C219 CLS55 and CLS63, 2004-2010

Okay so is it W219 or C219?

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Old Jan 25, 2007 | 01:32 AM
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Okay so is it W219 or C219?

I see and hear both in many places. Is the CLS a C219 or a W219?
I am guessing C219 since that's what the forum heading says but I see other places calling it a W219.
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Old Jan 25, 2007 | 03:55 AM
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04 CLK55, IWC CLS55 AMG(one of 55), 07 Honda CR-V 4WD
W = wagon(4doors) , C= coupe design CLS is C219. I guess it is considered more of a coupe than a sedan.
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Old Jan 25, 2007 | 04:16 AM
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Originally Posted by JLee81
W = wagon(4doors) , C= coupe design CLS is C219. I guess it is considered more of a coupe than a sedan.

........the CLK's are a 2 door coupes. Why are they called W208 and W209?
.......the CL's are 2 door coupes. They called W215 and W216.

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Old Jan 25, 2007 | 04:20 AM
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Originally Posted by Ted Baldwin
........the CLK's are a 2 door coupes. Why are they called W208 and W209?
.......the CL's are 2 door coupes. They called W215 and W216.

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It is only called that way here in US. Go check out the German MB site.
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Old Jun 8, 2025 | 12:22 PM
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CLS AMG
On the MB website it's C 219.

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The W219 CLS63 AMG and C219 CLS63 AMG are essentially the same vehicle, sharing the same engine, transmission, and performance characteristics. The key difference lies in the chassis designation, with W219 referring to the first generation of the CLS-Class and C219 referring to the 2-door coupe variant of the same model. Both models are known for their powerful 6.2L naturally aspirated V8 engine, delivering around 510 horsepower and 465 lb-ft of torque.

C 219C 219
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2006 CLS55 AMG, 2005 SLK 350 AMG
Originally Posted by AMG63DRE
On the MB website it's C 219.

AI Overview
The W219 CLS63 AMG and C219 CLS63 AMG are essentially the same vehicle, sharing the same engine, transmission, and performance characteristics. The key difference lies in the chassis designation, with W219 referring to the first generation of the CLS-Class and C219 referring to the 2-door coupe variant of the same model. Both models are known for their powerful 6.2L naturally aspirated V8 engine, delivering around 510 horsepower and 465 lb-ft of torque.

C 219C 219
All nice and such but AI doesn't have it quite right. The C219 is considered a Coupe but it has never been produced as a two door version - only a four door coupe. It is a re-skinned sheet metal W211 E Class which also has never been produced as a two door car.
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