2026-07-22 · 5 min read
Mercedes CLS Generations — C218 vs C257 Malaysia Guide
C218 (2012–2018): M276 V6 or M278 V8, 7G-Tronic, AIRMATIC standard, larger exterior. C257 (2018+): M264 4-cyl or M256 inline-6 with EQ Boost, 9G-Tronic, MBUX, sharper styling. C257 CLS450 is the recommended choice for Malaysia.
CLS Generations — C218 vs C257
- C218 (2012–2018): M276 V6 or M278 V8, 7G-Tronic, AIRMATIC standard, larger exterior, W212 E-Class platform
- C257 (2018+): M264 4-cyl or M256 inline-6 + EQ Boost 48V, 9G-Tronic, MBUX, sharper sculpted styling — CLS450 is recommended for Malaysia
- C257 commands RM 100,000–200,000 premium over C218 in Malaysia used market