Mercedes-Benz CLS I (C219) photos

2004 — 2010 · sedan

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Mercedes-Benz CLS I (C219), sedan, silver, front three-quarter view — photo 57525

CLS63 (?219) 2008 A silver four-door car with a sleek sloping roofline, aggressive front bumper, and twin five-spoke alloy wheels, captured from a front three-quarter perspective on an open paved area against modern high-rise city buildings.

Mercedes-Benz CLS I (C219), sedan, silver, side view — photo 57524

CLS63 (?219) 2008 Silver four-door luxury fastback sedan viewed in profile against modern urban skyscrapers.

Mercedes-Benz CLS I (C219), sedan, silver, rear three-quarter view — photo 57523

CLS63 (?219) 2008 A silver four-door sedan with a sweeping coupe-like roofline, viewed from the rear three-quarter angle on an open paved area with city high-rises in the background.

CLS63 (?219) 2008

CLS63 (?219) 2008

CLS63 (?219) 2008

CLS63 (?219) 2008

CLS63 (?219) 2008

CLS63 (?219) 2008

CLS63 (?219) 2008

CLS63 (?219) 2008

2009 CLS 63 AMG

2009 CLS 63 AMG

2009 CLS 63 AMG

2009 CLS 63 AMG

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About this generation

The pioneer of the four-door coupe segment based on the E-Class W211 platform was manufactured as the C219 from 2004 to 2010.

The first-generation Mercedes-Benz CLS (body code C219) debuted at the 2004 New York International Auto Show, establishing the modern four-door coupe niche. Mechanically built upon the E-Class W211 architecture, the C219 featured a completely distinct low-slung body with a sweeping roofline, frameless door glass, and a dedicated four-seater cabin. It aimed to blend the emotional appeal and stance of a coupe with the convenience of a four-door sedan. Airmatic DC air suspension and electrohydraulic Sensotronic Brake Control (SBC) were key chassis highlights.

Engine options initially included 3.5-liter V6 and 5.0-liter V8 gasoline powerplants alongside a 3.0-liter V6 turbodiesel in the CLS 320 CDI. The performance CLS 55 AMG boasted a supercharged 5.4-liter V8 developing 476 hp. In 2006, Mercedes replaced the SBC system with standard Adaptive Brake hydraulic technology and upgraded the AMG variant to the naturally aspirated 6.2-liter V8 delivering 514 hp in the CLS 63 AMG. A minor 2008 facelift brought a twin-louvre grille, redesigned exhaust tailpipes, and revised LED taillights.

Specifications

4913 mm193.4 in

Length

1873 mm73.7 in

Width

1403 mm55.2 in

Height

2854 mm112.4 in

Wheelbase

505 l17.8 cu ft

Trunk

Petrol

280

228hp(170 kW)

3.0 l 7-speed automatic RWD 0–100 7.7 s

2008–2009

Torque: 300 Nm (221 lb-ft)
Top speed: 245 km/h (152 mph)
Displacement: 2996 cc
Cylinders: 6
Engine: M272.943
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1730 kg (3814 lb)
Fuel tank: 80 l (21.1 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 9.8 l/100 km (24 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 233 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 4

300

228hp(170 kW)

3.0 l 7-speed automatic RWD 0–100 7.7 s

2009–2010

Torque: 300 Nm (221 lb-ft)
Top speed: 245 km/h (152 mph)
Displacement: 2996 cc
Cylinders: 6
Engine: M272.943
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1730 kg (3814 lb)
Fuel tank: 80 l (21.1 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 9.8 l/100 km (24 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 233 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 5

350

268hp(200 kW)

3.5 l 7-speed automatic RWD 0–100 7.0 s

Torque: 350 Nm (258 lb-ft)
Top speed: 250 km/h (155 mph)
Displacement: 3498 cc
Cylinders: 6
Engine: M272.964
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1735 kg (3825 lb)
Fuel tank: 80 l (21.1 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 10.1 l/100 km (23 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 241 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 4

350 CGI

288hp(215 kW)

3.5 l 7-speed automatic RWD 0–100 6.7 s

2006–2010

Torque: 365 Nm (269 lb-ft)
Top speed: 250 km/h (155 mph)
Displacement: 3498 cc
Cylinders: 6
Engine: M272.985
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1735 kg (3825 lb)
Fuel tank: 80 l (21.1 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 9.1 l/100 km (26 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 217 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 4

500

302hp(225 kW)

5.0 l 7-speed automatic RWD 0–100 6.1 s

2004–2006

Torque: 460 Nm (339 lb-ft)
Top speed: 250 km/h (155 mph)
Displacement: 4966 cc
Cylinders: 8
Engine: M113.967
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1810 kg (3990 lb)
Fuel tank: 80 l (21.1 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 11.3 l/100 km (21 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 268 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 4

500

382hp(285 kW)

5.5 l 7-speed automatic RWD 0–100 5.4 s

2006–2010

Torque: 530 Nm (391 lb-ft)
Top speed: 250 km/h (155 mph)
Displacement: 5461 cc
Cylinders: 8
Engine: M273.960
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1835 kg (4045 lb)
Fuel tank: 80 l (21.1 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 11.6 l/100 km (20 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 275 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 4

55 AMG

469hp(350 kW)

5.4 l 5-speed automatic RWD 0–100 4.7 s

2004–2006

Torque: 700 Nm (516 lb-ft)
Top speed: 250 km/h (155 mph)
Displacement: 5439 cc
Cylinders: 8
Engine: M113.990
Aspiration: supercharged
Curb weight: 1910 kg (4211 lb)
Fuel tank: 80 l (21.1 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 13.6 l/100 km (17 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 326 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 4

63 AMG

507hp(378 kW)

6.2 l 7-speed automatic RWD 0–100 4.5 s

2006–2010

Torque: 630 Nm (465 lb-ft)
Top speed: 250 km/h (155 mph)
Displacement: 6208 cc
Cylinders: 8
Engine: M156.983
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1905 kg (4200 lb)
Fuel tank: 80 l (21.1 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 14.5 l/100 km (16 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 345 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 4

Diesel

320 CDI

221hp(165 kW)

3.0 l 7-speed automatic RWD 0–100 7.0 s

2005–2009

Torque: 540 Nm (398 lb-ft)
Top speed: 246 km/h (153 mph)
Displacement: 2987 cc
Cylinders: 6
Engine: OM642.920
Aspiration: turbo
Curb weight: 1815 kg (4001 lb)
Fuel tank: 80 l (21.1 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 7.6 l/100 km (31 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 202 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 4

350 CDI

221hp(165 kW)

3.0 l 7-speed automatic RWD 0–100 7.0 s

2009–2010

Torque: 540 Nm (398 lb-ft)
Top speed: 246 km/h (153 mph)
Displacement: 2987 cc
Cylinders: 6
Engine: OM642.920
Aspiration: turbo
Curb weight: 1815 kg (4001 lb)
Fuel tank: 80 l (21.1 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 7.6 l/100 km (31 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 200 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 5

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