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Mercedes-Benz CL (C140)
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3 versions · 3 Gasoline
| Engine | Fuel | Power | Production |
|---|---|---|---|
| CL 420 V8 (279 KM) Automatic Selected | Gasoline | 279 KM | 1996–1998 |
| CL 500 V8 (320 KM) Automatic Selected | Gasoline | 320 KM | 1996–1998 |
| CL 600 V12 (394 KM) Automatic Selected | Gasoline | 394 KM | 1996–1998 |
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CL 420 V8 (279 KM) Automatic
Gasoline · 1996–1998
- Engine power
- 279 KM
- Torque
- 400 Nm
- Engine displacement
- 4,196 cm³
- Fuel type
- Gasoline
- Acceleration 0-100 km/h
- 8.3 s
- Maximum speed
- 250 km/h
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Basic version information
Mercedes-Benz CL CL (C140)- Brand
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- CL
- Version
- CL (C140)
- Engine
- CL 420 V8 (279 KM) Automatic
- Engine type
- Combustion engine
- Number of doors
- 2
- Start of production
- 1996
- End of production
- 1998
- Body type
- Coupé
- Number of seats
- 4
- Fuel type
- Gasoline
Performance
- Maximum speed
- 250 km/h
- Acceleration 0-100 km/h
- 8.3 s
- Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
- 21.4 l/100 km
- Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
- 11.2 l/100 km
- Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
- 14.9 l/100 km
Engine
- Engine model / code
- M119.981
- Engine position
- Front, Longitudinal
- Engine displacement
- 4196 cm³
- Fuel injection system
- Multi-point injection
- Engine type
- Naturally aspirated engine
- Valvetrain
- DOHC
- Engine configuration
- V-shaped
- Number of cylinders
- 8
- Cylinder bore
- 92 mm
- Piston stroke
- 78.9 mm
- Compression ratio
- 11
- Number of valves per cylinder
- 4
- Engine oil capacity
- 8 l
- Coolant capacity
- 16.5 l
- Power
- 279 KM @ 5700 obr./min
- Torque
- 400 Nm @ 3900 obr./min
Volume and weight
- Fuel tank
- 100 l
- Minimum trunk capacity
- 505 l
- Curb weight
- 2080 kg
- Gross weight
- 2600 kg
Vehicle dimensions
- Length
- 5065 mm
- Width
- 1912 mm
- Height
- 1452 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2945 mm
- Front track
- 1614 mm
- Rear track
- 1587 mm
- Turning circle
- 11.91 m
Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension
- Drive
- Rear-wheel drive
- Number of gears
- 5
- Front suspension
- Double wishbone
- Rear suspension
- Independent multi-link suspension
- Front brakes
- Ventilated disc
- Rear brakes
- Ventilated disc
- Power steering
- Hydraulic power steering
- Tire size
- 255/45 R18
- Rim size
- 18
- ABS
- yes
Selected engine version
CL 500 V8 (320 KM) Automatic
Gasoline · 1996–1998
- Engine power
- 320 KM
- Torque
- 470 Nm
- Engine displacement
- 4,973 cm³
- Fuel type
- Gasoline
- Acceleration 0-100 km/h
- 7.3 s
- Maximum speed
- 250 km/h
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Basic version information
Mercedes-Benz CL CL (C140)- Brand
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- CL
- Version
- CL (C140)
- Engine
- CL 500 V8 (320 KM) Automatic
- Engine type
- Combustion engine
- Number of doors
- 2
- Start of production
- 1996
- End of production
- 1998
- Body type
- Coupé
- Number of seats
- 4
- Fuel type
- Gasoline
Performance
- Maximum speed
- 250 km/h
- Acceleration 0-100 km/h
- 7.3 s
- Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
- 22.1 l/100 km
- Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
- 11.5 l/100 km
- Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
- 15.4 l/100 km
Engine
- Engine model / code
- M119.960
- Engine position
- Front, Longitudinal
- Engine displacement
- 4973 cm³
- Fuel injection system
- Multi-point injection
- Engine type
- Naturally aspirated engine
- Valvetrain
- DOHC
- Engine configuration
- V-shaped
- Number of cylinders
- 8
- Cylinder bore
- 96.5 mm
- Piston stroke
- 85 mm
- Compression ratio
- 10
- Number of valves per cylinder
- 4
- Engine oil capacity
- 8 l
- Coolant capacity
- 16.5 l
- Power
- 320 KM @ 5600 obr./min
- Torque
- 470 Nm @ 3900 obr./min
Volume and weight
- Fuel tank
- 100 l
- Minimum trunk capacity
- 505 l
- Curb weight
- 2080 kg
- Gross weight
- 2600 kg
Vehicle dimensions
- Length
- 5065 mm
- Width
- 1912 mm
- Height
- 1452 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2945 mm
- Front track
- 1614 mm
- Rear track
- 1587 mm
- Turning circle
- 11.91 m
Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension
- Drive
- Rear-wheel drive
- Number of gears
- 5
- Front suspension
- Coil spring
- Rear suspension
- Independent multi-link suspension
- Front brakes
- Ventilated disc
- Rear brakes
- Ventilated disc
- Power steering
- Hydraulic power steering
- Tire size
- 255/45 R18
- Rim size
- 18
- ABS
- yes
Selected engine version
CL 600 V12 (394 KM) Automatic
Gasoline · 1996–1998
- Engine power
- 394 KM
- Torque
- 570 Nm
- Engine displacement
- 5,987 cm³
- Fuel type
- Gasoline
- Acceleration 0-100 km/h
- 6.6 s
- Maximum speed
- 250 km/h
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Basic version information
Mercedes-Benz CL CL (C140)- Brand
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- CL
- Version
- CL (C140)
- Engine
- CL 600 V12 (394 KM) Automatic
- Engine type
- Combustion engine
- Number of doors
- 2
- Start of production
- 1996
- End of production
- 1998
- Body type
- Coupé
- Number of seats
- 4
- Fuel type
- Gasoline
Performance
- Maximum speed
- 250 km/h
- Acceleration 0-100 km/h
- 6.6 s
- Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
- 24.5 l/100 km
- Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
- 12.5 l/100 km
- Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
- 16.9 l/100 km
Engine
- Engine model / code
- M120.982
- Engine position
- Front, Longitudinal
- Engine displacement
- 5987 cm³
- Fuel injection system
- Multi-point injection
- Engine type
- Naturally aspirated engine
- Valvetrain
- DOHC
- Engine configuration
- V-shaped
- Number of cylinders
- 12
- Cylinder bore
- 89 mm
- Piston stroke
- 80.2 mm
- Compression ratio
- 10
- Number of valves per cylinder
- 4
- Engine oil capacity
- 10 l
- Coolant capacity
- 20 l
- Power
- 394 KM @ 5200 obr./min
- Torque
- 570 Nm @ 3800 obr./min
Volume and weight
- Fuel tank
- 100 l
- Minimum trunk capacity
- 505 l
- Curb weight
- 2240 kg
- Gross weight
- 2720 kg
Vehicle dimensions
- Length
- 5065 mm
- Width
- 1912 mm
- Height
- 1478 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2945 mm
- Front track
- 1614 mm
- Rear track
- 1587 mm
- Turning circle
- 11.91 m
Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension
- Drive
- Rear-wheel drive
- Number of gears
- 5
- Front suspension
- Double wishbone
- Rear suspension
- Independent multi-link suspension
- Front brakes
- Ventilated disc
- Rear brakes
- Ventilated disc
- Power steering
- Hydraulic power steering
- Tire size
- 255/45 R18
- Rim size
- 18
- ABS
- yes