MERCEDES-BENZ CLS-Class
W219 / C219 / C218 / C257 / 2005-2022 / 4-door coupe / 4-door Coupe / 4-Door Coupe
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2005 MERCEDES-BENZ CLS-Class M271 E18/M272 E35 (W219)
W219 / M271 E18, M272 E35, OM642 / Multiple petrol and diesel engines offered. Petrol engines include a 1.8L inline-4 (M271 E18) and 3.5L V6 (M272 E35). Diesel options include the 3.0L V6 turbocharged OM642, popular mainly in European markets.
2006 MERCEDES-BENZ CLS-Class M272 E35 (3.5L V6 petrol)/M273 E55 (5.5L V8 petrol) (C219)
C219 / M272 E35 (3.5L V6 petrol), M273 E55 (5.5L V8 petrol), OM642 (3.0L V6 diesel - available in Europe and selected markets) / Available with V6 and V8 petrol engines plus a V6 diesel variant for some markets; naturally aspirated petrol engines with multiport fuel injection
2007 MERCEDES-BENZ CLS-Class M272 E35/M273 E55 (C219)
C219 / M272 E35, M273 E55, OM642 / Available engines include a 3.5L V6 (M272 E35), a 5.5L V8 (M273 E55), and a 3.0L V6 diesel (OM642) for select markets.
2009 MERCEDES-BENZ CLS-Class M272 E35/M273 E55 (C219)
C219 / M272 E35, M273 E55, OM642, M156 / Available engines in 2009 included 3.5L V6 (M272 E35) petrol, 5.5L V8 (M273 E55) petrol, 3.0L V6 turbodiesel (OM642) for European markets, and a 6.2L V8 (M156) high-performance variant on CLS 63 AMG models primarily for Europe and North America.
2010 MERCEDES-BENZ CLS-Class M276 V6 gasoline/OM642 V6 diesel (C218)
C218 / M276 V6 gasoline, OM642 V6 diesel, M157 V8 gasoline (CLS 63 AMG) / The 2010 CLS-Class global lineup included V6 gasoline (M276), V6 diesel (OM642) for Europe and select markets, and V8 gasoline AMG variant (M157) primarily in Europe and North America.
2011 MERCEDES-BENZ CLS-Class M272 E35 (3.5L V6, some markets)/M276 DE35 (3.5L V6, updated engine from 2011 onward) (C218)
C218 / M272 E35 (3.5L V6, some markets), M276 DE35 (3.5L V6, updated engine from 2011 onward), OM642 (3.0L V6 diesel, selected markets), M157 (5.5L V8 biturbo AMG, AMG CLS63 model) / The 2011 CLS-Class is available with a variety of engines depending on market: gasoline V6 (M272 and from 2011 M276 engines), a diesel V6 in selected European and Asian markets, and an AMG 5.5L V8 biturbo petrol engine in high-performance AMG trims.
2012 MERCEDES-BENZ CLS-Class M276 E35 DE 30 AL/OM642 (C218)
C218 / M276 E35 DE 30 AL, OM642, M157 (AMG) / Available with multiple engines including a 3.5L V6 (M276) petrol, 3.0L V6 diesel (OM642) in some markets, and AMG variants with the 5.5L V8 biturbo (M157). Engine availability depends on market and emission regulations.
2013 MERCEDES-BENZ CLS-Class M276 DE 35 AL/OM642 (C218)
C218 / M276 DE 35 AL, OM642, M157, OM651 / Petrol V6 3.5L (M276 DE 35 AL), Petrol V8 5.5L bi-turbo (M157), Diesel V6 3.0L (OM642), Diesel inline-4 2.1L (OM651) depending on market and model variant
2014 MERCEDES-BENZ CLS-Class M156 (AMG 5.5L V8 biturbo)/M276 (3.5L V6) (C218)
C218 / M156 (AMG 5.5L V8 biturbo), M276 (3.5L V6), OM651 (2.1L 4-cylinder diesel), OM642 (3.0L V6 diesel) / Varied global engines include petrol V6 and AMG V8 biturbo, plus 4- and 6-cylinder diesel engines for European and select markets.
