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Mercedes-Benz CLS-Classcls550

C218 facelift (2015–2018) · Gasoline · 4.7 L

  1. 01Make
  2. 02Model
  3. 03Generation
  4. 04Powertrain
  5. 05Equipment
Power
402 hp
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
0–60 mph
4.8 s
Combined economy
20.0 mpg

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Overview

Production start
2015
Production end
2018
Brand country
Germany
Vehicle class
Luxury Car
Size class
Compact Cars
Doors
4
Seats
5
Steering side
Left-hand drive

Powertrain

Engine type
Gasoline
Engine description
SIDI
Engine position
Front
Engine volume
4.7 L
Displacement
Needs verification
Aspiration
Twin-turbocharged
Engine power
402 hp
Engine torque
443 lb-ft
Cylinders
8
Valves per cylinder
4
Fuel system
Direct injection
Compression ratio
10.5
Bore and stroke
92.9 mm x 86.0 mm
Engine code
M278
Valvetrain
DOHC
Transmission
9-speed automatic
Gears
9
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

Dimensions & capacity

Length
196.8 in
Width
74.1 in
Height
55.8 in
Wheelbase
112.2 in
Front track
2.5 in
Rear track
2.5 in
Wheel size
18-inch wheels
Cargo volume (min)
0.5 cu ft
Cargo volume (max)
0.5 cu ft
Fuel tank
21.1 US gal
Curb weight
Needs verification

Performance & economy

0–60 mph
4.8 s
Top speed
155 mph
Fuel type
Premium unleaded (required)
Primary fuel
Premium Gasoline
City fuel economy
18.0 mpg
Highway fuel economy
26.0 mpg
Combined fuel economy
20.0 mpg
Reported city consumption
Needs verification
Reported highway consumption
Needs verification
Reported combined consumption
Needs verification

Range & reference data

CO₂ emissions (primary fuel)
433.0 g/mi
CO₂ emissions (secondary fuel)
Needs verification
CO₂ tailpipe (primary fuel)
433.0 g/mi
GHG score
5
EPA fuel economy score
5

Suspension & brakes

Front suspension
Independent multi-link
Rear suspension
Independent multi-link
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Ventilated disc
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