BY THE GOAUTO TEAM | 12th Jan 2015

The Basics
- Body Type: Coupe
- Seats: 4
- Series: C218
- Warranty (kms): Unlimited
- Warranty (years): Three years

Engine
- Aspiration: Direct Injection Turbo
- Bore: 98.0mm
- Capacity: 5461cc
- Compression Ratio: 10.7:1
- Cylinders: 8
- Engine number: 157 981 60 ######
- Engine type: V
- Fuel type: Premium Unleaded 95
- Litre: 5.5
- Location: Front
- Orientation: Inline
- Valve desc.: DOHC
- Valves: 32

Transmission
- Drive train: Rear-wheel drive
- Shift position: floor
- Transmission: 7-speed automatic

Performance/Statistics
- CO2 Emissions: 233 g/km
- Fuel usage: 10.0 l/100km
- Fuel usage (City): 14.0 l/100km
- Fuel usage (Highway): 7.7 l/100km
- Greenhouse rating: 5.5
- Gross vehicle mass GVM (kgs): 2390
- Kerb to kerb: 11.35m
- Payload (kgs): 520
- Power (kW): 430
- Power (RPM): 5500
- Stroke: 90.5
- Torque (Nm): 800
- Torque (rpm): 1750-5000
- Weight (kgs): 1870

Wheels and Tyres
- Front tyres: 255/35
- Front wheels: 8.5/19
- Rear tyres: 285/30
- Rear wheels: 9.5/19
- Spare: Temporary
- Type: Alloy

Dimensions (Exterior)
- Doors: 4
- Ground clearance: 118mm
- Height: 1418mm
- Length: 4937mm
- Overhang front: 898
- Overhang rear: 1165
- Track front: 1596
- Track rear: 1626
- Wheelbase: 2874
- Width: 2075mm
- Width (without mirrors): 1881mm

Dimensions (Interior)
- Elbow room front: 1495
- Elbow room rear: 1494
- Headroom front: 1016mm
- Headroom rear: 927mm
- Luggage volume: 520
- Shoulder room front: 1453mm
- Shoulder room rear: 1435mm

Interior
- Ambient lighting:
  - dash
  - door trims & footwells
- Audible warning & display:
  - front seat belts not fastened
  - headlights left on
  - parking brake engaged
- Command Online:
  - 10gb music register
  - 21.3cm tft colour display
  - bluetooth interface
  - hdd navigation with rds-tmc
  - internet access
  - linguatronic voice activation
  - single disc cd/dvd player
- Direct Select:
  - column shift select lever
  - with steering wheel paddles
- Electric windows:
  - obstruction sensor
  - one touch operation
  - pre-safe closing function
  - safety switch disable
- Memory package:
  - electric front seats with settings
  - electric steering wheel
- 12volt power sockets: centre & rear consoles
- 3spoke multi-function steering wheel: in nappa leather
- Assyst Plus: service interval indicator
- Cruise control with Speedtronic: variable speed limiter
- Illuminated front door sill panels: with mb lettering
- Sunvisors with illuminated mirrors: with swivel function
- Trip computer: with steering wheel controls

Exterior
- Aero windscreen wipers:
  - one touch wash./wipe
  - rain sensor
- Electric folding door mirrors:
  - body colour & heated
  - driver side auto dimming
- Active Parking Assist: including parktronic
- Glass electric sunroof: with tilt/slide function
- Multibeam LED headlights: adaptive high beam assist

Safety
- 3point seat belts for all seats:
  - height adjustable
  - tensioners & force limiters
- Attention Assist: driver fatique detection system
- Distronic Plus: with steering assist
- Pre-Safe Brake: with active pedestrian protection

Security
- Electronic immobiliser:
  - includes elcode locking system
  - remote control in designer key
  - visual locking acknowledgement
- Central locking: interior switch & crash sensor
- Interior lighting auto activation: when vehicle unlocked
- Keyless-Go package: vehicle access & engine operation
- Remote boot lid release: interior switch & key

Tech
- 4wheel disc brakes: front ventilated & perforated
- Power steering: turning circle 11.18 metres

Extra Features
- AMG sports seats:
  - contrasting grey topstitching
  - improved lateral support
- AMG sports steering:
  - speed sensitive
  - turning circle 11.35 metres
- AMG Drive Unit: with e-select lever
- AMG emblem embossed: in front headrests
- AMG front door sill panels: white led illumination
- AMG instrument cluster: includes racetimer
- AMG performance steering wheel: black nappa leather/dinamica
- AMG Speedshift MCT: 7 speed transmission
- AMG sports exhaust system: with chrome twin tailpipes
- Dark tinted privacy glass: from b-pillar to rear

Options
- Dark tinted privacy glass:
  - all except cls63
  - conditions apply
  - from b-pillar to rear
- AMG ceramic composite brakes: cls63 $ poa
- Anti-theft protection package: cls250 & cls400 $ poa
- Carbon fibre engine cover: cls63 $ poa
- Choice of alloy wheels: all models $ poa
- Choice of interior trim: all models $ poa
- Choice of metallic or special paint: all models $ poa
- Digital TV tuner: cls250 & cls400 $ poa
- Easy-Pack boot box: all models $ poa
- Electric sunblind for rear window: cls250 & cls400 $ poa
- Heated rear seats: all models $ poa
- Nappa leather/wood steering wheel: cls250 $ poa
- Sump shield: all except cls63 $ poa
- Thermotronic luxury climate control: cls250 & cls400 $ poa
- Tyre pressure monitoring system: all except cls63 $ poa