Mercedes-Benz CLS C218

The Mercedes-Benz CLS C218 (2011–2017): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 150 versions in the European Union, the United Kingdom, France, the United States, and Canada.
Model codes: C218, X218
Dimensions, weights and capacity
| Specification | Europe | North America | Wikipedia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | |||
| Length | 4,970–5,090 mm RDW | 4,910–5,000 mm TC | 4,937–4,998 mm |
| Width | 1,880 mm RDW | 1,870–1,880 mm TC | 1,881 mm |
| Height | 1,410–1,430 mm RDW | 1,390–1,420 mm TC | 1,418–1,419 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,870 mm RDW | 2,840–2,870 mm TC | 2,874 mm |
| Front track | 1,594–1,628 mm ASTRA | 1,590–1,600 mm TC | – |
| Rear track | 1,594–1,638 mm ASTRA | 1,560–1,630 mm TC | – |
| Weights and towing | |||
| Kerb weight | 1,635–1,895 kg RDW | 1,825–1,940 kg TC | 1,660–1,950 kg |
| Mass in running order | 1,735–1,995 kg RDW | – | – |
| Gross vehicle weight | 2,220–2,530 kg RDW | – | – |
| Towing, braked trailer | 2,100 kg RDW | – | – |
| Towing, unbraked trailer | 750 kg RDW | – | – |
| Seats and space | |||
| Seats | 4–5 RDW | – | – |
| Doors | 4–5 RDW | – | – |
| Luggage space (EPA) | – | 311–368 L EPA | – |
| Passenger space (EPA) | – | 2,605–2,633 L EPA | – |
| Performance | |||
| Top speed | 242–280 km/h RDW | – | 217–300 km/h |
| Torque | 370–800 Nm ASTRA | – | 340–800 Nm |
Tyre sizes (most common first): 255/35R19, 285/30R19, 255/40R18, 285/35R18, 245/45R17
Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: RDW type approvals (Netherlands), Transport Canada vehicle specifications, Wikipedia (en, de), ASTRA type approvals (Switzerland), US EPA fuel economy data, Traficom type approvals (Finland). Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Reliability and owner reports
UK MOT: first-time pass rate by age
| Age at test | Pass rate | UK average | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4–5 years | 89.1% (87.4–90.6) | 91.0% | 1,426 |
| 6–8 years | 85.0% (84.5–85.6) | 86.4% | 15,988 |
| 9–12 years | 79.7% (79.1–80.2) | 77.9% | 20,450 |
| 13 years and older | 77.2% (74.5–79.6) | 69.2% | 1,055 |
What the MOT finds
| Area | This model | UK average, same ages |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 30.3% | 29.7% |
| Brakes | 27.0% | 24.5% |
| Suspension | 14.5% | 20.9% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 4.3% | 5.9% |
| Visibility (glass, mirrors, wipers) | 3.7% | 7.7% |
| Lights and electrics | 3.2% | 13.6% |
First MOT test of each car per year in 2022–2024, from the DVSA’s anonymised test results; only ages with at least 500 tests are shown. The figure in brackets is the 95% confidence interval; green or red means clearly above or below the UK average. The second table shows how often an item was noted (defect or advisory) in each area, against the UK average for cars of the same ages. DVSA anonymised MOT tests (Open Government Licence)
Owner complaints to NHTSA (US)
57 complaints for model years 2011–2017. 2 crashes · 1 fire · 3 injuries
Complaints are reported by owners and not checked by NHTSA; they are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular models have more. NHTSA owner complaints
All 150 versions of the Mercedes-Benz CLS C218
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European Union 38 versions
New cars registered in the EU (plus Norway and Iceland), from the European Environment Agency. Figures on the NEDC procedure until 2020 and on WLTP from 2021; versions are grouped by engine and power, with their number of registrations.
