Images: Mercedes-Benz C218.I CLS-Class (2011-14)
Released in June 2011, the C218 CLS-Class was a four-seat sedan with coupe-like styling. Manufactured in Sindelfingen, Germany, the rear-wheel drive CLS range initially consisted of the CLS 350 CDI BlueEfficiency, with the CLS 350 BlueEfficiency and CLS 500 BlueEfficiency following in late 2011. The CLS 250 CDI BlueEfficiency was released in September 2012… Read full Mercedes-Benz C218 CLS-Class review
Images: Mercedes-Benz C218.II CLS-Class (2014-17)
Released in October 2014, the Mercedes-Benz C218 Series II (C218.II) CLS introduced a revised range as the CLS 350 was replaced by the biturbo CLS 400, the CLS 500 was fitted with a nine-speed automatic transmission and the CLS 350 CDI was discontinued. The Mercedes-Benz C218.II CLS-Class could be identified by its new diamond radiator grille, pronounced front bumper with large air intakes, multi-beam LED headlights (fitted as standard) and darkened tail-lights. Inside, the CLS featured a new 21.3 cm free-standing colour display and three-spoke sports steering wheel. Mercedes-Benz’s ‘Airmatic’ electronically-controlled dampers were also fitted as standard for the CLS 250 CDI, CLS 400 and CLS 500 (previously limited to the CLS 500).
