Body style: Coupé (two-door)
Segment: Premium Coupe
Production years: 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006
After three years on the market, the CL lineup from the German premium automaker Mercedes-Benz went through a facelift that improved it in more areas.
By 2002 standards, the refreshed version of the CL was more than people could ever dream of having in their cars. Features such as fiber-optics sound systems, bi-Xenon headlights, and adaptive suspensions were things only envisioned on some concept cars from that era. And yet, the three-pointed-star brand brought them on the market and offered them to the public, for a hefty fee, of course.
With its quad-headlights front fascia and the three-slat grille, the CL was both an elegant and sporty vehicle. Depending on the version, the lower apron featured a smile-shaped center air intake flanked by two side scoops or an angry-looking one for the version fitted with the AMG package. From its profile, the CL was sleek, with a raked windshield and a short roof. The arched window line ran uninterrupted between the front and rear pillars of the greenhouse. Moreover, the C-pillar was retractable and lowered together with the rear side windows. By European standards, this was a faux-cabriolet vehicle, while other nations called it a hard-top. At the back, the revised taillights featured two clear horizontal lines for the reversing lights on each side.
Inside, the carmaker offered a leather-wrapped interior fitted as standard for the entire range and a new COMMAND infotainment unit placed on the center stack. The same sound system was available on the S-Class and the E-Class from the same era. But, unlike its siblings, the CL was offered an unusual option: a start-engine button mounted on the gear knob.
Under the hood, the carmaker installed a choice of two engines: a 5.0-liter V8 and a 6.0-liter V12, both being shared with the brand's flagship, the S-Class. The only available transmission was the five-speed (5G-Tronic) gearbox that sent the power to the rear wheels. A CL55-AMG was also available.
ENGINE SPECS - 500 5AT RWD (306 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V8 |
Displacement: | 4966 cm3 |
Power: | 225 KW @ 5600 RPM 306 HP @ 5600 RPM 302 BHP @ 5600 RPM |
Torque: | 339 lb-ft @ 2700-4250 RPM 460 Nm @ 2700-4250 RPM |
Fuel System: | 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): | 6.5 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: | 225/55 R17 |
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: | 6.2 in (157 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 15.9 cuFT (450 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.28 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 4156.4 lbs (1885 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 5159.7 lbs (2340 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 13.6 mpg US (17.3 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 29.4 mpg US (8 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 19.8 mpg US (11.9 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 285 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 600 5AT RWD (500 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V12 |
Displacement: | 5513 cm3 |
Power: | 368 KW @ 5000 RPM 500 HP @ 5000 RPM 493 BHP @ 5000 RPM |
Torque: | 590 lb-ft @ 1800-3500 RPM 800 Nm @ 1800-3500 RPM |
Fuel System: | 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 R18 || 265/40 R18 |
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: | 62.1/62.2 in (1,577/1,580 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 113.6 in (2885 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.2 in (157 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 15.9 cuFT (450 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.28 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 4575.4 lbs (2075 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 5512.5 lbs (2500 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 10.2 mpg US (23.1 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 23.3 mpg US (10.1 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 16 mpg US (14.7 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 350 g/km |