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

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Key specs

Mercedes-Benz CL Coupe 1996, 1997, 1998

What is the body type, Mercedes-Benz CL (C140)?Coupe, 2 Doors, 4 Seats
What is the fuel economy, Mercedes-Benz CL (C140) CL 420 V8 (279 Hp) Automatic?14.9 l/100 km
15.79 US mpg
18.96 UK mpg
6.71 km/l
How fast is the car, 1996 CL (C140) CL 420 V8 (279 Hp) Automatic?250 km/h | 155.34 mph
0-100 km/h: 8.3 sec
0-60 mph: 7.9 sec
How much power, Mercedes-Benz CL Coupe 1996 CL 420 V8 (279 Hp) Automatic?279 Hp, 400 Nm
295.02 lb.-ft.
What is the engine size, Mercedes-Benz CL Coupe 1996 CL 420 V8 (279 Hp) Automatic?4.2 l
4196 cm3
256.06 cu. in.
How many cylinders, 1996 Mercedes-Benz CL 420 V8 (279 Hp) Automatic?8, V-engine
What is the drivetrain, 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.
How long is this vehicle, 1996 Mercedes-Benz CL Coupe?5065 mm
199.41 in.
How wide is the vehicle, 1996 Mercedes-Benz CL Coupe?1912 mm
75.28 in.
What is the curb weight, 1996 Mercedes-Benz CL (C140) CL 420 V8 (279 Hp) Automatic?2080 kg
4585.62 lbs.
What is the gross weight, 1996 Mercedes-Benz CL (C140) CL 420 V8 (279 Hp) Automatic?2600 kg
5732.02 lbs.
How much trunk (boot) space, 1996 Mercedes-Benz CL Coupe?505 l
17.83 cu. ft.
How many gears, What type is the gearbox, 1996 Mercedes-Benz CL (C140) CL 420 V8 (279 Hp) Automatic?5, automatic transmission

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

General information
BrandMercedes-Benz
Model CL
Generation CL (C140)
Modification (Engine) CL 420 V8 (279 Hp) Automatic
Start of production 1996 year
End of production 1998 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body typeCoupe
Seats 4
Doors 2
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) - urban 21.4 l/100 km 10.99 US mpg
13.2 UK mpg
4.67 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban 11.2 l/100 km 21 US mpg
25.22 UK mpg
8.93 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined 14.9 l/100 km 15.79 US mpg
18.96 UK mpg
6.71 km/l
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) 7.9 sec
Maximum speed 250 km/h 155.34 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. 295.02 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 8
Engine configuration V-engine
Cylinder Bore 92 mm 3.62 in.
Piston Stroke 78.9 mm 3.11 in.
Compression ratio 11
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
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Coolant 16.5 l 17.44 US qt | 14.52 UK qt
Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 2080 kg 4585.62 lbs.
Max. weight 2600 kg 5732.02 lbs.
Max load 520 kg 1146.4 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space - minimum 505 l 17.83 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 brakesVentilated discs
Rear brakesVentilated discs
Assisting systemsABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Power steering Hydraulic Steering
Tires size 255/45 R18
Wheel rims size18