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Mercedes-Benz CL (C140)

CL 600 V12

394 hp5987 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe1996-1998
0-100 km/h 6.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

Performance

Performance
Power320 hp394 hp
Torque
570Nm420lb-ft
Displacement
5,987cc365cu in
Curb weight
2,240kg4,938lb
Gross weight
2,720kg5,997lb
Power-to-weight
176hp/t131kW/t80hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
254Nm/t170lb-ft/ton
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.6s
0-200 km/h
24.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.3s
Calculated
Quarter mile
14.6s
Calculated
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
103.4s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated

Efficiency and range

Efficiency and range
Fuel consumption
16.9L/100 km13.9mpg US16.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
24.5L/100 km9.6mpg US11.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
12.5L/100 km18.8mpg US22.6mpg UK
Fuel tank
100L
Estimated range
592km368mi
Calculated

Engine and drivetrain

Engine and drivetrain
EngineM 120.982
Body typeCoupe
Fuel typeGasoline
AspirationNaturally aspirated
Drive typeRWD
TransmissionAutomatic
Gears5-speed
Engine layoutFront, Longitudinal
Engine configurationV-engine
Cylinders12
Valves per cylinder4

Dimensions and space

Dimensions and space
Length
5,065mm199in
Width
1,912mm75in
Height
1,478mm58in
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

Power benchmark
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCL (C140)CL 600 V12
394 hp
294 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

0-100 km/h benchmark
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCL (C140)CL 600 V126.6 s
Database median6.4 s

Top speed benchmark

Current vehicle compared with the database median for Top speed. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Top speed benchmark
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCL (C140)CL 600 V12
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

Fuel consumption benchmark
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCL (C140)CL 600 V12
16.9 L/100 km
13.9 mpg US
16.7 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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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz CL (C140) CL 600 V12
Consumption16.9 L/100 km13.9 mpg US16.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km29.57 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi47.60 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,535 L670 US gal558 UK gal
Annual fuel cost4,436 LC/year

Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Mercedes-Benz CL (C140) CL 600 V12PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz CL (C140) CL 600 V12: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzCL (C140)CL 600 V125,200 rpm3,800 rpm5,450 rpm

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