Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class (C219)

Petrol engines

Diesel engines

CLS 55 AMG

The CLS 55 AMG is a high-performance variant of the CLS-Class featuring a 5.4-litre supercharged V8 producing 350 kW and 700 Nm, and was unveiled at the Paris Motor Show in 2004.[22] Compared to the standard model, the CLS 55 AMG has larger 360 mm brake discs with eight-piston callipers from the SL55 AMG,[23] wider 18-inch alloy wheels, revised stiffer AirMATIC air suspension with multiple driving modes,[24] AMG bodywork, and a five-speed automatic transmission.[25]

CLS 63 AMG

The CLS 63 AMG was introduced in 2006, as the successor to the CLS 55 AMG. The car is powered by the then new Mercedes M156 engine that produces 383 kW and 630 Nm;[26] with less torque than before in order to accommodate the new AMG Speedshift Plus 7G-Tronic seven-speed transmission, instead of the previous five-speed automatic.[27] The new transmission includes a comfort, sport, and manual mode that allows for the manual changing of gears.[28] Sport mode have shift speeds that are almost 30% faster than comfort and 50% faster than manual.[29][30] The car also features an updated instrument cluster and alloy-wheel design.[31]

The CLS 63 AMG had a 6208 cc V8 petrol engine, with 514 hp and 630 Nm of torque, and an electronically-limited top speed of 250 km/h.[32][33] The CLS 63 AMG was able to reach 100 km/h in 4.5 seconds.[34] Its curb weight was 1870 kg.

CLS Grand Edition (2009)

The CLS Grand Edition was a special edition model of the CLS-Class, with only 560 units produced and sold in 2009.[35] The CLS Grand Edition was available with all non-AMG models at the time, and the CLS 350 CDI model received performance improvements of 38 kW and 50 Nm.[36] Standard equipment included: bi-xenon headlights, titanium grey 18-inch five-spoke alloy wheels, laurel wood interior trim, and 'Grand Edition' insignia.[37] Models were also offered with a choice of designo leather upholstery and four exclusive metallic exterior paint colours.[38]

CLS 55 AMG IWC Edition

The CLS 55 AMG IWC Edition is a limited-edition model of the CLS-Class produced in collaboration with the Swiss watchmaker IWC Schaffhausen. Launched in 2006, it's based on the CLS 55 AMG and features IWC-inspired details, special badging, and an exclusive IWC Ingenieur watch. Only 55 units were produced.[39][40]

2006

• CLS 350 replaced by CLS 350 CGI[41]
• CLS 55 AMG replaced by CLS 63 AMG[42]
• CLS 500 upgraded to 5.5-litre engine and renamed as CLS 550 for US and Canada[43]
• SBC was discontinued.

2008 facelift

In 2008, a facelift was introduced for the CLS-Class:[44]

Pre-facelift styling

• Exterior changes include: restyled bumpers and mirrors, LED taillights, redesigned grille now with two louvres, new alloy-wheel designs, squarer shaped tailpipes[45]
• Interior changes include: introduction of new COMAND APS NTG 2.5 system, non-COMAND systems now have 5.0-inch colour screen, new restyled three-spoke steering wheel[46]
• CLS63 AMG model now comes with: black grille, 19-inch alloy wheels, AMG sports exhaust system, and new AMG steering wheel[47]
• Introduction of CLS280 model[48]

2009

• Limited production Grand Edition models introduced.[38]