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Mercedes-Benz CLS 500

General information

ModelMercedes-Benz CLS 500
Year2008
CategoryLarge/luxury cars
Rating62 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size4965 ccm (302.96 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline, unleaded 95
Fuel mixed driving11.3 litres/100 km (20.82 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveRear wheels
TransmissionAutomatic, 7-speed
Airbags6. Front airbags. Side airbags.

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement4965 ccm (302.96 cubic inches)
Engine typeV8
Max power306.00 PS (225 kW or 302 HP) at 5600 Rev. per min.
Max torque460.00 Nm (46.9 kgf-m or 339.3 ft.lbs) at 2700 Rev. per min.
Compression10.0:1
Bore x stroke97.0 x 84.0 mm (3.8 x 3.3 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder3
Fuel controlOverhead cam (OHC)
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxAutomatic, 7-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed250.0 km/h (155.3 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)6.1 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1691 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeCoupe
Max no. of doors4
Passenger space3087 litres (816 gallons)
Cargo space505 litres (133 gallons)
Optional cargo space495 litres (131 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient1.0

Steering, brakes and tires

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

Dimensions and weight

Weight1810 kg (3,990.4 pounds)
Max weight with load2275 kg (5,015.5 pounds)
Towing weight1585 kg (3,494.3 pounds)
Overall length4920 mm (193.7 inches)
Overall width1860 mm (73.2 inches)
Overall height1400 mm (55.1 inches)
Wheelbase2860 mm (112.6 inches)
Fuel capacity80.0 litres (21.14 gallons)

Other specifications

Aprox price as new EUR69340
CO2 emissions237.0 g/km
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