Mercedes-Benz CL Coupe (C140) 420 5AT RWD (279 HP)
Mercedes-Benz CL Coupe (C140) · 1996 - 1998 · Petrol
The Mercedes-Benz CL Coupe (C140) 420 5AT RWD (279 HP) produces 279 hp and 400 Nm. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 8.5 seconds and reaches 250 km/h. Stated combined consumption is 12.6 l/100 km, equal to 355 g CO2 per km.
- Power
- 279 hp
- Torque
- 400 Nm
- 0–100
- 8.5 s
- Top speed
- 250 km/h
Engine
| Power | 279 hp |
|---|---|
| Power (kW) | 205 kW |
| Torque | 400 Nm |
| Displacement | 4,196 cc |
| Cylinders | V8 |
| Fuel system | Multipoint Injection |
| Fuel | Petrol |
| Fuel tank capacity | 100 l |
Performance
| Top speed | 250 km/h |
|---|---|
| Acceleration 0–100 km/h | 8.5 s |
Fuel economy and emissions
| Combined consumption | 12.6 l/100 km |
|---|---|
| City consumption | 16.6 l/100 km |
| Highway consumption | 9.8 l/100 km |
| CO2 emissions | 355 g/km |
Transmission
| Gearbox | 5-Speed Automatic |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain | Rear Wheel Drive |
Dimensions and weight
| Length | 5,065 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,913 mm |
| Height | 1,445 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,944 mm |
| Ground clearance | 157 mm |
| Cargo volume | 504 l |
| Unladen weight | 2,045 kg |
| Gross weight limit | 2,560 kg |
| Tyre size | 255/45 R18Z |
| Front brakes | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated Discs |
How this trim compares to other cars
The Mercedes-Benz CL Coupe (C140) 420 5AT RWD (279 HP) compared with 3,417 trims of other cars from the 1993–1999 period.
| Measure | This trim | Average | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power | 279 hp | 145 hp |
better than 93%
|
| Torque | 400 Nm | 221 Nm |
better than 94%
|
| Top speed | 250 km/h | 196 km/h |
better than 95%
|
| Acceleration 0–100 km/h | 8.5 s | 11.3 s |
better than 81%
|
| Combined consumption | 12.6 l/100 km | 8.6 l/100 km |
better than 5%
|
| CO2 emissions | 355 g/km | 207 g/km |
better than 2%
|
| Cargo volume | 504 l | 455 l |
better than 80%
|
| Unladen weight | 2,045 kg | 1,332 kg |
better than 2%
|
Percentages show the share of trims from the same period this model beats on that measure. Manufacturer figures.
Trims and engine versions — Mercedes-Benz CL Coupe (C140)
| Trim | Fuel | Power | Torque | 0–100 | Top speed | Fuel economy | CO2 | Select |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 500 5AT RWD (320 HP) | Petrol | 320 hp | 470 Nm | 7.5 s | 250 km/h | 13.8 l/100 km | 365 g/km | |
| 600 5AT RWD (394 HP) | Petrol | 394 hp | 570 Nm | 6.6 s | 250 km/h | 15.6 l/100 km | 400 g/km |