Mercedes CLS 2004 500 2006 (C219)

Mercedes CLS 2004 5.5 petrol description

Coupe Mercedes CLS 2004 500 2006 has been produced from June, 2006 to April, 2008. 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, it has no turbine. Engine versions compliant with Euro 4 and Euro 5 emission standards available. Approximate engine life expectancy (mileage until serious repairs are required) for this engine is between 310 000 and 520 000 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 2004 500 2006 has classical rear wheel drive (RWD) and automatic gearbox with 7 gears.
Mercedes CLS 2004 500 2006 accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 5.4 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 250 km/h.

In combined cycle (city and motorway), the Mercedes CLS 2004 500 2006 fuel consumption is 12 litres per 100km (8.3 km/l), fuel consumption in city - 17 l/100km, highway fuel economy - 8.5 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 80 litres or 21.14 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 660 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 12.7 litres per 100 km, which is 6% more than the manufacturer's stated. More - Real Mercedes CLS fuel consumption.

Mercedes CLS 2004

Mercedes CLS 2004 500 2006 technical data

Model: Mercedes CLS 500 2006
Body style: Coupe
Production period: 2006. June ... 2008. April 
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): 12.0 (combined) 17.0 (urban) 8.5 (highway)
Real fuel consumption: 12.7 l/100km (18.5 MPG) by user reviews from various sources
Fuel tank capacity: 80 litres (21.1 gallons)
Car dimensions: 4.91m (length) 1.87m (width) 1.40m (height)
Turning diameter: 11.2 meters
Seats: 4 seats
Trunk capacity: 495 litres
Gross weight: 2300 kg

Mercedes CLS 2004 500 2006 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 2004 500 2006 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 [2004 - 2008] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption
Mercedes CLS 3.0 320 2005 CDI Jul 2005 — Jun 2006 3.0 Diesel 224 HP 7.6 l/100km
Mercedes CLS 3.0 320 2006 CDI Jun 2006 — Apr 2008 3.0 Diesel 224 HP 7.6 l/100km
Mercedes CLS 3.5 350 2004 Sep 2004 — Jun 2006 3.5 Petrol 272 HP 10.0 l/100km
Mercedes CLS 3.5 350 2006 CGI Jun 2006 — Apr 2008

Most fuel efficient petrol version

3.5 Petrol 292 HP 9.1 l/100km
Mercedes CLS 5.0 500 2004 Sep 2004 — Jun 2006 5.0 Petrol 306 HP 11.0 l/100km
Mercedes CLS 5.4 55 2004 AMG Sep 2004 — Jun 2006 5.4 Petrol 476 HP 14.0 l/100km
Mercedes CLS 5.5 500 2006 Jun 2006 — Apr 2008 5.5 Petrol 388 HP 12.0 l/100km
Mercedes CLS 6.2 63 2006 AMG Jun 2006 — Apr 2008

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 4.5 seconds

6.2 Petrol 514 HP 14.5 l/100km
Mercedes CLS 2004 reviews
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