Mercedes-Benz CL-class (1996 - 1998)

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Model specs

Model info

Model name
Mercedes-Benz CL-class
Generation
C140
Production years
1996 - 1998
Doors
2
2

Dimensions

Length
5065 mm
4,580.0
Avg
5,065.0
Higher is better
Wheelbase
2945 mm
2,729.0
Avg
2,951.0
Higher is better
Width
1912 mm
1,834.0
Avg
2,044.0
Higher is better
Height
1452 mm
1,290.0
Avg
1,455.0
Higher is better
Turning circle
11 m
11.0
Avg
13.0
Lower is better

Boot/interior

Boot space
505 l
248.0
Avg
505.0
Higher is better
Seats
4
4
Doors
2
2

Engines/drivetrain

Cylinders
8 - 12
4.0
Avg
12.0
Higher is better
Max. speed
250 km/h
240.0
Avg
345.0
Higher is better
Torque
400 - 570 Nm
320.0
Avg
1,000.0
Higher is better
Power
205 - 290 kW
167.0
Avg
614.0
Higher is better
Cubic capacity
4196 - 5987 ccm
1,991.0
Avg
5,204.0
Higher is better
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6 - 8 s
3.0
Avg
8.0
Higher is better

Consumption/ecology

Tank size
100 l
51.0
Avg
100.0
Higher is better
Combined consumption (NEDC)
14 - 16 l/100km
  • mercedes-benz LogoMercedes-Benz CL-Klasse (This) 14 - 16 l/100km
    14.0
  • lexus LogoLexus RC 10 l/100km
10.0
Avg
14.0
Higher is better
City consumption (NEDC)
21 - 24 l/100km
  • mercedes-benz LogoMercedes-Benz CL-Klasse (This) 21 - 24 l/100km
    21.0
  • lexus LogoLexus RC 16 l/100km
16.0
Avg
21.0
Higher is better
Empty weight (EU)
2080 - 2310 kg
1,680.0
Avg
2,080.0
Higher is better

Towing

Max. roof load
100 kg
75.0
Avg
100.0
Higher is better
Braked trailer
2100 kg
1,800.0
Avg
2,100.0
Higher is better
Trailer (no brakes)
750 kg
750.0
Avg
750.0
Higher is better

Engines (CL-class)

Gasoline
AUT Hinterrad
CL 420 -automatic
Engine & Power
Power
205 kW / 279 HP
Capacity
4.2L (4,196 ccm)
Cylinders
8
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 s
Max. speed
250 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
400 Nm
Consumption
Combined consumption (NEDC)
14 l/100km
Maximum torque at RPM
3900 RPM
City consumption (NEDC)
21 l/100km
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
5700 RPM
Fuel injection
Injection
Gasoline
AUT Hinterrad
CL 500 -automatic
Engine & Power
Power
235 kW / 320 HP
Capacity
5.0L (4,973 ccm)
Cylinders
8
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7 s
Max. speed
250 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
470 Nm
Consumption
Combined consumption (NEDC)
15 l/100km
Maximum torque at RPM
3900 RPM
City consumption (NEDC)
22 l/100km
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
5600 RPM
Fuel injection
Injection
Gasoline
AUT Hinterrad
CL 600 -automatic
Engine & Power
Power
290 kW / 394 HP
Capacity
6.0L (5,987 ccm)
Cylinders
12
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6 s
Max. speed
250 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
570 Nm
Consumption
Combined consumption (NEDC)
16 l/100km
Maximum torque at RPM
3800 RPM
City consumption (NEDC)
24 l/100km
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
5200 RPM
Fuel injection
Injection
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Mercedes-Benz CL-class generations

Body type
CL-Klasse CL-Klasse 140
1996 - 1998
Length5065 mm
Height1452 mm
Wheelbase2945 mm
Length5065 mm
Body type
CL-Klasse CL-Klasse 215
1999 - 2006
Length4993 mm
Height1398 mm
Wheelbase2885 mm
Length4993 mm (-72 mm)
Body type
CL-Klasse CL-Klasse 216
2006 - 2010
Length5065 mm
Height1418 mm
Wheelbase2955 mm
Length5065 mm (+72 mm)
Body type
CL-Klasse CL-Klasse 216 (1. Facelift)
2010 - 2014
Length5095 mm
Height1419 mm
Wheelbase2955 mm
Length5095 mm (+30 mm)
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1926
1926
Mercedes-Benz founded
1996
1996
CL-Klasse 140 was introduced.
1998
1998
The production of Mercedes-Benz CL-class was discontinued.
1999
1999
CL-Klasse 215 was introduced.
2006
2006
CL-Klasse 216 was introduced and replaced CL-Klasse 215.
2010
2010
CL-Klasse 216 (1. Facelift) was introduced and replaced CL-Klasse 216.
2014
2014
The production of Mercedes-Benz CL-class was discontinued.

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