Mercedes-Benz CL (C140) CL 420 V8 (279 Hp) Automatic | Technical specs, data, fuel consumption, Dimensions

Key specs

Mercedes-Benz CL (C140) CL 420 V8 (279 Hp) Automatic /Coupe 1996 - 1998/

What is the body type of Mercedes-Benz CL (C140)?

Coupe, 2 Doors, 4 Seats

What is the fuel consumption and economy of Mercedes-Benz CL (C140) CL 420 V8 (279 Hp) Automatic?

14.9 l/100 km
15.8 US mpg
19 UK mpg
6.7 km/l

How fast is 1996 CL (C140) CL 420 V8 (279 Hp) Automatic?

250 km/h | 155 mph
0-100 km/h: 8.3 sec
0-60 mph: 7.9 sec

What is the power output of Mercedes-Benz CL Coupe 1996 CL 420 V8 (279 Hp) Automatic?

279 Hp, 400 Nm
295 lb.-ft.

What is the engine displacement of Mercedes-Benz CL Coupe 1996 CL 420 V8 (279 Hp) Automatic?

4.2 l
4196 cm³
256.06 cu. in.

What is the number of cylinders in 1996 Mercedes-Benz CL 420 V8 (279 Hp) Automatic?

8, V-engine

What is the drivetrain of Mercedes-Benz CL (C140) Coupe 1996 CL 420 V8 (279 Hp) Automatic?

Rear wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.

What is the length of 1996 Mercedes-Benz CL Coupe?

5065 mm
199.41 in.

What is the width of 1996 Mercedes-Benz CL Coupe?

1912 mm
75.28 in.

What is the kerb weight of 1996 Mercedes-Benz CL (C140) CL 420 V8 (279 Hp) Automatic?

2080 kg
4586 lbs.

What is the maximum permissible mass of 1996 Mercedes-Benz CL (C140) CL 420 V8 (279 Hp) Automatic?

2600 kg
5732 lbs.

What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 1996 Mercedes-Benz CL Coupe?

505 l
17.8 cu. ft.

What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 1996 Mercedes-Benz CL (C140) CL 420 V8 (279 Hp) Automatic?

5, automatic transmission

Mercedes-Benz
- Mercedes-Benz CL
  - CL (C140)
    - CL 600 V12 (394 Hp) Automatic
    - CL 500 V8 (320 Hp) Automatic
    - CL 420 V8 (279 Hp) Automatic

Compare

General information

Brand

Mercedes-Benz

Model

Generation

CL (C140)

Modification (Engine)

CL 420 V8 (279 Hp) Automatic

Start of production

1996

End of production

1998

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Coupe

Seats

Doors

Looking for Mercedes-Benz CL on the used-car market?

Check its history →

Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

21.4 l/100 km 11 US mpg
13.2 UK mpg
4.7 km/l

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

11.2 l/100 km 21 US mpg
25.2 UK mpg
8.9 km/l

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

14.9 l/100 km 15.8 US mpg
19 UK mpg
6.7 km/l

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

8.3 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

8.3 sec

Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)

7.9 sec

Maximum speed

250 km/h 155 mph

Weight-to-power ratio

7.5 kg/Hp, 134.1 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

5.2 kg/Nm, 192.3 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power

279 Hp @ 5700 rpm.

Power per litre

66.5 Hp/l

Torque

400 Nm @ 3900 rpm. 295 lb.-ft. @ 3900 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Engine Model/Code

M 119.981

Engine displacement

4196 cm³ 256.06 cu. in.

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

V-engine

Cylinder Bore

92 mm 3.62 in.

Piston Stroke

78.9 mm 3.11 in.

Compression ratio

11:1

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Multi-port manifold injection

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Valvetrain

DOHC

Engine oil capacity

8 l 8.45 US qt | 7.04 UK qt

Engine oil specification

Coolant

16.5 l 17.44 US qt | 14.52 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

2080 kg 4586 lbs.

Max. weight

2600 kg 5732 lbs.

Max load

520 kg 1146 lbs.

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

505 l 17.8 cu. ft.

Fuel tank capacity

100 l 26.42 US gal | 22 UK gal

Dimensions

Length

5065 mm 199.41 in.

Width

1912 mm 75.28 in.

Height

1452 mm 57.17 in.

Wheelbase

2945 mm 115.94 in.

Front track

1614 mm 63.54 in.

Rear (Back) track

1587 mm 62.48 in.

Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)

11.91 m 39.07 ft.

Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs

Drivetrain Architecture

The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.

Drive wheel

Rear wheel drive

Number of gears and type of gearbox

5 gears, automatic transmission

Front suspension

Double wishbone

Rear suspension

Independent multi-link suspension

Front brakes

Ventilated discs

Rear brakes

Ventilated discs

Assisting systems

ABS (Anti-lock braking system)

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Tire size

255/45 R18

Wheel rim size

Specs of Mercedes-Benz CL (C140) CL 420 V8 (279 Hp) Automatic /1996, 1997, 1998/