Mercedes-Benz Top Speed

Cl (c140)

250.00 km/h

or 155.34 mp/h

General information
BrandMercedes-Benz
Model CL
Generation CL (C140)
Modification (Engine) CL 420 V8 (279 Hp) Automatic
Start of production 1996 year
End of production 1998 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body typeCoupe
Seats 4
Doors 2
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) - urban 21.4 l/100 km 10.99 US mpg13.2 UK mpg4.67 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban 11.2 l/100 km 21 US mpg25.22 UK mpg8.93 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined 14.9 l/100 km 15.79 US mpg18.96 UK mpg6.71 km/l
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph 7.9 sec
Maximum speed 250 km/h 155.34 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 7.5 kg/Hp, 134.1 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 5.2 kg/Nm, 192.3 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 279 Hp @ 5700 rpm.
Power per litre 66.5 Hp/l
Torque 400 Nm @ 3900 rpm. 295.02 lb.-ft. @ 3900 rpm.
Engine location Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code M119
Engine displacement 4196 cm3 256.06 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 8
Position of cylinders V-engine
Cylinder Bore 92 mm 3.62 in.
Piston Stroke 78.9 mm 3.11 in.
Compression ratio 11
Number of valves per cylinder 4
Fuel System Multi-point indirect injection
Engine aspiration Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain DOHC
Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 2080 kg 4585.62 lbs.
Max. weight 2600 kg 5732.02 lbs.
Max load 520 kg 1146.4 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space - minimum 505 l 17.83 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity 100 l 26.42 US gal | 22 UK gal
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.
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) 11.91 m 39.07 ft.
Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs
Drivetrain Architecture The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheel Rear wheel drive
Number of Gears (automatic transmission) 5
Front suspension Double wishbone
Rear suspension Multi-link independent
Front brakesVentilated discs
Rear brakesVentilated discs
Assisting systemsABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Power steering Hydraulic Steering
Tires size 255/45 R18
Wheel rims size18