Mercedes CLS Engines and Transmissions
You pick a Mercedes CLS engine by fuel and drivetrain. CLS250CDI 2.1 AT on the Estate 5-door is a diesel with automatic transmission and all-wheel drive; CLS400 3.0 AT is gasoline, automatic, and rear-wheel drive; CLS220BlueTEC 2.1 AT is diesel, automatic, and rear-wheel drive. These powertrain examples are not the full lineup.
Estate 5-door — Mercedes CLS Engines and Transmissions
| Modification | Engine type | Engine capacity | Maximum power | Maximum power, kw | Maximum torque N⋅m | Transmission | Type of drive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLS250CDI 2.1 AT | Diesel | 2143 cm³ | 204 hp | 150 kW | 500 N⋅m | Automatic | AWD |
| CLS350BlueTEC 3.0 AT | Diesel | 2987 cm³ | 249 hp | 183 kW | 620 N⋅m | Automatic | AWD |
| CLS220BlueTEC 2.1 AT | Diesel | 2143 cm³ | 170 hp | 125 kW | 400 N⋅m | Automatic | RWD |
| CLS250CDI 2.1 AT | Diesel | 2143 cm³ | 204 hp | 150 kW | 500 N⋅m | Automatic | RWD |
| CLS350BlueTEC 3.0 AT | Diesel | 2987 cm³ | 258 hp | 190 kW | 620 N⋅m | Automatic | RWD |
| CLS350BlueTEC 3.0 AT | Diesel | 2987 cm³ | 258 hp | 190 kW | 620 N⋅m | Automatic | AWD |
| CLS400 3.5 AT | Gasoline | 3498 cm³ | 333 hp | 245 kW | 480 N⋅m | Automatic | AWD |
| CLS400 3.0 AT | Gasoline | 2996 cm³ | 333 hp | 245 kW | 480 N⋅m | Automatic | AWD |
| CLS400 3.0 AT | Gasoline | 2996 cm³ | 333 hp | 245 kW | 480 N⋅m | Automatic | RWD |
| CLS400 3.5 AT | Gasoline | 3498 cm³ | 333 hp | 245 kW | 480 N⋅m | Automatic | RWD |
| CLS500 4.7 AT | Gasoline | 4663 cm³ | 408 hp | 300 kW | 600 N⋅m | Automatic | AWD |
| CLS500 4.7 AT | Gasoline | 4663 cm³ | 408 hp | 300 kW | 600 N⋅m | Automatic | RWD |
Fastback — Mercedes CLS Engines and Transmissions
| Modification | Engine type | Engine capacity | Maximum power | Maximum power, kw | Maximum torque N⋅m | Transmission | Type of drive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLS250CDI 2.1 AT | Diesel | 2143 cm³ | 204 hp | 150 kW | 500 N⋅m | Automatic | AWD |
| CLS350BlueTEC 3.0 AT | Diesel | 2987 cm³ | 249 hp | 183 kW | 620 N⋅m | Automatic | AWD |
| CLS350BlueTEC 2.1 AT | Diesel | 2143 cm³ | 170 hp | 125 kW | 400 N⋅m | Automatic | RWD |
| CLS250CDI 2.1 AT | Diesel | 2143 cm³ | 204 hp | 150 kW | 500 N⋅m | Automatic | RWD |
| CLS350BlueTEC 3.0 AT | Diesel | 2987 cm³ | 258 hp | 190 kW | 620 N⋅m | Automatic | AWD |
| CLS400 3.0 AT | Gasoline | 2996 cm³ | 333 hp | 245 kW | 480 N⋅m | Automatic | AWD |
| CLS400 3.5 AT | Gasoline | 3498 cm³ | 333 hp | 245 kW | 480 N⋅m | Automatic | AWD |
| CLS500 4.7 AT | Gasoline | 4663 cm³ | 402 hp | 296 kW | 600 N⋅m | Automatic | AWD |
