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An In-Depth Look At The 2007 Mercedes CLS-Class
Posted on May 2, 2006 at 1:15 PM CST


1. Short version

2. At a glance

3. Model range and equipment

4. Engines

5. Active and passive safety

6. Chassis

7. CLS 63 AMG

8. Technical data

 


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Mercedes-Benz CLS 320 CDI


Engine

No. of cylinders/arrangement   6/V, 4 valves per cylinder
Displacement cc 2987
Bore x stroke mm 83.0 x 92.0
Rated output kW/hp 165/224 at 3800 rpm
Rated torque Nm 540 at 1600�2400 rpm
Compression ratio   17.7 : 1
Mixture formation   High-pressure fuel injection with common-rail technology, turbocharger, EDC


Power transfer

Transmission type   Seven-speed automatic

Ratios

Final drive
1st gear
2nd gear
3rd gear
4th gear
5th gear
6th gear
7th gear
Reverse

2.65
4.38
2.86
1.92
1.37
1.0
0.82
0.73
3.42


Chassis

Front axle Four-link axle, anti-dive control, coil springs, gas shock absorbers, stabiliser
Rear axle Multi-link independent suspension, anti-squat and
anti-lift system, coil springs, gas shock absorbers, stabiliser
Brakes Internally ventilated disc brakes front and rear,
drum-type parking brake at rear, ABS, Brake Assist, ESP
Steering Rack-and-pinion speed-sensitive steering, steering damper
Wheels 8.5 J x 17
Tyres 245/45 R 17


Dimensions and weights


Wheelbase mm 2854
Track width front/rear mm

1593/1603

Overall length mm 4913
Overall width mm 1873
Overall height mm 1430
Turning circle m 11.21
Boot capacity max.* l 505
Kerb weight acc. to EC kg 1815
Payload kg 465
Gross vehicle weight kg 2280
Tank capacity/incl. reserve l 80/9


Performance and fuel consumption

Acceleration 0-100 km/h s 7.0
Top speed km/h 246
Fuel consumption comb. l/100 km 7.6-8.1

*Acc. to VDA measuring method


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Mercedes-Benz CLS 350 CGI


Engine

No. of cylinders/arrangement   6/V, 4 valves per cylinder
Displacement cc 3498
Bore x stroke mm 92.9 x 86
Rated output kW/hp 215/292 at 6400 rpm
Rated torque Nm 365 at 3000-5100 rpm
Compression ratio   12.2 : 1
Mixture formation   Microprocessor-controlled direct petrol injection with directly controlled 200-bar piezoelectric injection system


Power transfer

Transmission type   Seven-speed automatic
Ratios Final drive
1st gear
2nd gear
3rd gear
4th gear
5th gear
6th gear
7th gear
Reverse
3.27
4.38
2.86
1.92
1.37
1.0
0.82
0.73
3.42


Chassis

Front axle Four-link axle, anti-dive control, coil springs, gas shock absorbers, stabiliser
Rear axle Multi-link independent suspension, anti-squat and
anti-lift system, coil springs, gas shock absorbers, stabiliser
Brakes Internally ventilated disc brakes front and rear,
drum-type parking brake at rear, ABS, Brake Assist, ESP
Steering Rack-and-pinion speed-sensitive steering, steering damper
Wheels 8.5 J x 17
Tyres 245/45 R 17


Dimensions and weights

Wheelbase mm 2854
Track width front/rear mm 1593/1603
Overall length mm 4913
Overall width mm 1873
Overall height mm 1430
Turning circle m 11.21
Boot capacity max.* l 505
Kerb weight acc. to EC kg 1735
Payload

kg

465
Gross vehicle weight kg 2200
Tank capacity/incl. reserve l 80/9


Performance and fuel consumption

Acceleration 0-100 km/h s 6.7**
Top speed km/h 250
Fuel consumption comb. l/100 km 9.1-9.3

*Acc. to VDA measuring method
** If equipped with the optional shift paddles,
the 0�100 km/h acceleration time in manual shift mode is shortened by 0.2 s.


