The C219 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class is the first generation of the CLS-Class range of four-door coupe features a fastback body style by Mercedes-Benz, and was produced between 2004 and 2010.[3]
The CLS-Class has only four seats and is marketed by Mercedes as a four-door coupé.[4] It was the first model globally to introduce this four-door coupe style and VW followed with the Volkswagen CC model in 2008 and the Porsche Panamera and Audi A7 in 2009.
The car is less practical than the W211 E-Class that it is based on, with less legroom, headroom, and boot space.[5][6] The CLS-Class is priced above the E-Class, but below the S-Class in the Mercedes model range.[7][8] It was replaced by the Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class (C218) in 2011.[9]
The C219 CLS-Class is based on the Vision CLS concept that was unveiled at the 2003 Frankfurt International Motor Show.[10] The design combined the roof-line of a coupé onto the body of a four-door chassis leading to a fastback vehicle. It featured new technologies such as cornering lights, an electrohydraulic braking system (Sensotronic Brake Control), a seven-speed (7G-Tronic) automatic transmission,[11] and a turbo-diesel engine rated at 197 kW (264 hp) and 560 N⋅m (413 lb⋅ft).[12]
The production version of the C219 CLS-Class was based on the W211 E-Class platform,[13] and shares major components including the engines, transmissions and an identical wheelbase of 2,854 mm (112 in). The car is 95 mm (4 in) longer, 51 mm (2 in) wider, and 27 mm (1 in) lower in comparison, and features, according to Mercedes, a 30% stiffer suspension setup and faster steering.[14]
Standard equipment includes heated automatically dimming mirrors, rain-sensing wipers, and an automatic climate control system.[17] The CLS-Class comes with front and side airbags, and a smart sensor system connected to the seatbelts and airbags that can detect and react to an accident.[18] Available options include: self-cleaning bi-xenon HID headlamps, radar-guided cruise control, keyless go, GPS navigation, Sensotronic Brake Control and AirMATIC air suspension that can be controlled from the driver and can be raised or lowered by 76 mm (3 in).[19]
The CLS 55 AMG is a high-performance variant of the CLS-Class featuring a 5.4-litre supercharged V8 producing 350 kW (469 hp) and 700 N⋅m (516 lb⋅ft), and was unveiled at the Paris Motor Show in 2004.[20] Compared to the standard model, the CLS 55 AMG has larger 360 mm brake discs with eight-piston callipers from the SL55 AMG,[21] wider 18-inch alloy wheels, revised stiffer AirMATIC air suspension with multiple driving modes,[22] AMG bodywork, and a five-speed automatic transmission.[23]
CLS 63 AMG
CLS 63 AMG (facelift)
The CLS 63 AMG was introduced in 2006, as the successor to the CLS 55 AMG. The car is powered by the then new Mercedes M156 engine that produces 378 kW (507 hp) and 630 N⋅m (465 lb⋅ft);[24] with less torque than before in order to accommodate the new AMG Speedshift Plus 7G-Tronic seven-speed transmission, instead of the previous five-speed automatic.[25] The new transmission includes a comfort, sport, and manual mode that allows for the manual changing of gears.[26] Sport mode have shift speeds that are almost 30% faster than comfort and 50% faster than manual.[27][28] The car also features an updated instrument cluster and alloy-wheel design.[29]
The CLS 63 AMG had a 6,208 cc (6.208 L) 514 horsepower (383 kW) V8petrol engine, with 630 N⋅m (460 lb⋅ft) of torque and an electronically-limited top speed of 250 km/h (160 mph).[30][31] The CLS 63 AMG was able to reach 100 km/h (62 mph) in 4.5 seconds.[32] Its curb weight was 1,870 kg (4,120 lb).