| CLS500 4.7 AT | Gasoline | 4663 cm³ | 408 hp | 300 kW | 600 N⋅m | Automatic | RWD |
| CLS500 4.7 AT | Gasoline | 4663 cm³ | 408 hp | 300 kW | 600 N⋅m | Automatic | AWD |
| CLS350BlueTEC 3.0 AT | Diesel | 2987 cm³ | 258 hp | 190 kW | 620 N⋅m | Automatic | RWD |
| CLS400 3.0 AT | Gasoline | 2996 cm³ | 333 hp | 245 kW | 480 N⋅m | Automatic | RWD |
| CLS400 3.5 AT | Gasoline | 3498 cm³ | 333 hp | 245 kW | 480 N⋅m | Automatic | RWD |
| CLS500 4.7 AT | Gasoline | 4663 cm³ | 402 hp | 296 kW | 600 N⋅m | Automatic | RWD |
Mercedes CLS Dimensions
Estate 5-door — Mercedes CLS Dimensions
| Modification | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Curb weight | Max weight | Ground clearance, minimum |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLS250CDI 2.1 AT | 4953 mm | 1881 mm | 1419 mm | 2874 mm | 1955 kg | 2480 kg | 118 mm |
| CLS350BlueTEC 3.0 AT | 4953 mm | 1881 mm | 1419 mm | 2874 mm | 1995 kg | 2520 kg | 118 mm |
| CLS220BlueTEC 2.1 AT | 4953 mm | 1881 mm | 1419 mm | 2874 mm | 1845 kg | 2370 kg | 118 mm |
| CLS250CDI 2.1 AT | 4953 mm | 1881 mm | 1419 mm | 2874 mm | 1885 kg | 2410 kg | 118 mm |
| CLS350BlueTEC 3.0 AT | 4953 mm | 1881 mm | 1419 mm | 2874 mm | 1935 kg | 2460 kg | 118 mm |
| CLS350BlueTEC 3.0 AT | 4953 mm | 1881 mm | 1419 mm | 2874 mm | 1995 kg | 2520 kg | 118 mm |
| CLS400 3.5 AT | 4953 mm | 1881 mm | 1419 mm | 2874 mm | 1915 kg | 2440 kg | 118 mm |
| CLS400 3.0 AT | 4953 mm | 1881 mm | 1419 mm | 2874 mm | 1840 kg | 2440 kg | 118 mm |
| CLS400 3.0 AT | 4953 mm | 1881 mm | 1419 mm | 2874 mm | 1770 kg | 2370 kg | 118 mm |
| CLS400 3.5 AT | 4953 mm | 1881 mm | 1419 mm | 2874 mm | 1845 kg | 2370 kg | 118 mm |
| CLS500 4.7 AT | 4953 mm | 1881 mm | 1419 mm | 2874 mm | 2005 kg | 2530 kg | 118 mm |
| CLS500 4.7 AT | 4953 mm | 1881 mm | 1419 mm | 2874 mm | 1955 kg | 2580 kg | 118 mm |
Fastback — Mercedes CLS Dimensions
| Modification | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Curb weight | Max weight | Ground clearance, minimum |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLS250CDI 2.1 AT | 4937 mm | 1881 mm | 1418 mm | 2874 mm | 1875 kg | 2360 kg | 118 mm |
| CLS350BlueTEC 3.0 AT | 4937 mm | 1881 mm | 1418 mm | 2874 mm | 1915 kg | 2400 kg | 118 mm |
| CLS350BlueTEC 2.1 AT | 4937 mm | 1881 mm | 1418 mm | 2874 mm | 1790 kg | 2275 kg | 118 mm |
| CLS250CDI 2.1 AT | 4937 mm | 1881 mm | 1418 mm | 2874 mm | 1815 kg | 2300 kg | 118 mm |
| CLS350BlueTEC 3.0 AT | 4937 mm | 1881 mm | 1418 mm | 2874 mm | 1915 kg | 2400 kg | 118 mm |
| CLS400 3.0 AT | 4937 mm | 1881 mm | 1418 mm | 2874 mm | 1835 kg | 2320 kg | 118 mm |
