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Mercedes-Benz CL (C140)
CL 500 V8
320 hp4973 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe1996-1998
0-100 km/h 7.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Performance
| Power | 320 hp394 hp |
|---|---|
| Torque | 470Nm347lb-ft |
| Displacement | 4,973cc303cu in |
| Curb weight | 2,080kg4,586lb |
| Gross weight | 2,600kg5,732lb |
| Power-to-weight | 154hp/t115kW/t70hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 226Nm/t151lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 7.3s |
| 0-200 km/h | 27.3s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 6.9s Calculated |
| Quarter mile | 15.2s Calculated |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Calculated |
| To 99% top speed | 115.4s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph Calculated |
Efficiency and range
| Fuel consumption | 15.4L/100 km15.3mpg US18.3mpg UK |
|---|---|
| Fuel consumption city | 22.1L/100 km10.6mpg US12.8mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | 11.5L/100 km20.5mpg US24.6mpg UK |
| Fuel tank | 100L |
| Estimated range | 649km403mi Calculated |
Engine and drivetrain
| Engine | M 119.960 |
|---|---|
| Body type | Coupe |
| Fuel type | Gasoline |
| Aspiration | Naturally aspirated |
| Drive type | RWD |
| Transmission | Automatic |
| Gears | 5-speed |
| Engine layout | Front, Longitudinal |
| Engine configuration | V-engine |
| Cylinders | 8 |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
Dimensions and space
| Length | 5,065mm199in |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,912mm75in |
| Height | 1,452mm57in |
| Wheelbase | 2,945mm116in |
| Front track | 1,614mm64in |
| Rear track | 1,587mm62in |
| Trunk volume | 505L |
| Doors | 2 |
| Seats | 4 |
Performance spider chart
Current vehicle compared with the precomputed median score across the database.
Power benchmark
Current vehicle compared with the database median for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzCL (C140)CL 500 V8 | 320 hp 239 kW |
| Database median | 261 hp 195 kW |
0-100 km/h benchmark
Current vehicle compared with the database median for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · s
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzCL (C140)CL 500 V8 | 7.3 s |
| Database median | 6.4 s |
Top speed benchmark
Current vehicle compared with the database median for Top speed. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzCL (C140)CL 500 V8 | 265 km/h 165 mph Unrestricted 250 km/h 155 mph Restricted |
| Database median | 242 km/h 150 mph |
Fuel consumption benchmark
Current vehicle compared with the database median for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzCL (C140)CL 500 V8 | 15.4 L/100 km 15.3 mpg US 18.3 mpg UK |
| Database median | 7.4 L/100 km 31.8 mpg US 38.2 mpg UK |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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| Vehicle | Mercedes-Benz CL (C140) CL 500 V8 |
|---|---|
| Consumption | 15.4 L/100 km15.3 mpg US18.3 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 26.95 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 43.37 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 2,310 L610 US gal508 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 4,043 LC/year |
Dyno simulation
Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.
Mercedes-Benz CL (C140) CL 500 V8PowerTorque
- Mercedes-Benz CL (C140) CL 500 V8: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzCL (C140)CL 500 V8 | 5,600 rpm | 3,900 rpm | 5,850 rpm |
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