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    Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class

    2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class Base Pricing and Spec

    From

    $140,400

    excl. on-roads

    Overview

    The 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class Base is a rear-wheel drive, 4-door Sedan that was released to the Australian market on 4th January 1970 classified as a C219. The Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class is regarded as a Large Luxury built in Germany with prices starting at $140,400 before on-road costs.

    This Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class is powered by a 3.5L 6-cylinder engine that has 200 kW of power (at 6000 rpm) and 350 Nm of torque (at 2400 rpm) via a Seven-speed Automatic transmission. Mercedes-Benz claims the CLS Base uses 11L/100km of Premium Unleaded in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 263g of CO2. It has a 80L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 727km per full tank

    The Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class measures 1390mm (54.7 inches) in height, 4910mm (193.3 inches) in length, 1873mm (73.7 inches) in width with a 2854mm (112.4 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1730kg (3814.0 lbs) of unladen weight. The CLS Base comes standard with 245/40 R18 front tyres and 245/40 R18 rear tyres. It has a 36 month, unlimited km warranty.

    Best For
    Warranty
    3Years
    or
    unlimited km
    Acceleration
    7.0Seconds
    0-100 km/h
    Fuel Efficiency
    11L / 100km
    80 L727 km
    4D Sedan
    petrol
    3.5L
    rear
    7 AT
    4
    4

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    Power to Weight
    115.61 - 198.43 kW/t
    75.88 kW/t
    205.43 kW/t
    Boot Space
    495 - 505 litres
    280 litres
    690 litres
    Fuel Efficiency
    11 - 14.5 L/100km
    7.5 L/100km
    14.5 L/100km
    Price
    $140,400 - $253,800
    $75,900
    $270,946
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    3 years
    4 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    Unlimited
    100,000 km
    Unlimited

    Dimensions

    1390mm
    1873mm
    4910mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

    Specifications

    TypeV
    Size (cc)3498
    Size (L)3.5L
    Cylinders6
    Camshaft-
    Valves/Ports per Cylinder-
    Power200kW
    Power RPM6000
    Torque350Nm
    Torque RPM2400
    Bore Stroke-
    Compression Ratio10.7

    Transmission7 SP AUTOMATIC
    Final Gear Ratio-
    Suspension Front-
    Suspension Rear-
    Steering MechanismLeather Covered
    Driverear

    Fuel Combined (L/100km)11
    Fuel Urban (L/100km)-
    Fuel Extra Urban (L/100km)-
    Tank Size (L)80
    Fuel TypePremium Unleaded
    e10 Compatible-
    CO2 Combined263
    CO2 Urban-
    CO2 Extra Urban-

    Brake Front-
    Brake Rear-
    Tyre Front245/40 R18
    Tyre Rear245/40 R18
    Front Rim Size-
    Rear Rim Size-

    Vehicle Height (mm)1390
    Vehicle Length (mm)4910
    Vehicle Width (mm)1873
    Ground Clearance (mm)-
    Wheelbase (mm)2854
    Turning Circle (m)-
    Unladen Weight (kg)1730
    Gross Combined Weight (kg)-
    Gross Vehicle Weight (kg)-
    Track Front (mm)1593
    Track Rear (mm)1603
    Towing Capacity Brake (kg)0
    Towing Capacity Unbraked (kg)0

    Country Of OriginGermany
    Number of Doors4
    Seats4
    Service Interval KMs-
    Service Interval Months-
    VIN Location-
    VIN Number-
    Warranty KMs-
    Warranty Months36
    Discontinued Date2008-01-08

    ANCAP Rating-
    Euro Air Pollution Standard-