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CL 500 (C216) specs

Mercedes-Benz CL 500 (C216) 5.5 V8 Coupe

285 kW387 PS382 hp530 Nm2006–2010

petrol · 7-speed automatic · Coupe · engine M273

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Mercedes-Benz CL 500 (C216)
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Power
285 kW 387 PS · 382 hp
Torque
530 Nm 391 lb-ft
0–100 km/h
5.4 s
Fuel consumption
12.1 l/100 km
Kerb weight
1,995 kg
Top speed
250 km/h

The Mercedes-Benz CL 500 (C216) 5.5 V8 uses a 5.5-litre eight-cylinder petrol engine rated at 285 kW (387 PS) and 530 Nm of torque, in coupe form. A seven-speed automatic transmission sends the CL 500 (C216) 5.5 V8's drive to the rear wheels.

Of the 2 versions in the CL 500 (C216) line-up, the CL 500 (C216) 5.5 V8 is the entry version — the 4.7 V8 BiTurbo (320 kW) delivers 12% more. On top of that, it is the lightest (1,995 kg). The car needs 5.4 s to reach 100 km/h, reaches 250 km/h, averages 12.1 l/100 km and offers 194 PS per tonne.

CL 500 (C216) 5.5 V8: measurable strengths

  • Lightest version of the CL 500 (C216): 1,995 kg
  • Sports-car acceleration: 0–100 km/h in 5.4 s
  • Top speed of 250 km/h

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    0 m1 m2 m3 m4 m5 m6 m1 m0 ft1 ft2 ft3 ft4 ft5 ft6 ft7 ft8 ft9 ft10 ft11 ft12 ft13 ft14 ft15 ft16 ft17 ft18 ft19 ft1 ft2 ft3 ft4 ftLength 5,065 mmLength 16 ft 7 in1,418 mm4 ft 8 inWheelbase 2,955 mmWheelbase 9 ft 8 inWidth 1,871 mmWidth 6 ft 2 in

    grid 500 mm1 ft Side view: dashed lines mark the axles

    Engine

    Engine codeM273
    FuelPetrol
    Displacement5,461 cm³ 5.5 l · 333 cu in
    Cylinders8
    Power285 kW 387 PS · 382 hp
    Torque530 Nm 391 lb-ft

    Transmission

    GearboxAutomatic
    Gears7
    DriveRear-wheel drive

    Performance

    0–100 km/h5.4 s 0–62 mph
    Top speed250 km/h 155 mph
    Fuel consumption12.1 l/100 km 23.3 mpg UK · 19.4 mpg US

    Dimensions and weight

    Length5,065 mm 199.4 in
    Width1,871 mm 73.7 in
    Height1,418 mm 55.8 in
    Wheelbase2,955 mm 116.3 in
    Kerb weight1,995 kg 4,398 lb
    Fuel tank90 l 23.8 US gal

    Production

    Body typeCoupe
    Years2006–2010
    GenerationCL 500 (C216) (2006–2014)

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