Quick Specs
Gas Mileage
16 mpg City/25 mpg Hwy
Engine
Gas V8, 4.6L
EPA Class
Compact
Style Name
CLS 550 4MATIC Coupe
Drivetrain
All Wheel Drive
Passenger Capacity
4
Passenger Doors
4
Body Style
4dr Car
Transmission
7-speed driver-adaptive electronic automatic transmission w/OD -inc: sport & comfort shift modes, steering wheel shift paddles
Dimensions
Vehicle
EPA Classification
Compact
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs)
4158
Interior Dimensions
Passenger Capacity
4
Front Hip Room (in)
- TBD -
Front Leg Room (in)
42.1
Second Shoulder Room (in)
56.5
Passenger Volume (ft³)
104.3
Second Head Room (in)
36.1
Front Shoulder Room (in)
57.1
Second Hip Room (in)
- TBD -
Front Head Room (in)
36.9
Second Leg Room (in)
35.0
Exterior Dimensions
Wheelbase (in)
113.2
Track Width, Rear (in)
64.1
Height, Overall (in)
55.8
Length, Overall (in)
194.5
Min Ground Clearance (in)
- TBD -
Track Width, Front (in)
62.9
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
74.1
Liftover Height (in)
- TBD -
Cargo Area Dimensions
Trunk Volume (ft³)
15.3
Fuel Economy
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
23.8
Mileage
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)
19
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
16
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
25
Performance Specs
Engine
Engine Order Code
NA
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
443 @ 1600-4750
Fuel System
Direct Injection
Engine Type
Gas V8
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
402 @ 5000-5750
Displacement
4.6L/285
Transmission
Clutch Size (in)
NA
Drivetrain
All Wheel Drive
First Gear Ratio (:1)
4.38
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.82
Trans Description Cont.
Automatic
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.37
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
2.47
Trans Order Code
NA
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
2.86
Reverse Ratio (:1)
3.42/2.23
Trans Description Cont. Again
NA
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.00
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)
0.73
Trans Type
7
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.92
Brakes
Brake Type
Pwr
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
12.6 x 1.0
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Brake ABS System
4 Wheel
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
NA
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
14.2 x 1.4
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
NA
Steering
Steering Type
Pwr Rack & Pinion
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
37.0
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
- TBD -
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)
- TBD -
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
2.6
Tires
Front Tire Order Code
NA
Spare Tire Size
- TBD -
Front Tire Size
P255/40R18
Rear Tire Order Code
NA
Rear Tire Size
P285/35R18
Spare Tire Order Code
NA
Wheels
Front Wheel Size (in)
18 x 8.5
Spare Wheel Material
- TBD -
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Size (in)
18 x 9.5
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum
Spare Wheel Size (in)
- TBD -
Suspension
Suspension Type - Front
MacPherson Strut
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)
- TBD -
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
w/Air Springs
Suspension Type - Rear
Multi-Link
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)
- TBD -
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)
- TBD -
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
w/Air Springs
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)
- TBD -
Safety Features
Safety
Air Bag-Frontal-Driver
Yes
Air Bag-Frontal-Passenger
Yes
Air Bag-Passenger Switch (On/Off)
No
Air Bag-Side Body-Front
Yes
Air Bag-Side Body-Rear
No
Air Bag-Side Head-Front
Yes
Air Bag-Side Head-Rear
Yes
Brakes-ABS
Yes
Child Safety Rear Door Locks
No
Daytime Running Lights
Yes
Traction Control
Yes
Night Vision
No
Rollover Protection Bars
No
Fog Lamps
Yes
Parking Aid
No
Tire Pressure Monitor
Yes
Back-Up Camera
No
Stability Control
Yes
Other Features
4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS) w/brake assist system...
Electronic stability program (ESP)
Roll-over sensor
Driver-programmable daytime running lamps
Dual-stage front airbags
Front side-impact airbags
Front/rear side-impact curtain airbags
Driver/front passenger pelvic airbags
Driver/front passenger knee airbags
Night security illumination
mbrace in-vehicle services
Front 3-point seat belts -inc: pre-tensioners & force limiters
Rear 3-point seat belts -inc: pre-tensioners & force limiter
ISOFIX anchor & tether system
Universal LATCH (lower anchors & tethers for children) system
Tire pressure monitoring system
Illuminated emergency interior trunk release
PRE-SAFE collision preparedness system
Electronic stability program (ESP)
Roll-over sensor
Driver-programmable daytime running lamps
Dual-stage front airbags
Front side-impact airbags
Front/rear side-impact curtain airbags
Driver/front passenger pelvic airbags
Driver/front passenger knee airbags
Night security illumination
mbrace in-vehicle services
Front 3-point seat belts -inc: pre-tensioners & force limiters
Rear 3-point seat belts -inc: pre-tensioners & force limiter
ISOFIX anchor & tether system
Universal LATCH (lower anchors & tethers for children) system
Tire pressure monitoring system
Illuminated emergency interior trunk release
PRE-SAFE collision preparedness system
Warranty
Warranty
Basic Miles/km
50,000
Basic Years
4
Corrosion Miles/km
50,000
Corrosion Years
4
Drivetrain Miles/km
50,000
Drivetrain Years
4
Roadside Assistance Miles/km
Unlimited
Roadside Assistance Years
Unlimited
Other Specs
Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)
- TBD -
Electrical
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
- TBD -
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
180
Trailering
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
- TBD -
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
NA
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
- TBD -
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
NA
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