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Mercedes-Benz CL 500

General information

ModelMercedes-Benz CL 500
Year2009
CategoryLarge/luxury cars
Rating61.7 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size4966 ccm (303.03 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline, unleaded 95
Fuel mixed driving11.4 litres/100 km (20.63 miles per gallon)
Seats4
DriveRear wheels
TransmissionAutomatic, 8-speed
Airbags6. Front air bags. Side air bags.

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement4966 ccm (303.03 cubic inches)
Engine typeV8
Max power306.00 PS (225 kW or 302 HP) at 5600 Rev. per min.
Max torque461 Nm (47.0 kgf-m or 340.0 ft.lbs) at 2700 Rev. per min.
Bore x stroke97.0 x 84.0 mm (3.8 x 3.3 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlOverhead cam (OHC)
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxAutomatic, 8-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed250.0 km/h (155.3 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)6.3 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1623 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeCoupe
Max no. of doors2
Passenger space3087 litres (816 gallons)
Cargo space450 litres (119 gallons)
Optional cargo space490 litres (129 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient1.0
Climate controlClimate control

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle12 m (484.3 inches)
Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesVentilated disks
Brake detailsAntilocking brake system (ABS). Antilocking brake system (ABS). Antilocking brake system
Rear suspensionIndependent

Dimensions and weight

Weight1885 kg (4,155.7 pounds)
Max weight with load2340 kg (5,158.8 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 EUR100834
CO2 emissions285.0 g/km
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