CLS Grand Edition (2009)
The CLS Grand Edition was a special edition model of the CLS-Class, with only 560 units produced and sold in 2009.[33] The CLS Grand Edition was available with all non-AMG models at the time, and the CLS 350 CDI model received performance improvements of 38 kW (51 hp) and 50 N⋅m (37 lb⋅ft).[34] Standard equipment included: bi-xenon headlights, titanium grey 18-inch five-spoke alloy wheels, laurel wood interior trim, and 'Grand Edition' insignia.[35] Models were also offered with a choice of designo leather upholstery and four exclusive metallic exterior paint colours.[36]
In 2008, a facelift was introduced for the CLS-Class:[40]
Exterior changes include: restyled bumpers and mirrors, LED taillights, redesigned grille now with two louvres, new alloy-wheel designs, squarer shaped tailpipes[41]
Interior changes include: introduction of new COMAND APS NTG 2.5 system, non-COMAND systems now have 5.0-inch colour screen, new restyled three-spoke steering wheel[42]
CLS63 AMG model now comes with: black grille, 19-inch alloy wheels, AMG sports exhaust system, and new AMG steering wheel[43]
^"Mercedes-Benz CLS European sales figures". carsalesbase.com. Retrieved 2018-05-28.
Bibliography
Hofner, Heribert (2010). Mercedes-Benz Typenkunde [Mercedes-Benz Type Study] (in German). Vol. Band 2. Modelle der Mittelklasse ab 1984, E-Klasse und CLS-Klasse [Volume 2. The mid-range models from 1984, E-Class and CLS-Class]. Bielefeld, Germany: Delius Klasing. ISBN978-3768832267. OCLC 693875686.
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The C219 Mercedes Benz CLS Class is the first generation of the CLS Class range of four door coupe features a fastback body style by Mercedes Benz and was produced between 2004 and 2010 3 Mercedes Benz CLS C219 OverviewManufacturerDaimlerChrysler 2004 2007 Daimler AG 2007 2010 ProductionOctober 2004 July 2010AssemblyGermany SindelfingenDesignerMichael Fink 2001 1 Peter Arcadipane initial 2 Body and chassisClassMid size luxury car E Body style4 door saloonLayoutFRRelatedMercedes Benz E Class W211 PowertrainEngine3 0 L OM642 V6 turbo diesel 3 0 3 5 L M272 V6 petrol 5 0 5 4 L M113 V8 petrol 5 5 L M273 V8 petrol 6 2 L M156 V8 petrol Transmission5 speed 5G Tronic automatic7 speed 7G Tronic automaticDimensionsWheelbase2 854 mm 112 4 in Length4 913 mm 193 4 in 4 917 mm 193 6 in facelift Width1 873 mm 73 7 in Height1 390 1 403 mm 54 7 55 2 in 1 415 1 430 mm 55 7 56 3 in facelift Kerb weight1 660 1 870 kg 3 660 4 123 lb ChronologySuccessorMercedes Benz CLS Class C218 The CLS Class has only four seats and is marketed by Mercedes as a four door coupe 4 It was the first model globally to introduce this four door coupe style and VW followed with the Volkswagen CC model in 2008 and the Porsche Panamera and Audi A7 in 2009 The car is less practical than the W211 E Class that it is based on with less legroom headroom and boot space 5 6 The CLS Class is priced above the E Class but below the S Class in the Mercedes model range 7 8 It was replaced by the Mercedes Benz CLS Class C218 in 2011 9 Contents 1 Development and launch 2 Equipment 3 Models 3 1 Petrol engines 3 2 Diesel engines 4 Special models 4 1 CLS 55 AMG 4 2 CLS 63 AMG 4 3 CLS Grand Edition 2009 5 Model year changes 5 1 2006 5 2 2008 facelift 5 3 2009 6 Sales figures 7 References 7 1 Notes 7 2 Bibliography 8 External linksDevelopment and launch EditThe C219 CLS Class is based on the Vision CLS concept that was unveiled at the 2003 Frankfurt International Motor Show 10 The design combined the roof line of