Body style: Coupé (two-door)
Segment: Premium Coupe
Production years: 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006
In the fall of 2002, Mercedes-Benz introduced the AMG version of the CL, and, along with the supercharged engine, came additional visual upgrades and a revised interior.
When the German carmaker introduced the CL as a personal luxury coupe, it offered an elegant yet sporty vehicle thanks to a few advanced technologies. But, unfortunately, the engines were not exactly that powerful. That problem was fixed when the CL55 AMG version came on the market.
Featuring the same four-headlights front fascia, the AMG version received a new bumper that enhanced the car's aggressive look. Thus, an A-shaped "mouth" flanked by two oval foglamps on the lower bumper created a sportier look for the vehicle. Moreover, the side sills and the rear bumper were replaced with a body kit designed and installed by AMG. In addition, a four-exhaust system with oval, chromed tips warned other drivers that they were just passed by an AMG. Last but not least, a subtle lip spoiler adorned the trunk's lid.
Inside, there was basically the same interior as the rest of the CL range. However, a new set of bucket seats at the front with high-bolstered areas provided better side support for their occupants. Moreover, the carmaker added a pair of paddle-shifters behind the steering wheel so the driver could manually change the gears for the standard automatic transmission.
Under the hood, the manually assembled V8 mill was helped by a supercharger to gain more power and torque. It was paired as standard with a five-speed automatic gearbox that sent the oomph to the rear wheels. Despite the heavy weight of the large, luxurious coupe, the car could rocket from 0 to 62 mph (0-100 kph) in under five seconds.
ENGINE SPECS - 5.4 V8 5AT (500 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V8 |
Displacement: | 5439 cm3 |
Power: | 368 KW @ 6100 RPM 500 HP @ 6100 RPM 493 BHP @ 6100 RPM |
Torque: | 516 lb-ft @ 2750-4000 RPM 700 Nm @ 2750-4000 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): | 4.8 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) |
Cargo Volume: | 15.9 cuFT (450 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.29 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 4399 lbs (1995 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 5336.1 lbs (2420 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 11.9 mpg US (19.8 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 24.8 mpg US (9.5 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 17.8 mpg US (13.2 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 317 g/km |