Mercedes-Benz CLS C218 or Mercedes-Benz CLS C219?

2010–2018 vs 2004–2010 · Sedan/Wagon vs Sedan

In short

Length: CLS C218 4,998 mm, CLS C219 4,920 mm — a 8 cm difference.
Boot: CLS C218 590 l, CLS C219 505 l.
Lowest consumption: CLS C218 4.6 l/100 km, CLS C219 7.6 l/100 km.
Power: CLS C218 125–430 kW, CLS C219 165–378 kW.
Standard equipment: CLS C218 36 items (Standard), CLS C219 35 items (Standard).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Mercedes-Benz CLS C2182010–2018 · 13 engines · Standard, AMG Line, Edition 1, SportSpecifications →Listings →

Mercedes-Benz CLS C2192004–2010 · 8 engines · Standard, AMG Sportpaket, Grand Edition, designoSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Mercedes-Benz CLS C2182010–2018no listings	Mercedes-Benz CLS C2192004–2010no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,940 mm–4,998 mm	Length4,910 mm–4,920 mm
Width	Width1,881 mm	Width1,873 mm
Height	Height1,416 mm–1,417 mm	Height1,389 mm–1,430 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,874 mm	Wheelbase2,854 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance100 mm–125 mm	Ground clearance105 mm–130 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume520 l–590 l	Trunk volume505 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,730 kg–1,925 kg	Curb weight1,680 kg–1,870 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank59 l–80 l	Fuel tank80 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2010–2018	Production years2004–2010
Body type	Body typeSedan, Wagon	Body typeSedan
Number of engines	Number of engines13	Number of engines8
Power	Power125–430 kW (170–585 hp)	Power165–378 kW (224–514 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)2.1–5.5	Displacement (l)3.0–6.2
Fuel	FuelDiesel, Petrol	FuelDiesel, Petrol
Gearbox	GearboxAutomatic	GearboxAutomatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainRear-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)	DrivetrainRear-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption4.6 l/100 km · CLS 220 BlueTEC	Lowest consumption7.6 l/100 km · CLS 320 CDI
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h3.6 s · CLS 63 AMG S 4MATIC	Best 0–100 km/h4.5 s · CLS 63 AMG
Top speed	Top speed250 km/h	Top speed250 km/h
Trim levelsStandard · Standard
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim36 · Standard	Items in the base trim35 · Standard
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim37 · AMG Line	Items in the top trim36 · AMG Sportpaket
Equipment · Comfort11 · 9
Climate Control, 2-zone	Climate Control, 2-zone✓	Climate Control, 2-zone✓
Rear Air Vents	Rear Air Vents✓	Rear Air Vents✓
Cruise Control	Cruise Control✓	Cruise Control✓
Automatic Parking	Automatic Parking✓	Automatic Parking—
Front Parking Sensors	Front Parking Sensors—	Front Parking Sensors✓
Rear Parking Sensors	Rear Parking Sensors—	Rear Parking Sensors✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Rear Power Windows	Rear Power Windows✓	Rear Power Windows✓
Keyless Entry	Keyless Entry✓	Keyless Entry—
Push-button Start	Push-button Start✓	Push-button Start—
Start-Stop System	Start-Stop System✓	Start-Stop System—
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior5 · 4
Leather	Leather✓	Leather✓
Electric Front Seats	Electric Front Seats✓	Electric Front Seats✓
Heated Front Seats	Heated Front Seats✓	Heated Front Seats—
Leather Steering Wheel	Leather Steering Wheel✓	Leather Steering Wheel✓
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest✓	Front centre armrest✓
Equipment · Multimedia5 · 3
Touchscreen Display	Touchscreen Display✓	Touchscreen Display—
Bluetooth	Bluetooth✓	Bluetooth✓
USB Port	USB Port✓	USB Port—
Navigation System	Navigation System✓	Navigation System✓
AUX input	AUX input✓	AUX input✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights3 · 6
Xenon/Bi-xenon Headlights	Xenon/Bi-xenon Headlights—	Xenon/Bi-xenon Headlights✓
LED Headlights	LED Headlights✓	LED Headlights—
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors—	Heated Side Mirrors✓
Rain Sensor	Rain Sensor✓	Rain Sensor✓
Light Sensor	Light Sensor✓	Light Sensor✓
Adaptive Headlights	Adaptive Headlights—	Adaptive Headlights✓
Auto-dimming Rear-view Mirror	Auto-dimming Rear-view Mirror—	Auto-dimming Rear-view Mirror✓
Equipment · Safety9 · 7
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags✓	Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags	Curtain Airbags✓	Curtain Airbags✓
Driver's Knee Airbag	Driver's Knee Airbag✓	Driver's Knee Airbag—
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)✓	Brake assist (BAS)✓
Hill Start Assist	Hill Start Assist✓	Hill Start Assist—
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 3
Alarm	Alarm✓	Alarm✓
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer—	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior1 · 3
Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels✓	Alloy Wheels✓
R17 Wheels	R17 Wheels—	R17 Wheels✓
Compact spare wheel	Compact spare wheel—	Compact spare wheel✓
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Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Mercedes-Benz CLS C218 or Mercedes-Benz CLS C219?

Length: Mercedes-Benz CLS C218 4,998 mm, Mercedes-Benz CLS C219 4,920 mm (a 78 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,874 vs 2,854 mm. Boot: 590 vs 505 l.

Which uses less fuel — Mercedes-Benz CLS C218 or Mercedes-Benz CLS C219?

The most frugal Mercedes-Benz CLS C218 uses 4.6 l/100 km (CLS 220 BlueTEC); the most frugal Mercedes-Benz CLS C219 7.6 l/100 km (CLS 320 CDI).

Which is more powerful — Mercedes-Benz CLS C218 or Mercedes-Benz CLS C219?

The strongest Mercedes-Benz CLS C218 makes 430 kW (585 hp) (CLS 63 AMG S 4MATIC); the strongest Mercedes-Benz CLS C219 378 kW (514 hp) (CLS 63 AMG).

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