Mercedes-Benz · Chassis W218 · 2011-2018
The W218 —
The Modern Grand Tourer Icon
The second-generation CLS redefined the four-door coupe segment with aggressive styling and refined performance. A landmark achievement in Mercedes-Benz design language that influenced the industry.
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Production
850000units
Years
2011-2018
Variants
12body
Collector Index
7.2/ 10
Chassis overview
The W218 CLS delivered advanced engineering with AMG performance variants reaching 557 horsepower through turbocharging and direct injection technology. Its low-slung proportions and panoramic roof became hallmarks of aspirational sedan design.
Key specifications
Platform
W218
Body styles
Sedan
Engine range
2.0L to 5.5L turbocharged and naturally aspirated gasoline engines producing 201-557 hp
Top variant
CLS 63 AMG
Transmission
7-speed automatic, 9-speed automatic
Successor
C257
Collector notes
W218 models with AMG packages and low mileage command strong secondary market prices as enthusiasts seek pre-emissions regulation performance. Depreciation has stabilized, making clean examples increasingly recognized as future classics.
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