Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) (2012–2014)

The Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) was offered with 9 engine versions (6 gasoline, 3 diesel), from 204 to 585 hp, built 2012–2014.

Mercedes-Benz CLS (illustrative photo) Enlarge
Production years2012–2014
Body styleStation wagon
Doors4-5
Length195.1 in (4,956 mm)
Width74.1 in (1,881 mm)
Height55.7 in (1,416 mm)
Cargo volume20.8 cu ft (590 l)
Fuel tank17.4 gal (66 l) – 21.1 gal (80 l)

All Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) engines

EngineYearsFuelPowerTorque0–62 mphTop speedCombinedDrive
AMG CLS 63 (557 hp)2012–2014Gasoline557 hp (410 kW)531 lb-ft (720 Nm)4.3 s155 mph (250 km/h)Rear-wheel drive
AMG CLS 63 (557 hp) 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT2012–2014Gasoline557 hp (410 kW)531 lb-ft (720 Nm)3.8 s155 mph (250 km/h)All-wheel drive (4x4)
AMG CLS 63 (585 hp) S-Modell 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT Sport2012–2014Gasoline585 hp (430 kW)590 lb-ft (800 Nm)3.7 s155 mph (250 km/h)All-wheel drive (4x4)
CLS 250 CDI (204 hp) G-TRONIC2012–2014Diesel204 hp (150 kW)369 lb-ft (500 Nm)7.8 s146 mph (235 km/h)Rear-wheel drive
CLS 350 (306 hp) G-TRONIC2012–2014Gasoline306 hp (225 kW)273 lb-ft (370 Nm)6.7 s155 mph (250 km/h)Rear-wheel drive
CLS 350 CDI (265 hp)2012–2014Diesel265 hp (195 kW)457 lb-ft (620 Nm)6.6 s155 mph (250 km/h)Rear-wheel drive
CLS 350 CDI (265 hp) 4MATIC2012–2014Diesel265 hp (195 kW)457 lb-ft (620 Nm)6.7 s155 mph (250 km/h)All-wheel drive (4x4)
CLS 500 (408 hp) 4MATIC2012–2014Gasoline408 hp (300 kW)443 lb-ft (600 Nm)4.9 s155 mph (250 km/h)All-wheel drive (4x4)
CLS 500 (408 hp) G-TRONIC2012–2014Gasoline408 hp (300 kW)443 lb-ft (600 Nm)5 s155 mph (250 km/h)Rear-wheel drive

Figures are the manufacturer's, mostly for the European versions, and can vary with equipment. Fuel economy is converted from the European test (l/100 km) to US mpg, so it reads higher than an EPA rating. Engines with a link have their own spec sheet.

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