Technical Specifications Mercedes-Benz CL 1996 - 1998 Coupe
CL 420 V8 (279 Hp) Automatic
Performance
Engine power
279 hp @ 5700 rpm.
| 208 kW
Torque
400 Nm @ 3900 rpm.
| 295 lb-ft
0 to 100 km/h Acceleration
8.3 sec
Drive type
Front wheel drive
Top speed
250 km/h
| 155 mph
Engine and Transmission
Engine displacement
4196 cc
| 4.2 L
Number of cylinders
8
Engine location
Front, Longitudinal
Cylinder bore
92 mm
Transmission Type
5 (Automatic)
Powertrain
Internal Combustion
Valvetrain
DOHC
Position of cylinders
V engine
Piston stroke
78.9 mm
Compression
11 mm
Valves per cylinder
4
Fuel Consumption
Fuel consumption (city)
21.4 l/100 km
| 11 mpg(USA)
Fuel consumption (highway)
11.2 l/100 km
| 21 mpg(USA)
Fuel consumption (combined)
14.9 l/100 km
| 15.8 mpg(USA)
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel supply
Multi-point indirect
Fuel tank
100 L
| 26.4 gallons
Dimensions and Capacity
Trunk space (min)
505 L
| 17.8 cu-ft
Wheelbase
2945 mm
| 115.9 in.
Front track
1614 mm
| 63.5 in.
Rear track
1587 mm
| 62.5 in.
Length
5065 mm
| 199.4 in.
Width
1912 mm
| 75.3 in.
Height
1452 mm
| 57.2 in.
Max weight
2600 kg
| 5733 lbs
Number of doors
2
Curb weight
2080 kg
| 4586 lbs
Number of seats
4
Wheels and Tires
Rim size
7.5J x 17; 7.5J x 18; 8J x 19
Tire size
235/55 R17; 235/50 R18; 245/45 R19
Other Specs
Min turning diameter
11.91 m
Body type
Coupe
Assisting systems
ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Front brakes
Ventilated discs
Rear brakes
Ventilated discs
Power steering
Hydraulic Steering
CL 500 V8 (320 Hp) Automatic
Performance
Engine power
320 hp @ 5600 rpm.
| 239 kW
Torque
470 Nm @ 3900 rpm.
| 347 lb-ft
0 to 100 km/h Acceleration
7.3 sec
Drive type
Front wheel drive
Top speed
250 km/h
| 155 mph
Engine and Transmission
Engine displacement
4973 cc
| 4.97 L
Number of cylinders
8
Engine location
Front, Longitudinal
Cylinder bore
96.5 mm
Transmission Type
5 (Automatic)
Powertrain
Internal Combustion
Valvetrain
DOHC
Position of cylinders
V engine
Piston stroke
85 mm
Compression
10 mm
Valves per cylinder
4
Fuel Consumption
Fuel consumption (city)
22.1 l/100 km
| 10.6 mpg(USA)
Fuel consumption (highway)
11.5 l/100 km
| 20.5 mpg(USA)
Fuel consumption (combined)
15.4 l/100 km
| 15.3 mpg(USA)
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel supply
Multi-point indirect
Fuel tank
100 L
| 26.4 gallons
Dimensions and Capacity
Trunk space (min)
505 L
| 17.8 cu-ft
Wheelbase
2945 mm
| 115.9 in.
Front track
1614 mm
| 63.5 in.
Rear track
1587 mm
| 62.5 in.
Length
5065 mm
| 199.4 in.
Width
1912 mm
| 75.3 in.
Height
1452 mm
| 57.2 in.
Max weight
2600 kg
| 5733 lbs
Number of doors
2
Curb weight
2080 kg
| 4586 lbs
Number of seats
4
Wheels and Tires
Tire size
195/55 0R15
Other Specs
Min turning diameter
11.91 m
Body type
Coupe
Assisting systems
ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Front brakes
Ventilated discs
Rear brakes
Ventilated discs
Power steering
Hydraulic Steering
CL 600 V12 (394 Hp) Automatic
Performance
Engine power
394 hp @ 5200 rpm.
| 294 kW
Torque
570 Nm @ 3800 rpm.
| 420 lb-ft
0 to 100 km/h Acceleration
6.6 sec
Drive type
Front wheel drive
Top speed
250 km/h
| 155 mph
Engine and Transmission
Engine displacement
5987 cc
| 5.99 L
Number of cylinders
12
Engine location
Front, Longitudinal
Cylinder bore
89 mm
Transmission Type
5 (Automatic)
Powertrain
Internal Combustion
Valvetrain
DOHC
Position of cylinders
V engine
Piston stroke
80.2 mm
Compression
10 mm
Valves per cylinder
4
Fuel Consumption
Fuel consumption (city)
24.5 l/100 km
| 9.6 mpg(USA)
Fuel consumption (highway)
12.5 l/100 km
| 18.8 mpg(USA)
Fuel consumption (combined)
16.9 l/100 km
| 13.9 mpg(USA)
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel supply
Multi-point indirect
Fuel tank
100 L
| 26.4 gallons
Dimensions and Capacity
Trunk space (min)
505 L
| 17.8 cu-ft
Wheelbase
2945 mm
| 115.9 in.
Front track
1614 mm
| 63.5 in.
Rear track
1587 mm
| 62.5 in.
Length
5065 mm
| 199.4 in.
Width
1912 mm
| 75.3 in.
Height
1478 mm
| 58.2 in.
Max weight
2720 kg
| 5998 lbs
Number of doors
2
Curb weight
2240 kg
| 4939 lbs
Number of seats
4
Wheels and Tires
Rim size
R16
Tire size
205/60 R16
Other Specs
Min turning diameter
11.91 m
Body type
Coupe
Assisting systems
ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Front brakes
Ventilated discs
Rear brakes
Ventilated discs
Power steering
Hydraulic Steering
