Mercedes CLS CLS350 3.5 AT Specs — First Generation
The Mercedes CLS CLS350 3.5 AT, from the first generation, is worth reading through one idea: how a request for acceleration is answered by the driveline rather than by engine speed alone.
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The highest speed a vehicle can sustain under manufacturer test conditions. Some cars are electronically limited below their mechanical potential. Glossary entry
250 km/h
Engine type
Gasoline
Transmission
Automatic
Type of boost?
A turbocharger or supercharger compresses the air entering the engine so a smaller engine can produce more power. Naturally aspirated engines draw air without a compressor. Glossary entry
No
Type of drive?
Which wheels receive power: front-wheel drive, rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive. All-wheel drive can send power to every wheel for extra traction. Glossary entry
RWD
Bore and stroke?
The diameter of a cylinder (bore) and the distance the piston travels inside it (stroke). Together they determine the displacement of the engine. Glossary entry
92.9 × 86 mm
Engine capacity?
The total volume swept by all pistons inside the cylinders, usually stated in cubic centimetres or litres. Larger displacement often means more power but higher consumption. Glossary entry
3498 cm³
Engine location
Front, longitudinal
Number of gears?
How many fixed forward ratios a gearbox offers. More gears can improve economy and refinement; continuously variable transmissions have no fixed steps. Glossary entry
7
Maximum power?
A unit of engine or motor output. One metric horsepower is about 0.735 kilowatts. Peak power is normally reached at high engine speed. Glossary entry
272 hp
Maximum power, kw?
A unit of engine or motor output. One metric horsepower is about 0.735 kilowatts. Peak power is normally reached at high engine speed. Glossary entry
215 kW
Compression ratio?
The ratio between the largest and smallest volume of a cylinder as the piston moves. Higher ratios improve efficiency but may require higher-octane fuel. Glossary entry
12.2
Maximum power rpm
6400 rpm
Maximum torque N⋅m
350 N⋅m
Maximum torque rpm
3000 rpm
Acceleration to 100?
The time a vehicle needs to reach 100 km/h from a standstill, a common shorthand for overall performance. Glossary entry
6.7 s
Engine power system
Distributed injection (multi-point)
Number of cylinders
6
Valves per cylinder?
The number of intake and exhaust valves in each cylinder. Four valves per cylinder is common and helps the engine breathe at higher speeds. Glossary entry
4
Cylinder arrangement
V-shaped
Maximum power ICE
Not provided
Maximum power ICE
Not provided
Energy & emissions
ECO class
Not provided
Battery power
Not provided
Fuel grade
95
Mild Hybrid?
A car with a small electric motor and battery that assist the combustion engine and recover braking energy but cannot drive on electricity alone. Glossary entry
Not provided
Battery type
Not provided
CO2 emissions?
The amount of carbon dioxide released per kilometre under a standardised test. Lower figures usually go hand in hand with lower fuel consumption. Glossary entry
Not provided
Full charge home
Not provided
Power consumption
Not provided
Fuel tank capacity
80 l
Full public charging time
Not provided
Driving range, maximum?
The distance an electric or plug-in vehicle can travel on a full charge under a stated test cycle. Temperature, speed and load change the real result. Glossary entry
Not provided
Driving range, minimum?
The distance an electric or plug-in vehicle can travel on a full charge under a stated test cycle. Temperature, speed and load change the real result. Glossary entry
Not provided
Fuel consumption city
13 l
Average consumption
9.1 l
Fuel consumption highway
7 l
Dimensions & body
Doors number
4
Number of seats
4
Width
1873 mm
Height
1403 mm
Length
4913 mm
Body type
Fastback
Wheelbase?
The distance between the centres of the front and rear wheels. A longer wheelbase usually gives more cabin space and a calmer ride; a shorter one helps agility and parking. Glossary entry
2854 mm
U-turn diameter
Not provided
Depth of the ford to be crossed
Not provided
Body style
Sedan
Rear track width?
The distance between the centres of the two wheels on the same axle. A wider track generally improves stability in corners. Glossary entry
1603 mm
Trunk volume max
Not provided
Trunk volume min
505 l
Front track width?
The distance between the centres of the two wheels on the same axle. A wider track generally improves stability in corners. Glossary entry
1593 mm
Max weight
2200 kg
Curb weight?
The weight of the vehicle with all standard equipment and fluids but without passengers or cargo. Glossary entry
1665 kg
Ground clearance, maximum?
The gap between the lowest point of the underbody and the road. More clearance helps on rough roads and steep driveway ramps. Glossary entry
Not provided
Ground clearance, minimum?
The gap between the lowest point of the underbody and the road. More clearance helps on rough roads and steep driveway ramps. Glossary entry
118 mm
Identity & configuration
Body code
C219
Vehicle class
E
Body designation
C219
Right-hand drive
No
Engine code
M272 E35
Additional specifications
Stop
2008-01-31
Start
2004-10-01
Wheel size
Not provided
Rear brakes
Disc
Front brakes
Disc
Rear suspension
Independent, spring
Front suspension
Independent, spring
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Engine and Transmission
With rear-wheel drive, torque reaches the road through the rear axle. Engine speed is simply how fast the crankshaft turns; load is how much of the available torque is being demanded. Pressing harder raises load first, and revs follow as the transmission responds.
Drivetrain and Everyday Driving
Extra weight presses the tyres down, but traction also depends on where that weight sits and on surface grip. Load in the boot may not reach the driven wheels usefully, and an automatic still delivers torque that a low-grip surface cannot accept.
Body and Practicality
A fastback describes the sloping roofline and rear profile, nothing more. Load floor height is set by the suspension layout, spare wheel provision and underfloor packaging beneath the boot, so it must be read from the measured figures.
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