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1996 CL 420 V8 (279 Hp) Automatic

Technical specifications and auto data, engine info, fuel consumption performance specs, dimensions and volumes

FULL CAR SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL INFO

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Series

CL

Model

CL 420

Modification

CL 420 V8 (279 Hp) Automatic

Body Type

Coupe

Start of production

1996

End of production

1998

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel tank capacity

100 l 26.42 US gal
22 UK gal

Engine displacement

4196 cm³ 256.06 cu. In.

Power

279 hp (at 5700 rpm)

Torque

400 Nm (at 3900 rpm) 295.02 lb. ft (at 3900 rpm)

Drive Axle

Rear wheel drive

Top Speed

250 km/h 155 mph

Gearbox type

Automatic

Number of Gears

5

Kerb weight

2080 kg 4585.6 lbs

Length

5065 mm 199.41 in

Width

1912 mm 75.28 in

Doors

2

Seats

4

Wheel rims

18

FULL SPECS

FUEL CONSUMPTION

Economy

- Urban

21.4 l/100 km 10.99 US mpg
13.2 UK mpg

- Extra urban

11.2 l/100 km 21 US mpg
25.22 UK mpg

- Combined

14.9 l/100 km 15.79 US mpg
18.96 UK mpg

PERFORMANCE

Speed

- Top speed

250 km/h 155 mph

Acceleration

0 - 100 km/h

8.3 sec

0 - 60 mph

7.9 sec

ENGINE SPECIFICATION

Engine Model

M 119.981

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel system

MPI

Engine Location

Front, Longitudinal

Turbine

none

Engine displacement

4196 cm³ 256.06 cu. In.

Power

279 hp (at 5700 rpm)

Torque

400 Nm (at 3900 rpm) 295.02 lb. ft (at 3900 rpm)

Number of cylinders

8

Valves per cylinder

4

Position of cylinders

V-engine

Cylinder Bore

92 mm 3.62 in

Piston Stroke

78.9 mm 3.11 in

Compression ratio

11

Valvetrain

DOHC

Engine oil capacity

8 l 8.48 US qt
7.04 UK qt

Coolant

16.5 l 17.49 US qt
14.52 UK qt

POWER-TO-WEIGHT RATIO (PWR)

Color Index

Dynamic Efficiency

high Performance

DIMENSIONS

Length

5065 mm 199.41 in

Width

1912 mm 75.28 in

Height

1452 mm 57.17 in

Wheelbase

2945 mm 115.94 in

Front track

1614 mm 63.54 in

Rear (Back) track

1587 mm 62.48 in

Turning diameter

11.91 m 39.07 ft

DRIVETRAIN, SUSPENSION & TIRES

Drive Axle

Rear wheel drive

Number of Gears

5

Brakes

- Front

Ventilated discs

- Rear

Ventilated discs

Assisting system

ABS

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Suspension

- Front

Double wishbone

- Rear

Independent multi-link suspension

Tire size

- Front

255/45 R18

Wheel rims

18

WEIGHTS & TRUNK SPACE

Kerb weight

2080 kg 4585.6 lbs

Max. weight

2600 kg 5732 lbs

Luggage capacity

- Min. (seats up)

505 l 17.83 cu ft

- Max. roof load

520 kg 1146.4 lbs

MODEL REVIEW
Mercedes-Benz CL (C140) CL 420 V8 (279 Hp) Automatic is made in 1996 1997 1998