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Mercedes-Benz CL (W215) 420 5AT RWD (280 HP)

Mercedes-Benz CL (W215) · 2000 - present · Petrol

The Mercedes-Benz CL (W215) 420 5AT RWD (280 HP) produces 279 hp and 400 Nm. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 8.6 seconds and reaches 249 km/h. Stated combined consumption is 12.6 l/100 km, equal to 321 g CO2 per km.

Power
279 hp
Torque
400 Nm
0–100
8.6 s
Top speed
249 km/h

Engine

Power 279 hp
Power (kW) 205 kW
Torque 400 Nm
Displacement 5,786 cc
Cylinders V8
Fuel system Multipoint Injection
Fuel Petrol
Fuel tank capacity 88 l

Performance

Top speed 249 km/h
Acceleration 0–100 km/h 8.6 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 321 g/km

Transmission

Gearbox 5-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain Rear Wheel Drive

Dimensions and weight

Length 4,994 mm
Width 1,857 mm
Height 1,412 mm
Wheelbase 2,885 mm
Ground clearance 150 mm
Cargo volume 450 l
Unladen weight 2,080 kg
Gross weight limit 2,600 kg
Tyre size 255/45 R18
Front brakes Ventilated Discs
Rear brakes Ventilated Discs

How this trim compares to other cars

The Mercedes-Benz CL (W215) 420 5AT RWD (280 HP) compared with 4,681 trims of other cars from the 1997–2003 period.

How this trim compares to other cars
Measure This trim Average Position
Power 279 hp 157 hp
better than 91%
Torque 400 Nm 245 Nm
better than 91%
Top speed 249 km/h 200 km/h
better than 92%
Acceleration 0–100 km/h 8.6 s 10.7 s
better than 77%
Combined consumption 12.6 l/100 km 8.4 l/100 km
better than 6%
CO2 emissions 321 g/km 201 g/km
better than 4%
Cargo volume 450 l 503 l
better than 56%
Unladen weight 2,080 kg 1,394 kg
better than 3%

Percentages show the share of trims from the same period this model beats on that measure. Manufacturer figures.

Compare

Trims and engine versions — Mercedes-Benz CL (W215)

Trims and engine versions — Mercedes-Benz CL (W215)
Trim Fuel Power Torque 0–100 Top speed Fuel economy CO2 Select
500 5AT RWD (306 HP) Petrol 306 hp 460 Nm 6.5 s 250 km/h 11.9 l/100 km 320 g/km
600 5AT RWD (367 HP) Petrol 367 hp 530 Nm 6.1 s 250 km/h 13.9 l/100 km 321 g/km