| Years and version | Engine | Power | Fuel | CO₂ | EU registrations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–2017 | 3.0 L | 190 kW (258 PS) | Diesel | 145–157 g/km | 18,076 |
| 2011–2017 | 2.1 L | 150 kW (204 PS) | Diesel | 132–143 g/km | 41,621 |
| 2014–2017 | 3.5 L | 245 kW (333 PS) | Petrol | 177–182 g/km | 3,690 |
| 2017 | 2.1 L | 150 kW (204 PS) | Other fuel | 144 g/km | 372 |
| 2014–2017 | 2.1 L | 125 kW (170 PS) | Diesel | 124–125 g/km | 2,700 |
| 2011–2017 | 4.7 L | 300 kW (408 PS) | Petrol | 214–223 g/km | 5,278 |
| 2014–2017 | 2.1 L | 120 kW (163 PS) | Diesel | 124–125 g/km | 850 |
| 2013–2017 | 5.5 L | 430 kW (585 PS) | Petrol | 245–247 g/km | 1,988 |
| 2017 | 3.0 L | 285 kW (387 PS) | Diesel | 167 g/km | 168 |
| 2017 | 2.1 L | 125 kW (170 PS) | Other fuel | 123 g/km | 84 |
| 2017 | 2.1 L | 130 kW (177 PS) | Diesel | 128 g/km | 58 |
| 2011–2017 | 5.5 L | 410 kW (557 PS) | Petrol | 231–247 g/km | 2,600 |
| 2017 | 3.0 L | 190 kW (258 PS) | Other fuel | 168 g/km | 50 |
| 2017 | 2.9 L | 250 kW (340 PS) | Diesel | 156 g/km | 38 |
| 2016–2017 | 3.0 L | 270 kW (367 PS) | Petrol | 159–168 g/km | 50 |
| 2017 | 2.9 L | 210 kW (286 PS) | Diesel | 156 g/km | 20 |
| 2017 | 3.5 L | 368 kW (500 PS) | Petrol | 182 g/km | 12 |
| 2013–2016 | 3.0 L | 185 kW (252 PS) | Diesel | 156–172 g/km | 6,030 |
| 2016 | 3.0 L | 245 kW (333 PS) | Petrol | 191 g/km | 16 |
| 2016 | 2.9 L | 250 kW (340 PS) | Diesel | 155 g/km | 10 |
| 2016 | 3.0 L | 320 kW (435 PS) | Petrol | 189 g/km | 10 |
| 2011–2015 | 3.0 L | 195 kW (265 PS) | Diesel | 163–167 g/km | 54,012 |
| 2011–2015 | 3.5 L | 225 kW (306 PS) | Petrol | 162–169 g/km | 7,710 |
| 2015 | 3.5 L | 245 kW (333 PS) | Diesel | 187 g/km | 16 |
| 2011–2014 | 5.5 L | 386 kW (525 PS) | Petrol | 231–235 g/km | 870 |
| 2014 | 3.0 L | 195 kW (265 PS) | Petrol | 167 g/km | 10 |
| 2013 | 3.0 L | – | Other fuel | 165 g/km | 360 |
| 2013 | 2.1 L | – | Other fuel | 137 g/km | 102 |
| 2011–2013 | – | – | Diesel | 149–168 g/km | 268 |
| 2013 | 3.5 L | – | Other fuel | 164 g/km | 38 |
| 2013 | 4.7 L | – | Other fuel | 218 g/km | 14 |
| 2013 | 5.5 L | – | Other fuel | 240 g/km | 12 |
| 2011–2012 | – | – | Petrol | 183–190 g/km | 48 |
| 2011 | 3.0 L | 165 kW (224 PS) | Diesel | 208 g/km | 152 |
| 2011 | 3.0 L | 170 kW (231 PS) | Petrol | 234 g/km | 52 |
| 2011 | 3.0 L | 155 kW (211 PS) | Diesel | 210 g/km | 20 |
| 2011 | 6.2 L | 378 kW (514 PS) | Petrol | 345 g/km | 16 |
| 2011 | 3.5 L | 215 kW (292 PS) | Petrol | 220 g/km | 12 |
United Kingdom 29 versions
New cars on sale in the UK, from the Vehicle Certification Agency. NEDC figures until 2018 and WLTP figures after; years are the editions a version appeared in.
