Mercedes-Benz CL-Class 420 SEC 5AT (280 HP)
Mercedes-Benz CL-Class · 1992 - present · Petrol
The Mercedes-Benz CL-Class 420 SEC 5AT (280 HP) produces 280 hp and 400 Nm. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 8.3 seconds and reaches 250 km/h. Stated combined consumption is 12.6 l/100 km, equal to 300 g CO2 per km.
- Power
- 280 hp
- Torque
- 400 Nm
- 0–100
- 8.3 s
- Top speed
- 250 km/h
Engine
| Power | 280 hp |
|---|---|
| Power (kW) | 206 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 | 8.3 s |
Fuel economy and emissions
| Combined consumption | 12.6 l/100 km |
|---|---|
| City consumption | 16.4 l/100 km |
| Highway consumption | 9.7 l/100 km |
| CO2 emissions | 300 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 | 150 mm |
| Cargo volume | 507 l |
| Unladen weight | 2,040 kg |
| Gross weight limit | 2,600 kg |
| Tyre size | 235/65 Zr16 |
| Front brakes | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated Discs |
How this trim compares to other cars
The Mercedes-Benz CL-Class 420 SEC 5AT (280 HP) compared with 2,318 trims of other cars from the 1989–1995 period.
| Measure | This trim | Average | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power | 280 hp | 138 hp |
better than 94%
|
| Torque | 400 Nm | 208 Nm |
better than 94%
|
| Top speed | 250 km/h | 193 km/h |
better than 94%
|
| Acceleration 0–100 km/h | 8.3 s | 11.6 s |
better than 85%
|
| Combined consumption | 12.6 l/100 km | 8.8 l/100 km |
better than 6%
|
| CO2 emissions | 300 g/km | 211 g/km |
better than 8%
|
| Cargo volume | 507 l | 442 l |
better than 82%
|
| Unladen weight | 2,040 kg | 1,300 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-Class
| Trim | Fuel | Power | Torque | 0–100 | Top speed | Fuel economy | CO2 | Select |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 500 SEC 5AT (320 HP) | Petrol | 320 hp | 470 Nm | 7.3 s | 250 km/h | 13.2 l/100 km | 314 g/km | |
| 600 SEC 5AT (394 HP) | Petrol | 394 hp | 570 Nm | 6.6 s | 250 km/h | 15.4 l/100 km | 366 g/km |