Compare: Mercedes-Benz CL 1996 Coupe 320 Hp

General information

Brand

Mercedes-Benz

Model

Generation

CL (C140)

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

Doors

Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

22.1 l/100 km

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

11.5 l/100 km

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

15.4 l/100 km

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

7.3 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

7.3 sec

Acceleration 0 - 60 mph

6.9 sec (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)

Maximum speed

250 km/h

Weight-to-power ratio

6.5 kg/Hp, 153.8 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

4.4 kg/Nm, 226 Nm/tonne

Internal combustion engine specs

Power

320 Hp @ 5600 rpm.

Power per litre

64.3 Hp/l

Torque

470 Nm @ 3900 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Engine Model/Code

M 119.960

Engine displacement

4973 cm³

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

V-engine

Cylinder Bore

96.5 mm

Piston Stroke

85 mm

Compression ratio

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Multi-port manifold injection

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Valvetrain

DOHC

Engine oil capacity

8 l

Engine oil specification

Coolant

16.5 l

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

2080 kg

Max. weight

2600 kg

Max load

520 kg

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

505 l

Fuel tank capacity

100 l

Dimensions

Length

5065 mm

Width

1912 mm

Height

1452 mm

Wheelbase

2945 mm

Front track

1614 mm

Rear (Back) track

1587 mm

Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)

11.91 m

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