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Mercedes-Benz CLS 500

General information

ModelMercedes-Benz CLS 500
Year2006
CategoryLarge/luxury cars
Rating60 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size4965 ccm (302.96 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline
Fuel mixed driving11.3 litres/100 km (20.82 miles per gallon)
Seats4
DriveRear wheels
TransmissionAutomatic, 7-speed
Airbags6. Front airbags. Side airbags.

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement4965 ccm (302.96 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 2000 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 ratio0.1691 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeCoupe
Max no. of doors4
Passenger space4110 litres (1,086 gallons)
Cargo space505 litres (133 gallons)
Optional cargo space1580 litres (417 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient1.0

Steering, brakes and tires

SteeringPower assisted steering. Traction control. Electronic stabilasation program (ESP).
Turn circle13 m (500.0 inches)
Brake detailsABS Antiblocking system (ABS).

Dimensions and weight

Weight1810 kg (3,990.4 pounds)
Max weight with load1810 kg (3,990.4 pounds)
Towing weight1900 kg (4,188.8 pounds)
Overall length4920 mm (193.7 inches)
Overall width1860 mm (73.2 inches)
Overall height1400 mm (55.1 inches)
Wheelbase2860 mm (112.6 inches)
Fuel capacity89.0 litres (23.51 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originGermany
Aprox price as new EUR69340
CO2 emissions267.0 g/km
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