| Years and version | Engine | Fuel | Gearbox | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015–2017CLS 220 BLUETEC with 18'' & 19" rear wheels · CLS 220 d with 18'' & 19'' rear wheels · CLS 220 d with 19'' rear wheels | 2.1 L | Diesel | 7-speed automatic | 5.0 L/100 km NEDC | 132 g/km |
| 2016–2017CLS 220 d with 19'' rear wheels | 2.1 L | Diesel | 7-speed automatic | 4.9 L/100 km NEDC | 129 g/km |
| 2016–2017CLS 350 d with 18'' & 19'' rear wheels · CLS 350 d with 19'' rear wheels | 3.0 L | Diesel | 9-speed automatic | 5.5–5.7 L/100 km NEDC | 142–149 g/km |
| 2016–2017CLS 400 with 19'' rear wheels | 3.5 L | Petrol | 9-speed automatic | 7.5 L/100 km NEDC | 169 g/km |
| 2015–2017CLS 63 AMG S with 19" rear wheels · AMG CLS 63 S with 19'' rear wheels | 5.5 L | Petrol | 7-speed automatic | 10.3 L/100 km NEDC | 239 g/km |
| 2016–2017AMG CLS 63 S with 19'' rear wheels | 5.5 L | Petrol | 7-speed automatic | 9.9–10.1 L/100 km NEDC | 230–235 g/km |
| 2015–2016CLS 220 BLUETEC with 18'' & 19'' rear wheels · CLS 220 BLUETEC with 18'' & 19" rear wheels · CLS 220 d with 18'' & 19'' rear wheels | 2.1 L | Diesel | 7-speed automatic | 4.9 L/100 km NEDC | 128 g/km |
| 2015–2016CLS 400 with 19'' rear wheels | 3.5 L | Petrol | 7-speed automatic | 7.2 L/100 km NEDC | 167 g/km |
| 2015CLS 220 BLUETEC with 18'' & 19" rear wheels | 2.1 L | Diesel | 7-speed automatic | 5.0 L/100 km NEDC | 129 g/km |
| 2015CLS 350 BLUETEC with 18'' & 19" rear wheels ECO Start/Stop | 3.0 L | Diesel | 9-speed automatic | 5.4–5.7 L/100 km NEDC | 142–149 g/km |
| 2015CLS 400 with 18'' & 19" rear wheels | 3.5 L | Petrol | 7-speed automatic | 7.3 L/100 km NEDC | 170 g/km |
| 2014–2015CLS 63 AMG with 19" rear wheels | 5.5 L | Petrol | 7-speed automatic | 9.9–10.1 L/100 km NEDC | 231–235 g/km |
| 2013–2014CLS 250 CDI with 18" rear wheels ECO Start/Stop | 2.1 L | Diesel | Automatic | 5.2–5.3 L/100 km NEDC | 135–140 g/km |
| 2013–2014CLS 250 CDI with 19" rear wheels ECO Start/Stop | 2.1 L | Diesel | Automatic | 5.3–5.4 L/100 km NEDC | 138–143 g/km |
| 2013–2014CLS 350 CDI with 18" rear wheels · CLS 350 CDI with 18" rear wheels ECO Start/Stop | 3.0 L | Diesel | Automatic | 6.1 L/100 km NEDC | 161 g/km |
| 2013–2014CLS 350 CDI with 19" rear wheels ECO Start/Stop | 3.0 L | Diesel | Automatic | 6.1 L/100 km NEDC | 162 g/km |
| 2013–2014CLS 350 CDI with 18" rear wheels · CLS 350 CDI with 19" rear wheels | 3.0 L | Diesel | Automatic | 6.1 L/100 km NEDC | 160 g/km |
| 2013–2014CLS 350 with 18" rear wheels ECO Start/Stop | 3.5 L | Petrol | Automatic | 6.9 L/100 km NEDC | 161 g/km |
| 2013–2014CLS 350 with 19" rear wheels ECO Start/Stop | 3.5 L | Petrol | Automatic | 7.0 L/100 km NEDC | 164 g/km |
