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Mercedes-Benz CL-Klasse and predecessors

1999 – 2002 Germany

The Mercedes-Benz CL-Klasse and predecessors is a car built from 1999 to 2002. Its petrol engines range from 279 to 367 hp across 3 variants. The fastest versions reach 250 km/h. All versions have an automatic gearbox. Against its predecessor (1996 – 1998), peak power fell from 394 to 367 hp, and minimum weight went down by 165 kg.

VariantFuelPower0–100TopGearbox
420 5AT RWD (280 HP)
5.8 L · 8 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive
 Gasoline 279 hp 8.6 s 249 5-speed automatic
500 5AT RWD (306 HP)
5.0 L · 8 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive
 Gasoline 306 hp 6.5 s 250 5-speed automatic
600 5AT RWD (367 HP)
5.8 L · 12 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive
 Gasoline 367 hp 6.1 s 250 5-speed automatic

Engine

Cylinders
V8
Displacement
5786 cm3 (353 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
23.2 gallons (87.8 L)

Performance

Top Speed
155 mph (249 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
8.6 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
5-speed automatic

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Ventilated Discs

Tires

Tire Size
255/45 R18

Dimensions

Length
196.6 in (4994 mm)
Width
73.1 in (1857 mm)
Height
55.6 in (1412 mm)
Wheelbase
113.6 in (2885 mm)
Ground Clearance
5.9 in (150 mm)
Cargo Volume
15.9 cuFT (450 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.3

Weight

Unladen Weight
4586 lbs (2080 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
5732 lbs (2600 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
14.2 mpg US (16.6 L/100Km)
Highway
24 mpg US (9.8 L/100Km)
Combined
18.7 mpg US (12.6 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
321 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
V8
Displacement
4966 cm3 (303 ci)
Power
225 KW @ 5600 RPM306 HP @ 5600 RPM302 BHP @ 5600 RPM
Torque
339 lb-ft @ 2700-4250 RPM460 Nm @ 2700-4250 RPM
Fuel System
Multipoint Injection
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
23.2 gallons (87.8 L)

Performance

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

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
5-speed automatic

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Ventilated Discs

Tires

Tire Size
225/55 R17

Dimensions

Length
196.6 in (4994 mm)
Width
73.1 in (1857 mm)
Height
55 in (1397 mm)
Front/rear Track
62.1/62.1 in (1,577/1,577 mm)
Wheelbase
113.6 in (2885 mm)
Ground Clearance
6.2 in (157 mm)
Cargo Volume
15.9 cuFT (450 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.3

Weight

Unladen Weight
4156.4 lbs (1885 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
5159.7 lbs (2340 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
13.6 mpg US (17.3 L/100Km)
Highway
29.4 mpg US (8 L/100Km)
Combined
19.8 mpg US (11.9 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
V12
Displacement
5786 cm3 (353 ci)
Power
270 KW @ 5500 RPM367 HP @ 5500 RPM362 BHP @ 5500 RPM
Torque
391 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM530 Nm @ 4000 RPM
Fuel System
Multipoint Injection
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
23.2 gallons (87.8 L)

Performance

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

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
5-speed automatic

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Ventilated Discs

Tires

Tire Size
245/45 R18 || 265/40 R18

Dimensions

Length
196.6 in (4994 mm)
Width
73.1 in (1857 mm)
Height
55 in (1397 mm)
Front/rear Track
62.1/62.2 in (1,577/1,580 mm)
Wheelbase
113.6 in (2885 mm)
Ground Clearance
6.2 in (157 mm)
Cargo Volume
15.9 cuFT (450 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.3

Weight

Unladen Weight
4145.4 lbs (1880 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
5247.9 lbs (2380 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
11 mpg US (21.4 L/100Km)
Highway
24 mpg US (9.8 L/100Km)
Combined
16.9 mpg US (13.9 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
321 g/km
Length4,994 mm
Width1,857 mm
Height1,397 – 1,412 mm
Wheelbase2,885 mm
Curb weight1,880 – 2,080 kg
Torque400 – 530 Nm

Ranges across all 3 variants of this generation.