a coupe onto the body of a four door chassis leading to a fastback vehicle It featured new technologies such as cornering lights an electrohydraulic braking system Sensotronic Brake Control a seven speed 7G Tronic automatic transmission 11 and a turbo diesel engine rated at 197 kW 264 hp and 560 N m 413 lb ft 12 The production version of the C219 CLS Class was based on the W211 E Class platform 13 and shares major components including the engines transmissions and an identical wheelbase of 2 854 mm 112 in The car is 95 mm 4 in longer 51 mm 2 in wider and 27 mm 1 in lower in comparison and features according to Mercedes a 30 stiffer suspension setup and faster steering 14 Design patents were filed on July 24 2002 15 The production version CLS500 debuted at the 2004 New York International Auto Show 16 Equipment EditStandard equipment includes heated automatically dimming mirrors rain sensing wipers and an automatic climate control system 17 The CLS Class comes with front and side airbags and a smart sensor system connected to the seatbelts and airbags that can detect and react to an accident 18 Available options include self cleaning bi xenon HID headlamps radar guided cruise control keyless go GPS navigation Sensotronic Brake Control and AirMATIC air suspension that can be controlled from the driver and can be raised or lowered by 76 mm 3 in 19 Models EditPetrol engines Edit Model Years Engine Power Torque 0 100 km h 0 62 mph CLS 280 2008 2009 M272 E30 3 0 L V6 170 kW 228 hp 6 000 rpm 300 N m 221 lb ft 2 500 5 000 rpm 7 7 sCLS 300 2009 2010CLS 350 2004 2006 M272 E35 3 5 L V6 200 kW 268 hp 6 000 rpm 350 N m 258 lb ft 2 400 5 000 rpm 7 0 sCLS 350 CGI 2006 2010 M272 DE35 3 5 L V6 215 kW 288 hp 6 400 rpm 365 N m 269 lb ft 3 000 5 100 rpm 6 7 sCLS 500 2004 2006 M113 E50 5 0 L V8 225 kW 302 hp 5 600 rpm 460 N m 339 lb ft 2 700 4 250 rpm 6 1 sCLS 550 2007 2010 M273 E55 5 5 L V8 285 kW 382 hp 6 000 rpm 530 N m 391 lb ft 2 800 4 800 rpm 4 7 sCLS 55 AMG 2004 2006 M113 E55 AMG 5 4 L V8 supercharged 350 kW 469 hp 6 100 rpm 700 N m 516 lb ft 2 650 4 500 rpm 4 2 sCLS 63 AMG 2006 2010 M156 E63 6 2 L V8 378 kW 507 hp 6 800 rpm 630 N m 465 lb ft 5 200 rpm 4 0 sDiesel engines Edit Model Years Engine Power Torque 0 100 km h 0 62 mph CLS 320 CDI 2005 2010 OM642 DE30 3 0 L V6 turbo 165 kW 221 hp 3 800 rpm 510 N m 376 lb ft 1 600 2 800 rpm 7 0 sCLS 350 CDI 2007 2010 540 N m 398 lb ft 1 600 2 400 rpmCLS 350 CDI Grand Edition 2009 203 kW 272 hp 3 800 rpm 590 N m 435 lb ft 1 600 rpm 6 5 sSpecial models EditCLS 55 AMG Edit The CLS 55 AMG is a high performance variant of the CLS Class featuring a 5 4 litre supercharged V8 producing 350 kW 469 hp and 700 N m 516 lb ft and was unveiled at the Paris Motor Show in 2004 20 Compared to the standard model the CLS 55 AMG has larger 360 mm brake discs with eight piston callipers from the SL55 AMG 21 wider 18 inch alloy wheels revised stiffer AirMATIC air suspension with multiple driving modes 22 AMG bodywork and a five speed automatic transmission 23 CLS 63 AMG Edit CLS 63 AMG facelift The CLS 63 AMG was introduced in 2006 as the successor to the CLS 55 AMG The car is powered by the then new Mercedes M156 engine that produces 378 kW 507 hp and 630 N m 465 lb ft 24 with less torque than before in order to accommodate the new AMG Speedshift Plus 7G Tronic seven speed transmission instead of the previous five speed automatic 25 The new transmission includes a comfort sport and manual mode that allows for the manual changing of gears 26 Sport mode have shift speeds that are almost 