MERCEDES-BENZ CLS COUPE 2008 Owners Manual

Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts
298 Introduction to technical data
i The technical data was determined in
accordance with EU directives. All data
applies to the vehicle's standard equip-
ment. The data may therefore differ for
vehicles with optional equipment. You can
obtain further information from a
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts
Mercedes-Benz tests genuine parts and con-
version parts and accessories which have
been
specifically approved for your vehicle for
their reliability, safety and suitability. Despite
ongoing market research, Mercedes-Benz is
unable to evaluate other parts. Mercedes-
Benz therefore accepts no responsibility for
the use of such parts in Mercedes-Benz vehi-
cles, even if they have been independently or
officially approved.
In Germany and some other countries, certain
parts are only officially approved for installa-
tion or modification if they comply with legal
requirements. All genuine Mercedes-Benz
parts meet this requirement. The use of non-
approved parts may invalidate the vehicle's
general operating permit. This is the case if:
R they cause a change of the vehicle type
from that for which the vehicle's general
operating permit was granted
R other road users could be endangered
R the emission or noise levels are adversely
affected
The use of non-approved parts could affect
your vehicle's operating safety. Mercedes-
Benz therefore recommends genuine Mercedes-Benz parts and conversion parts
and
accessories that have been approved for
your vehicle. H
Environmental note
Daimler also supplies reconditioned
assemblies
and parts which are of the same
quality as new parts and to which the same
warranty applies.
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts and approved
conversion parts and accessories are availa-
ble from Mercedes-Benz Service Centres.
There, you can also receive advice about tech-
nical modifications and have the parts pro-
fessionally fitted.
Always quote the vehicle identification num-
ber and the engine number when ordering
genuine parts. You will find these numbers on
the vehicle data card in the Service Booklet
or on your vehicle's identification plates
(Y page 300). Technical data
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Vehicle electronics
299Vehicle electronics
Tampering with the engine electron-
ics
G
Risk of accident
Only have work on the engine electronics
and related components carried out at a
qualified
specialist workshop which has the
necessary specialist knowledge and tools
to carry out the work required. Mercedes-
Benz recommends that you use a
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre for this pur-
pose. In particular, work relevant to safety
or on safety-related systems must be car-
ried out at a qualified specialist workshop.
The vehicle's roadworthiness could other-
wise be affected.
! Only have work done on the engine elec-
tronics and its associated parts, such as
control units, sensors and connector leads,
carried out at a qualified specialist work-
shop, e.g. a Mercedes-Benz Service
Centre. Otherwise, vehicle components
may wear more quickly and the vehicle may
lose its liability for material defects and its
operating permit. Retrofitting electrical and electronic
equipment
Electrical

and electronic equipment can jeop-
ardise the operating safety of your vehicle. If
equipment of this kind is retrofitted, it must
be type-approved and bear the e mark. The
e mark may be obtained from the equipment
manufacturer or an authorised testing centre.
! Damage or consequential damage arising
from fitting equipment not approved
by Mercedes-Benz is not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz warranty.
If you wish to install two-way radios in the
vehicle, you must obtain formal approval.
Mercedes-Benz approves the installation of
two-way radios if such equipment is installed
professionally and a low-reflection exterior
aerial is used.
The transmission output of the two-way radio
must not exceed the maximum transmission
outputs listed. G
Risk of accident
Two-way radios may interfere with the vehi-
cle electronics and thereby jeopardise the
operational safety of the vehicle and your
own safety if: R
they do not have an exterior aerial
R the exterior aerial is not a low-reflection
aerial
R the exterior aerial has been fitted incor-
rectly G
Risk of injury
Excessive electromagnetic radiation may
also cause damage to your health and the
health of others. Using an exterior aerial
takes into account current scientific dis-
cussions

relating to the possible health haz-
ards that may result from electromagnetic
fields.
For this reason, only have the exterior aerial
fitted at a qualified specialist workshop
which has the necessary specialist knowl-
edge and tools to carry out the work
required. Mercedes-Benz recommends
that you use a Mercedes-Benz Service
Centre for this purpose. In particular, work
relevant to safety or on safety-related sys-
tems must be carried out at a qualified
specialist workshop.
i Mercedes-Benz recommends the use of
an approved exterior aerial. This ensures
optimal reception quality for mobile tele- Technical data
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Vehicle identification plates
300phones/wireless devices in the vehicle.
