Mercedes-Benz CLS C219

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The Mercedes-Benz CLS C219 (2006–2010): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 34 versions in the European Union, the United Kingdom, the United States, and Canada.

Model codes: C219

Dimensions, weights and capacity

Specification	Europe	North America	Wikipedia
Dimensions
Length	4,910–4,920 mm RDW	–	4,913–4,917 mm
Width	1,870–1,880 mm RDW	–	1,873 mm
Height	1,380–1,430 mm RDW	–	1,390–1,430 mm
Wheelbase	2,850 mm RDW	–	2,854 mm
Front track	1,593–1,599 mm ASTRA	–	–
Rear track	1,573–1,603 mm ASTRA	–	–
Weights and towing
Kerb weight	1,630–1,820 kg RDW	–	1,660–1,920 kg
Mass in running order	1,730–1,920 kg RDW	–	–
Gross vehicle weight	2,195–2,385 kg RDW	–	–
Towing, braked trailer	2,000 kg RDW	–	–
Towing, unbraked trailer	450–700 kg RDW	–	–
Seats and space
Seats	4 RDW	–	–
Doors	4 RDW	–	–
Luggage space (EPA)	–	368 L EPA	–
Passenger space (EPA)	–	2,633 L EPA	–
Fuel tank	–	–	80 L
Performance
Top speed	246–250 km/h RDW	–	245–250 km/h
Torque	300–635 Nm ASTRA	–	300–700 Nm

Tyre sizes (most common first): 255/35R19, 245/45R17, 255/40R18, 285/30R19, 285/35R18

Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: RDW type approvals (Netherlands), Wikipedia (en, de, fr), 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
9–12 years	72.4% (69.7–74.9)	77.9%	1,143
13 years and older	72.8% (72.2–73.4)	69.2%	19,312

What the MOT finds

Area	This model	UK average, same ages
Brakes	40.9%	35.9%
Tyres	35.6%	31.2%
Suspension	34.9%	40.8%
Lights and electrics	16.8%	28.2%
Noise, emissions and leaks	16.1%	16.6%
Body, chassis and structure	9.9%	18.0%

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)

180 complaints for model years 2006–2010. 5 crashes · 1 fire · 11 injuries

Fuel system 89
Brakes 31

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 34 versions of the Mercedes-Benz CLS C219

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European Union 7 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	Fuel	CO₂	EU registrations
2010	3.0 L	Diesel	208 g/km	5,994
2010	3.5 L	Petrol	217 g/km	718
2010	3.0 L	Petrol	235 g/km	348
2010	5.5 L	Petrol	276 g/km	156
2010	6.2 L	Petrol	345 g/km	142
2010	–	Petrol	218 g/km	28
2010	–	Other fuel	251 g/km	10

