Mercedes-Benz CL 500 (C216) 4.7 V8 BiTurbo Coupe
320 kW435 PS429 hp700 Nm2010–2014
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- Power
- 320 kW 435 PS · 429 hp
- Torque
- 700 Nm 516 lb-ft
- 0–100 km/h
- 4.9 s
- Fuel consumption
- 9.5 l/100 km
- Kerb weight
- 2,070 kg
- Top speed
- 250 km/h
A 4.7-litre eight-cylinder petrol engine with 320 kW (435 PS) and 700 Nm of torque powers the Mercedes-Benz CL 500 (C216) 4.7 V8 BiTurbo coupe. A seven-speed automatic transmission sends the CL 500 (C216) 4.7 V8 BiTurbo's drive to the rear wheels.
In a CL 500 (C216) line-up of 2 versions, the CL 500 (C216) 4.7 V8 BiTurbo tops the power chart, 12% above the entry 5.5 V8 (285 kW). On top of that, it is the quickest to 100 km/h (4.9 s) and the most economical (9.5 l/100 km). In figures, it tops out at 250 km/h and tips the scales at 2,070 kg.
The CL 500 (C216) 4.7 V8 BiTurbo in numbers: strong points
- Most powerful version of the CL 500 (C216): 320 kW (435 PS)
- Quickest 0–100 km/h in the CL 500 (C216) range: 4.9 s
- Lowest fuel consumption in the CL 500 (C216) range: 9.5 l/100 km
- Most torque in the range: 700 Nm
- Best power-to-weight in the range: 210 PS per tonne
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Engine
| Engine code | M278 |
|---|---|
| Fuel | Petrol |
| Displacement | 4,663 cm³ 4.7 l · 285 cu in |
| Cylinders | 8 |
| Power | 320 kW 435 PS · 429 hp |
| Torque | 700 Nm 516 lb-ft |
Transmission
| Gearbox | Automatic |
|---|---|
| Gears | 7 |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive |
Performance
| 0–100 km/h | 4.9 s 0–62 mph |
|---|---|
| Top speed | 250 km/h 155 mph |
| Fuel consumption | 9.5 l/100 km 29.7 mpg UK · 24.8 mpg US |
Dimensions and weight
| Length | 5,095 mm 200.6 in |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,871 mm 73.7 in |
| Height | 1,419 mm 55.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 2,955 mm 116.3 in |
| Kerb weight | 2,070 kg 4,564 lb |
| Fuel tank | 83 l 21.9 US gal |
Production
| Body type | Coupe |
|---|---|
| Years | 2010–2014 |
| Generation | CL 500 (C216) (2006–2014) |
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