Mercedes CLS 2012 Shooting Brake 63 AMG (X218)

Mercedes CLS 2012 5.5 petrol description

Estate car / wagon Mercedes CLS 2012 Shooting Brake 63 AMG has been produced from January, 2012 to January, 2014. It has eight-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 5.5 litres, which produces power of 525 horsepower on 5000 rpm - this is the most powerfull Mercedes CLS 2012 - 2014 version and torque 700 Nm (Newton metres) on 1700 revolutions per minute.

This 8-cylinder 32-valve engine camshaft is driven by chain (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system and Garrett MGT2260MSL turbine. The engine meets the Euro 5 emissions standard. Approximate engine life expectancy (mileage until serious repairs are required) for this engine is between 220 000 and 370 000 kilometres. Remember that engine life depends on regular maintenance and the quality of the materials used (oils, fuels, etc.).
More engine specs 
This Mercedes CLS 5.5 engine oil type is 0W-40 and oil capacity is 8.5 litres.

Mercedes CLS 2012 Shooting Brake 63 AMG has classical rear wheel drive (RWD) and automatic gearbox with 7 gears.
Mercedes CLS 2012 Shooting Brake 63 AMG accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 4.3 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 250 km/h.

In combined cycle (city and motorway), the Mercedes CLS 2012 Shooting Brake 63 AMG fuel consumption is 10.1 litres per 100km (9.9 km/l), city fuel economy - 14 l/100km, fuel consumption on highway - 7.8 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 66 litres or 17.44 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 640 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 840 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, this Mercedes real everyday fuel consumption is 13 litres per 100 km, which is 29% more than the manufacturer's stated. More - Real Mercedes CLS fuel consumption.

Mercedes CLS 2012

Mercedes CLS 2012 Shooting Brake 63 AMG technical data

Model: Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG
Body style: Estate car / wagon
Production period: 2012. January ... 2014. January 
Engine: 5461 cm3 Petrol, 8 cylinders CO2 emissions: 235 g/km
Power: 525 HP ON 5000 RPM Torque: 700 NM ON 1700 RPM
Gearbox: Automatic gearbox (7 gears) Drive type: Rear wheel drive (RWD)
Top speed: 250 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 4.3 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 10.1 (combined) 14.0 (urban) 7.8 (highway)
Real fuel consumption: 13 l/100km (18.1 MPG) by user reviews from various sources
Fuel tank capacity: 66 litres (17.4 gallons)
Car dimensions: 4.96m (length) 1.88m (width) 1.42m (height)
Turning diameter: 11.2 meters
Trunk capacity: 590 litres
Trunk max capacity: 1550 litres (with rear seats folded down)
Gross weight: 2540 kg

Mercedes CLS 2012 Shooting Brake 63 AMG engine M157

Engine reliability:

Overall, this engine can last around 220,000 to 370,000 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 5461 cm3
Number of cylinders 8
Bore (cylinder diameter) 98 mm
Stroke length (piston move) 90.5 mm
Compression ratio 10 : 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 63 AMG oil type 0W-40
Oil capacity 8.5 litres (9 quarts)
Power 525 - 585 HP ON 5000 RPM
Torque 700 - 900 NM ON 1700 RPM
Start of production (year) 2010
Duration of production 9 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 E klase Mercedes S klase Mercedes G klase and 5 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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