Mercedes-Benz CLS | |
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Production | 2004–2023 |
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Class | Executive car ( E) |
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Successor | Mercedes-Benz EQE |
The Mercedes-Benz CLS (initially called the CLS-Class) is a series of executive cars produced by Mercedes-Benz from October 2004 to August 2023.
The original model was a four-door sedan based on the Mercedes E-Class platform, marketed as a four door coupé. [1] An estate (shooting brake) model was later added to the model range with the second generation CLS. [2] All models are available as a high performance AMG variant, although it wasn't until the second generation CLS that 4MATIC all-wheel drive was offered. [3]
The CLS range is positioned between the E-Class and the S-Class within the Mercedes model range, [4] [5] and models tend to be less practical than the E-Class it is based on. [6] It primarily competes with other fastback sedans like the BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe, Porsche Panamera and Audi A7. Production of the CLS ended on 31 August 2023 to prepare for the launch of the new Mercedes-Benz E-Class (W214).
Marketed from Mercedes as a four-door coupé, the CLS was designed by Michael Fink in 2001 [7] who also styled the first generation CLK, the C-SportCoupé, and Maybach 57 and 62. [8] In Europe, the CLS is recognized as a four-seat coupé and justly named the C219, while in the US, it is commonly referred to as the W219. [9] The C219 CLS is based on the W211 E-Class platform, and shares major components including the engines, transmissions, and has an identical wheelbase of 2,854 mm (112 in). [10] IVM Automotive, a subsidiary of German roof system specialist Edscha, developed the entire vehicle from the Vision CLS concept on which the CLS is based, [11] to the production version which debuted at the 2004 New York International Auto Show. [12]
The C218 CLS is the second generation model, and was sold from 2011 to 2018. [13] The body styles of the range are a 4-door coupé (C218 model code for Europe/ W218 for US market), and a 5-door estate (X218 model code, marketed as ' Shooting Brake'). The design of the CLS was based on the Mercedes F800 concept and featured design cues from other models including the Mercedes SLS AMG. [14] Unlike its predecessor, the C218 CLS is available with all-wheel drive and can be optionally configured on CLS 63 AMG models as well. [15] In 2014, the CLS underwent a facelift and featured design changes, engine enhancements, and the adoption of the Mercedes 9G-Tronic automatic transmission. [16]
The C257 CLS is the third model and was previously available only as a four-door coupe and in rear-wheel or all-wheel drive (4MATIC) configuration. [17] The Shooting Brake body style was in development for the C257 CLS, but was shortly discontinued due to poor and declining demand overseas for the last generation model. [18] The range of engines consist of a 2.9-litre straight six turbocharged diesel engine and a 3.0-litre straight six turbocharged petrol engine. [19] The latter equips the CLS 53 AMG with features such as a mild hybrid system and an Panamericana radiator grille, which pays tribute to 300 SL model. [20] The CLS is also now a five-seater car, instead of being a four-seater as with the previous two generations. [21]
Year | Europe [22] | U.S. [23] |
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2004 | 5,543 | |
2005 | 20,147 | 14,835 |
2006 | 20,262 | 10,763 |
2007 | 17,098 | 7,906 |
2008 | 12,224 | 5,775 |
2009 | 6,083 | 2,527 |
2010 | 3,975 | 2,135 |
2011 | 17,414 | 5,665 |
2012 | 12,797 | 8,065 |
2013 | 15,139 | 8,032 |
2014 | 10,289 | 6,981 |
2015 | 12,600 | 6,152 |
2016 | 7,803 | 4,156 |
2017 | 5,116 | 1,839 |
2018 | 9,113 | 943 |
2019 | 8,428 | 941 |
2020 | 3,895 | 1,206 |
Mercedes-Benz CLS | |
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Overview | |
Manufacturer |
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Production | 2004–2023 |
Body and chassis | |
Class | Executive car ( E) |
Body style |
|
Layout | |
Chronology | |
Successor | Mercedes-Benz EQE |
The Mercedes-Benz CLS (initially called the CLS-Class) is a series of executive cars produced by Mercedes-Benz from October 2004 to August 2023.
The original model was a four-door sedan based on the Mercedes E-Class platform, marketed as a four door coupé. [1] An estate (shooting brake) model was later added to the model range with the second generation CLS. [2] All models are available as a high performance AMG variant, although it wasn't until the second generation CLS that 4MATIC all-wheel drive was offered. [3]
The CLS range is positioned between the E-Class and the S-Class within the Mercedes model range, [4] [5] and models tend to be less practical than the E-Class it is based on. [6] It primarily competes with other fastback sedans like the BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe, Porsche Panamera and Audi A7. Production of the CLS ended on 31 August 2023 to prepare for the launch of the new Mercedes-Benz E-Class (W214).
Marketed from Mercedes as a four-door coupé, the CLS was designed by Michael Fink in 2001 [7] who also styled the first generation CLK, the C-SportCoupé, and Maybach 57 and 62. [8] In Europe, the CLS is recognized as a four-seat coupé and justly named the C219, while in the US, it is commonly referred to as the W219. [9] The C219 CLS is based on the W211 E-Class platform, and shares major components including the engines, transmissions, and has an identical wheelbase of 2,854 mm (112 in). [10] IVM Automotive, a subsidiary of German roof system specialist Edscha, developed the entire vehicle from the Vision CLS concept on which the CLS is based, [11] to the production version which debuted at the 2004 New York International Auto Show. [12]
The C218 CLS is the second generation model, and was sold from 2011 to 2018. [13] The body styles of the range are a 4-door coupé (C218 model code for Europe/ W218 for US market), and a 5-door estate (X218 model code, marketed as ' Shooting Brake'). The design of the CLS was based on the Mercedes F800 concept and featured design cues from other models including the Mercedes SLS AMG. [14] Unlike its predecessor, the C218 CLS is available with all-wheel drive and can be optionally configured on CLS 63 AMG models as well. [15] In 2014, the CLS underwent a facelift and featured design changes, engine enhancements, and the adoption of the Mercedes 9G-Tronic automatic transmission. [16]
The C257 CLS is the third model and was previously available only as a four-door coupe and in rear-wheel or all-wheel drive (4MATIC) configuration. [17] The Shooting Brake body style was in development for the C257 CLS, but was shortly discontinued due to poor and declining demand overseas for the last generation model. [18] The range of engines consist of a 2.9-litre straight six turbocharged diesel engine and a 3.0-litre straight six turbocharged petrol engine. [19] The latter equips the CLS 53 AMG with features such as a mild hybrid system and an Panamericana radiator grille, which pays tribute to 300 SL model. [20] The CLS is also now a five-seater car, instead of being a four-seater as with the previous two generations. [21]
Year | Europe [22] | U.S. [23] |
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2004 | 5,543 | |
2005 | 20,147 | 14,835 |
2006 | 20,262 | 10,763 |
2007 | 17,098 | 7,906 |
2008 | 12,224 | 5,775 |
2009 | 6,083 | 2,527 |
2010 | 3,975 | 2,135 |
2011 | 17,414 | 5,665 |
2012 | 12,797 | 8,065 |
2013 | 15,139 | 8,032 |
2014 | 10,289 | 6,981 |
2015 | 12,600 | 6,152 |
2016 | 7,803 | 4,156 |
2017 | 5,116 | 1,839 |
2018 | 9,113 | 943 |
2019 | 8,428 | 941 |
2020 | 3,895 | 1,206 |