Petrol engines
| Model Power | Displacement | Cylinder | Engine | Camshaft drive system belt / chain |
|---|---|
| Mercedes CLS 280 (2008 – 2009) 170 kW / 228 hp / 231 PS | 2996 cc | 6 | M 272 E 30 | timing chain |
| Mercedes CLS 300 (2009 – 2010) 170 kW / 228 hp / 231 PS | 2996 cc | 6 | M 272 E 30 | timing chain |
| Mercedes CLS 350 200 kW / 268 hp / 272 PS | 3498 cc | 6 | M 272 DE 35 | timing chain |
| Mercedes CLS 350 CGI 215 kW / 288 hp / 292 PS | 3498 cc | 6 | M 272 DE 35 | timing chain |
| Mercedes CLS 500 225 kW / 302 hp / 306 PS | 4966 cc | 8 | M 113 E 50 | timing chain |
| Mercedes CLS 500 285 kW / 382 hp / 388 PS | 5461 cc | 8 | M 273 E 55 | timing chain |
| Mercedes CLS 55 AMG 350 kW / 469 hp / 476 PS | 5439 cc | 8 | M 113 E 55 | timing chain |
| Mercedes CLS 63 AMG 378 kW / 507 hp / 514 PS | 6208 cc | 8 | M 156 E 63 | timing chain |
Diesel engines
| Model Power | Displacement | Cylinder | Engine | Camshaft drive system belt / chain |
|---|---|
| Mercedes CLS 320 CDI (2004 – 2009) 165 kW / 221 hp / 224 PS | 2987 cc | 6 | OM 642 DE 30 LA | timing chain |
| Mercedes CLS 350 CDI (2009 – 2010) 165 kW / 221 hp / 224 PS | 2987 cc | 6 | OM 642 DE 30 LA | timing chain |
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