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Mercedes-Benz CL-Klasse and predecessors

1961 – 1971 Germany

The Mercedes-Benz CL-Klasse and predecessors dates from the 1960s: Mercedes-Benz built it from 1961 to 1971. Its petrol engines range from 120 to 200 hp across 6 variants. Compared with the previous generation (1956 – 1960), peak power rose from 120 to 200 hp, and minimum weight went up by 60 kg.

Mercedes-Benz CL-Klasse and predecessors
Body styleNot specified
Production1961 – 1971
Variants6
FuelPetrol

Key specifications (range)

Power120 – 200 hp
0–100 km/h9.0 – 12.8 s
Top speed171 – 209 km/h
Fuel economy10.7 – 13.5 L/100 km

Rear Wheel Drive

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VariantFuelPower0–100TopGearbox
220 SEb 4MT RWD (120 HP)
2.2 L · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive
 Gasoline 120 hp 12.8 s 171 4-speed manual
250 SE 4MT RWD (150 HP)
2.5 L · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive
 Gasoline 150 hp 11.8 s 190 4-speed manual
280 SE 4MT RWD (180 HP)
2.8 L · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive
 Gasoline 170 hp 10.5 s 190 4-speed manual
300 SE 4AT RWD (170 HP)
3.0 L · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive
 Gasoline 170 hp 11.1 s 195 4-Speed automatic
280 SE 3.5L 4MT RWD (200 HP)
3.5 L · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive
 Gasoline 200 hp 9.0 s 209 4-speed manual
300 SE 3.5L 4AT RWD (200 HP)
3.5 L · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive
 Gasoline 200 hp 9.4 s 204 4-speed automatic

Engine

Cylinders
L6
Displacement
2195 cm3 (134 ci)
Power
88 KW @ 4800 RPM120 HP @ 4800 RPM118 BHP @ 4800 RPM
Torque
142 lb-ft @ 3900 RPM192 Nm @ 3900 RPM
Fuel System
Mechanical Injection
Fuel
Gasoline

Performance

Top Speed
106 mph (171 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
12.8 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
4-speed manual

Brakes

Front
Discs
Rear
Drums

Tires

Tire Size
7.25-13

Dimensions

Length
192.1 in (4879 mm)
Width
72.6 in (1844 mm)
Height
56.9 in (1445 mm)
Front/rear Track
58.3/58.5 in (1,481/1,486 mm)
Wheelbase
108.3 in (2751 mm)

Weight

Unladen Weight
3108 lbs (1410 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
4144 lbs (1880 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined
22 mpg US (10.7 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
L6
Displacement
2496 cm3 (152 ci)
Power
110 KW @ 5500 RPM150 HP @ 5500 RPM148 BHP @ 5500 RPM
Torque
162 lb-ft @ 4200 RPM220 Nm @ 4200 RPM
Fuel System
Mechanical Injection
Fuel
Gasoline

Performance

Top Speed
118 mph (190 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
11.8 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
4-speed manual

Brakes

Front
Discs
Rear
Discs

Tires

Tire Size
185 H14

Dimensions

Length
192.1 in (4879 mm)
Width
72.6 in (1844 mm)
Height
55.9 in (1420 mm)
Front/rear Track
58.3/58.5 in (1,481/1,486 mm)
Wheelbase
108.3 in (2751 mm)

Weight

Unladen Weight
3284 lbs (1490 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
4321 lbs (1960 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined
20.1 mpg US (11.7 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
L6
Displacement
2778 cm3 (170 ci)
Power
125 KW @ 5500 RPM170 HP @ 5500 RPM168 BHP @ 5500 RPM
Torque
179 lb-ft @ 4250 RPM242 Nm @ 4250 RPM
Fuel System
Mechanical Injection
Fuel
Gasoline

Performance

Top Speed
118 mph (190 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
10.5 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
4-speed manual

Brakes

Front
Discs
Rear
Discs

Tires

Tire Size
185 H14

Dimensions

Length
193.1 in (4905 mm)
Width
72.6 in (1844 mm)
Height
55.9 in (1420 mm)
Front/rear Track
58.3/58.5 in (1,481/1,486 mm)
Wheelbase
108.3 in (2751 mm)

Weight

Unladen Weight
3329 lbs (1510 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
4365 lbs (1980 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined
19.1 mpg US (12.3 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
293 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
L6
Displacement
2996 cm3 (183 ci)
Power
125 KW @ 5400 RPM170 HP @ 5400 RPM168 BHP @ 5400 RPM
Torque
184 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM250 Nm @ 4000 RPM
Fuel System
Mechanical Injection
Fuel
Gasoline

Performance

Top Speed
121 mph (195 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
11.1 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
4-Speed automatic

Brakes

Front
Discs
Rear
Discs

Tires

Tire Size
185 H14

Dimensions

Length
192.1 in (4879 mm)
Width
72.6 in (1844 mm)
Height
54.9 in (1394 mm)
Front/rear Track
58.3/58.7 in (1,481/1,491 mm)
Wheelbase
108.3 in (2751 mm)

Weight

Unladen Weight
3637 lbs (1650 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
4673 lbs (2120 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined
18.1 mpg US (13 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
309 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
L6
Displacement
3499 cm3 (214 ci)
Power
147 KW @ 5800 RPM200 HP @ 5800 RPM197 BHP @ 5800 RPM
Torque
211 lb-ft @ 400 RPM286 Nm @ 400 RPM
Fuel System
Mechanical Injection
Fuel
Gasoline

Performance

Top Speed
130 mph (209 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
9 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
4-speed manual

Brakes

Front
Discs
Rear
Discs

Tires

Tire Size
185 VR 14

Dimensions

Length
193.1 in (4905 mm)
Width
72.6 in (1844 mm)
Height
55.5 in (1410 mm)
Front/rear Track
58.3/58.5 in (1,481/1,486 mm)
Wheelbase
108.3 in (2751 mm)

Weight

Unladen Weight
3461 lbs (1570 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
4497 lbs (2040 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined
18.1 mpg US (13 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
309 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
L6
Displacement
3499 cm3 (214 ci)
Power
147 KW @ 5800 RPM200 HP @ 5800 RPM197 BHP @ 5800 RPM
Torque
214 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM290 Nm @ 4000 RPM
Fuel System
Electronic Fuel Injection
Fuel
Gasoline

Performance

Top Speed
127 mph (204 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
9.4 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
4-speed automatic

Brakes

Front
Discs
Rear
Discs

Tires

Tire Size
185 VR 14

Dimensions

Length
193.1 in (4905 mm)
Width
72.6 in (1844 mm)
Height
55.9 in (1420 mm)
Front/rear Track
58.3/58.5 in (1,481/1,486 mm)
Wheelbase
108.3 in (2751 mm)

Weight

Unladen Weight
3637 lbs (1650 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
4674 lbs (2120 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined
17.4 mpg US (13.5 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
321 g/km
Length4,879 – 4,905 mm
Width1,844 mm
Height1,394 – 1,445 mm
Wheelbase2,751 mm
Curb weight1,410 – 1,650 kg
Torque192 – 290 Nm

Ranges across all 6 variants of this generation.