Mercedes CLS 2012 Shooting Brake 350 (X218)

Mercedes CLS 2012 3.5 petrol description

Estate car / wagon Mercedes CLS 2012 Shooting Brake 350 has been produced from January, 2012 to January, 2014. It has six-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 3.5 litres, which produces power of 306 horsepower on 6500 rpm and torque 370 Nm (Newton metres) on 3500 revolutions per minute.

This 6-cylinder 24-valve engine camshaft is driven by chain (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system without turbocharger. Engine versions compliant with Euro 5 and Euro 6 emission standards available. Average engine life expectancy (mileage before serious repairs are needed) is from 270 000 to 450 000 kilometres. It is important to remember that engine life is highly dependent on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
More engine specs 
This Mercedes CLS 3.5 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 8 litres.

Mercedes CLS 2012 Shooting Brake 350 has classical rear wheel drive (RWD) and automatic gearbox with 7 gears.
Mercedes CLS 2012 Shooting Brake 350 accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 6.7 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 250 km/h.

The fuel consumption of this Mercedes CLS 2012 Shooting Brake 350 in combined mode (combining urban and highway driving) is 7.3 litres per 100km (13.7 km/l), fuel consumption in city - 9.7 l/100km, highway fuel economy - 5.8 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 80 litres or 21.14 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 1080 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 1360 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, this Mercedes real everyday fuel consumption is 10.3 litres per 100 km, which is 41% more than the manufacturer's stated. More - Real Mercedes CLS fuel consumption.

Mercedes CLS 2012

Mercedes CLS 2012 Shooting Brake 350 technical data

Model: Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350
Body style: Estate car / wagon
Production period: 2012. January ... 2014. January 
Engine: 3498 cm3 Petrol, 6 cylinders CO2 emissions: 169 g/km
Power: 306 HP ON 6500 RPM Torque: 370 NM ON 3500 RPM
Gearbox: Automatic gearbox (7 gears) Drive type: Rear wheel drive (RWD)
Maximum speed: 250 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 6.7 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 7.3 (combined) 9.7 (urban) 5.8 (highway)
Real fuel consumption: 10.3 l/100km (22.8 MPG) by user reviews from various sources
Fuel tank capacity: 80 litres (21.1 gallons)
Car dimensions: 4.96m (length) 1.88m (width) 1.42m (height)
Turning diameter: 11.2 meters
Trunk capacity: 549 litres
Trunk max capacity: 1550 litres (with rear seats folded down)
Gross weight: 2355 kg

Mercedes CLS 2012 Shooting Brake 350 engine M276 DES35

Engine reliability:

Overall, this engine can last around 270,000 to 450,000 km if properly maintained, using the correct quality oil and fuel, and carrying out regular checks and maintenance.
The engine has hydraulic valve tappets (lifters), which provide quieter operation and do not require periodic adjustment, but are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in the event of failure.
Engine displacement 3498 cm3
Number of cylinders 6
Bore (cylinder diameter) 92.9 mm
Stroke length (piston move) 86 mm
Compression ratio 12.2 : 1
Camshaft drive Timing chain

Chain motors are considered more reliable, chain replacement usually is required less often than a timing belt, but they are often louder and vibrate more.

Fuel system Injection
Mercedes CLS 2012 Shooting Brake 350 oil type 5W-30
Oil capacity 8 litres (8.5 quarts)
Coolant capacity 9.6 litres (10.1 quarts)
Power 306 HP ON 6500 RPM
Torque 370 NM ON 3500 RPM
Start of production (year) 2010
Duration of production 14 years

Often in the first years of production, engines tend to have various constructive problems, so it is recommended to choose a car with this engine from 2013 onwards.

Engine also used on Mercedes C klase Mercedes E klase Mercedes ML Mercedes SLK and 3 other models

Generally, the use of an engine in several models and its long production run is an indication of the quality of the engine and the success of its design.

All Mercedes CLS estate car [2012 - 2014] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Drive type
Mercedes CLS 2012 2.1 Shooting Brake 250 CDI

Most fuel efficient diesel version

2.1 Diesel 204 HP 5.3 l/100km Rear wheel
Mercedes CLS 2012 3.0 Shooting Brake 350 CDI

Most powerfull diesel version (265 HP)

3.0 Diesel 265 HP 6.0 l/100km Rear wheel
Mercedes CLS 2012 3.0 Shooting Brake 350 CDI 4Matic 4x4

Most powerfull diesel version (265 HP)

3.0 Diesel 265 HP 6.6 l/100km All wheel
Mercedes CLS 2012 3.5 Shooting Brake 350

Most fuel efficient petrol version

3.5 Petrol 306 HP 7.3 l/100km Rear wheel
Mercedes CLS 2012 4.7 Shooting Brake 500 4.7 Petrol 408 HP 9.2 l/100km Rear wheel
Mercedes CLS 2012 4.7 Shooting Brake 500 4Matic 4x4 4.7 Petrol 408 HP 9.8 l/100km All wheel
Mercedes CLS 2012 5.5 Shooting Brake 63 AMG

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 4.3 seconds

5.5 Petrol 525 HP 10.1 l/100km Rear wheel
Mercedes CLS 2012 reviews
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