| 2013CLS 500 with 18" rear wheels | 4.7 L | Petrol | Automatic | 9.2 L/100 km NEDC | 214 g/km |
| 2013CLS 500 with 19" rear wheels | 4.7 L | Petrol | Automatic | 9.0–9.3 L/100 km NEDC | 209–216 g/km |
| 2013CLS 63 AMG with 19" rear wheels | 5.5 L | Petrol | Automatic | 9.9–10.1 L/100 km NEDC | 231–235 g/km |
| 2012CLS 250 CDI with 18 inch rear wheels ECO Start/Stop | 2.1 L | Diesel | 7-speed automatic | 5.2 L/100 km NEDC | 135 g/km |
| 2012CLS 250 CDI with 19 inch rear wheels ECO Start/Stop | 2.1 L | Diesel | 7-speed automatic | 5.3 L/100 km NEDC | 138 g/km |
| 2012CLS 350 CDI with 18 inch rear wheels · CLS 350 CDI with 19 inch rear wheels | 3.0 L | Diesel | 7-speed automatic | 6.1 L/100 km NEDC | 160 g/km |
| 2012CLS 350 with 18 inch rear wheels ECO Start/Stop | 3.5 L | Petrol | 7-speed automatic | 6.9 L/100 km NEDC | 161 g/km |
| 2012CLS 350 with 19 inch rear wheels ECO Start/Stop | 3.5 L | Petrol | 7-speed automatic | 7.0 L/100 km NEDC | 164 g/km |
| 2012CLS 500 with 18 inch rear wheels · CLS 500 with 19 inch rear wheels | 4.7 L | Petrol | 7-speed automatic | 9.0 L/100 km NEDC | 209 g/km |
| 2012CLS 63 AMG with 18 inch rear wheels · CLS 63 AMG with 19 inch rear wheels | 5.5 L | Petrol | 7-speed automatic | 9.9 L/100 km NEDC | 231 g/km |
France 71 versions
New cars on sale in France, from ADEME Car Labelling. NEDC figures until 2015, WLTP figures in the current catalogue.
| Years and version | Engine | Power | Fuel | Gearbox | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015CLS 220 BLUETEC SHOOTING BRAKE BVA9 FAP | – | 125 kW (170 PS) | Diesel | 9-speed automatic | 4.7–4.9 L/100 km NEDC | 124–127 g/km |
| 2015CLS 220 BLUETEC COUPE BVA9 FAP | – | 125 kW (170 PS) | Diesel | 9-speed automatic | 4.6–4.7 L/100 km NEDC | 120–123 g/km |
| 2014–2015CLS 250 CDI COUPE BVA7 FAP | – | 150 kW (204 PS) | Diesel | 7-speed automatic | 5.1–5.3 L/100 km NEDC | 134–138 g/km |
| 2015CLS 250 BLUETEC SHOOTING BRAKE BVA9 FAP | – | 150 kW (204 PS) | Diesel | 9-speed automatic | 4.8–5.0 L/100 km NEDC | 127–130 g/km |
| 2015CLS 250 BLUETEC 4MATIC SHOOTING BRAKE BVA9 FAP | – | 150 kW (204 PS) | Diesel | 7-speed automatic | 5.5–5.7 L/100 km NEDC | 144–147 g/km |
| 2015CLS 250 BLUETEC COUPE BVA9 FAP | – | 150 kW (204 PS) | Diesel | 9-speed automatic | 4.6–4.7 L/100 km NEDC | 120–123 g/km |
| 2015CLS 250 BLUETEC 4MATIC COUPE BVA9 FAP | – | 150 kW (204 PS) | Diesel | 7-speed automatic | 5.3 L/100 km NEDC | 139–140 g/km |
| 2013–2015CLS CP 350 BlueTEC COUPE BVA7 FAP | – | 185 kW (252 PS) | Diesel | 7-speed automatic | 5.5–5.6 L/100 km NEDC | 144–146 g/km |
