New Mercedes-Benz CL-Class Unveiled
Masterpiece among luxury coupes
Press Release
Page 1 – In Brief
Page 2 – At a Glance
Page 3 – Tech Data
Page 4 – Design
Page 5 – Tradition
Page 6 – Chronology
See Chart Below
Technical data CL-Class
Mercedes-Benz CL 500
Engine
|
No. of cylinders/arrangement |
|
8/V, 4 valves per cylinder |
|
Total displacement |
cc |
5461 |
|
Bore x stroke |
mm |
98.0 x 90.5 |
|
Rated output |
kW/hp |
285/388 at 6000 rpm |
|
Rated torque |
Nm |
530 at 2800-4800 rpm |
|
Compression ratio |
|
10.7 : 1 |
|
Mixture preparation |
|
Microprocessor-controlled petrol injection with hot-film mass airflow sensor |
Power transfer
|
Drive system |
|
Standard drive |
|
Transmission |
|
Seven-speed automatic transmission |
|
Ratios |
Final drive |
2.65 |
Suspension
|
Front axle |
Four-link axle, Active Body Control suspension system |
|
Rear axle |
Multi-link independent suspension, Active Body Control suspension system |
|
Braking system |
Disc brakes all-round, internally ventilated, perforated at the front, electrically operated drum-type parking brake at rear, ABS, Brake Assist, ESP® |
|
Steering |
Speed-sensitive rack-and-pinion power steering, steering damper |
|
Wheels |
8 J x 17 ET 43 |
|
Tyres |
235/55 R 17 |
Dimensions and weights
|
Wheelbase |
mm |
2955 |
|
Track front/rear |
mm |
1601/1607 |
|
Overall length |
mm |
5065 |
|
Overall width |
mm |
1871 |
|
Overall height |
mm |
1418 |
|
Turning circle |
m |
11.6 |
|
Boot capacity* |
l |
490 |
|
Kerb weight acc. to EC** |
kg |
1995 |
|
Payload (basis kerb wt. acc. to EC) |
kg |
515 |
|
Gross vehicle weight |
kg |
2510 |
|
Tank capacity/reserve |
l |
90/11 |
Performance and fuel consumption
|
Acceleration 0-100 km/h |
s |
5.4 |
|
Max. speed |
km/h |
250 |
|
Fuel consumption*** |
l/100 km |
12.1 |
*Acc. to VDA measuring method; **Incl. 75 kg for driver and luggage; ***Combined
Mercedes-Benz CL 600
Engine
|
No. of cylinders/arrangement |
|
12/V, 3 valves per cylinder |
|
Total displacement |
cc |
5513 |
|
Bore x stroke |
mm |
82 x 87 |
|
Rated output |
kW/hp |
380/517 at 5000 rpm |
|
Rated torque |
Nm |
830 at 1900-3500 rpm |
|
Compression ratio |
|
9.0 : 1 |
|
Mixture preparation |
|
Microprocessor-controlled petrol injection with hot-film mass airflow sensor, biturbo system |
Power transfer
|
Drive system |
|
Standard drive |
|
Transmission |
|
Five-speed automatic transmission |
|
Ratios |
Final drive |
2.65 |
Suspension
|
Front axle |
Four-link axle, Active Body Control suspension system |
|
Rear axle |
Multi-link independent suspension, Active Body Control suspension system |
|
Braking system |
Disc brakes all-round, internally ventilated, perforated at the front, electrically operated drum-type parking brake at rear, ABS, Brake Assist, ESP® |
|
Steering |
Speed-sensitive rack-and-pinion power steering, steering damper |
|
Wheels |
front: 8.5 J x 18 ET 43; rear: 9.5 J x 18 ET 43 |
|
Tyres |
front: 255/45 R 18; rear: 275/45 R 18 |
Dimensions and weights
|
Wheelbase |
mm |
2955 |
|
Track front/rear |
mm |
1601/1607 |
|
Overall length |
mm |
5065 |
|
Overall width |
mm |
1871 |
|
Overall height |
mm |
1419 |
|
Turning circle |
m |
11.6 |
|
Boot capacity* |
l |
490 |
|
Kerb weight acc. to EC** |
kg |
2185 |
|
Payload (basis kerb wt. acc. to EC) |
kg |
435 |
|
Gross vehicle weight |
kg |
2620 |
|
Tank capacity/reserve |
l |
90/11 |
Performance and fuel consumption
|
Acceleration 0-100 km/h |
s |
4.6 |
|
Max. speed |
km/h |
250 (limited) |
|
Fuel consumption*** |
l/100 km |
14.3 |
*Acc. to VDA measuring method; **Incl. 75 kg for driver and luggage; ***Combined