2017 MERCEDES-BENZ CLS-Class M276 DE 30 LA/M264 E15 DEH LA (C257)
C257 / M276 DE 30 LA, M264 E15 DEH LA, OM654, M177 DE 40 AL / Varies by market and trim: inline-4 turbo gasoline (M264), V6 gasoline (M276), V8 twin-turbo gasoline (M177), and 4-cylinder diesel (OM654) in select markets.
2020 MERCEDES-BENZ CLS-Class M256 (mild-hybrid inline-6)/M177 (V8 biturbo) (C257)
C257 / M256 (mild-hybrid inline-6), M177 (V8 biturbo) / The 2020 CLS-Class featured multiple engines globally: the M256 inline-six 3.0L mild-hybrid in CLS 450 variants, and the M177 4.0L twin-turbo V8 in AMG CLS 53 and AMG CLS 63 S models. Diesel variants (OM 656 3.0L inline-6) were available in select markets such as Europe.
2022 MERCEDES-BENZ CLS-Class M256/OM654 (C257)
C257 / M256, OM654, M264 / The 2022 CLS-Class C257 is offered globally with multiple engines: a 3.0L inline-6 turbocharged with mild hybrid system (engine code M256) in many markets, a 2.0L inline-4 turbo (M264) mainly in Europe, and Diesel inline-4 2.0L (OM654) in selected markets. Power and torque vary by engine and market.
Engine codes by year
| Year | Trim | Engine codes | Displacement | Fuel system |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | technical-profile | M271 E18, M272 E35, OM642 | 1796cc (M271 E18), 3498cc (M272 E35), 2987cc (OM642 diesel) | Multi-point fuel injection (petrol), Common rail direct injection (diesel) |
| 2006 | technical-profile | M272 E35 (3.5L V6 petrol), M273 E55 (5.5L V8 petrol), OM642 (3.0L V6 diesel - available in Europe and selected markets) | M272 E35: 3498 cc; M273 E55: 5461 cc; OM642: 2987 cc | Multiport fuel injection (petrol); common rail direct injection (diesel OM642) |
| 2007 | technical-profile | M272 E35, M273 E55, OM642 | 3.5 L V6, 5.5 L V8, 3.0 L V6 diesel | Multi-point fuel injection |
| 2009 | technical-profile | M272 E35, M273 E55, OM642, M156 | 3.5L to 6.2L depending on engine | Multi-point fuel injection for petrol engines, common rail direct injection for diesel |
| 2010 | technical-profile | M276 V6 gasoline, OM642 V6 diesel, M157 V8 gasoline (CLS 63 AMG) | From 3.0L V6 diesel (2987 cc) up to 5.5L V8 AMG (5461 cc) | Direct injection gasoline for M276 and M157; common rail diesel injection for OM642 |
| 2011 | technical-profile | M272 E35 (3.5L V6, some markets), M276 DE35 (3.5L V6, updated engine from 2011 onward), OM642 (3.0L V6 diesel, selected markets), M157 (5.5L V8 biturbo AMG, AMG CLS63 model) | 3.0–5.5 liters (market dependent) | Direct fuel injection on M276 and M157 engines; multipoint injection on M272 |
| 2012 | technical-profile | M276 E35 DE 30 AL, OM642, M157 (AMG) | 3498 cc (M276 petrol), 2987 cc (OM642 diesel), 5461 cc (M157 AMG petrol) | Direct fuel injection (M276), common rail diesel injection (OM642) |
| 2013 | technical-profile | M276 DE 35 AL, OM642, M157, OM651 | 2996 - 5461 cc | Direct injection for petrol engines; common rail for diesel engines |
| 2014 | technical-profile | M156 (AMG 5.5L V8 biturbo), M276 (3.5L V6), OM651 (2.1L 4-cylinder diesel), OM642 (3.0L V6 diesel) | 3.5L to 5.5L petrol; 2.1L to 3.0L diesel | Direct injection (petrol), Common rail (diesel) |
