(1998 model)
| Marque (make) | Mercedes-Benz | Issued from | 1998 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | CL 420 Coupé | Issued until | |
| Serie | CL class | Number made | |
| Model family | Body construction | ||
| Model code | Body designation | ||
| Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz | Country | DE |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | fixed-head coupé | Number of seats | 5 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 5065 mm / 199.4 in / 199.4 in | Ground clearance | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1912 mm / 75.3 in / 75.3 in | Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.72 |
| Height | 1445 mm / 56.9 in / 56.9 in | Total (curb) weight | 2080 kg / 4586 lb / 4586 lb |
| Wheelbase | 2945 mm / 115.9 in / 115.9 in | Dry weight | |
| Track front | 1614 mm / 63.5 in / 63.5 in | Weight distribution (front) | |
| Track rear | 1587 mm / 62.5 in / 62.5 in | Fuel capacity |
| Drag coefficient | 0.290 | Frontal Area | 2.32 m2 / 25.0 sq ft / 25.0 sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cx | 0.67 |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | V engine | Total number of valves | 32 |
| Engine Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz | Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Engine construction | Bore | 92.0 mm / 3.62 in / 3.62 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 78.9 mm / 3.11 in / 3.11 in |
| Fuel supply | Bore/Stroke ratio | 1.17 | |
| Engine Main bearings | Engine displacement | 4196 cm3 / 256.1 cu in / 256.1 cu in | |
| Cam Design | DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam) | Unitary capacity | 524.50 cm3/cylinder / 32.007 cu in/cylinder / 32.007 cu in/cylinder |
| Sump | Compression ratio | 11.0 : 1 | |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. output power | 205.1 kW / 278.9 hp / 278.9 hp at 5700 rpm / 5700 rpm / 5700 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Max. torque | 400.0 Nm / 295.0 lbft / 295.0 lbft at 3900 rpm / 3900 rpm / 3900 rpm |
| Intercooler | none | Maximum rpm | |
| Coolant | water | Max. net output | 202.3 kW / 275.1 bhp / 275.1 bhp |
| Catalytic converter | yes | Specific output | 65.5 kW/l / 1.459 bhp/cu in / 1.459 bhp/cu in |
| Specific torque | 95.33 Nm/l / 0.834 lbft/cu in / 0.834 lbft/cu in |
| Transmission type | automatic | Number of gears | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | rear wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | 0.83 |
| Final gear (drive) ratio | 2.82 |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | 245 km/h / 152 mph / 152 mph | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | 132.21 kW/ton / 179.76 bhp/ton / 179.76 bhp/ton | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | 8.50 s / 8.50 s / 8.50 s | Fuel consumption, City (urban) | 16.2 l/100km / 17.4 mi/UK gal / 14.5 mi/US gal |
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) | Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban) | 8.4 l/100km / 33.6 mi/UK gal / 28.0 mi/US gal | |
| Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top | Fuel consumption, Mixed (combined) | 10.0 l/100km / 28.2 mi/UK gal / 23.5 mi/US gal | |
| 0-Quarter-mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| 0-Kilometer time | CO2 emissions |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | longitudinal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | |||
| Turns lock-to-lock | Turning circle | ||
| Suspension front | I.DW.CS.ARB. | Suspension rear | I.MultiLi.CS.ARB. |
| Wheels front | 8.5J x 18 | Wheels rear | 8.5J x 18 |
| Tyres front | 255/45 ZR 18 | Tyres rear | 255/45 ZR 18 |
| Brakes front | ventilated disc | Brakes rear | ventilated disc, servo-assisted, ABS (anti-lock braking system) |
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear | ||
| Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of Mercedes-Benz CL 420 Coupé
