Body style: Coupé (two-door)
Segment: Premium Coupe
Production years: 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996
Mercedes-Benz introduced a two-door version of its flagship model, the mighty S-Class, thus continuing its tradition of producing personal luxury coupes for its customers.
Unlike its main rival, BMW, who focused on a sporty image with its 8 Series, the CL-Class (C140) was built to provide comfort and luxury. Its look was far from slim or aerodynamic. Instead, it was bulky and demanding, more focused on customers who didn't want to reach the top speed of the vehicle on a daily basis. They just wanted to be spoiled and pampered on their way to the office or vacation lodge. Thus, around 20,000 units of this majestic, luxurious coupe were built in its seven-year lifespan.
Even though it was the two-door version of the S-Class, it didn't share any body panel with its four-door sibling. Its body-colored bumpers, black grille, and swept-back headlights looked futuristic for those times. From its profile, the S-Class Coupe (codenamed C140) featured an ascending beltline that stretched beyond the cabin onto the tall rear deck. The B-post was retractable. Thus, with all four windows rolled down, it looked like a hard-top coupe or a fake cabriolet (by European standards).
Inside, the leather-wrapped cabin featured comfortable bucket seats at the front and a benchseat for two in the back. The dashboard featured an instrument cluster with an angular design, where the speedometer took center stage. On the sloped center stack, the automaker installed the HVAC and audio controls, while the center console hosted the gear selector.
Since the car was meant to be both a companion for exquisite events and long travels, it was fitted with a choice of two V8s and a V12 engine, all paired with a five-speed automatic.
ENGINE SPECS - 420 SEC 5AT (280 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V8 |
Displacement: | 4196 cm3 |
Power: | 205.9 KW @ 5700 RPM 280 HP @ 5700 RPM 276 BHP @ 5700 RPM |
Torque: | 295 lb-ft @ 3900 RPM 400 Nm @ 3900 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 26.4 gallons (99.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 155.3 mph (250 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 8.3 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: | 235/65 ZR16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 199.4 in (5065 mm) |
Width: | 75.3 in (1913 mm) |
Height: | 56.9 in (1445 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 63.5/62.5 in (1,613/1,588 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 115.9 in (2944 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.9 in (150 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 17.9 cuFT (507 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.29 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 4497 lbs (2040 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 5732 lbs (2600 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 14.3 mpg US (16.4 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 24.2 mpg US (9.7 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 18.7 mpg US (12.6 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 300 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 500 SEC 5AT (320 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V8 |
Displacement: | 4973 cm3 |
Power: | 235 KW @ 5600 RPM 320 HP @ 5600 RPM 315 BHP @ 5600 RPM |
Torque: | 347 lb-ft @ 3900 RPM 470 Nm @ 3900 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 26.4 gallons (99.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 155.3 mph (250 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 7.3 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: | 235/60 ZR16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 199.4 in (5065 mm) |
Width: | 75.3 in (1913 mm) |
Height: | 56.9 in (1445 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 63.5/62.5 in (1,613/1,588 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 115.9 in (2944 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.9 in (150 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 17.8 cuFT (504 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.29 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 4497 lbs (2040 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 5735 lbs (2601 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 13.3 mpg US (17.7 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 23.5 mpg US (10 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 17.8 mpg US (13.2 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 314 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 600 SEC 5AT (394 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V12 |
Displacement: | 5987 cm3 |
Power: | 290 KW @ 5200 RPM 394 HP @ 5200 RPM 389 BHP @ 5200 RPM |
Torque: | 420 lb-ft @ 3800 RPM 570 Nm @ 3800 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 26.4 gallons (99.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 155.3 mph (250 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 6.6 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: | 235/60 ZR16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 199.4 in (5065 mm) |
Width: | 75.3 in (1913 mm) |
Height: | 56.9 in (1445 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 63.5/62.5 in (1,613/1,588 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 115.9 in (2944 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 17.8 cuFT (504 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.29 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 4850 lbs (2200 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 5996.5 lbs (2720 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 11.4 mpg US (20.6 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 19.9 mpg US (11.8 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 15.3 mpg US (15.4 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 366 g/km |