| CLS400 3.5 AT | 4937 mm | 1881 mm | 1418 mm | 2874 mm | 1835 kg | 2320 kg | 118 mm |
| CLS500 4.7 AT | 4937 mm | 1881 mm | 1418 mm | 2874 mm | 1890 kg | 2415 kg | 118 mm |
| CLS500 4.7 AT | 4937 mm | 1881 mm | 1418 mm | 2874 mm | 1890 kg | 2375 kg | 118 mm |
| CLS500 4.7 AT | 4937 mm | 1881 mm | 1418 mm | 2874 mm | 1940 kg | 2425 kg | 118 mm |
| CLS350BlueTEC 3.0 AT | 4937 mm | 1881 mm | 1418 mm | 2874 mm | 1845 kg | 2330 kg | 118 mm |
| CLS400 3.0 AT | 4937 mm | 1881 mm | 1418 mm | 2874 mm | 1700 kg | 2260 kg | 118 mm |
| CLS400 3.5 AT | 4937 mm | 1881 mm | 1418 mm | 2874 mm | 1775 kg | 2260 kg | 118 mm |
| CLS500 4.7 AT | 4937 mm | 1881 mm | 1418 mm | 2874 mm | 1890 kg | 2415 kg | 118 mm |
Mercedes CLS Cargo Space
Estate 5-door — Mercedes CLS Cargo Space
| Modification | Trunk volume min | Trunk volume max |
|---|---|---|
| CLS250CDI 2.1 AT | 590 l | 1550 l |
| CLS350BlueTEC 3.0 AT | 590 l | 1550 l |
| CLS220BlueTEC 2.1 AT | 590 l | 1550 l |
| CLS250CDI 2.1 AT | 590 l | 1550 l |
| CLS350BlueTEC 3.0 AT | 590 l | 1550 l |
| CLS350BlueTEC 3.0 AT | 590 l | 1550 l |
| CLS400 3.5 AT | 590 l | 1550 l |
| CLS400 3.0 AT | 590 l | 1550 l |
| CLS400 3.0 AT | 590 l | 1550 l |
| CLS400 3.5 AT | 590 l | 1550 l |
| CLS500 4.7 AT | 590 l | 1550 l |
| CLS500 4.7 AT | 590 l | 1550 l |
Fastback — Mercedes CLS Cargo Space
| Modification | Trunk volume min |
|---|---|
| CLS250CDI 2.1 AT | 520 l |
| CLS350BlueTEC 3.0 AT | 520 l |
| CLS350BlueTEC 2.1 AT | 520 l |
| CLS250CDI 2.1 AT | 520 l |
| CLS350BlueTEC 3.0 AT | 520 l |
| CLS400 3.0 AT | 520 l |
| CLS400 3.5 AT | 520 l |
| CLS500 4.7 AT | 520 l |
| CLS500 4.7 AT | 520 l |
| CLS500 4.7 AT | 520 l |
| CLS350BlueTEC 3.0 AT | 520 l |
| CLS400 3.0 AT | 520 l |
| CLS400 3.5 AT | 520 l |
| CLS500 4.7 AT | 520 l |
Mercedes CLS Trims and Equipment
Equipment is layered onto a technical version, so Mercedes CLS trim levels describe cabin specification rather than rewriting the engine. The CLS250CDI 2.1 AT Estate 5-door, a diesel automatic with all-wheel drive, can be listed with equipment named CLS 400 4Matic. That pack sits on this drivetrain; it does not turn the car into a different powertrain.
| Modification | Body | Equipment |
|---|---|---|
| CLS250CDI 2.1 AT | Estate 5-door | CLS 400 4Matic |
| CLS350BlueTEC 3.0 AT | Estate 5-door | CLS 400 4Matic |
| CLS400 3.5 AT | Estate 5-door | CLS 400 4Matic |
| CLS250CDI 2.1 AT | Fastback | CLS 400 4Matic |
| CLS350BlueTEC 3.0 AT | Fastback | CLS 400 4Matic |
| CLS400 3.0 AT | Fastback | CLS 400 4Matic |
| CLS500 4.7 AT | Fastback | 500 |
| CLS350BlueTEC 3.0 AT | Fastback | 350 |
| CLS400 3.0 AT | Fastback | 400 |