This also ensures that interference
between these devices and the vehicle's
electronics is kept to a minimum. If instal-
led, the exterior aerial conducts the elec-
tromagnetic fields transmitted by a mobile
phone to the exterior of the vehicle.
Frequency range Maximum trans-
mission output
(watts)
Short wave (< 50
MHz) 100
4 m waveband 20
2 m waveband 50
70 cm waveband 35
25 cm waveband 10
!
If electrical or electronic equipment
which does not fulfil these conditions is
retrofitted, the vehicle's general operating
permit may be invalidated (EU Directive
95/54/EC – the Automotive EMC Direc-
tive). Vehicle identification plates
Vehicle identification plate with vehi-
cle identification number (VIN) and
paint code number
The vehicle identification plate is located at
the bottom of the door frame on the front-
passenger side. 1
Vehicle identification plate
X Open the driver's door.
You will see vehicle identification plate
1. Vehicle identification plate (example)
1
Vehicle identification plate
2 Vehicle manufacturer
3 EU type approval number
4 Vehicle identification number (VIN)
5 Maximum permissible gross vehicle
weight
6 Maximum permissible front axle load
7 Maximum permissible rear axle load
8 Paint code number Technical data
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Vehicle identification plates
301Vehicle identification number (VIN)
In addition to the information on the vehicle
identification plate, the vehicle identification
number (VIN) is also stamped onto the vehicle
body. It is located on the floor in front of the
front-passenger seat.1 Floor covering
2 Vehicle identification number (VIN)
X Slide the front-passenger seat to its rear-
most position.
X Fold floor covering 1 upwards.
You will see vehicle identification number
(VIN) 2.
Engine number
The engine number is stamped on the engine
block (crankcase). More information can be
obtained from any Mercedes-Benz Service
Centre.
Technical data
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Engine
302 Engine
CLS 280
CLS 350
32 CLS 350 CGI
32 CLS 500 CLS 63 AMG CLS 320 CDI
Rated output 170 kW (231 bhp) 200 kW (272 bhp) 215 kW (292 bhp) 285 kW (387 bhp) 378 kW (514
bhp) 165 kW (224 bhp)
At engine
speed 6,000 rpm 6,000 rpm 6,400 rpm 6,000 rpm 6,800 rpm 3,800 rpm
Rated torque 300 Nm 350 Nm 365 Nm 530 Nm 630 Nm 540 Nm
At engine
speed 2,500 – 5,000 rpm 2,400 – 5,000 rpm 3,000 –
5,100 rpm 2,800 –
4,800 rpm 5,200 rpm 1,600 –
2,400 rpm Number of
cylinders 6 6 6 8 8 6
Displacement
2,996 cm
3 3,498 cm
3 3,498 cm
3 5,461 cm
3 6,208 cm
3 2,987 cm
3 Maximum
engine speed 6,500 rpm 6,500 rpm 6,750 rpm 6,500 rpm 7,200 rpm 4,500 rpm
32
Only for certain countries. Technical data
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Performance
303Performance
Speeds
CLS 280
33 CLS 350
34 CLS 350 CGI
34 CLS 500 CLS 63 AMG CLS 320 CDI
Maximum
speed 250 km/h 250 km/h 250 km/h 250 km/h 246 km/h
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h
CLS 280
35 CLS 350
36 CLS 350 CGI
36 CLS 500 CLS 63 AMG CLS 320 CDI
Automatic
transmission 7.0 seconds 6.7 seconds 5.4 seconds 4.5 seconds 7.0 seconds
33
Missing values were not available at time of going to print.
34 Only for certain countries.
35 Missing values were not available at time of going to print.
36 Only for certain countries. Technical data
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Tyres and wheels
304 Tyres and wheels
! For safety reasons, Mercedes-Benz rec-
ommends that you only use tyres which
have been approved by Mercedes-Benz
specifically
for your vehicle. These tyres are
specially adapted for use with the control
systems, such as ABS or ESP ®
, and are
marked as follows:
R MO = Mercedes-Benz Original
R MOE = Mercedes-Benz Original Exten-
ded* (with run-flat characteristics)
If you use other tyres, Mercedes-Benz can-
not accept any responsibility for damage
which may occur. Information about tyres
can be obtained from any Mercedes-Benz
Service Centre.
