Mercedes-Benz CLS (C257)

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Mercedes-Benz CLS (C257)
Mercedes-Benz C257 at IAA 2019 IMG 0391.jpg
Overview
Manufacturer Daimler AG
ProductionJanuary 2018 [1] – August 2023 [2]
Model years 2019–2023
AssemblyGermany: Sindelfingen
Thailand: Samut Prakan (TAAP)
Designer Robert Lešnik, [3] Balázs Filczer [4] and Laurent Olivier [5] 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 [6]
Related Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupé
Mercedes-Benz E-Class (W213)
Mercedes-Benz S-Class (W222)
Mercedes-Benz S-Class (C217) [7]
Powertrain
Engine
Transmission 9-speed 9G-Tronic automatic
Hybrid drivetrain Mild Hybrid (EQ Boost)
Dimensions
Wheelbase 2,938 mm (115.7 in)
Length4,988–5,001 mm (196.4–196.9 in)
Width1,890 mm (74.4 in)
Height1,435 mm (56.5 in)
Kerb weight 1,825–1,980 kg (4,020–4,370 lb)
Chronology
Predecessor Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class (C218)

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). [8] It is only available as a sedan, with no plans to introduce a Shooting Brake variant in the near future. [9] [10] It is based heavily on the E-Class (W213). [11]

Contents

Development and launch

Information on the C257 CLS was released online on 29 November 2017, [12] with a public unveiling at the Detroit Auto Show in January 2018. [13]

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. [14] CLS 53 4MATIC+ models utilise variable all-wheel drive, allowing for torque distribution between the front and rear axles. [15] An electric motor is used to boost power output by 16 kW (21 hp) and 249 N⋅m (184 lb⋅ft), [16] and also powers the on-board 48-volt system. [17]

The CLS is also now a five-seater car, instead of being a four-seater as with the previous two generations. [18]

Equipment

Standard equipment includes LED headlights, 18-inch alloy wheels, ambient lighting, as well as lane keeping and speed limit assistance systems. [19] 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. [20] Optional equipment includes air suspension and a widescreen cockpit consisting of two 12.3-inch displays on the dashboard. [21] 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. [22]

Models

Petrol engines

ModelYearsEnginePowerTorque0–100 km/h (0–62 mph)
CLS 260 (China) [23] 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 3502018–2020 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 4MATIC2018–2023 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

ModelYearsEnginePowerTorque0–100 km/h (0–62 mph)
CLS 220d2019–2023 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 300d2018–2020180 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 4MATIC2021–2023195 kW (261 hp; 265 PS)
at 4,200 rpm		550 N⋅m (406 lb⋅ft)
at 1,800–2,200 rpm
CLS 350d 4MATIC2018–2020 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 4MATIC250 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
2020-2023243 kW (326 hp; 330 PS)
at 3,600–4,200 rpm		5.2 s

References

  1. ↑ "Mercedes-Benz plant in Sindelfingen starts production of the new CLS". 22 January 2018.
  2. ↑ "To koniec pięknego modelu Mercedesa. CLS kończy swój żywot w sierpniu" (in Polish). 8 May 2023.
  3. ↑ "Mercedes-Benz CLS, designsketch, 2017". group-media.mercedes-benz.com. Retrieved 2022-07-28.
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  6. ↑ "Thesis - Competitive Landscape Strategic Passenger Vehicles Architectures Benchmark" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2022-06-28.
  7. ↑ "Review of AMG GT 4-door coupe". August 2018.
  8. ↑ "2019 Mercedes-Benz CLS at Top Speed". Top Speed. Retrieved 2018-06-01.
  9. ↑ "Mercedes-Benz kills the Shooting Brake for 2018 Mk3 CLS". CAR Magazine. Archived from the original on 2018-06-12. Retrieved 2018-06-01.
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  13. ↑ "Mercedes-AMG ups its EQ with 2019 CLS 53, E53 Coupe and Cabriolet at NAIAS". Autoweek. Archived from the original on 2018-05-29. Retrieved 2018-06-01.
  14. ↑ Bartosiak, Dave. "Mercedes Give Details on the New Third-Gen CLS". The Drive. Archived from the original on 2018-09-14. Retrieved 2018-06-01.
  15. ↑ "Mercedes-Benz CLS Reviews | Mercedes-Benz CLS Price, Photos, and Specs | Car and Driver". Car and Driver. Archived from the original on 2018-05-31. Retrieved 2018-06-01.
  16. ↑ "Merc's new CLS 53 AMG is a sort-of hybrid". Top Gear. 2018-01-15. Archived from the original on 2018-09-16. Retrieved 2018-06-01.
  17. ↑ "Hot Hybrids: Mercedes Launches Electrified AMG 53 Range". Motor1.com. Archived from the original on 2018-07-03. Retrieved 2018-06-01.
  18. ↑ "2019 Mercedes-Benz CLS First Look: Now a Five-Seater". MotorTrend. 2017-11-29. Archived from the original on 2018-06-06. Retrieved 2018-06-01.
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  20. ↑ "The new generation Mercedes-Benz CLS: Cult design with futuristic lighting system | Auto Trader South Africa". Archived from the original on 2018-09-16. Retrieved 2018-06-01.
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  23. ↑ Stefan, Cristi (8 May 2020). "A Mercedes CLS with a 1.5 liter engine? Meet the CLS 260". MercedesBlog. Archived from the original on 2020-08-23. Retrieved 2020-10-03.
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