Breathtaking design, consistent use of lightweight construction, sports-tuned chassis, more powerful and more efficient engines, in conjunction with optimum driving safety: as of now, the second generation of the four-door CLS coupe can be ordered from Mercedes-Benz European sales partners. With its exciting and sensuous design, and refined sportiness, the new CLS has the advantage that Mercedes-Benz, as the inventor of the segment, is a full generation ahead of its competitors. As a trendsetter for design, the new CLS also sets new standards in the interior with a range of customised features. There is a choice between five interior colours, five trim part variants and three types of leather.
At the start of sales, there will be two six-cylinder models available, offering greatly enhanced power and efficiency: the CLS 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY developing 195 kW(265 hp) and the CLS 350 BlueEFFICIENCY developing 225 kW (306 hp) and including the ECO start/stop function as standard. The prices are €63,427 and €64,617, respectively (all prices including VAT). Both models will be shipped to European dealers in January 2011.
Just two months later, the engine range will be expanded with the CLS 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY developing 150 kW (204 hp) from €59,857. At 5.1 litresof diesel per 100 kilometres, the combined fuel consumption is excellent for this performance class and corresponds to CO2 emissions of 134 grams per kilometre.
Model Engine Transmission Output Capacity Purchase price*
Diesel, direct injection, Euro 5 emissions standard
CLS 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4-cyl. 7 G-TRONIC PLUS 150 kW (204 hp) 2,143 cm3 €59,857
CLS 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 6-cyl. 7 G-TRONIC PLUS 195 kW (265 hp) 2,987 cm3 €63,427
Petrol, direct injection, Euro 5 emissions standard
CLS 350 BlueEFFICIENCY 6-cyl. 7 G-TRONIC PLUS 225 kW (306 hp) 3,498 cm3 €64,617
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