The 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS 350 CGI 7G-Tronic C219, offered in Europe since April 2006, is a 4-door Rear Wheel Drive (RWD) Luxury Sedan. It has a 3.5-liter V6 gasoline engine with direct injection (CGI) and naturally aspirated, producing 292 PS / 288 hp / 215 kW and a pulling force of 365 Nm. With a 7-speed automatic transmission (7G-Tronic), it reaches 0-100 km/h in 6.0 seconds and has a top speed of 262 km/h (theoretical without limiter). Average combined consumption is 11.6 L/100km. Its length is 4913 mm, width 1873 mm, height 1403 mm, and weight 1660 kg. It has a fuel capacity of 80 liters.
Overview
| Model: | C219 CLS 350 CGI |
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| Production year: | 2006 |
| Transmission: | Automatic with 7 gears |
| Starting price: | € 32,000 |
| Engine size: | 3.5 L |
| Max torque: | 365 Nm |
| Cylinders alignment: | V 6 |
| Charge system: | Naturally aspired (direct injection) |
| Displacement: | 3498 cm3 |
| Max power: | 292 HP / 288 hp / 215 kW |
| Fuel type: | Gasoline |
| Fuel consumption: | 11.6 L/100km combined |
| Extra-urban: | 8.2-9.8 L/100km |
| City: | 14.6-17.5 L/100km |
| Emission standard: | Euro 4 |
| Body style: | Sedan 4 doors |
| 0-80 km/h: | 4.0 s |
| 0-100 km/h: | 6.0 s |
| 0-160 km/h: | 14.1 s |
| 0-200 km/h: | 24.9 s |
| Top speed: | 262 km/h |
| Curb weight: | 1660 kg |
| Gross weight: | 2200 kg |
| Length: | 4913 mm |
| Width: | 1873 mm |
| Height: | 1403 mm |
| Fuel capacity: | 80 litra |
Expert reviews
Consumption
85%
Safety
80%
Performance
60%
Driveability
68%
Durability
82%
Maintenance
78%
Design
80%
Summary
Mercedes-Benz CLS 350 CGI 7G-Tronic C219 (2006), intended for the European market, represents an improvement of the standard 350 model, thanks to the technology of gasoline direct injection (CGI). The 3.5-litre V6 petrol engine with direct injection (292 PS) offers improved power and efficiency, allowing a 0-100 km/h acceleration in 6.0 seconds and a combined consumption of 11.6 L/100km. The 7G-Tronic automatic transmission with 7 gears ensures smooth and quick shifts. Its strengths are more dynamic performance, improved fuel efficiency for its time and uncompromising luxury. It is an excellent choice for those looking for a sports sedan with premium features and an advanced gasoline engine.