United Kingdom 17 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
2006–2010CLS320 CDI 285 Tyres at rear · CLS320 CDI 275/285 Tyres at rear · CLS 320 CDI with DPF 275/285 Tyres at rear and 5 more trims	3.0 L	Diesel	7-speed automatic	8.1 L/100 km NEDC	215 g/km
2008–2010CLS 320 CDI with DPF 245 Tyres at rear · CLS 320 CDI no DPF 245 Tyres at rear · CLS 350 CDI with 245/45 17" or 245/40 18" rear wheels and 3 more trims	3.0 L	Diesel	7-speed automatic	7.6 L/100 km NEDC	200 g/km
2007–2010CLS 350 CGI 245 Tyres at rear · CLS 350 CGI with 245/45 17" or 245/40 18" rear wheels	3.5 L	Petrol	7-speed automatic	9.1 L/100 km NEDC	217 g/km
2007–2010CLS 350 CGI 275/285 Tyres at rear · CLS 350 CGI with 275/35 18" or 285/30 19" rear wheels	3.5 L	Petrol	7-speed automatic	9.3 L/100 km NEDC	222 g/km
2007–2010CLS500 245 Tyres at rear · CLS 500 245 Tyres at rear	5.0 L	Petrol	7-speed automatic	11.6 L/100 km NEDC	275 g/km
2009–2010CLS 500 275/285 Tyres at rear	5.0 L	Petrol	7-speed automatic	11.8 L/100 km NEDC	280 g/km
2010CLS 500 with 245/40 18" rear wheels	5.5 L	Petrol	7-speed automatic	11.6 L/100 km NEDC	275 g/km
2010CLS 500 with 275/35 18" or 285/30 19" rear wheels	5.5 L	Petrol	7-speed automatic	11.8 L/100 km NEDC	280 g/km
2010CLS 500 245/40 18" rear wheels	5.5 L	Petrol	7-speed automatic	11.8 L/100 km NEDC	275 g/km
2010CLS 500 275/35 18" or 285/30 19" rear wheels	5.5 L	Petrol	7-speed automatic	12.0 L/100 km NEDC	280 g/km
2007–2010CLS 63 AMG 265 Tyres at rear · CLS 63 AMG 285 Tyres at rear · CLS 63 AMG with 285/30 19" rear wheels	6.2 L	Petrol	7-speed automatic	14.5 L/100 km NEDC	345 g/km
2006–2008CLS320 CDI 245 Tyres at rear · CLS 320 CDI no DPF 245 Tyres at rear	3.0 L	Diesel	7-speed automatic	7.6 L/100 km NEDC	202 g/km
2006–2008CLS350 245 Tyres at rear · CLS 350 245 Tyres at rear	3.5 L	Petrol	7-speed automatic	10.1 L/100 km NEDC	241 g/km
2006–2008CLS350 285 Tyres at rear · CLS 350 285 Tyres at rear	3.5 L	Petrol	7-speed automatic	10.6 L/100 km NEDC	253 g/km
2006–2008CLS500 285 Tyres at rear · CLS 500 285 Tyres at rear	5.0 L	Petrol	7-speed automatic	12.1 L/100 km NEDC	290 g/km
2006–2008CLS55 AMG · CLS 55 AMG	5.4 L	Petrol	5-speed automatic	13.6 L/100 km NEDC	326 g/km
2006CLS500 245 Tyres at rear	5.0 L	Petrol	7-speed automatic	11.3 L/100 km NEDC	268 g/km

United States 6 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
2008–2011EMS 2MODE CLKUP · PR	5.5 L	Petrol	7-speed automatic	Rear-wheel drive	16 MPG (14.7 L/100 km) EPA	345 g/km
2010–2011PR	6.3 L	Petrol	7-speed automatic	Rear-wheel drive	14 MPG (16.8 L/100 km) EPA	394 g/km
2007–2009EMS 2MODE CLKUP	6.2 L	Petrol	7-speed automatic	Rear-wheel drive	14 MPG (16.8 L/100 km) EPA	394 g/km
2007EMS 2MODE CLKUP	5.5 L	Petrol	7-speed automatic	Rear-wheel drive	16 MPG (14.7 L/100 km) EPA	345 g/km
2006EMS 2MODE CLKUP	5.0 L	Petrol	7-speed automatic	Rear-wheel drive	16 MPG (14.7 L/100 km) EPA	345 g/km
2006EMS 2MODE CLKUP	5.4 L	Petrol	5-speed automatic	Rear-wheel drive	15 MPG (15.7 L/100 km) EPA	368 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
2007–2011Compact	6.2 L	Petrol	7-speed automatic	16.6–16.7 L/100 km 5-cycle	382–384 g/km
2007–2010Compact	5.5 L	Petrol	7-speed automatic	14.3–14.8 L/100 km 5-cycle	329–340 g/km
2006Compact	5.0 L	Petrol	7-speed automatic	14.5 L/100 km 5-cycle	334 g/km
2006Compact	5.4 L	Petrol	5-speed automatic	15.5 L/100 km 5-cycle	357 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.