Mercedes-Benz CLS C218 or Mercedes-Benz CLS C257?

2010–2018 vs 2018–2023 · Sedan/Wagon vs Sedan

In short

Boot: CLS C218 590 l, CLS C257 520 l.
Lowest consumption: CLS C218 4.6 l/100 km, CLS C257 4.7 l/100 km.
Power: CLS C218 125–430 kW, CLS C257 143–320 kW.
Standard equipment: CLS C218 36 items (Standard), CLS C257 36 items (Avantgarde).
On Autodrom: CLS C257 from €36,000 (1 listing); no CLS C218 is listed right now.

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

Mercedes-Benz CLS C2572018–2023 · 10 engines · Avantgarde, AMG Line, Elegance, SportSpecifications →1 listing from €36,000 →

Only differences

better value

	Mercedes-Benz CLS C2182010–2018no listings	Mercedes-Benz CLS C2572018–20231 listing · from €36,000
Dimensions
Length	Length4,940 mm–4,998 mm	Length4,988 mm–5,001 mm
Width	Width1,881 mm	Width1,890 mm
Height	Height1,416 mm–1,417 mm	Height1,435 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,874 mm	Wheelbase2,939 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance100 mm–125 mm	Ground clearance105 mm–125 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume520 l–590 l	Trunk volume520 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,730 kg–1,925 kg	Curb weight1,780 kg–1,945 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank59 l–80 l	Fuel tank66 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2010–2018	Production years2018–2023
Body type	Body typeSedan, Wagon	Body typeSedan
Number of engines	Number of engines13	Number of engines10
Power	Power125–430 kW (170–585 hp)	Power143–320 kW (194–435 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)2.1–5.5	Displacement (l)1.9–3.0
Fuel	FuelDiesel, Petrol	FuelDiesel, Petrol
Gearbox	GearboxAutomatic	GearboxAutomatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainRear-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)	DrivetrainRear-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption4.6 l/100 km · CLS 220 BlueTEC	Lowest consumption4.7 l/100 km · CLS 220 d
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h3.6 s · CLS 63 AMG S 4MATIC	Best 0–100 km/h4.5 s · Mercedes-AMG CLS 53 4MATIC+
Top speed	Top speed250 km/h	Top speed250 km/h
Trim levelsStandard · Avantgarde
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim36 · Standard	Items in the base trim36 · Avantgarde
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim37 · AMG Line	Items in the top trim39 · AMG Line
Equipment · Comfort11 · 10
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—
Adaptive Cruise Control	Adaptive Cruise Control—	Adaptive Cruise Control✓
Automatic Parking	Automatic Parking✓	Automatic Parking✓
Rear-view Camera	Rear-view Camera—	Rear-view Camera✓
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✓
Digital Instrument Cluster	Digital Instrument Cluster—	Digital Instrument Cluster✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior5 · 6
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✓
Ambient Lighting	Ambient Lighting—	Ambient Lighting✓
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest✓	Front centre armrest✓
Equipment · Multimedia5 · 8
Touchscreen Display	Touchscreen Display✓	Touchscreen Display✓
Apple CarPlay	Apple CarPlay—	Apple CarPlay✓
Android Auto	Android Auto—	Android Auto✓
Bluetooth	Bluetooth✓	Bluetooth✓
USB Port	USB Port✓	USB Port✓
Navigation System	Navigation System✓	Navigation System✓
Voice Control	Voice Control—	Voice Control✓
AUX input	AUX input✓	AUX input—
Remote control via smartphone app	Remote control via smartphone app—	Remote control via smartphone app✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights3 · 1
LED Headlights	LED Headlights✓	LED Headlights✓
Rain Sensor	Rain Sensor✓	Rain Sensor—
Light Sensor	Light Sensor✓	Light Sensor—
Equipment · Safety9 · 9
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—
Autonomous Emergency Braking	Autonomous Emergency Braking—	Autonomous Emergency Braking✓
Lane Keeping Assist	Lane Keeping Assist—	Lane Keeping Assist✓
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 · 0
Alarm	Alarm✓	Alarm—
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking—
Equipment · Exterior1 · 2
Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels✓	Alloy Wheels✓
R18 Wheels	R18 Wheels—	R18 Wheels✓
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings0	Listings1
Price from	Price fromnot specified	Price from€36,000

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Mercedes-Benz CLS C218 or Mercedes-Benz CLS C257?

Length: Mercedes-Benz CLS C257 5,001 mm, Mercedes-Benz CLS C218 4,998 mm (a 3 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,939 vs 2,874 mm. Boot: 520 vs 590 l.

Which uses less fuel — Mercedes-Benz CLS C218 or Mercedes-Benz CLS C257?

The most frugal Mercedes-Benz CLS C218 uses 4.6 l/100 km (CLS 220 BlueTEC); the most frugal Mercedes-Benz CLS C257 4.7 l/100 km (CLS 220 d).

Which is more powerful — Mercedes-Benz CLS C218 or Mercedes-Benz CLS C257?

The strongest Mercedes-Benz CLS C218 makes 430 kW (585 hp) (CLS 63 AMG S 4MATIC); the strongest Mercedes-Benz CLS C257 320 kW (435 hp) (Mercedes-AMG CLS 53 4MATIC+).

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