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Mercedes-Benz CLS 500



Engine

No. of cylinders/arrangement   8/V, 4 valves per cylinder
Displacement cc 5461
Bore x stroke mm 98.0 x 90.5
Rated output kW/hp 285/388 at 6000 rpm
Rated torque Nm 530 at 2800-4800 rpm
Compression ratio   10.7 : 1
Mixture formation   Microprocessor-controlled petrol injection with hot-film mass airflow meter


Power transfer

Transmission type   Seven-speed automatic
Ratios

Final drive
1st gear
2nd gear
3rd gear
4th gear
5th gear
6th gear
7th gear
Reverse

2.82
4.38
2.86
1.92
1.37
1.00
0.82
0.73
3.42


Chassis

Front axle

Four-link suspension, full-support AIRMATIC DC air suspension with level control, anti-dive system

Rear axle Multi-link independent suspension, full-support AIRMATIC DC air suspension with level control,
anti-squat and anti-lift system
Brakes Internally ventilated disc brakes front and rear,
drum-type parking brake at rear, ABS, Brake Assist, ESP
Steering Rack-and-pinion speed-sensitive steering, steering damper
Wheels 8.5 J x 18
Tyres 245/40 R 18


Dimensions and weights

Wheelbase mm 2854
Track width front/rear mm 1587/1600
Overall length mm 4913
Overall width mm 1873
Overall height

mm

1415
Turning circle m 11.21
Boot capacity max.* l 495
Kerb weight acc. to EC kg 1835
Payload kg 465
Gross vehicle weight kg 2300
Tank capacity/incl. reserve l 80/9


Performance and fuel consumption

Acceleration 0-100 km/h s 5.4**
Maximum speed km/h 250
Fuel consumption comb.

l/100 km

11.6-11.8

*Acc. to VDA measuring method
** If equipped with the optional shift paddles,
the 0�100 km/h acceleration time in manual shift mode is shortened by 0.2 s.


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Mercedes-Benz CLS 63 AMG


Engine

No. of cylinders/arrangement   8/V, 4 valves per cylinder
Displacement cc 6208
Bore x stroke mm 102.2 x 94.6
Rated output kW/hp 378/514 at 6800 rpm
Rated torque Nm 630 at 5200 rpm
Compression ratio   11.3 : 1
Mixture formation   Microprocessor-controlled fuel injection, HFM


Power transfer

Transmission type   AMG SPEEDSHIFT seven-speed automatic
Ratios Final drive
1st gear
2nd gear
3rd gear
4th gear
5th gear
6th gear
7th gear
Reverse
2.82
4.38
2.86
1.92
1.37
1.00
0.82
0.73
-3.42/-2.23


Chassis

Front axle Four-link suspension, full-support AIRMATIC DC air suspension with level control, anti-dive system, stabiliser
Rear axle Multi-link independent suspension, full-support AIRMATIC DC air suspension with level control,
anti-squat and anti-lift system, stabiliser
Brakes Composite front disc brakes - internally ventilated and perforated, rear disc brakes - internally ventilated and perforated, foot-operated rear parking brake, ABS, Brake Assist, ESP
Steering Rack-and-pinion speed-sensitive steering, steering damper
Wheels Front: 8.5 J x 18; rear: 9.5 J x 18
Tyres Front: 255/40 R 18; rear: 285/35 R 18


Dimensions and weights

Wheelbase mm

2854

Track width front/rear mm 1599/1583
Overall length mm 4915
Overall width mm 1873
Overall height mm 1389
Turning circle m 11.5
Boot capacity max.* l 495
Kerb weight acc. to EC kg 1905
Payload kg 465
Gross vehicle weight kg 2370
Tank capacity/incl. reserve l 80/14


Performance and fuel consumption

Acceleration 0-100 km/h s 4.5
Maximum speed km/h 250**
Fuel consumption NEDC comb. l/100 km 14.5

*Acc. to VDA measuring method
** Electronically limited

 

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