30 faster than comfort and 50 faster than manual 27 28 The car also features an updated instrument cluster and alloy wheel design 29 The CLS 63 AMG had a 6 208 cc 6 208 L 514 horsepower 383 kW V8 petrol engine with 630 N m 460 lb ft of torque and an electronically limited top speed of 250 km h 160 mph 30 31 The CLS 63 AMG was able to reach 100 km h 62 mph in 4 5 seconds 32 Its curb weight was 1 870 kg 4 120 lb CLS Grand Edition 2009 Edit The CLS Grand Edition was a special edition model of the CLS Class with only 560 units produced and sold in 2009 33 The CLS Grand Edition was available with all non AMG models at the time and the CLS 350 CDI model received performance improvements of 38 kW 51 hp and 50 N m 37 lb ft 34 Standard equipment included bi xenon headlights titanium grey 18 inch five spoke alloy wheels laurel wood interior trim and Grand Edition insignia 35 Models were also offered with a choice of designo leather upholstery and four exclusive metallic exterior paint colours 36 Model year changes Edit2006 Edit CLS 350 replaced by CLS 350 CGI 37 CLS 55 AMG replaced by CLS 63 AMG 38 CLS 500 upgraded to 5 5 litre engine 39 SBC was discontinued 2008 facelift Edit In 2008 a facelift was introduced for the CLS Class 40 Exterior changes include restyled bumpers and mirrors LED taillights redesigned grille now with two louvres new alloy wheel designs squarer shaped tailpipes 41 Interior changes include introduction of new COMAND APS NTG 2 5 system non COMAND systems now have 5 0 inch colour screen new restyled three spoke steering wheel 42 CLS63 AMG model now comes with black grille 19 inch alloy wheels AMG sports exhaust system and new AMG steering wheel 43 Introduction of CLS280 model 44 Pre facelift styling Front RearPost facelift styling Front Rear2009 Edit Limited production Grand Edition models introduced 36 Sales figures EditThe CLS Class was produced in Sindelfingen Germany 45 The following are the sales figures in European markets and in the United States only 46 47 Year EU total US total2004 5 543 2005 20 147 14 8352006 20 262 10 7632007 17 098 7 9062008 12 224 5 7752009 6 083 2 5272010 3 975 2 135Total 85 332 43 941References EditNotes Edit Michael L Fink LinkedIn profile Designer Of Mercedes Benz CLS Joins BAIC benzinsider com 13 May 2013 Retrieved 12 January 2020 Mercedes Benz CLS Production Comes to an End Carscoops Carscoops 2010 07 28 Retrieved 2018 05 28 2010 Mercedes Benz CLS Mercedes 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Paul Tan s Automotive News 2008 01 24 Retrieved 2018 05 28 2009 Mercedes Benz CLS Facelift Officially Revealed Carscoops Carscoops 2008 01 18 Retrieved 2018 05 28 Mercedes Benz unveils 2009 CLS facelift Motor Authority Retrieved 2018 05 28 The new generation CLS Fine tuning for the design trendsetter marsMediaSite marsMediaSite Retrieved 2018 05 28 Official Mercedes CLS Facelift Released Motor1 com Retrieved 2018 05 28 First Generation Mercedes Benz CLS Production Ends Motor Authority Retrieved 2018 05 28 Mercedes Benz CLS Class Sales Figures GCBC 2011 01 01 Retrieved 2018 05 28 Mercedes Benz CLS European sales figures carsalesbase com Retrieved 2018 05 28 Bibliography Edit Hofner Heribert 2010 Mercedes Benz Typenkunde Mercedes Benz Type Study in German Vol Band 2 Modelle der Mittelklasse ab 1984 E Klasse und CLS Klasse Volume 2 The mid range models from 1984 E Class and CLS Class Bielefeld Germany Delius Klasing ISBN 978 3768832267 OCLC 693875686 External links Edit Wikimedia Commons 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