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Mercedes-Benz CLS 500

General information

ModelMercedes-Benz CLS 500
Year2005
CategoryLarge/luxury cars
Rating73.4 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size4966 ccm (303.03 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline, unleaded 95
Fuel mixed driving11.5 litres/100 km (20.54 miles per gallon)
Seats4
DriveRear wheels
TransmissionAutomatic, 7-speed
Airbags6. Front airbags. Side airbags.

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement4966 ccm (303.03 cubic inches)
Engine typeV8
Max power306.00 PS (225 kW or 302 HP) at 5600 Rev. per min.
Max torque460.00 Nm (46.9 kgf-m or 339.3 ft.lbs) at 2700 Rev. per min.
Compression10.0:1
Bore x stroke97.0 x 84.0 mm (3.8 x 3.3 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder3
Fuel controlOverhead cam (OHC)
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxAutomatic, 7-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed250.0 km/h (155.3 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)6.1 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1686 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeCoupe
Max no. of doors4
Leg room front1080 mm (42.5 inches)
Passenger space4220 litres (1,115 gallons)
Cargo space505 litres (133 gallons)
Optional cargo space3000 litres (793 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

SteeringTraction control. Electronic stabilasation program (ESP).
Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesVentilated disks
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS).

Dimensions and weight

Weight1815 kg (4,001.4 pounds)
Max weight with load2275 kg (5,015.5 pounds)
Overall length4920 mm (193.7 inches)
Overall width1860 mm (73.2 inches)
Overall height1410 mm (55.5 inches)
Wheelbase2780 mm (109.4 inches)
Fuel capacity80.0 litres (21.14 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originGermany
Aprox price as new EUR67340
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