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Mercedes-Benz CL (C216)

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7 versions · 7 Gasoline

Engine Fuel Power Production
CL 500 V8 (388 KM) 7G-TRONIC Selected Gasoline 388 KM 2006–2010
CL 500 V8 (388 KM) 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC Selected Gasoline 388 KM 2008–2010
CL 550 V8 (382 KM) 7G-TRONIC Selected Gasoline 382 KM 2006–2010
CL 600 V12 (517 KM) 5G-TRONIC Selected Gasoline 517 KM 2006–2010
AMG CL 63 V8 (525 KM) 7G-TRONIC SPEEDSHIFT Selected Gasoline 525 KM 2006–2010
AMG CL 65 V12 (612 KM) 5G-TRONIC SPEEDSHIFT Selected Gasoline 612 KM 2007–2010
CL 550 V8 (382 KM) 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC Selected Gasoline 382 KM 2008–2010

Selected engine version

CL 500 V8 (388 KM) 7G-TRONIC

Gasoline · 2006–2010

Engine power
388 KM
Torque
530 Nm
Engine displacement
5,461 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
5.4 s
Maximum speed
250 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Model
CL
Version
CL (C216)
Engine
CL 500 V8 (388 KM) 7G-TRONIC
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
2
Start of production
2006
End of production
2010
Body type
Coupé
Number of seats
4
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
250 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
5.4 s
Fuel consumption measurement standard
NEDC
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
18.1 l/100 km
Fuel consumption measurement standard
NEDC
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
8.5 l/100 km
Fuel consumption measurement standard
NEDC
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
12.1 l/100 km
Emission standard
Euro 4
CO2 measurement standard
NEDC
CO2 emissions
288 g/km

Engine

Engine model / code
M273.961
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
5461 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
DOHC
Engine configuration
V-shaped
Number of cylinders
8
Cylinder bore
98 mm
Piston stroke
90.5 mm
Compression ratio
10.7
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Engine oil capacity
8 l
Coolant capacity
11.5 l
Power
388 KM @ 6000 obr./min
Torque
530 Nm @ 2800-4800 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
90 l
Aerodynamic drag coefficient (Cx)
0.27
Minimum trunk capacity
490 l
Curb weight
1920 kg
Gross weight
2510 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
5065 mm
Width
1871 mm
Width with unfolded mirrors
2139 mm
Height
1418 mm
Wheelbase
2955 mm
Front track
1601 mm
Rear track
1607 mm
Front overhang
917 mm
Rear overhang
1193 mm
Turning circle
11.6 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
7
Type of automatic gearbox
G-TRONIC
Front suspension
Hydraulic element, Independent multi-link suspension
Rear suspension
Hydraulic element, Independent multi-link suspension
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Ventilated disc
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
235/55 R17; 255/45 R18; 275/40 R19; 275/35 R20;235/55 R17; 255/45 R18; 255/40 R19; 255/35 R20
Rim size
8J x 17; 8.5J x 18; 9.5J x 19; 9.5J x 20;8J x 17; 8.5J x 18; 8.5J x 19; 8.5J x 20
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

CL 500 V8 (388 KM) 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC

Gasoline · 2008–2010

Engine power
388 KM
Torque
530 Nm
Engine displacement
5,461 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
5.4 s
Maximum speed
250 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Model
CL
Version
CL (C216)
Engine
CL 500 V8 (388 KM) 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
2
Start of production
2008
End of production
2010
Body type
Coupé
Number of seats
4
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
250 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
5.4 s
Fuel consumption measurement standard
NEDC
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
18.1 l/100 km
Fuel consumption measurement standard
NEDC
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
8.7 l/100 km
Fuel consumption measurement standard
NEDC
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
12.1 l/100 km
Emission standard
Euro 4
CO2 measurement standard
NEDC
CO2 emissions
288 g/km

Engine

Engine model / code
M273.968
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
5461 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
DOHC
Engine configuration
V-shaped
Number of cylinders
8
Cylinder bore
98 mm
Piston stroke
90.5 mm
Compression ratio
10.7
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Engine oil capacity
8 l
Coolant capacity
11.5 l
Power
388 KM @ 6000 obr./min
Torque
530 Nm @ 2800-4800 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
90 l
Minimum trunk capacity
490 l
Curb weight
1970 kg
Gross weight
2510 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
5065 mm
Width
1871 mm
Width with unfolded mirrors
2139 mm
Height
1418 mm
Wheelbase
2955 mm
Front track
1601 mm
Rear track
1607 mm
Front overhang
917 mm
Rear overhang
1193 mm
Turning circle
11.6 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
All-wheel drive (4x4)
Number of gears
7
Type of automatic gearbox
G-TRONIC
Front suspension
Independent multi-link suspension, Air suspension
Rear suspension
Independent multi-link suspension, Air suspension
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Ventilated disc
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
255/45 R18; 275/40 R19; 275/35 R20;255/45 R18; 255/40 R19; 255/35 R20
Rim size
8.5J x 18; 9.5J x 19; 9.5J x 20;8.5J x 18; 8.5J x 19; 8.5J x 20
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

