The C218 Mercedes-Benz CLS is the second generation of the Mercedes CLS-Class range of four-door coupé sedans. The model shares the chassis and most of the technology with the W212 Mercedes E-class and was produced from 2010 to 2018.[2] The body styles of the range are:
Unlike its predecessor, the C218/X218 CLS can be optioned with all-wheel drive 4MATIC on all models including CLS 63 AMG variants.[3] Mercedes also introduced a new five-door estate version to the CLS lineup, called the CLS Shooting Brake.[4]
The C218 CLS-Class was succeeded by the Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class (C257) in 2018.[5]
Development and launch
The design of the C218 CLS is based on the F800 Style concept car unveiled by Mercedes-Benz at the 2009 Geneva Motor Show.[6] It is a four-door coupé featuring a new COMAND interface utilizing a touchpad, design cues inspired by the Mercedes SLS AMG, and sliding rear doors.[7] The production version C218 CLS was publicly unveiled at the 2010 Paris Motor Show and as with the previous generation,[8] is based on the E-Class platform, utilising the same rear multi-link suspension setup.[9]
Body styles
C218 sedan
X218 Shooting Brake
Interior CLS 2014
Interior CLS 2014
Sedan (C218)
Production started in January 2011, with 4MATIC model sales starting later in September.[10]
Shooting Brake (X218)
The CLS Shooting Brake was announced in June 2012, and is an estate version of the CLS sedan.[11] It is based on the Concept Shooting Brake unveiled at Auto China 2010.[12] Shooting Brake models went on sale from October 2012, and are available alongside sedan models in all-wheel drive and AMG variants.[13] It is currently not sold in the United States.[14] It is the most expensive serial production station wagon in the world since year 1992.
Equipment
Standard equipment includes bi-xenon headlights, 18-inch alloy wheels, dual zone automatic climate control, power sunroof, and satellite navigation with a 10GB hard-drive.[15] Standard safety equipment consists of anti-lock brakes, electronic stability control, active head restraints, and 10 total front, side, and knee airbags.[16] CLS models also come with driver fatigue detection and lane departure warning system functions as standard.[17] Available options include Mercedes' AIRMATIC air suspension, traffic sign recognition, and a reversing camera in conjunction with the COMAND APS system.[18][19]
*The designation "d" replaces "BlueTEC" for the 2015 model year
CLS 63 AMG
CLS 63 AMG sedanCLS 63 AMG sedan
The CLS 63 AMG is a high performance variant of the CLS and went on sale in March 2011.[20] It features a 5.5 L bi-turbo V8 rated at 386kW (518hp) and 700N⋅m (516lb⋅ft).[21] Standard equipment includes an AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT 7-speed transmission, a 24mm (1in) wider front track, larger 360mm ventilated and perforated brake discs, an AMG sports exhaust system, and a three-spoke AMG Performance steering wheel with shift paddles.[22][23] The CLS 63 AMG is available in both sedan and Shooting Brake variants, as well as in rear-wheel drive or 4MATIC all-wheel drive configurations.[24]
Edition 1 models were available exclusively in the first year of its market launch, and featured minor power increases of 29kW (39hp) and 100N⋅m (74lb⋅ft).[25] Other additions include Edition 1 insignia, matte exterior paintwork, designo leather, and a choice of three AMG exclusive interior trim.[26] An AMG Performance Package was also offered separately, and featured a carbon-fiber spoiler lip, red brake calipers,[27] and increased performance gains of 24kW (32hp) and 100N⋅m (74lb⋅ft), resulting in a 0–60mph (97km/h) time of 4.1 s.[28]
From April 2013, the CLS 63 AMG range was updated to now produce 410kW (550hp) and 720N⋅m (531lb⋅ft).[29] The Performance Package was also replaced by the new CLS 63 AMG S model,[30] featuring further performance and efficiency enhancements, all-wheel drive 4MATIC as standard, and a rear locking differential.[31] It is also available as a Shooting Brake variant and launched in June 2013.[32]
Model year changes
Facelift C218 CLS sedan
2014 facelift
A facelift was introduced for the CLS model range in 2014.[33]
The major changes are:
A redesigned front fascia with a diamond-patterned radiator grille (for AMG package models) and new anti-dazzle MULTIBEAM LED headlights[34][35]
Tail lights in slightly darker shade of red
Interior changes including a new steering wheel design and a larger free standing 8-inch COMAND APS display[36]
New model naming scheme for diesel engines (CLS 350 BlueTEC now called CLS 350d)
Introduction of CLS 400 and CLS 220d models, and updated CLS 350d engine[37]
Huntingford, Steve (9 December 2015). "Mercedes CLS review". The Telegraph. ISSN0307-1235. Archived from the original on 3 October 2020. Retrieved 31 May 2018.
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