| 2014–2015CLS 350 BLUETEC 4MATIC BVA7 FAP | – | 185 kW (252 PS) | Diesel | 7-speed automatic | 5.5–6.2 L/100 km NEDC | 145–164 g/km |
| 2015CLS 350 BLUETEC 4MATIC SHOOTING BRAKE BVA7 | – | 185 kW (252 PS) | Diesel | 7-speed automatic | 6.6–6.8 L/100 km NEDC | 174–179 g/km |
| 2015CLS 350 BLUETEC 4MATIC COUPE BVA7 FAP | – | 185 kW (252 PS) | Diesel | 7-speed automatic | 6.1–6.3 L/100 km NEDC | 160–166 g/km |
| 2015CLS 350 BLUETEC SHOOTING BRAKE BVA7 | – | 190 kW (258 PS) | Diesel | 9-speed automatic | 5.6–5.7 L/100 km NEDC | 145–149 g/km |
| 2015CLS 350 COUPE BVA7 | – | 190 kW (258 PS) | Diesel | 9-speed automatic | 5.3–5.5 L/100 km NEDC | 137–142 g/km |
| 2015CLS 400 | – | 245 kW (333 PS) | Petrol | 7-speed automatic | 7.6–8.8 L/100 km NEDC | 178–204 g/km |
| 2015CLS 400 SHOOTING BRAKE BVA7 | – | 245 kW (333 PS) | Petrol | 7-speed automatic | 7.3–7.6 L/100 km NEDC | 169–177 g/km |
| 2015CLS 400 4MATIC SHOOTING BRAKE BVA7 | – | 245 kW (333 PS) | Petrol | 7-speed automatic | 8.0–8.4 L/100 km NEDC | 186–195 g/km |
| 2015CLS 400 4MATIC | – | 245 kW (333 PS) | Petrol | 7-speed automatic | 8.4–8.5 L/100 km NEDC | 194–198 g/km |
| 2015CLS 400 COUPE BVA7 | – | 245 kW (333 PS) | Petrol | 7-speed automatic | 7.1–7.3 L/100 km NEDC | 164–170 g/km |
| 2015CLS 400 4MATIC COUPE BVA7 | – | 245 kW (333 PS) | Petrol | 7-speed automatic | 7.8–8.0 L/100 km NEDC | 179–187 g/km |
| 2014–2015CLS 500 4MATIC COUPE BVA7 | – | 300 kW (408 PS) | Petrol | 7-speed automatic | 9.6–9.8 L/100 km NEDC | 222–227 g/km |
| 2013–2015CLS 500 SHOOTING BRAKE 4MATIC BVA7 | – | 300 kW (408 PS) | Petrol | 7-speed automatic | 9.8–10.1 L/100 km NEDC | 229–236 g/km |
| 2015CLS 500 SHOOTING BRAKE BVA7 | – | 300 kW (408 PS) | Petrol | 9-speed automatic | 8.8–8.9 L/100 km NEDC | 205–209 g/km |
| 2015CLS 500 COUPE BVA7 | – | 300 kW (408 PS) | Petrol | 9-speed automatic | 8.5–8.7 L/100 km NEDC | 198–202 g/km |
| 2012–2015CLS 63 AMG BVA7 · CLS 63 AMG COUPE BVA7 | – | 410 kW (557 PS) | Petrol | 7-speed automatic | 9.9 L/100 km NEDC | 231 g/km |
| 2013–2015CLS 63 AMG BVA7 · CLS 63 AMG SHOOTING BRAKE BVA7 | – | 410 kW (557 PS) | Petrol | 7-speed automatic | 10.1 L/100 km NEDC | 235 g/km |
| 2015CLS 63 AMG BVA7 · CLS 63 AMG 4MATIC SHOOTING BRAKE BVA7 | – | 410 kW (557 PS) | Petrol | 7-speed automatic | 10.6 L/100 km NEDC | 248 g/km |
| 2015CLS 63 AMG BVA7 · CLS 63 AMG 4MATIC COUPE BVA7 · CLS 63 AMG S SHOOTING BRAKE 4MATIC BVA7 | – | 410 kW (557 PS) | Petrol | 7-speed automatic | 10.4 L/100 km NEDC | 243 g/km |
| 2015CLS 63 AMG · CLS 63 AMG SHOOTING BRAKE BVA7 | – | 410 kW (557 PS) | Petrol | 7-speed automatic | 10.3 L/100 km NEDC | 239 g/km |
