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Mercedes-Benz CL-Klasse and predecessors

1965 Germany

The Mercedes-Benz CL-Klasse and predecessors dates from the 1960s: Mercedes-Benz built it from 1965 to 1965. It came in a single version, the 6.3 V8 4AT with 250 hp. Compared with the previous generation (1961 – 1971), peak power rose from 200 to 250 hp, and minimum weight went up by 1,040 kg.

VariantFuelPower0–100TopGearbox
6.3 V8 4AT (250 HP)
6.3 L · 8 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive
 Gasoline 250 hp 9.7 s 204 4-speed automatic

Engine

Cylinders
V8
Displacement
6332 cm3 (386 ci)
Power
184 KW @ 4000 RPM250 HP @ 4000 RPM247 BHP @ 4000 RPM
Torque
369 lb-ft @ 2800 RPM500 Nm @ 2800 RPM
Fuel System
Multipoint Injection
Fuel
Gasoline

Performance

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

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
4-speed automatic

Brakes

Front
Discs
Rear
Discs

Tires

Tire Size
9.00 H 15

Dimensions

Length
209.4 in (5319 mm)
Width
76.8 in (1951 mm)
Height
58.5 in (1486 mm)
Front/rear Track
62.5/62.2 in (1,588/1,580 mm)
Wheelbase
117.3 in (2979 mm)
Ground Clearance
6.5 in (165 mm)

Weight

Unladen Weight
5401 lbs (2450 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
5952 lbs (2700 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
11.3 mpg US (20.8 L/100Km)
Highway
19.7 mpg US (11.9 L/100Km)
Combined
15.1 mpg US (15.6 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
376 g/km
Length5,319 mm
Width1,951 mm
Height1,486 mm
Wheelbase2,979 mm
Curb weight2,450 kg
Torque500 Nm

Ranges across all 1 variants of this generation.