Mercedes-Benz CLS (C218) 3.0 Coupe
183 kW249 PS245 hp2011–2018
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- Power
- 183 kW 249 PS · 245 hp
- Boot volume
- 475 l
- Length
- 4,940 mm
- Displacement
- 3,000 cm³
The Mercedes-Benz CLS (C218) 3.0 diesel produces 183 kW (249 PS) from a 3.0-litre diesel engine and comes as a coupe. The CLS (C218) 3.0 diesel uses a seven-speed automatic transmission.
Its output sits mid-range among the 4 diesel versions: 46% up on the entry 125 kW diesel version, 7 kW below the 190 kW diesel version.
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Engine
| Fuel | Diesel |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 3,000 cm³ 3.0 l · 183 cu in |
| Power | 183 kW 249 PS · 245 hp |
Transmission
| Gearbox | Automatic |
|---|---|
| Gears | 7 |
Dimensions and weight
| Length | 4,940 mm 194.5 in |
|---|---|
| Height | 1,416 mm 55.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 2,874 mm 113.1 in |
| Boot volume | 475 l 16.8 cu ft |
Production
| Body type | Coupe |
|---|---|
| Years | 2011–2018 |
| Generation | CLS (C218) (2011–2018) |
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