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Mercedes-Benz CL 500 Coupé

Bodywork

type 4/5S FHC
doors 2

Engine information

Bore × stroke 96.50 mm × 85.00 mm 3.8 in × 3.35 in
Cylinders V-8 in 90.0° vee
Displace 5 litre 4973 cc (303.471 cu in)
Engine type DOHC
Valves 4 valves per cylinder | 32 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump Wet sumped
Compression ratio 10.00:1
Fuel system Bo HFM fuel inj.
Maximum power 320.4 PS (316.0 bhp) (235.6 kW) @ 5600 rpm
0-50 mph
0-60 mph
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h 7.50 s
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile)
Standing km
Top speed 250 km/h (155 mph)
Fuel consumption 17.6/8.7/10.3 l/100km urban/extra-urban/combined
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 151.92 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque 470.0 Nm (347 ft·lb) (47.9 kgm) @ 3900 rpm
bmep 1187.7 kPa (172.3 psi)
Specific torque 94.51 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 1.14
Unitary capacity 621.63 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter Y

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2945 mm
wheelbase 115.9 in
Length (milimeters) 5065 mm
Length (inches) 199.4 in
Width (milimeters) 1912 mm
Width (inches) 75.3 in
Height (milimeters) 1445 mm
Height (inches) 56.9 in
L:W ratio 1.72
Ground clearance (milimeters)
Ground clearance (inches)
Kerb weight (kilograms) 2080 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 4586 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres)
Fuel capacity (UK Ga)
Fuel capacity (US Gal)

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient 0.290
Frontal area 2.32 m2
Cx 0.67

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering
Turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Tyres 255/45 ZR 18
Wheels 8.5J x 18
Brakes F/R VeDi/VeDi-S-ABS
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission 5A
Top gear ratio 0.83
Final drive ratio 2.65

General information

RAC rating 46.2
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1998 Mercedes-Benz CL 500 Coupé PDF Manual
CL 500 Coupé picture
Designer unknown
Year 1998

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