Compare: Mercedes-Benz CLS 2008 Coupe 231 Hp

General information

Brand

Mercedes-Benz

Model

CLS

Generation

CLS coupe (C219, facellift 2008)

Modification (Engine)

CLS 280 V6 (231 Hp) 7G-TRONIC

Start of production

April, 2008

End of production

April, 2009

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Coupe

Seats

Doors

Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

13.8-14.1 l/100 km (NEDC)

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

7.4-7.7 l/100 km (NEDC)

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

9.8-10 l/100 km (NEDC)

CO₂ emissions

233-237 g/km (NEDC)

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

7.7 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

7.7 sec

Acceleration 0 - 60 mph

7.3 sec (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)

Maximum speed

245 km/h

Emission standard

Euro 4

Weight-to-power ratio

7.2 kg/Hp, 139.6 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

5.5 kg/Nm, 181.3 Nm/tonne

Internal combustion engine specs

Power

231 Hp @ 6000 rpm.

Power per litre

77.1 Hp/l

Torque

300 Nm @ 2500-5000 rpm.

Maximum engine speed

6500 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Engine Model/Code

M 272.943

Engine displacement

2996 cm³

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

V-engine

Cylinder Bore

88 mm

Piston Stroke

82.1 mm

Compression ratio

11.3

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Multi-port manifold injection

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Valvetrain

DOHC

Engine oil capacity

8 l

Engine oil specification

Coolant

10 l

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1655 kg

Max. weight

2195 kg

Max load

540 kg

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

505 l

Fuel tank capacity

80 l

Max. roof load

100 kg

Dimensions

Length

4917 mm

Width

1873 mm

Width including mirrors

2107 mm

Height

1430 mm

Wheelbase

2854 mm

Front track

1593 mm

Rear (Back) track

1603 mm

Front overhang

891 mm

Rear overhang

1172 mm

Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)

11.21 m

Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs

Drivetrain Architecture

The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.

Drive wheel

Rear wheel drive

Number of gears and type of gearbox

7 gears, automatic transmission G-TRONIC

Front suspension

Independent multi-link suspension, Anti-roll bar, Air suspension - optional

Rear suspension

Independent multi-link suspension, Anti-roll bar, Air suspension - optional

Front brakes

Ventilated discs

Rear brakes

Ventilated discs

Assisting systems

ABS (Anti-lock braking system)

Steering type

Steering rack and pinion

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Tire size

245/45 R17; 245/40 R18

Wheel rim size

8.5J x 17; 8.5J x 18