Mercedes CLS 2008 500 2008 (C219)

Mercedes CLS 2008 5.5 petrol description

Coupe Mercedes CLS 2008 500 2008 has been produced from April, 2008 to January, 2010. It has eight-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 5.5 litres, which produces power of 388 horsepower on 6000 rpm and torque 530 Nm (Newton metres) on 2800 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, this is an atmospheric engine (without turbine). Engine versions compliant with Euro 4 and Euro 5 emission standards available. Engine lifespan (mileage before major repairs or overhaul) can last from 310 up to 520 thousand kilometres. Note that engine life can be longer or shorter depending on maintenance.
More engine specs 
This Mercedes CLS 5.5 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 8.5 litres.

Mercedes CLS 2008 500 2008 has classical rear wheel drive (RWD) and automatic gearbox with 7 gears.
Mercedes CLS 2008 500 2008 accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 5.4 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 250 km/h.

Mercedes CLS 2008 500 2008 fuel consumption is 11.6 litres per 100km in combined city/highway mode (8.6 km/l), city fuel economy - 17 l/100km, fuel consumption on highway - 8.5 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 80 litres or 21.14 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 680 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 940 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, this Mercedes real everyday fuel consumption is 13.2 litres per 100 km, which is 14% more than the manufacturer's stated. More - Real Mercedes CLS fuel consumption.

Mercedes CLS 2008

Mercedes CLS 2008 500 2008 technical data

Model: Mercedes CLS 500 2008
Body style: Coupe
Production period: 2008. April ... 2010. January 
Engine: 5461 cm3 Petrol, 8 cylinders CO2 emissions: 275 g/km
Power: 388 HP ON 6000 RPM Torque: 530 NM ON 2800 RPM
Gearbox: Automatic gearbox (7 gears) Drive type: Rear wheel drive (RWD)
Top speed: 250 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 5.4 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 11.6 (combined) 17.0 (urban) 8.5 (highway)
Real fuel consumption: 13.2 l/100km (17.8 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: 495 litres
Gross weight: 2300 kg

Mercedes CLS 2008 500 2008 engine M273 KE55

Engine reliability:

Overall, this engine can last around 310,000 to 520,000 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 10.7 : 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 500 2008 oil type 5W-30
Oil capacity 8.5 litres (9 quarts)
Coolant capacity 11.3 litres (11.9 quarts)
Power 388 HP ON 6000 RPM
Torque 530 NM ON 2800 RPM
Start of production (year) 2005
Duration of production 10 years
Engine also used on Mercedes E klase Mercedes ML Mercedes S klase Mercedes G klase and 6 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 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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