / 56.5 in1435 mm / 56.5 in
Size | Length5012 mm / 197.3 in4988 mm / 196.4 in4988 mm / 196.4 in4988 mm / 196.4 in4988 mm / 196.4 in
Size | Width1896 mm / 74.6 in | 2069 mm / 81.5 in (mirror unfolded)1890 mm / 74.4 in | 2069 mm / 81.5 in (mirror unfolded)1890 mm / 74.4 in | 2069 mm / 81.5 in (mirror unfolded)1890 mm / 74.4 in | 2069 mm / 81.5 in (mirror unfolded)1890 mm / 74.4 in | 2069 mm / 81.5 in (mirror unfolded)
Track Width | Front1637.0 mm / 64.4 in1618.0 mm / 63.7 in1620.0 mm / 63.8 in1620.0 mm / 63.8 in1620.0 mm / 63.8 in
Track Width | Rear1647.0 mm / 64.8 in1622.0 mm / 63.9 in1618.0 mm / 63.7 in1618.0 mm / 63.7 in1618.0 mm / 63.7 in
Weight1910.0 kg / 4210.8 lbs1725.0 kg / 3803.0 lbs1860.0 kg / 4100.6 lbs1860.0 kg / 4100.6 lbs1865.0 kg / 4111.6 lbs
Wheel SizeFront wheel rims: 8J x 19, 8J x 20 Rear wheel rims: 9J x 19, 9J x 20Front wheel rims: 8J x 18, 8J x 19, 8J x 20 Rear wheel rims: 9J x 18, 9J x 19, 9J x 20Front wheel rims: 8J x 18, 8J x 19, 8J x 20 Rear wheel rims: 9J x 18, 9J x 19, 9J x 20Front wheel rims: 8J x 18, 8J x 19, 8J x 20 Rear wheel rims: 9J x 18, 9J x 19, 9J x 20Front wheel rims: 8J x 18, 8J x 19, 8J x 20 Rear wheel rims: 9J x 18, 9J x 19, 9J x 20
Wheelbase2939 mm / 115.7 in

Performance

Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h4.5 sec7.5 sec6.4 sec5.2 sec4.8 sec
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph4.3 sec7.1 sec6.1 sec4.9 sec4.6 sec
CO2 Emission199 ~ 206 g/km128 ~ 135 g/km144 ~ 153 g/km163 ~ 172 g/km185 ~ 195 g/km
Coefficient Of Drag0.3120.260.260.280.28
Fuel Economy8.7 L/100km / 27.0 MPG (combined) | 11.7 L/100km / 20.1 MPG (urban) | 7.0 L/100km / 33.6 MPG (highway)4.8 L/100km / 49.0 MPG (combined) | 5.8 L/100km / 40.6 MPG (urban) | 4.3 L/100km / 54.7 MPG (highway)5.5 L/100km / 42.8 MPG (combined) | 7.2 L/100km / 32.7 MPG (urban) | 4.5 L/100km / 52.3 MPG (highway)6.2 L/100km / 37.9 MPG (combined) | 8.2 L/100km / 28.7 MPG (urban) | 5.0 L/100km / 47.0 MPG (highway)8.1 L/100km / 29.0 MPG (combined) | 11.0 L/100km / 21.4 MPG (urban) | 6.3 L/100km / 37.3 MPG (highway)
Top Speed250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph235.0 km/h / 146.0 mph250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph
Towing Capacity750 kg / 1653 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1500 kg / 3307 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)750 kg / 1653 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1900 kg / 4189 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)750 kg / 1653 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1900 kg / 4189 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)750 kg / 1653 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1900 kg / 4189 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)750 kg / 1653 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1900 kg / 4189 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)

Powertrain

Drivetrain LayoutFront-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel driveFront-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel driveFront-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel driveFront-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel driveFront-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel drive
Emission StandardEuro 6D-ISC-FCM
EngineM 256.930OM 654.920OM 654 MOM 656.929M 256.930
Engine | Bore83.0 mm / 3.3 in82.0 mm / 3.2 in82.0 mm / 3.2 in82.0 mm / 3.2 in83.0 mm / 3.3 in
Engine | Compression Ratio10.5:115.5:115.5:115.5:110.5:1
Engine | Displacement3.0 L / 183.0 cu-in / 2999.0 cc1.9 L / 119.0 cu-in / 1950.0 cc2.0 L / 121.6 cu-in / 1993.0 cc2.9 L / 178.5 cu-in / 2925.0 cc3.0 L / 183.0 cu-in / 2999.0 cc
Engine | Power435.0 hp / 324.4 kW @ 5500-6100 rpm + 22.0 hp / 16.4 kW (electric motor)194.0 hp / 144.7 kW @ 3800 rpm265.0 hp / 197.6 kW + 20.0 hp / 14.9 kW (electric motor)330.0 hp / 246.1 kW @ 3600-4000 rpm367.0 hp / 273.7 kW + 22.0 hp / 16.4 kW (electric motor)
Engine | Specific Output145.0 hp/L / 2.4 hp/cu-in99.5 hp/L / 1.6 hp/cu-in133.0 hp/L / 2.2 hp/cu-in112.8 hp/L / 1.8 hp/cu-in122.4 hp/L / 2.0 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke92.4 mm / 3.6 in92.3 mm / 3.6 in94.3 mm / 3.7 in92.3 mm / 3.6 in92.4 mm / 3.6 in
Engine | Torque520 Nm / 383.5 lb-ft @ 1800-5800 rpm + 250 Nm / 184.4 lb-ft400 Nm / 295.0 lb-ft @ 1600-2800 rpm550 Nm / 405.7 lb-ft + 200 Nm / 147.5 lb-ft700 Nm / 516.3 lb-ft @ 1200-3000 rpm500 Nm / 368.8 lb-ft + 220 Nm / 162.3 lb-ft
Engine | TypeTurbocharged direct-injected petrol inline-6 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinderTurbocharged commonrail diesel inline-4 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinderBi-turbocharged commonrail diesel inline-4 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinderTurbocharged commonrail diesel inline-6 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinderTurbocharged direct-injected petrol inline-6 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears9
Transmission | Type9G AMG SPEEDSHIFT TCTAutomatic 9G-TRONICAutomatic 9G-TRONICAutomatic 9G-TRONICAutomatic 9G-TRONIC

Production

Availability2021

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