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Mercedes-Benz CL-Klasse and predecessors

1996 – 1998 Germany

Mercedes-Benz built the CL-Klasse and predecessors for only a short time, between 1996 and 1998. Its petrol engines range from 279 to 394 hp across 3 variants. The fastest versions reach 250 km/h. All versions have an automatic gearbox.

VariantFuelPower0–100TopGearbox
420 5AT RWD (279 HP)
4.2 L · 8 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive
 Gasoline 279 hp 8.5 s 250 5-speed automatic
500 5AT RWD (320 HP)
5.0 L · 8 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive
 Gasoline 320 hp 7.5 s 250 5-speed automatic
600 5AT RWD (394 HP)
6.0 L · 12 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive
 Gasoline 394 hp 6.6 s 250 5-speed automatic

Engine

Cylinders
V8
Displacement
4196 cm3 (256 ci)
Power
205 KW @ 5700 RPM279 HP @ 5700 RPM275 BHP @ 5700 RPM
Torque
295 lb-ft @ 3900 RPM400 Nm @ 3900 RPM
Fuel System
Multipoint Injection
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
26.4 gallons (99.9 L)

Performance

Top Speed
155.3 mph (250 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
8.5 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
5-speed automatic

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Ventilated Discs

Tires

Tire Size
255/45 R18Z

Dimensions

Length
199.4 in (5065 mm)
Width
75.3 in (1913 mm)
Height
56.9 in (1445 mm)
Front/rear Track
63.5/62.5 in (1,613/1,588 mm)
Wheelbase
115.9 in (2944 mm)
Ground Clearance
6.2 in (157 mm)
Cargo Volume
17.8 cuFT (504 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.29

Weight

Unladen Weight
4508 lbs (2045 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
5643.8 lbs (2560 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
14.2 mpg US (16.6 L/100Km)
Highway
24.1 mpg US (9.8 L/100Km)
Combined
18.6 mpg US (12.6 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
355 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
V8
Displacement
4973 cm3 (303 ci)
Power
235 KW @ 5600 RPM320 HP @ 5600 RPM315 BHP @ 5600 RPM
Torque
347 lb-ft @ 3900 RPM470 Nm @ 3900 RPM
Fuel System
Multipoint Injection
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
26.4 gallons (99.9 L)

Performance

Top Speed
155.3 mph (250 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
7.5 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
5-speed automatic

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Ventilated Discs

Tires

Tire Size
255/45 R18Z

Dimensions

Length
199.4 in (5065 mm)
Width
75.3 in (1913 mm)
Height
56.9 in (1445 mm)
Front/rear Track
63.5/62.5 in (1,613/1,588 mm)
Wheelbase
115.9 in (2944 mm)
Ground Clearance
6.2 in (157 mm)
Cargo Volume
17.8 cuFT (504 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.29

Weight

Unladen Weight
4519 lbs (2050 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
5643.8 lbs (2560 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
13.1 mpg US (18 L/100Km)
Highway
23.2 mpg US (10.1 L/100Km)
Combined
17.1 mpg US (13.8 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
365 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
V12
Displacement
5987 cm3 (365 ci)
Power
290 KW @ 5200 RPM394 HP @ 5200 RPM389 BHP @ 5200 RPM
Torque
420 lb-ft @ 3800 RPM570 Nm @ 3800 RPM
Fuel System
Multipoint Injection
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
26.4 gallons (99.9 L)

Performance

Top Speed
155.3 mph (250 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
6.6 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
5-speed automatic

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Ventilated Discs

Tires

Tire Size
255/45 R18Z

Dimensions

Length
199.4 in (5065 mm)
Width
75.3 in (1913 mm)
Height
56.9 in (1445 mm)
Front/rear Track
63.5/62.5 in (1,613/1,588 mm)
Wheelbase
115.9 in (2944 mm)
Ground Clearance
6.2 in (157 mm)
Cargo Volume
17.8 cuFT (504 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.29

Weight

Unladen Weight
4861 lbs (2205 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
5908 lbs (2680 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
400 g/km
Length5,065 mm
Width1,913 mm
Height1,445 mm
Wheelbase2,944 mm
Curb weight2,045 – 2,205 kg
Torque400 – 570 Nm

Ranges across all 3 variants of this generation.