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Mercedes-Benz CLS550 C218
8 generations · 8 engine options · data across all years of the CLS550 C218 platform.
3,912
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34,168
Torque specs
8,825
DTC codes
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64
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0
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5-Year Cost of Ownership · 2018 4.6L V8 BiTurbo M278
$38,029
~$7,606/yr maintenance labor at $150/hr. Other engines/years vary — pick a generation below to see its breakdown.
Generations & engine options
2018
1 engine option
4.6L V8 BiTurbo M278
RWD
2017
1 engine option
4.6L V8 BiTurbo M278
RWD
2016
1 engine option
4.6L V8 BiTurbo M278
RWD
2015
1 engine option
4.6L V8 BiTurbo M278
RWD
2014
1 engine option
4.6L V8 BiTurbo M278
RWD
2013
1 engine option
4.6L V8 BiTurbo M278
RWD
2012
1 engine option
4.6L V8 BiTurbo M278
RWD
2011
1 engine option
4.6L V8 BiTurbo M278
RWD
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