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Mercedes-Benz CL 55 AMG

General information

ModelMercedes-Benz CL 55 AMG
Year2008
CategoryLarge/luxury cars
Rating60.3 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size5439 ccm (331.89 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline, unleaded 95
Fuel mixed driving13.2 litres/100 km (17.82 miles per gallon)
Seats4
DriveRear wheels
TransmissionAutomatic, 6-speed
Airbags6. Front airbags. Side airbags.

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement5439 ccm (331.89 cubic inches)
Engine typeV8
Max power500.00 PS (368 kW or 493 HP) at 6100 Rev. per min.
Max torque700.00 Nm (71.4 kgf-m or 516.3 ft.lbs) at 2750 Rev. per min.
Compression9.0:1
Bore x stroke97.0 x 92.0 mm (3.8 x 3.6 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder3
Fuel controlOverhead cam (OHC)
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxAutomatic, 6-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed250.0 km/h (155.3 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)5.1 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.2506 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeCoupe
Max no. of doors2
Passenger space3087 litres (816 gallons)
Cargo space450 litres (119 gallons)
Optional cargo space450 litres (119 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient1.0
Climate controlClimate control

Steering, brakes and tires

SteeringTraction control. Electronic stabilasation program (ESP). Power assisted steering
Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesVentilated disks
Brake detailsAntilocking brake system (ABS). Antilocking brake system, Electronic brake distribution, Automatic stabilisation control

Dimensions and weight

Weight1995 kg (4,398.2 pounds)
Max weight with load2420 kg (5,335.2 pounds)
Towing weight2100 kg (4,629.7 pounds)
Overall length5000 mm (196.9 inches)
Overall width1860 mm (73.2 inches)
Overall height1400 mm (55.1 inches)
Wheelbase2890 mm (113.8 inches)
Fuel capacity88.0 litres (23.25 gallons)

Other specifications

Aprox price as new EUR134412
CO2 emissions237.0 g/km
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