| 2015CLS 63 AMG 4MATIC · CLS 63 AMG 4MATIC SHOOTING BRAKE BVA7 | – | 410 kW (557 PS) | Petrol | 7-speed automatic | 10.8 L/100 km NEDC | 251 g/km |
| 2015CLS 63 AMG · CLS 63 AMG COUPE BVA7 | – | 410 kW (557 PS) | Petrol | 7-speed automatic | 10.1 L/100 km NEDC | 234 g/km |
| 2015CLS 63 AMG 4MATIC · CLS 63 AMG S SHOOTING BRAKE 4MATIC BVA7 | – | 410 kW (557 PS) | Petrol | 7-speed automatic | 10.5 L/100 km NEDC | 244 g/km |
| 2015CLS 63 AMG SHOOTING BRAKE BVA7 | – | 410 kW (557 PS) | Petrol | 7-speed automatic | 10.1 L/100 km NEDC | 235 g/km |
| 2015CLS 63 AMG 4MATIC SHOOTING BRAKE BVA7 | – | 410 kW (557 PS) | Petrol | 7-speed automatic | 10.6 L/100 km NEDC | 247 g/km |
| 2015CLS 63 AMG COUPE BVA7 | – | 410 kW (557 PS) | Petrol | 7-speed automatic | 9.9 L/100 km NEDC | 230 g/km |
| 2015CLS 63 AMG S SHOOTING BRAKE 4MATIC BVA7 | – | 410 kW (557 PS) | Petrol | 7-speed automatic | 10.3 L/100 km NEDC | 239 g/km |
| 2015CLS 63 AMG BVA7 · CLS 63 AMG COUPE BVA7 | – | 430 kW (585 PS) | Petrol | 7-speed automatic | 10.1 L/100 km NEDC | 235 g/km |
| 2014–2015CLS 63 AMG BVA7 · CLS 63 AMG SHOOTING BRAKE 4MATIC BVA7 | – | 430 kW (585 PS) | Petrol | 7-speed automatic | 10.6 L/100 km NEDC | 248 g/km |
| 2013–2015CLS 63 AMG BVA7 | – | 430 kW (585 PS) | Petrol | 7-speed automatic | 9.9–10.4 L/100 km NEDC | 231–243 g/km |
| 2015CLS 63 AMG BVA7 · CLS 63 AMG S 4MATIC COUPE BVA7 | – | 430 kW (585 PS) | Petrol | 7-speed automatic | 10.4 L/100 km NEDC | 243 g/km |
| 2015CLS 63 AMG S · CLS 63 AMG COUPE BVA7 | – | 430 kW (585 PS) | Petrol | 7-speed automatic | 10.3 L/100 km NEDC | 239 g/km |
| 2015CLS 63 AMG S 4MATIC · CLS 63 AMG SHOOTING BRAKE 4MATIC BVA7 | – | 430 kW (585 PS) | Petrol | 7-speed automatic | 10.8 L/100 km NEDC | 251 g/km |
| 2015CLS 63 AMG S · CLS 63 AMG S COUPE BVA7 | – | 430 kW (585 PS) | Petrol | 7-speed automatic | 10.1 L/100 km NEDC | 234 g/km |
| 2015CLS 63 AMG S 4MATIC · CLS 63 AMG S 4MATIC COUPE BVA7 | – | 430 kW (585 PS) | Petrol | 7-speed automatic | 10.5 L/100 km NEDC | 244 g/km |
| 2015CLS 63 AMG COUPE BVA7 | – | 430 kW (585 PS) | Petrol | 7-speed automatic | 10.1 L/100 km NEDC | 235 g/km |
| 2015CLS 63 AMG SHOOTING BRAKE 4MATIC BVA7 | – | 430 kW (585 PS) | Petrol | 7-speed automatic | 10.6 L/100 km NEDC | 247 g/km |
| 2015CLS 63 AMG S COUPE BVA7 | – | 430 kW (585 PS) | Petrol | 7-speed automatic | 9.9 L/100 km NEDC | 230 g/km |
| 2015CLS 63 AMG S 4MATIC COUPE BVA7 | – | 430 kW (585 PS) | Petrol | 7-speed automatic | 10.3 L/100 km NEDC | 239 g/km |
| 2014CLS 350 BLUETEC 4MATIC BVA7 FAP · CLS CP 350 BlueTEC COUPE BVA7 FAP | – | 185 kW (252 PS) | Diesel | 7-speed automatic | 5.5 L/100 km NEDC | 144 g/km |
| 2014CLS 350 CDI 4MATIC COUPE BVA7 FAP | – | 195 kW (265 PS) | Diesel | 7-speed automatic | 6.7–6.9 L/100 km NEDC | 177–181 g/km |
