The C257 Mercedes-Benz CLS is the third generation of the CLS range of four-door sedan, and was launched in 2018 as the successor to the Mercedes-Benz CLS (C218). It is only available as a sedan, with no plans to introduce a Shooting Brake variant in the near future. It is based heavily on the E-Class (W213).
Development and launch Information on the C257 CLS was released online on 29 November 2017, with a public unveiling at the Detroit Auto Show in January 2018.
The new CLS uses a four-link front suspension and a five-link rear suspension and comes in rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive (4MATIC) configurations. CLS 53 4MATIC+ models utilise variable all-wheel drive, allowing for torque distribution between the front and rear axles. An electric motor is used to boost power output by and , and also powers the on-board 48-volt system.
The CLS is also now a five-seater car, instead of being a four-seater as with the previous two generations.
Equipment Standard equipment includes LED headlights, 18-inch alloy wheels, ambient lighting, as well as lane keeping and speed limit assistance systems. CLS models also feature 'Mercedes me' online services with a built-in LTE module in the car, enabling concierge services and remote control of the car. Optional equipment includes air suspension and a widescreen cockpit consisting of two 12.3-inch displays on the dashboard. An AMG line is also available and includes AMG body styling, a diamond pattern radiator grille, 19-inch alloy wheels, and a flat-bottomed sports steering wheel.
Models Petrol engines ModelYearsEnginePowerTorqueCLS 260 (China)2020-2023 M264 E15 DEH LA 1.5 L I4 turbo + 48V Mild Hybrid8.7 sCLS 3502018–2020M264 DE20 LA 2.0 L I4 turbo + ISG Mild Hybrid EQ Boost at 5,800–6,100 rpm at 3,000–4,000 rpm6.0 sCLS 450 4MATIC2018–2023M256 E30 3.0 L I6 turbo + ISG Mild Hybrid EQ Boost at 5,500–6,100 rpm at 1,600–4,000 rpm4.8 sAMG CLS 53 4MATIC+ at 6,100 rpm at 1,800–5,800 rpm4.5 s
Diesel engines ModelYearsEnginePowerTorqueCLS 220d2019–2023OM654 DE20 SCR 2.0 L I4 turbo + ISG Mild Hybrid EQ Boost at 3,800 rpm at 1,600-2,800 rpm7.5 sCLS 300d2018–2020 at 4,200 rpm at 1,600-2,400 rpm6.4 sCLS 300d 4MATIC2021–2023 at 4,200 rpm at 1,800–2,200 rpmCLS 350d 4MATIC2018–2020OM656 D29 SCR 2.9 L I6 twin-turbo + ISG Mild Hybrid EQ Boost at 3,400–4,600 rpm at 1,200–3,200 rpm5.7 sCLS 400d 4MATIC at 3,600–4,400 rpm at 1,200–3,200 rpm5.0 s2020-2023 at 3,600–4,200 rpm5.2 s
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