Mercedes-Benz CL 500 (C140) 5.0 Coupe
235 kW320 PS315 hp470 Nm1996–1998
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- Power
- 235 kW 320 PS · 315 hp
- Torque
- 470 Nm 347 lb-ft
- 0–100 km/h
- 7.5 s
- Fuel consumption
- 15.4 l/100 km
- Kerb weight
- 2,155 kg
- Top speed
- 250 km/h
A 5.0-litre eight-cylinder petrol engine with 235 kW (320 PS) and 470 Nm of torque powers the Mercedes-Benz CL 500 (C140) 5.0 CL 500 coupe. The CL 500 (C140) 5.0 CL 500 pairs rear-wheel drive with a five-speed automatic transmission.
On paper, it sprints from 0 to 100 km/h in 7.5 s, tops out at 250 km/h, uses 15.4 l/100 km, tips the scales at 2,155 kg and has 148 PS per tonne to work with.
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Engine
| Fuel | Petrol |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 4,973 cm³ 5.0 l · 303 cu in |
| Cylinders | 8 |
| Power | 235 kW 320 PS · 315 hp |
| Torque | 470 Nm 347 lb-ft |
Transmission
| Gearbox | Automatic |
|---|---|
| Gears | 5 |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive |
Performance
| 0–100 km/h | 7.5 s 0–62 mph |
|---|---|
| Top speed | 250 km/h 155 mph |
| Fuel consumption | 15.4 l/100 km 18.3 mpg UK · 15.3 mpg US |
Dimensions and weight
| Length | 5,065 mm 199.4 in |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,912 mm 75.3 in |
| Height | 1,452 mm 57.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 2,945 mm 115.9 in |
| Kerb weight | 2,155 kg 4,751 lb |
| Fuel tank | 100 l 26.4 US gal |
Production
| Body type | Coupe |
|---|---|
| Years | 1996–1998 |
| Generation | CL 500 (C140) (1996–1998) |
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