| 2014CLS 350 CDI 4MATIC SHOOTING BRAKE BVA7 FAP · CLS 350 CDI SHOOTING BRAKE BVA7 FAP | – | 195 kW (265 PS) | Diesel | 7-speed automatic | 6.6–6.7 L/100 km NEDC | 174–176 g/km |
| 2014CLS 350 CDI COUPE BVA7 FAP | – | 195 kW (265 PS) | Diesel | 7-speed automatic | 6.0–6.1 L/100 km NEDC | 159–160 g/km |
| 2013–2014CLS 350 CDI SHOOTING BRAKE BVA7 FAP | – | 195 kW (265 PS) | Diesel | 7-speed automatic | 6.0–6.1 L/100 km NEDC | 159–162 g/km |
| 2014CLS 350 COUPE BVA7 | – | 225 kW (306 PS) | Petrol | 7-speed automatic | 6.8–7.0 L/100 km NEDC | 159–164 g/km |
| 2013–2014CLS 350 SHOOTING BRAKE BVA7 | – | 225 kW (306 PS) | Petrol | 7-speed automatic | 7.3–7.4 L/100 km NEDC | 169–172 g/km |
| 2014CLS 500 COUPE BVA7 | – | 300 kW (408 PS) | Petrol | 7-speed automatic | 9.0 L/100 km NEDC | 209 g/km |
| 2013–2014CLS 500 SHOOTING BRAKE BVA7 | – | 300 kW (408 PS) | Petrol | 7-speed automatic | 9.2–9.3 L/100 km NEDC | 214–216 g/km |
| 2014CLS 63 AMG 4MATIC COUPE BVA7 · CLS 63 AMG BVA7 | – | 410 kW (557 PS) | Petrol | 7-speed automatic | 10.4 L/100 km NEDC | 243 g/km |
| 2014CLS 63 AMG 4MATIC SHOOTING BRAKE BVA7 · CLS 63 AMG BVA7 | – | 410 kW (557 PS) | Petrol | 7-speed automatic | 10.6 L/100 km NEDC | 248 g/km |
| 2012–2013CLS 250 CDI BVA7 FAP · CLS 250 CDI COUPE BVA7 FAP | – | 150 kW (204 PS) | Diesel | 7-speed automatic | 5.1–5.3 L/100 km NEDC | 134–138 g/km |
| 2013CLS CP 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC COUPE BVA7 FAP | – | 185 kW (252 PS) | Diesel | 7-speed automatic | 6.1–6.2 L/100 km NEDC | 160–164 g/km |
| 2012–2013CLS 350 CDI BVA7 FAP · CLS 350 CDI COUPE BVA7 FAP | – | 195 kW (265 PS) | Diesel | 7-speed automatic | 6.0–6.1 L/100 km NEDC | 159–160 g/km |
| 2012–2013CLS 350 CDI 4MATIC BVA7 FAP · CLS 350 CDI COUPE 4MATIC BVA7 FAP | – | 195 kW (265 PS) | Diesel | 7-speed automatic | 6.7–6.9 L/100 km NEDC | 177–181 g/km |
| 2013CLS 350 CDI 4MATIC SHOOTING BRAKE BVA7 FAP | – | 195 kW (265 PS) | Diesel | 7-speed automatic | 6.6–6.7 L/100 km NEDC | 174–176 g/km |
| 2012–2013CLS 350 BVA7 · CLS 350 COUPE BVA7 | – | 225 kW (306 PS) | Petrol | 7-speed automatic | 6.8–7.0 L/100 km NEDC | 159–164 g/km |
| 2012–2013CLS 500 4MATIC BVA7 · CLS 500 4MATIC COUPE BVA7 | – | 300 kW (408 PS) | Petrol | 7-speed automatic | 9.6–9.7 L/100 km NEDC | 224–226 g/km |
| 2012–2013CLS 500 BVA7 · CLS 500 COUPE BVA7 | – | 300 kW (408 PS) | Petrol | 7-speed automatic | 9.0 L/100 km NEDC | 209 g/km |
| 2013CLS 63 AMG BVA7 · CLS 63 AMG SHOOTING BRAKE 4 MATIC BVA7 | – | 410 kW (557 PS) | Petrol | 7-speed automatic | 10.6 L/100 km NEDC | 248 g/km |