| 2017 | technical-profile | M276 DE 30 LA, M264 E15 DEH LA, OM654, M177 DE 40 AL | 2.0L to 4.0L depending on engine variant | Direct injection gasoline or common rail diesel for OM654 |
| 2020 | technical-profile | M256 (mild-hybrid inline-6), M177 (V8 biturbo) | 2999 cc (M256), 3982 cc (M177), 2925 cc (OM 656 diesel) | Direct injection gasoline turbocharged (M256, M177), common-rail diesel turbocharged (OM 656) |
| 2022 | technical-profile | M256, OM654, M264 | 1991 cc to 2999 cc, depending on engine | Direct fuel injection with turbocharging and mild hybrid system on M256 |
Oil capacity by engine
| Year | Engine codes | Oil type | Oil capacity | Fluid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | M271 E18, M272 E35, OM642 | MB 229.5 spec synthetic oil | Approx. 6.5 liters (with filter), service fill, replace oil filter every oil change | MB 236.14 (7G-Tronic), MB 236.10 (5G-Tronic) |
| 2006 | M272 E35 (3.5L V6 petrol), M273 E55 (5.5L V8 petrol), OM642 (3.0L V6 diesel - available in Europe and selected markets) | Mercedes-Benz approved synthetic 5W-40 or 0W-40 engine oil meeting MB 229.5 or better | Approximately 7.5 liters including filter change (varies by engine type) | MB 236.14 or equivalent automatic transmission fluid |
| 2007 | M272 E35, M273 E55, OM642 | MB 229.5 or equivalent synthetic engine oil | Approximately 8.5 liters service-fill including filter change (varies slightly by engine) | MB 236.14 synthetic ATF |
| 2009 | M272 E35, M273 E55, OM642, M156 | Mercedes-Benz approved synthetic 5W-40 engine oil | Approx. 8.5 liters including filter change (service fill, filter change recommended with oil service) | Mercedes-Benz ATF approved fluid (MB 236.14 or later spec) |
| 2010 | M276 V6 gasoline, OM642 V6 diesel, M157 V8 gasoline (CLS 63 AMG) | Mercedes-Benz approved synthetic 5W-40 engine oil | Approx. 8 to 9 liters (service fill including filter change, varies by engine) | MB 236.14 specification |
| 2011 | M272 E35 (3.5L V6, some markets), M276 DE35 (3.5L V6, updated engine from 2011 onward), OM642 (3.0L V6 diesel, selected markets), M157 (5.5L V8 biturbo AMG, AMG CLS63 model) | Mercedes-Benz approved synthetic oil, typically MB 229.5 or 229.51 for gasoline engines | Approx. 8.5 liters (service fill, includes filter change) for V6 gasoline engines; check specific engine variant for exact volume | Mercedes-Benz approved 7-speed ATF |
| 2012 | M276 E35 DE 30 AL, OM642, M157 (AMG) | MB 229.5 or MB 229.51 synthetic oil (petrol engines), MB 229.31/229.51 (diesel) | Approx. 7.5 liters service fill for petrol V6 (M276) including filter; exact capacity varies with engine and market | MB 236.10 (7G-Tronic compatible) |
| 2013 | M276 DE 35 AL, OM642, M157, OM651 | Mercedes-Benz approved synthetic motor oils, e.g., MB 229.5 or MB 229.51 | Approx. 7.5-9 liters service-fill with filter change depending on engine type | Mercedes-Benz approved ATF, typically MB 236.14 |
| 2014 | M156 (AMG 5.5L V8 biturbo), M276 (3.5L V6), OM651 (2.1L 4-cylinder diesel), OM642 (3.0L V6 diesel) | Mercedes-Benz approved synthetic 5W-40 or 5W-30 | Approx. 7.5 L full service fill with filter change (varies by engine) | MB-approved synthetic ATF |