CL 550 V8 (382 KM) 7G-TRONIC

Gasoline · 2006–2010

Engine power
382 KM
Torque
530 Nm
Engine displacement
5,461 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
5.4 s
Maximum speed
250 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Model
CL
Version
CL (C216)
Engine
CL 550 V8 (382 KM) 7G-TRONIC
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
2
Start of production
2006
End of production
2010
Body type
Coupé
Number of seats
4
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
250 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
5.4 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
15.4 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
9.7 l/100 km

Engine

Engine model / code
M273
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
5461 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
DOHC
Engine configuration
V-shaped
Number of cylinders
8
Cylinder bore
98 mm
Piston stroke
90.5 mm
Compression ratio
10.7
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Engine oil capacity
8 l
Coolant capacity
11.5 l
Power
382 KM @ 6000 obr./min
Torque
530 Nm @ 3000 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
90 l
Aerodynamic drag coefficient (Cx)
0.27
Minimum trunk capacity
490 l
Curb weight
2035 kg
Gross weight
2510 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
5065 mm
Width
1871 mm
Width with unfolded mirrors
2139 mm
Height
1418 mm
Wheelbase
2955 mm
Front track
1601 mm
Rear track
1607 mm
Front overhang
917 mm
Rear overhang
1193 mm
Turning circle
11.6 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
7
Type of automatic gearbox
G-TRONIC
Front suspension
Hydraulic element, Independent multi-link suspension
Rear suspension
Hydraulic element, Independent multi-link suspension
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Front brake disc/drum diameter
335 mm
Rear brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brake disc/drum diameter
300 mm
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
275/45 R18; 275/40 R19; 275/35 R20;255/45 R18; 255/40 R19; 255/35 R20
Rim size
9.5J x 18; 9.5J x 19; 9.5J x 20;8.5J x 18; 8.5J x 19; 8.5J x 20
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

CL 600 V12 (517 KM) 5G-TRONIC

Gasoline · 2006–2010

Engine power
517 KM
Torque
830 Nm
Engine displacement
5,513 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
4.6 s
Maximum speed
250 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Model
CL
Version
CL (C216)
Engine
CL 600 V12 (517 KM) 5G-TRONIC
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
2
Start of production
2006
End of production
2010
Body type
Coupé
Number of seats
4
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
250 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
4.6 s
Fuel consumption measurement standard
NEDC
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
21.7 l/100 km
Fuel consumption measurement standard
NEDC
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
10 l/100 km
Fuel consumption measurement standard
NEDC
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
14.3 l/100 km
Emission standard
Euro 4
CO2 measurement standard
NEDC
CO2 emissions
340 g/km

Engine

Engine model / code
M275.953
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
5513 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
BiTurbo, Intercooler
Valvetrain
SOHC
Engine configuration
V-shaped
Number of cylinders
12
Cylinder bore
82 mm
Piston stroke
87 mm
Compression ratio
9
Number of valves per cylinder
3
Engine oil capacity
9 l
Coolant capacity
12.3 l
Power
517 KM @ 5000 obr./min
Torque
830 Nm @ 1900-3500 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
90 l
Aerodynamic drag coefficient (Cx)
0.28
Minimum trunk capacity
490 l
Curb weight
2110 kg
Gross weight
2620 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
5065 mm
Width
1871 mm
Width with unfolded mirrors
2139 mm
Height
1419 mm
Wheelbase
2955 mm
Front track
1601 mm
Rear track
1607 mm
Front overhang
917 mm
Rear overhang
1193 mm
Turning circle
11.6 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
5
Type of automatic gearbox
G-TRONIC
Front suspension
Hydraulic element, Independent multi-link suspension
Rear suspension
Hydraulic element, Independent multi-link suspension
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Ventilated disc
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
275/45 R18; 275/40 R19; 275/35 R20;255/45 R18; 255/40 R19; 255/35 R20
Rim size
9.5J x 18; 9.5J x 19; 9.5J x 20;8.5J x 18; 8.5J x 19; 8.5J x 20
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

AMG CL 63 V8 (525 KM) 7G-TRONIC SPEEDSHIFT

Gasoline · 2006–2010

Engine power
525 KM
Torque
630 Nm
Engine displacement
6,208 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
4.6 s
Maximum speed
250 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Model
CL
Version
CL (C216)
Engine
AMG CL 63 V8 (525 KM) 7G-TRONIC SPEEDSHIFT
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
2
Start of production
2006
End of production
2010
Body type
Coupé
Number of seats
4
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
250 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
4.6 s
Fuel consumption measurement standard
NEDC
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
23.2 l/100 km
Fuel consumption measurement standard
NEDC
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
10.2 l/100 km
Fuel consumption measurement standard
NEDC
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
14.9 l/100 km
Emission standard
Euro 4
CO2 measurement standard
NEDC
CO2 emissions
355 g/km

