Mercedes CLS 2014 AMG CLS 63 Automatic (C218)

Mercedes CLS 2014 5.5 petrol description

Coupe Mercedes CLS 2014 AMG CLS 63 Automatic has been produced from January, 2014 to December, 2018. It has eight-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 5.5 litres, which produces power of 557 horsepower on 5500 rpm - this is the most powerfull Mercedes CLS 2014 - 2018 version and torque 720 Nm (Newton metres) on 1750 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 2014 AMG CLS 63 Automatic has classical rear wheel drive (RWD) and automatic gearbox with 7 gears.
Mercedes CLS 2014 AMG CLS 63 Automatic accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 4.2 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 250 km/h.

In combined cycle (city and motorway), the Mercedes CLS 2014 AMG CLS 63 Automatic fuel consumption is 9.9 litres per 100km (10.1 km/l), city fuel economy - 13.9 l/100km, fuel consumption on highway - 7.6 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 66 litres or 17.44 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 660 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 860 kilometers on highway.

With the same engine there is also Mercedes CLS version with four wheel (4x4) drive and automatic gearbox (Mercedes CLS 2014 5.5 AMG CLS 63 Automatic AT 4x4) available, which is more dynamic - it reaches 100 km/h 0.5 seconds faster (in 3.7 seconds), but manufacturer's fuel consumption is higher by 0.5 litres per 100 km or 5 % - 10.4 litres per 100 km.
Mercedes CLS 2014

Mercedes CLS 2014 AMG CLS 63 Automatic technical data

Model: Mercedes CLS AMG CLS 63 Automatic
Body style: Coupe
Production period: 2014. January ... 2018. December 
Engine: 5461 cm3 Petrol, 8 cylinders CO2 emissions: no data
Power: 557 HP ON 5500 RPM Torque: 720 NM ON 1750 RPM
Gearbox: Automatic gearbox (7 gears) Drive type: Rear wheel drive (RWD)
Top speed: 250 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 4.2 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 9.9 (combined) 13.9 (urban) 7.6 (highway)
Fuel tank capacity: 66 litres (17.4 gallons)
Car dimensions: 4.94m (length) 1.88m (width) 1.42m (height)
Turning diameter: 11.3 meters
Ground clearance: 95 mm (approximate, with standard suspension, unladen vehicle)
Seats: 4 seats
Trunk capacity: 520 litres
Gross weight: 2390 kg

Mercedes CLS 2014 AMG CLS 63 Automatic 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 2014 AMG CLS 63 Automatic oil type 0W-40
Oil capacity 8.5 litres (9 quarts)
Power 525 - 585 HP ON 5500 RPM
Torque 700 - 900 NM ON 1750 RPM
Start of production (year) 2010
Duration of production 9 years
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 coupe [2014 - 2018] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Drive type
Mercedes CLS 2.1 250 2014 CDI 4MATIC 4x4

Most fuel efficient diesel version

2.1 Diesel 204 HP 5.3 l/100km All wheel
Mercedes CLS 3.0 350 2014 CDI 4MATIC 4x4 Jan 2014 — Dec 2017

Most powerfull diesel version (252 HP)

3.0 Diesel 252 HP 6.2 l/100km All wheel
Mercedes CLS 3.5 400 2014 4MATIC 4x4

Most fuel efficient petrol version

3.5 Petrol 333 HP 8.0 l/100km All wheel
Mercedes CLS 2014 4.7 CLS 500 4.7 Petrol 408 HP 8.5 l/100km Rear wheel
Mercedes CLS 4.7 500 2014 4MATIC 4x4 4.7 Petrol 408 HP 9.6 l/100km All wheel
Mercedes CLS 2014 5.5 AMG CLS 63 Automatic

Most powerfull petrol version (557 HP)

5.5 Petrol 557 HP 9.9 l/100km Rear wheel
Mercedes CLS 2014 5.5 AMG CLS 63 Automatic 4x4

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 3.7 seconds

5.5 Petrol 557 HP 10.4 l/100km All wheel
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