The 2016 Mercedes-Benz CLS 220 BlueTEC C218, offered in Europe since July 2014, is a 4-door luxury sedan with a 2.1-liter Line 4 Turbocharged engine that produces 170 KF / 168 hp / 125 kW and 400 Nm of torque. With a 9-speed automatic transmission (9G-TRONIC) and rear-wheel drive (RWD), it reaches 0-100 km/h in 8.6 seconds and has a top speed of 227 km/h (theoretical without limiter). Average combined consumption is 6.4 L/100km. Its length is 4937 mm, width 1881 mm, height 1418 mm, and weight 1715 kg. It has a fuel capacity of 59 liters.
Overview
| Model: | C218 CLS 220 BlueTEC |
|---|---|
| Production year: | 2016 |
| Transmission: | Automatic with 9 gears |
| Starting price: | € 32,000 |
| Engine size: | 2.1 L |
| Max torque: | 400 Nm |
| Cylinders alignment: | Line 4 |
| Charge system: | Turbocharged |
| Displacement: | 2143 cm3 |
| Max power: | 170 PS / 168 hp / 125 kW |
| Fuel type: | Diesel |
| Fuel consumption: | 6.4 L/100km combined |
| Extra-urban: | 4.6-5.5 L/100km |
| City: | 7.8-9.4 L/100km |
| Emission standard: | Euro 6 |
| Body style: | Sedan 4 doors |
| 0-80 km/h: | 5.8 s |
| 0-100 km/h: | 8.6 s |
| 0-160 km/h: | 24.3 s |
| 0-200 km/h: | 52.9 s |
| Top speed: | 227 km/h |
| Curb weight: | 1715 kg |
| Gross weight: | 2275 kg |
| Length: | 4937 mm |
| Width: | 1881 mm |
| Height: | 1418 mm |
| Fuel capacity: | 59 litra |
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Summary
Mercedes-Benz CLS 220 BlueTEC C218 (2016), intended for the European market, offers a combination of elegant CLS style with the fuel efficiency of a diesel engine. The 2.1-liter Line 4 Turbocharged engine (170 KF) provides a good balance between performance and economy, with an acceleration of 0-100 km/h in 8.6 seconds. The 9G-TRONIC 9-speed automatic transmission offers smooth shifts and contributes to a combined consumption of 6.4 L/100km, making it an economical choice for its segment. Its strengths are efficiency, comfort and build quality, although it doesn't offer the extreme performance of the V8 models. It is a luxury sedan ideal for long journeys and everyday use, balancing luxury with running cost.
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