Mercedes-Benz CL 500 (C215) 5.0 Coupe
225 kW306 PS302 hp460 Nm1999–2002
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- Power
- 225 kW 306 PS · 302 hp
- Torque
- 460 Nm 339 lb-ft
- 0–100 km/h
- 6.5 s
- Fuel consumption
- 11.9 l/100 km
- Kerb weight
- 1,885 kg
- Top speed
- 250 km/h
The Mercedes-Benz CL 500 (C215) 5.0 CL 500 produces 225 kW (306 PS) and 460 Nm of torque from a 5.0-litre eight-cylinder petrol engine and comes as a coupe. In the CL 500 (C215) 5.0 CL 500, power reaches the rear wheels through a five-speed automatic transmission.
According to our catalog data, the CL 500 (C215) 5.0 CL 500 needs 6.5 s to reach 100 km/h, reaches 250 km/h, averages 11.9 l/100 km, weighs 1,885 kg and has 162 PS per tonne to work with.
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Engine
| Fuel | Petrol |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 4,966 cm³ 5.0 l · 303 cu in |
| Cylinders | 8 |
| Power | 225 kW 306 PS · 302 hp |
| Torque | 460 Nm 339 lb-ft |
Transmission
| Gearbox | Automatic |
|---|---|
| Gears | 5 |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive |
Performance
| 0–100 km/h | 6.5 s 0–62 mph |
|---|---|
| Top speed | 250 km/h 155 mph |
| Fuel consumption | 11.9 l/100 km 23.7 mpg UK · 19.8 mpg US |
Dimensions and weight
| Length | 4,993 mm 196.6 in |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,857 mm 73.1 in |
| Height | 1,398 mm 55.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 2,885 mm 113.6 in |
| Kerb weight | 1,885 kg 4,156 lb |
| Fuel tank | 88 l 23.2 US gal |
Production
| Body type | Coupe |
|---|---|
| Years | 1999–2002 |
| Generation | CL 500 (C215) (1999–2006) |
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