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Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class

Generations and modifications

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Generations

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2019–2023

C257

4-door fastback sedan
3 modifications Open generation
2015–2018

C218 facelift

4-door fastback sedan
5 modifications Open generation
2012–2014

C218

4-door fastback sedan
6 modifications Open generation
2009–2011

C219 facelift

4-door fastback sedan
2 modifications Open generation
2006–2011

C219

4-door fastback sedan
5 modifications Open generation

2019–2023 C257 (C257)

3 modifications · The third-generation CLS-Class switched to the C257 body code and arrived in the U.S. for the 2019 model year. Mercedes-Benz simplified the lineup around CLS450 and AMG CLS53 variants, reflecting the model’s later-market positioning. U.S. sales continued through the 2023 model year.

Modification Engine Power (hp) Transmission Drive  
amg cls53 4matic plus
 Gasoline · 3.0 L · 429 hp 429 hp 9-speed automatic All-Wheel Drive
cls450
 Gasoline · 3.0 L · 362 hp 362 hp 9-speed automatic Rear-Wheel Drive
cls450 4matic
 Gasoline · 3.0 L · 362 hp 362 hp 9-speed automatic All-Wheel Drive

2015–2018 C218 (C218) facelift

5 modifications · Mercedes-Benz gave the C218 CLS-Class a facelift for 2015, with updated styling and revised model offerings in the U.S. market. The refreshed range included CLS400 and CLS550 variants, along with AMG CLS63 derivatives. This facelifted phase ran through the end of the second generation in 2018.

Modification Engine Power (hp) Transmission Drive  
amg cls63 s 4matic
 Gasoline · 5.5 L · 577 hp 577 hp 7-speed automatic All-wheel drive
cls400
 Gasoline · 3.0 L · 329 hp 329 hp 7-speed automatic Rear-wheel drive
cls400 4matic
 Gasoline · 3.0 L · 329 hp 329 hp 7-speed automatic All-wheel drive
cls550
 Gasoline · 4.7 L · 402 hp 402 hp 9-speed automatic Rear-wheel drive
cls550 4matic
 Gasoline · 4.7 L · 402 hp 402 hp 9-speed automatic All-wheel drive

2012–2014 C218 (C218)

6 modifications · The second-generation CLS-Class moved to the C218 body code and debuted for the 2012 model year in the U.S. It continued the original CLS formula with a more modern shape and a broader U.S. lineup that included CLS550 and AMG CLS63 variants. This generation was replaced by the facelifted version for 2015.

Modification Engine Power (hp) Transmission Drive  
cls550
 Gasoline · 4.7 L · 402 hp 402 hp 7-speed automatic Rear-wheel drive
cls550 4matic
 Gasoline · 4.7 L · 402 hp 402 hp 7-speed automatic All-wheel drive
cls63 amg
 Gasoline · 5.5 L · 518 hp 518 hp 7-speed automatic Rear-wheel drive
cls63 amg 4matic
 Gasoline · 5.5 L · 550 hp 550 hp 7-speed automatic All-wheel drive
cls63 amg s
 Gasoline · 5.5 L · 577 hp 577 hp 7-speed automatic Rear-wheel drive
cls63 amg s 4matic
 Gasoline · 5.5 L · 577 hp 577 hp 7-speed automatic All-wheel drive

2009–2011 C219 (C219) facelift

2 modifications · Mercedes-Benz updated the first-generation CLS-Class for the 2009 model year with revised exterior details and refreshed equipment. In the U.S., this facelifted C219 continued through the end of the generation and remained on sale until 2011. It kept the same overall body code while marking the model’s mid-cycle update.

Modification Engine Power (hp) Transmission Drive  
cls 550
 Gasoline · 5.5 L · 382 hp 382 hp 7-speed automatic Rear-wheel drive
cls 63 amg
 Gasoline · 6.2 L · 507 hp 507 hp 7-speed automatic Rear-wheel drive

2006–2011 C219 (C219)

5 modifications · The original CLS-Class introduced Mercedes-Benz’s four-door coupe concept on the E-Class platform. It reached the U.S. market for the 2006 model year as the CLS500 and later added AMG variants, including the CLS55 AMG and CLS63 AMG. Production of this first generation ended before the next redesign arrived.

Modification Engine Power (hp) Transmission Drive  
cls500
 Gasoline · 5.0 L · 302 hp 302 hp 7-speed automatic Rear-Wheel Drive
cls550
 Gasoline · 5.5 L · 382 hp 382 hp 7-speed automatic Rear-Wheel Drive
cls63 amg
 Gasoline · 6.2 L · 507 hp 507 hp 7-speed automatic Rear-Wheel Drive
cls63 amg
 Gasoline · 6.2 L · 507 hp 507 hp 7-speed automatic Rear-Wheel Drive
cls63 amg
 Gasoline · 6.2 L · 507 hp 507 hp 7-speed automatic Rear-Wheel Drive
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