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.
| 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.
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 |