Engine

Engine model / code
M156.984
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
6208 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
DOHC
Engine configuration
V-shaped
Number of cylinders
8
Cylinder bore
102.2 mm
Piston stroke
94.6 mm
Compression ratio
11.3
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Engine oil capacity
8.75 l
Coolant capacity
10.7 l
Power
525 KM @ 6800 obr./min
Torque
630 Nm @ 5200 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
90 l
Minimum trunk capacity
490 l
Curb weight
2010 kg
Gross weight
2510 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
5090 mm
Width
1871 mm
Width with unfolded mirrors
2139 mm
Height
1418 mm
Wheelbase
2955 mm
Front track
1601 mm
Rear track
1607 mm
Turning circle
11.6 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
7
Type of automatic gearbox
G-TRONICSPEEDSHIFT
Front suspension
Hydraulic element, Independent multi-link suspension
Rear suspension
Hydraulic element, Independent multi-link suspension
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Ventilated disc
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
275/40 R19; 275/35 R20;255/40 R19; 255/35 R20
Rim size
9.5J x 19; 9.5J x 20;8.5J x 19; 8.5J x 20
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

AMG CL 65 V12 (612 KM) 5G-TRONIC SPEEDSHIFT

Gasoline · 2007–2010

Engine power
612 KM
Torque
1,000 Nm
Engine displacement
5,980 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
4.4 s
Maximum speed
250 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Model
CL
Version
CL (C216)
Engine
AMG CL 65 V12 (612 KM) 5G-TRONIC SPEEDSHIFT
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
2
Start of production
2007
End of production
2010
Body type
Coupé
Number of seats
4
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
250 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
4.4 s
Fuel consumption measurement standard
NEDC
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
23.1 l/100 km
Fuel consumption measurement standard
NEDC
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
10 l/100 km
Fuel consumption measurement standard
NEDC
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
14.8 l/100 km
Emission standard
Euro 4
CO2 measurement standard
NEDC
CO2 emissions
355 g/km

Engine

Engine model / code
M275.982
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
5980 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
BiTurbo, Intercooler
Valvetrain
SOHC
Engine configuration
V-shaped
Number of cylinders
12
Cylinder bore
82.6 mm
Piston stroke
93 mm
Compression ratio
9
Number of valves per cylinder
3
Engine oil capacity
9 l
Coolant capacity
13.9 l
Power
612 KM @ 4800 obr./min
Torque
1000 Nm @ 2000-4000 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
90 l
Aerodynamic drag coefficient (Cx)
0.28
Minimum trunk capacity
490 l
Curb weight
2165 kg
Gross weight
2635 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
5090 mm
Width
1871 mm
Width with unfolded mirrors
2139 mm
Height
1418 mm
Wheelbase
2955 mm
Front track
1601 mm
Rear track
1607 mm
Turning circle
11.6 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
5
Type of automatic gearbox
G-TRONICSPEEDSHIFT
Front suspension
Hydraulic element, Independent multi-link suspension
Rear suspension
Hydraulic element, Independent multi-link suspension
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Ventilated disc
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
275/35 R20;255/35 R20
Rim size
9.5J x 20;8.5J x 20
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

CL 550 V8 (382 KM) 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC

Gasoline · 2008–2010

Engine power
382 KM
Torque
530 Nm
Engine displacement
5,461 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
5.4 s
Maximum speed
250 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Model
CL
Version
CL (C216)
Engine
CL 550 V8 (382 KM) 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
2
Start of production
2008
End of production
2010
Body type
Coupé
Number of seats
4
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
250 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
5.4 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
15.4 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
9.7 l/100 km

Engine

Engine model / code
M273
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
5461 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
DOHC
Engine configuration
V-shaped
Number of cylinders
8
Cylinder bore
98 mm
Piston stroke
90.5 mm
Compression ratio
10.7
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Engine oil capacity
8 l
Coolant capacity
11.5 l
Power
382 KM @ 6000 obr./min
Torque
530 Nm @ 3000 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
90 l
Minimum trunk capacity
490 l
Curb weight
2035 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
5065 mm
Width
1871 mm
Width with unfolded mirrors
2139 mm
Height
1418 mm
Wheelbase
2955 mm
Front track
1601 mm
Rear track
1607 mm
Front overhang
917 mm
Rear overhang
1193 mm
Turning circle
11.6 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
All-wheel drive (4x4)
Number of gears
7
Type of automatic gearbox
G-TRONIC
Front suspension
Independent multi-link suspension, Air suspension
Rear suspension
Independent multi-link suspension, Air suspension
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Front brake disc/drum diameter
335 mm
Rear brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brake disc/drum diameter
300 mm
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
275/45 R18; 275/40 R19; 275/35 R20;255/45 R18; 255/40 R19; 255/35 R20
Rim size
9.5J x 18; 9.5J x 19; 9.5J x 20;8.5J x 18; 8.5J x 19; 8.5J x 20
ABS
yes