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Mercedes-Benz CL-Klasse and predecessors

1952 – 1957 Germany

A classic from the 1950s, the Mercedes-Benz CL-Klasse and predecessors was built from 1952 to 1957. Its petrol engines range from 150 to 175 hp across 2 variants. Every version has a manual gearbox.

Mercedes-Benz CL-Klasse and predecessors
Body styleNot specified
Production1952 – 1957
Variants2
FuelPetrol

Key specifications (range)

Power150 – 175 hp
0–100 km/h14.0 – 15.0 s
Top speed175 – 180 km/h
Fuel economy12.5 – 13.8 L/100 km

Rear Wheel Drive

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VariantFuelPower0–100TopGearbox
300 S 4MT (150 HP)
3.0 L · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive
 Gasoline 150 hp 15.0 s 175 4-Speed manual
300 Sc 4MT (175 HP)
3.0 L · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive
 Gasoline 175 hp 14.0 s 180 4-Speed manual

Engine

Cylinders
L6
Displacement
2996 cm3 (183 ci)
Power
110 KW @ 5000 RPM150 HP @ 5000 RPM148 BHP @ 5000 RPM
Torque
170 lb-ft @ 3800 RPM230 Nm @ 3800 RPM
Fuel System
Carburetors
Fuel
Gasoline

Performance

Top Speed
109 mph (175 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
15 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
4-Speed manual

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Drums
Rear
Ventilated Drums

Tires

Tire Size
6.70-15

Dimensions

Length
186.2 in (4729 mm)
Width
75.2 in (1910 mm)
Height
59.5 in (1511 mm)
Front/rear Track
58.3/60 in (1,481/1,524 mm)
Wheelbase
114.2 in (2901 mm)
Ground Clearance
8.3 in (211 mm)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.52

Weight

Unladen Weight
3836 lbs (1740 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
4409 lbs (2000 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined
17 mpg US (13.8 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
329 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
L6
Displacement
2996 cm3 (183 ci)
Power
129 KW @ 5400 RPM175 HP @ 5400 RPM173 BHP @ 5400 RPM
Torque
188 lb-ft @ 4300 RPM255 Nm @ 4300 RPM
Fuel System
Direct Injection
Fuel
Gasoline

Performance

Top Speed
112 mph (180 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
14 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
4-Speed manual

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Drums
Rear
Ventilated Drums

Tires

Tire Size
6.70-15

Dimensions

Length
185 in (4699 mm)
Width
75.4 in (1915 mm)
Height
59.5 in (1511 mm)
Front/rear Track
58.3/60 in (1,481/1,524 mm)
Wheelbase
114.2 in (2901 mm)
Ground Clearance
8.3 in (211 mm)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.52

Weight

Unladen Weight
3924 lbs (1780 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
4497 lbs (2040 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined
18.8 mpg US (12.5 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
298 g/km
Length4,699 – 4,729 mm
Width1,910 – 1,915 mm
Height1,511 mm
Wheelbase2,901 mm
Curb weight1,740 – 1,780 kg
Torque230 – 255 Nm

Ranges across all 2 variants of this generation.