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Reliability Database
Mercedes-Benz

CLS-Class

Luxury Sedan
Best Engine ✅ Recommended (3.5)
3 Generations
2 Engines Rated
269 Total Complaints
Engine Ratings
2 recommended

Generation Timeline

2006-2011 C219
1 engine
186 complaints 🔥 1
2.7L 5-cyl ✅ Recommended (4.5)
→
2012-2018 C218
0 engines
50 complaints 🔥 1
→
2019-2024 C257
1 engine
33 complaints
3.0L 6-cyl ✅ Recommended (3.5)
→
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