| General information |
| Brand | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | CL |
| Generation | CL (C140) |
| Modification (Engine) | CL 420 V8 (279 Hp) Automatic |
| Start of production | 1996 year |
| End of production | 1998 year |
| Powertrain Architecture | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type | Coupe |
| Seats | 4 |
| Doors | 2 |
| Performance specs |
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| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban |
21.4 l/100 km
10.99 US mpg13.2 UK mpg4.67 km/l |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban |
11.2 l/100 km
21 US mpg25.22 UK mpg8.93 km/l |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined |
14.9 l/100 km
15.79 US mpg18.96 UK mpg6.71 km/l |
| Fuel Type | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h | 8.3 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph | 8.3 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph | 7.9 sec |
| Maximum speed |
250 km/h
155.34 mph |
| Weight-to-power ratio | 7.5 kg/Hp, 134.1 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio | 5.2 kg/Nm, 192.3 Nm/tonne |
| Engine specs |
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| Power | 279 Hp @ 5700 rpm. |
| Power per litre | 66.5 Hp/l |
| Torque |
400 Nm @ 3900 rpm.
295.02 lb.-ft. @ 3900 rpm. |
| Engine location | Front, Longitudinal |
| Engine Model/Code | M119 |
| Engine displacement |
4196 cm3
256.06 cu. in. |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Position of cylinders | V-engine |
| Cylinder Bore |
92 mm
3.62 in. |
| Piston Stroke |
78.9 mm
3.11 in. |
| Compression ratio | 11 |
| Number of valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Fuel System | Multi-point indirect injection |
| Engine aspiration | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain | DOHC |
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| Space, Volume and weights |
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| Kerb Weight |
2080 kg
4585.62 lbs. |
| Max. weight |
2600 kg
5732.02 lbs. |
| Max load |
520 kg
1146.4 lbs. |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum |
505 l
17.83 cu. ft. |
| Fuel tank capacity |
100 l
26.42 US gal | 22 UK gal |
| Dimensions |
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| Length |
5065 mm
199.41 in. |
| Width |
1912 mm
75.28 in. |
| Height |
1452 mm
57.17 in. |
| Wheelbase |
2945 mm
115.94 in. |
| Front track |
1614 mm
63.54 in. |
| Rear (Back) track |
1587 mm
62.48 in. |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) |
11.91 m
39.07 ft. |
| Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs |
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| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission) | 5 |
| Front suspension | Double wishbone |
| Rear suspension | Multi-link independent |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tires size | 255/45 R18 |
| Wheel rims size | 18 |
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