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Mercedes-Benz CLS 55 AMG

General information

ModelMercedes-Benz CLS 55 AMG
Year2005
CategoryLarge/luxury cars
Rating60 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size5438 ccm (331.83 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline, unleaded 95
Fuel mixed driving13.6 litres/100 km (17.30 miles per gallon)
Seats4
DriveRear wheels
TransmissionAutomatic, 5-speed
Airbags6. Front airbags. Side airbags.

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement5438 ccm (331.83 cubic inches)
Engine typeV8
Max power476.00 PS (350 kW or 469 HP) at 6100 Rev. per min.
Max torque700.00 Nm (71.4 kgf-m or 516.3 ft.lbs) at 2650 Rev. per min.
Compression9.0:1
Bore x stroke97.0 x 92.0 mm (3.8 x 3.6 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder3
Fuel controlOverhead cam (OHC)
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxAutomatic, 5-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed250.0 km/h (155.3 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)4.7 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.2479 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeCoupe
Max no. of doors5
Passenger space5780 litres (1,527 gallons)
Cargo space495 litres (131 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

SteeringTraction control. Electronic stabilasation program (ESP).
Turn circle12 m (472.4 inches)
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS).

Dimensions and weight

Weight1920 kg (4,232.9 pounds)
Max weight with load2385 kg (5,258.0 pounds)
Overall length4920 mm (193.7 inches)
Overall width1880 mm (74.0 inches)
Overall height1400 mm (55.1 inches)
Wheelbase3090 mm (121.7 inches)
Fuel capacity80.0 litres (21.14 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originGermany
Aprox price as new EUR96284
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