What engine does a CL500 have?
What engine does a CL500 have?
V8
The model line-up starts with the entry-level CL 500 (550 in the US) powered by the new 4.7 L (4,663cc) V8 direct-injected engine that delivers 435 PS (320 kW; 429 hp) and 700 N⋅m (516 lb⋅ft) of torque, paired to a new seven speed automatic transmission, which accelerates from 0 to 60 mph in 4.9 seconds.
Is a Mercedes CL500 a good car?
The CL is a definitely a niche choice, as its huge dimensions, impractical 2+2 seating layout and high running costs are unlikely to meet many drivers’ requirements. But for those with nearly £100,000 to spend on a luxurious GT, the CL500 is just as brilliant a cruiser as its sporting siblings.
How much is Mercedes CL500?
About the Mercedes-Benz CL 500
| Coupe | Original MSRP/Price | City MPG / Hwy MPG |
|---|---|---|
| CL-Class 2dr Cpe 5.0L | $95500 / $88815 | 16 / 24 |
What kind of engine does a Mercedes Benz CL500 have?
The third generation of the CL is the W215-chassis coupé of 2000 to 2006. It is based on the 2000-2004/5 Mercedes-Benz S-Class, thogh it rides on an 8-inch shorter wheelbase. It is offered as four models: the V8-powered CL500, the supercharged V8-powered CL55 AMG, the V12-powered CL600 and the rare bi-turbo V12-powered CL65 AMG.
How fast does a CL500 go 60 mph?
This 4116-pound CL500 hit 60 mph in 6.2 seconds and ran the quarter in 14.7 seconds at 98 mph (that’s within 0.1 second of our 4077-pound S500 sedan), but EPA city fuel economy drops a point to 16 mpg (a slipperier shape helps keep highway mileage the same at 23 mpg).
Can you afford a new Mercedes-Benz CL500?
If you are a committed auto enthusiast and you can afford to park a new Mercedes-Benz CL500 alongside your BMW M5 and the Porsche 911 Turbo that’s on order, you owe it to your kinfolk in the global fraternity of car nuts to step up and buy one (it starts at just $89,550). Think of it as a civic duty.
What kind of engine does a 2001 Mercedes Benz CL have?
Model year 2001 will also bring the fabulous CL600, powered by a new 362-hp cylinder-deactivating V-6-12, and possibly a version of the CL55 AMG, powered by a 355-hp, 5.4-liter V-8, dressed up with a body kit and perhaps sold with the option of not having a speed governor (then we’ll report on the CL’s aerodynamics).