! If you fit tyres other than those tested and
recommended by Mercedes-Benz, charac-
teristics such as handling, noise levels and
fuel consumption, etc. may be adversely
affected. In addition, when driving with a
load, dimensional variations and different
tyre deformation characteristics could
cause the tyres to make contact with the
bodywork and axle components. This could
result in damage to the tyres or the vehicle. i
Further information about tyres and
wheels can be obtained from any
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
You
will find a table of tyre pressures on the
inside of your vehicle's fuel filler flap . You
will find further information about tyre pres-
sures in the "Operation" section
(Y page 200). Technical data
* optional
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Tyres and wheels
305Tyres
CLS 280 / CLS 350
37
/
CLS 350 CGI 37
/ CLS 320 CDI CLS 350*
37
/ CLS 350 CGI* 37
/
CLS 320 CDI* / CLS 500 CLS 350*
37
/
CLS 350 CGI* 37
/
CLS 320 CDI*
/ CLS 500* Front
axle Summer tyres 245/45 R17 95W 245/40 R18 93Y 245/40 R18 93Y
Summer tyres
38 245/45 R17 95Y MOExtended 245/40 R18 93Y MOExtended 245/40 R18 93Y MOExtended
Winter tyres 245/45 R17 99V XL M+S 245/40 R18 97V XL M+S –
Winter tyres
38 245/45 R17 99V XL M
+S MOExtended 245/40 R18 97V XL M+S MOExt. –
Wheels 8.5J x 17 H2 ET 28 8.5J x 18 H2 ET 28 8.5J x 18 H2 ET 28
Rear
axle
Summer tyres
39 245/45 R17 95W 245/40 R18 93Y 275/35 R18 95Y
Summer tyres
38,39 245/45 R17 95Y MOExtended 245/40 R18 93Y MOExtended 275/35 R18 95Y MOExtended
Winter tyres 245/45 R17 99V XL M+S 245/40 R18 97V XL M+S –
Winter tyres
38 245/45 R17 99V XL M
+S MOExtended 245/40 R18 97V XL M+S MOExt. –
Wheels 8.5J x 17 H2 ET 18 8.5J x 18 H2 ET 18 9.5J x 18 H2 ET 33
37
Only for certain countries.
38 Tyres with run-flat characteristics, only in conjunction with an activated tyre pressure loss warning or tyre pressure monitor*.
39 Snow chains not permitted. Technical data
* optional
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Tyres and wheels
306 CLS 63 AMG CLS 63 AMG Performance Package
Front axle Summer tyres 255/35 ZR19 96Y XL 255/35 ZR19 96Y XL
Wheels 8.5J x 19 H2 ET 25 8.5J x 19 H2 ET 25
Rear axle
Summer tyres
40 285/30 ZR19 98Y XL 285/30 ZR19 98Y XL
Wheels 9.5J x 19 H2 ET 28 9.5J x 19 H2 ET 28
Front axle Winter tyres – 245/35 R19 93V XL M+S
Wheels – 8.5J x 19 H2 ET 25
Rear axle Winter tyres –
275/30 R19 96V XL M+S
40 Wheels – 9.5J x 19 H2 ET 28
Both axles Winter tyres 245/40 R18 97V XL M+S
245/35 R19 93V XL M+S
41,
42 Wheels 8.5J x 18 H2 ET 25 8.5J x 19 H2 ET 25
40
Snow chains not permitted.
41 Special snow chains have been approved, please consult your authorised Mercedes-Benz Centre.
42 Approved only for speeds up to a maximum of 220 km/h. Technical data
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Tyres and wheels
307AMG equipment*
All models
Front axle Summer tyres 255/35 ZR19 96Y XL
Wheels 8.5J x 19 H2 ET 25
Rear axle Summer tyres
285/30 ZR19 98Y XL
43 Wheels 9.5J x 19 H2 ET 28
43
Use of snow chains not permitted. Technical data
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