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Specs of Mercedes-Benz CL (C140) CL 500 V8 (320 Hp) Automatic /1996, 1997, 1998/

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Key specs

Mercedes-Benz CL (C140) CL 500 V8 (320 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 500 V8 (320 Hp) Automatic?
15.4 l/100 km
15.3 US mpg
18.3 UK mpg
6.5 km/l
How fast is 1996 CL (C140) CL 500 V8 (320 Hp) Automatic?
250 km/h | 155 mph
0-100 km/h: 7.3 sec
0-60 mph: 6.9 sec
What is the power output of Mercedes-Benz CL Coupe 1996 CL 500 V8 (320 Hp) Automatic?
320 Hp, 470 Nm
347 lb.-ft.
What is the engine displacement of Mercedes-Benz CL Coupe 1996 CL 500 V8 (320 Hp) Automatic?
5.0 l
4973 cm3
303.47 cu. in.
What is the number of cylinders in 1996 Mercedes-Benz CL 500 V8 (320 Hp) Automatic?
8, V-engine
What is the drivetrain of Mercedes-Benz CL (C140) Coupe 1996 CL 500 V8 (320 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 500 V8 (320 Hp) Automatic?
2080 kg
4586 lbs.
What is the maximum permissible mass of 1996 Mercedes-Benz CL (C140) CL 500 V8 (320 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 500 V8 (320 Hp) Automatic?
5, automatic transmission

General information

Model
Generation
Modification (Engine)
CL 500 V8 (320 Hp) Automatic
Start of production
1996
End of production
1998
Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Body type
Coupe
Seats
4
Doors
2
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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban
22.1 l/100 km 10.6 US mpg
12.8 UK mpg
4.5 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban
11.5 l/100 km 20.5 US mpg
24.6 UK mpg
8.7 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined
15.4 l/100 km 15.3 US mpg
18.3 UK mpg
6.5 km/l
Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)
6.9 sec
Maximum speed
250 km/h 155 mph
Weight-to-power ratio
6.5 kg/Hp, 153.8 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio
4.4 kg/Nm, 226 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power
320 Hp @ 5600 rpm.
Power per litre
64.3 Hp/l
Torque
470 Nm @ 3900 rpm. 347 lb.-ft. @ 3900 rpm.
Engine layout
Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code
M 119.960
Engine displacement
4973 cm3 303.47 cu. in.
Number of cylinders
8
Engine configuration
V-engine
Cylinder Bore
96.5 mm 3.8 in.
Piston Stroke
85 mm 3.35 in.
Compression ratio
10:1
Number of valves per cylinder
4
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
Coil spring
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
18