| 2017 | M276 DE 30 LA, M264 E15 DEH LA, OM654, M177 DE 40 AL | Mercedes-Benz MB 229.5 / MB 229.52 synthetic oil | Approximately 7.3 liters for V6 M276 (service-fill including filter change); varies by engine, consult official manual | MB 236.15 synthetic transmission fluid |
| 2020 | M256 (mild-hybrid inline-6), M177 (V8 biturbo) | Mercedes-Benz approved synthetic 0W-40 or 5W-40 engine oil meeting MB 229.5 or MB 229.51 standards | Approx. 7.5 liters total service-fill; includes filter replacement | Mercedes-Benz synthetic automatic transmission fluid (specific to 9G-TRONIC specification) |
| 2022 | M256, OM654, M264 | MB recommended synthetic fully formulated engine oils meeting MB 229.5 or 229.71 specification | Approx. 7.0 to 8.5 liters including filter; service fill; exact capacity depends on engine variant | MB approved synthetic ATF, change interval varies by market (typically around 80,000 km or 5 years) |
Technical specifications
- Engines: M271 E18, M272 E35, OM642, M272 E35 (3.5L V6 petrol), M273 E55 (5.5L V8 petrol), OM642 (3.0L V6 diesel - available in Europe and selected markets), M273 E55, M156, M276 V6 gasoline, OM642 V6 diesel, M157 V8 gasoline (CLS 63 AMG), M272 E35 (3.5L V6, some markets)
- Transmissions: Not broadly available globally; most CLS had automatic transmissions, 5 or 7-speed automatic (5G-Tronic and 7G-Tronic depending on engine and market), MB 236.14 (7G-Tronic), MB 236.10 (5G-Tronic), Rare; mostly automatic. Some markets had limited manual gearbox on diesel versions., 5-speed 5G-Tronic (W5A580) automatic transmission standard, MB 236.14 or equivalent automatic transmission fluid, Not offered, 5-speed or 7-speed automatic (7G-Tronic from 2007 update)
- Tire sizes: 225/45 R17 (base), 245/40 R18 (higher trims), 245/40 R18, 255/35 R19 (AMG and sport packages), Front: 245/40 R18, Rear: 265/35 R18, Optional staggered sizes depending on market/package, 245/40 R18 (front), 275/35 R18 (rear), optional 19-inch available
- Bolt pattern: Verify by exact trim and wheel package
- Wheel torque: Verify by VIN and wheel package
- Battery: Verify by engine, market and equipment package
Fluids and service data
- Engine oil: MB 229.5 spec synthetic oil / Mercedes-Benz approved synthetic 5W-40 or 0W-40 engine oil meeting MB 229.5 or better / MB 229.5 or equivalent synthetic engine oil / Mercedes-Benz approved synthetic 5W-40 engine oil
- Transmission fluid: MB 236.14 (7G-Tronic), MB 236.10 (5G-Tronic) / MB 236.14 or equivalent automatic transmission fluid / MB 236.14 synthetic ATF / Mercedes-Benz ATF approved fluid (MB 236.14 or later spec)
- Coolant: Approx. 10 liters / Approximately 11 liters / Approximately 12 liters / Approx. 12 liters
- Brake fluid: DOT 4 / DOT 4 recommended, changed every 2 years / DOT 4, changed every 2 years recommended / DOT 4 compliant with MB approval
Known problems
- Balance shaft gear wear on smaller V6 engines (M272)
- Air suspension component wear
- Electrical issues with COMAND system
- Balance shaft chain wear on M272 engine
- Air suspension leaks in some markets
- Electronic module failures with age
- Balance shaft timing chain issues on early V6 engines
- Electrical sensor faults
- Timing chain tensioner wear on M272 V6 engines
- Balance shaft issues on early M273 V8 petrol
- Oil leaks from valve covers
- Air suspension component failure on some markets