Body style: Coupé (two-door)
Segment: Premium Coupe
Production years: 2000, 2001, 2002
By the 2000s, Mercedes-Benz was the only German carmaker that offered a true Grand Tourer coupe, and besides the regular versions, it provided an AMG-tuned one that could be more than just a trans-continental comfortable ride.
After BMW stopped the 8-Series, Mercedes-Benz was left alone on the niche-market of Grand Tourer vehicles. The CL C215 was a true personal luxury coupe built for long distances that could offer the same comfort level as an S-Class. Since it was a car focused on the driver, the carmaker decided to add an AMG version: the 55 AMG.
Its double-headlights design matched the line introduced by the E-Class W210 and continued by the CLK C208 and the C-Class W203, but with a more refined look. In AMG clothing, it sported an A-shaped lower bumper that wore a pair of oval fog lights. Its three-slats grille that supported the big, three-pointed-star logo was different than the rest of the C215 range. The aerodynamic package continued with sculptured rocker-panels and, in the back, a tiny lip on the trunk lid and a specific bumper design.
Inside, the carmaker showed its respect to its customers and installed a luxurious, well-equipped cabin. The customer could choose between wood-trims and carbon-fiber trims for the interior. Its front bucket-seats offered a mix of comfort and sporty feeling due to their side bolstering.
The 1999 CL 55 was the first AMG special for the big, luxury coupes built by Mercedes-Benz. Besides the supercharged V-8 engine, the Gran Tourer featured standard adaptive suspension that reduced body roll and a five-speed automatic transmission with a Steptronic system. That allowed the driver to manually select the gears by tilting the gear-selector left or right.
ENGINE SPECS - 5.4L V8 5AT (360 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V8 |
Displacement: | 5439 cm3 |
Power: | 265 KW @ 5500 RPM 360 HP @ 5500 RPM 355 BHP @ 5500 RPM |
Torque: | 391 lb-ft @ 3150 RPM 530 Nm @ 3150 RPM |
Fuel System: | Supercharged Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 155.3 mph (250 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 5.2 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 245/45 ZR18 || 275/40 ZR 18 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 196.6 in (4994 mm) |
Width: | 73.1 in (1857 mm) |
Height: | 55 in (1397 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 62.1/62.1 in (1,577/1,577 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 113.6 in (2885 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.9 in (150 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 15.9 cuFT (450 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.29 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 4112 lbs (1865 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 5116 lbs (2321 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 12 mpg US (19.6 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 25.6 mpg US (9.2 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 18.1 mpg US (13 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 320 g/km |