1996 (C140) Mercedes CL 420 Specs & Performance
1996 - 1999 (C140)
Tech Specs Summary
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- 4.2 L V8
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- 155 mph
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- 8.3 seconds
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- 275 hp
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- 20.5 mpg
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- 2 Doors
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- 4 Seats
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- 17.8 ft3
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- 4,586 lbs
- Front - RWD
Performance
- Top Speed
- 155 mph
- 0-62 mph
- 8.3 seconds
- 0-60 mph
- 8.0 seconds
- Power-to-Weight
- 16.67 lb/hp
- Power
- 275 hp
- Torque
- 295 lb·ft
Gas Mileage
- Combined
- 20.5 mpg
- Total Range
- 541 Miles
Gasoline Engine
- Capacity
- 4.2 Liter
- 256.1 in3
- Layout
- V8
- Aspiration
- Natural
- Peak Power
- 275 hp @ 5,700 RPM
- 279 ps @ 5,700 RPM
- Peak Torque
- 295 lb·ft @ 3,900 RPM
- 400 N·m @ 3,900 RPM
- Valvetrain
- DOHC
- Valves/Cylinder
- 4 (32v Total)
- Fuel Injection
- Multi-point
- Position
- Front Engine
- Orientation
- Longitudinal
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel Tank Capacity
- 26.4 Gallons
More Engine Specs
- Engine Name
- M119 E42
- Compression Ratio
- 11:1
- Bore x Stroke
- 3.622 x 3.106 in
- Bore-Stroke Ratio
- 1.17:1
- Over-Square
- Specific Output
- 1.08 hp/in3
- Power/Cylinder
- 34 hp
- Cylinder Volume
- 32 in3
- BMEP
- 173.7 PSI
- 12 Bar
Drivetrain & Chassis
- Driven Wheels
- RWD
- Rear-wheel Drive
- Transmission (AT)
- 5 Speeds
- Tyre Sizes
- 255/45 ZR18
- Front Suspension
- Double Wishbone
- Rear Suspension
- Multi-Link
- Front Brakes
- Vented Disc
- Rear Brakes
- Vented Disc
Dimensions & Practicality
- Body
- Luxury Coupé
- Door Count
- 2
- Seat Count
- 4
- Luggage Space
- 17.8 ft3
- Curb Weight
- 4,586 lbs
- Gross Weight
- 5,732 lbs
- Maximum Payload
- 1,146 lbs
- Towing Capacity
- 1,653-4,630 lbs
- Length
- 199.4 in
- Width
- 75.3 in
- Height
- 57.2 in
- Wheelbase
- 115.9 in
- Front Track
- 63.5 in
- Rear Track
- 62.5 in
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