Mercedes CLS 2008 350 2008 CGI (C219)

Mercedes CLS 2008 3.5 petrol description

Coupe Mercedes CLS 2008 350 2008 CGI has been produced from April, 2008 to January, 2010. It has six-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 3.5 litres, which produces power of 292 horsepower on 6400 rpm and torque 365 Nm (Newton metres) on 3000 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. The engine meets the Euro 5 emissions standard. Average engine life expectancy (mileage before serious repairs are needed) is from 220 000 to 370 000 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 2008 350 2008 CGI has classical rear wheel drive (RWD) and automatic gearbox with 7 gears.
Mercedes CLS 2008 350 2008 CGI 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 2008 350 2008 CGI in combined mode (combining urban and highway driving) is 9.1 litres per 100km (11 km/l), fuel consumption in city - 13 l/100km, highway fuel economy - 7 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 80 litres or 21.14 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 860 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 1140 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, this Mercedes real everyday fuel consumption is 11 litres per 100 km, which is 21% more than the manufacturer's stated. More - Real Mercedes CLS fuel consumption.

Mercedes CLS 2008

Mercedes CLS 2008 350 2008 CGI technical data

Model: Mercedes CLS 350 2008 CGI
Body style: Coupe
Production period: 2008. April ... 2010. January 
Engine: 3498 cm3 Petrol, 6 cylinders CO2 emissions: 217 g/km
Power: 292 HP ON 6400 RPM Torque: 365 NM ON 3000 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): 9.1 (combined) 13.0 (urban) 7.0 (highway)
Real fuel consumption: 11 l/100km (21.4 MPG) by user reviews from various sources
Fuel tank capacity: 80 litres (21.1 gallons)
Car dimensions: 4.92m (length) 1.87m (width) 1.43m (height)
Turning diameter: 11.2 meters
Ground clearance: 114 mm (approximate, with standard suspension, unladen vehicle)
Seats: 4 seats
Trunk capacity: 505 litres
Gross weight: 2200 kg

Mercedes CLS 2008 350 2008 CGI engine M272 DE35

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 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 2008 350 2008 CGI oil type 5W-30
Oil capacity 8 litres (8.5 quarts)
Coolant capacity 8 litres (8.5 quarts)
Power 292 HP ON 6400 RPM
Torque 365 NM ON 3000 RPM
Start of production (year) 2004
Duration of production 13 years
Engine also used on Mercedes E klase

All Mercedes CLS coupe [2008 - 2010] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption
Mercedes CLS 3.0 280 2008 Apr 2008 — Jan 2009

Most fuel efficient petrol version

3.0 Petrol 224 HP 7.6 l/100km
Mercedes CLS 3.0 300 2009 Jan 2009 — Jan 2010 3.0 Petrol 224 HP 9.8 l/100km
Mercedes CLS 3.0 320 2008 CDI Apr 2008 — Jan 2009

Most fuel efficient diesel version by real consumption

3.0 Diesel 224 HP 7.6 l/100km
Mercedes CLS 3.0 350 2009 CDI Jan 2009 — Jan 2010 3.0 Diesel 224 HP 7.6 l/100km
Mercedes CLS 3.5 350 2008 CGI

Most fuel efficient petrol version by real consumption

3.5 Petrol 292 HP 9.1 l/100km
Mercedes CLS 5.5 500 2008 5.5 Petrol 388 HP 11.6 l/100km
Mercedes CLS 6.2 63 2008 AMG

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 4.5 seconds

6.2 Petrol 514 HP 14.5 l/100km
Mercedes CLS 2008 reviews
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