2014 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class Technical Data
Technical Data
| CLS550 (4MATIC optional) |
CLS63 4MATIC | CLS63 S-Model 4MATIC |
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| Vehicle Type | Four-door, four-passenger coupe | Four-door, four-passenger coupe | Four-door, four-passenger coupe |
| Chassis | Steel unibody | Steel unibody | Steel unibody |
Engine
| CLS550 (4MATIC optional) |
CLS63 4MATIC | CLS63 S-Model 4MATIC |
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| Engine | 90-degree V8 | 90-degree V8 | 90-degree V8 |
| Engine material | Aluminum block and heads | Aluminum block and heads | Aluminum block and heads |
| Valve arrangement | Four valves per cylinder | Four valves per cylinder | Four valves per cylinder |
| Valvetrain | DOHC per cylinder | DOHC per cylinder | DOHC per cylinder |
| Displacement (cc) | 4,663 | 5,461 | 5,461 |
| Bore (in.) | 3.66 | 3.86 | 3.86 |
| Stroke (in.) | 3.39 | 3.56 | 3.56 |
| Compression ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Horsepower @ rpm | 402 @ 5,000 - 5,750 rpm | 550 @ 5,250-5,750 rpm | 577 @ 5,500 rpm |
| Torque (lb-ft) @ rpm | 443 lb-ft @ 1,600 - 4,750 | 531 @ 1,750 - 5,000 rpm | 590 @ 2,000 - 4,500 rpm |
| Intake system | Direct gasoline injection with piezo injectors, twin turbo w/12.9 lbs. boost |
Four valves per cylinder | Four valves per cylinder |
| Max. engine speed (rpm) | 6,300 | 6,400 | 6,400 |
Performance
| CLS550 (4MATIC optional) |
CLS63 4MATIC | CLS63 S-Model 4MATIC |
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| 0-60 (seconds) | 5.1 (4MATIC: 5.2) | 3.7 | 3.6 |
| Top speed (mph) | 130 | 155 | 186 |
| Fuel mileage (city/highway) | 18/27 (4MATIC: 18/25) |
16 / 22 | 16 / 22 |
Transmission
| CLS550 (4MATIC optional) |
CLS63 4MATIC | CLS63 S-Model 4MATIC |
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| Transmission | Seven-speed automatic with shift paddles |
AMG SPEEDSHIFT Seven-speed MCT |
AMG SPEEDSHIFT Seven-speed MCT |
| Shift controls | Direct Select | AMG DRIVE UNIT with E-SELECT lever |
AMG DRIVE UNIT with E-SELECT lever |
| Gear ratios | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic |
| 1 | 4.38:1 | 4.38:1 | 4.38:1 |
| 2 | 2.86:1 | 2.86:1 | 2.86:1 |
| 3 | 1.92:1 | 1.92:1 | 1.92:1 |
| 4 | 1.37:1 | 1.37:1 | 1.37:1 |
| 5 | 1.00:1 | 1.00:1 | 1.00:1 |
| 6 | 0.82:1 | 0.82:1 | 0.82:1 |
| 7 | 0.73:1 | 0.73:1 | 0.73:1 |
| R | 3.42:1 | 3.42:1 | 3.42:1 |
| R2 "comfort mode" | 2.23:1 | 2.23:1 | 2.23:1 |
| Final drive | 2.47:1 | 2.65:1 | 2.65:1 |
Suspension/Steering
| CLS550 (4MATIC optional) |
CLS63 4MATIC | CLS63 S-Model 4MATIC |
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| Suspension | AIRMATIC Semi-Active Suspension | AMG Adaptive Suspension | AMG Adaptive Suspension |
| Front | 3-link front axle with MacPherson struts, anti-dive AIRMATIC full-support air suspension |
AMG-calibrated 3-link independent strut-type w/stabilizer bar |
AMG-calibrated 3-link independent strut-type w/stabilizer bar |
| Rear | 5-link independent w/stabilizer bar | AMG-calibrated 5-link independent air suspension w/stabilizer bar |
AMG-calibrated 5-link independent air suspension w/stabilizer bar |
| Steering | Electro Hydraulic Speed-sensitive power-assisted rack-and-pinion |
AMG Speed-sensitive power-assisted rack-and-pinion |
AMG Speed-sensitive power-assisted rack-and-pinion |
| Turns, lock-to-lock | 2.8 | TBA | TBA |
| Steering ratio | 15 | 14:1 (centered) | 14:1 (centered) |
| Turning radius (ft.) | 37.1 | 37.1 | 37.1 |
| Stability control | ESP stability control | AMG 3-Stage ESP stability control |
AMG 3-Stage ESP stability control |
| Traction control | ASR traction control | ASR traction control | ASR traction control |
Exterior Dimensions
| CLS550 (4MATIC optional) |
CLS63 4MATIC | CLS63 S-Model 4MATIC |
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| Wheelbase (in.) | 113.2 | 113.2 | 113.2 |
| Length (in.) | 194.5 | 196.7 | 196.7 |
| Width (in.) | 81.7 | 81.7 | 81.7 |
| Height (in.) | 55.8 | 55.4 | 55.4 |
| Track front (in.) | 62.9 | 63.3 | 63.3 |
| Track rear (in.) | 64.1 | 64.1 | 64.1 |
Interior Dimensions
| CLS550 (4MATIC optional) |
CLS63 4MATIC | CLS63 S-Model 4MATIC |
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| Head room front | 36.9 | 36.9 | 36.9 |
| Head room 2nd/3rd row | 36.1 | 36.1 | 36.1 |
| Leg room front | 42.1 | 42.1 | 42.1 |
| Leg room 2nd/3rd row | 35.0 | 35.0 | 35.0 |
| Shoulder room front | 57.1 | 57.1 | 57.1 |
| Shoulder room 2nd/3rd row | 56.5 | 56.5 | 56.5 |
Capacities
| CLS550 (4MATIC optional) |
CLS63 4MATIC | CLS63 S-Model 4MATIC |
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| Trunk capacity | 15.3 / TBD | 15.3 / TBD | 15.3 / TBD |
| Curb weight (lbs.) | 4,158 (4MATIC: 4,268) | 4,355 | 4,227 |
| Fuel tank/reserve (gallons) | 21.1 / 2.4 | 21.1 / 2.4 | 21.1 / 2.4 |