| 2013CLS 63 AMG BVA7 · CLS 63 AMG COUPE 4 MATIC BVA7 | – | 410 kW (557 PS) | Petrol | 7-speed automatic | 10.4 L/100 km NEDC | 243 g/km |
| 2013CLS 63 AMG BVA7 · CLS 63 AMG SHOOTING BRAKE S 4 MATIC BVA7 | – | 430 kW (585 PS) | Petrol | 7-speed automatic | 10.6 L/100 km NEDC | 248 g/km |
| 2013CLS 63 AMG BVA7 · CLS 63 AMG COUPE S 4 MATIC BVA7 | – | 430 kW (585 PS) | Petrol | 7-speed automatic | 10.4 L/100 km NEDC | 243 g/km |
| 2012CLS 63 AMG BVA7 | – | 386 kW (525 PS) | Petrol | 7-speed automatic | 9.9 L/100 km NEDC | 231 g/km |
United States 8 versions
Model years sold in the USA, from the EPA and the Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov). MPG on the EPA test; litres per 100 km = 235.215 ÷ MPG.
| Years and version | Engine | Fuel | Gearbox | Drive | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015–2018SIDI | 4.7 L | Petrol | 9-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | 20–21 MPG (11.2–11.8 L/100 km) EPA | 264–269 g/km |
| 2016–2018SIDI | 4.7 L | Petrol | 9-speed automatic | Four-wheel drive | 20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA | 276–277 g/km |
| 2014–2018SIDI | 5.5 L | Petrol | 7-speed automatic | Four-wheel drive | 18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA | 308 g/km |
| 2015–2016SIDI | 3.0 L | Petrol | 7-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | 24 MPG (9.8 L/100 km) EPA | 233–234 g/km |
| 2015–2016SIDI | 3.0 L | Petrol | 7-speed automatic | Four-wheel drive | 22 MPG (10.7 L/100 km) EPA | 252–253 g/km |
| 2012–2015SIDI | 4.7 L | Petrol | 7-speed automatic | Four-wheel drive | 19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA | 285–291 g/km |
| 2012–2014SIDI | 4.7 L | Petrol | 7-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | 20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA | 275–282 g/km |
| 2012–2014SIDI | 5.5 L | Petrol | 7-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | 19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA | 291 g/km |
Canada 4 versions
Model years sold in Canada, from Natural Resources Canada fuel consumption ratings (5-cycle test).
| Years and version | Engine | Fuel | Gearbox | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017Compact | 4.7 L | Petrol | 9-speed automatic | 11.7 L/100 km 5-cycle | 275 g/km |
| 2011–2017Compact | 5.5 L | Petrol | 7-speed automatic | 12.9–14.7 L/100 km 5-cycle | 297–338 g/km |
| 2015–2016Compact | 3.0 L | Petrol | 7-speed automatic | 10.5–10.7 L/100 km 5-cycle | 242–252 g/km |
| 2012–2016Compact | 4.7 L | Petrol | 7-speed automatic | 11.5–12.5 L/100 km 5-cycle | 264–288 g/km |
Similar models from other brands
Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.





