Mercedes-Benz CL II (C215) photos

1999 — 2006 · coupe

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specifications

302–603

4.4 s

best 0–100

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Mercedes-Benz CL II (C215), coupe, silver, front three-quarter view — photo 14615

CL600 A silver two-door coupe parked on a gravel path in front of lush green trees and a classical statue.

Mercedes-Benz CL II (C215), coupe, silver, rear view — photo 14614

CL600 A silver luxury two-door coupe viewed from the rear, parked on a gravel path in a park setting near a classical statue and lush trees.

Mercedes-Benz CL II (C215), coupe, silver, rear three-quarter view — photo 14613

CL600 A silver pillarless two-door coupe parked on a gravel path against a background of lush green trees.

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About this generation

The second-generation CL-Class based on the W220 S-Class was produced from 1999 to 2006, featuring Active Body Control hydraulic suspension.

The second-generation Mercedes-Benz CL-Class (C215) was manufactured between March 1999 and 2006. Built on the S-Class W220 chassis, it featured a sleek pillarless hardtop profile with four rounded headlights. The C215 was significantly lighter than its predecessor through extensive use of high-strength steel, aluminum, magnesium, and composite materials. A key innovation was the standard Active Body Control (ABC) active hydraulic suspension system, which virtually eliminated body roll during cornering and braking maneuvers.

The lineup opened with the CL 500 powered by a 5.0-liter V8 (306 hp) and the CL 600, initially equipped with a naturally aspirated 5.8-liter V12 before upgrading to a 5.0L twin-turbo V12 producing 500 hp in 2002. High-performance AMG models included the supercharged CL 55 AMG (500 hp) and the range-topping CL 65 AMG featuring a massive 6.0-liter twin-turbo V12 developing 612 hp and 1000 Nm of torque. A 2002 facelift refreshed the headlights, front apron, and DVD-based COMAND system.

Specifications

4993 mm196.6 in

Length

1857 mm73.1 in

Width

1398 mm55.0 in

Height

2885 mm113.6 in

Wheelbase

490 l17.3 cu ft

Trunk

Petrol

500

302hp(225 kW)

5.0 l 5-speed automatic RWD 0–100 6.5 s

1999–2003

Torque: 460 Nm (339 lb-ft)
Top speed: 250 km/h (155 mph)
Displacement: 4966 cc
Cylinders: 8
Engine: M113.960
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1865 kg (4112 lb)
Fuel tank: 88 l (23.2 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 13.4 l/100 km (18 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 320 g/km (NEDC)

500

302hp(225 kW)

5.0 l 7-speed automatic RWD 0–100 6.3 s

2003–2006

Torque: 460 Nm (339 lb-ft)
Top speed: 250 km/h (155 mph)
Displacement: 4966 cc
Cylinders: 8
Engine: M113.960
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1885 kg (4156 lb)
Fuel tank: 88 l (23.2 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 11.9 l/100 km (20 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 285 g/km (NEDC)

55 AMG

355hp(265 kW)

5.4 l 5-speed automatic RWD 0–100 6.0 s

1999–2002

Torque: 530 Nm (391 lb-ft)
Top speed: 250 km/h (155 mph)
Displacement: 5439 cc
Cylinders: 8
Engine: M113.986
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1865 kg (4112 lb)
Fuel tank: 88 l (23.2 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 13.0 l/100 km (18 mpg US) NEDC

600

362hp(270 kW)

5.8 l 5-speed automatic RWD 0–100 6.1 s

1999–2002

Torque: 530 Nm (391 lb-ft)
Top speed: 250 km/h (155 mph)
Displacement: 5786 cc
Cylinders: 12
Engine: M137.970
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1955 kg (4310 lb)
Fuel tank: 88 l (23.2 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 13.4 l/100 km (18 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 322 g/km (NEDC)

63 AMG

437hp(326 kW)

6.3 l 5-speed automatic RWD 0–100 5.5 s

2001–2002

Torque: 620 Nm (457 lb-ft)
Top speed: 250 km/h (155 mph)
Displacement: 6258 cc
Cylinders: 12
Engine: M137.980
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 2030 kg (4475 lb)
Fuel tank: 88 l (23.2 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 14.1 l/100 km (17 mpg US) NEDC

55 AMG

493hp(368 kW)

5.4 l 5-speed automatic RWD 0–100 4.8 s

2002–2006

Torque: 700 Nm (516 lb-ft)
Top speed: 250 km/h (155 mph)
Displacement: 5439 cc
Cylinders: 8
Engine: M113.991
Aspiration: supercharged
Curb weight: 1995 kg (4398 lb)
Fuel tank: 88 l (23.2 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 13.2 l/100 km (18 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 317 g/km (NEDC)

600

493hp(368 kW)

5.5 l 5-speed automatic RWD 0–100 4.8 s

2002–2006

Torque: 800 Nm (590 lb-ft)
Top speed: 250 km/h (155 mph)
Displacement: 5513 cc
Cylinders: 12
Engine: M275.950
Aspiration: twin-turbo
Curb weight: 2110 kg (4652 lb)
Fuel tank: 88 l (23.2 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 14.7 l/100 km (16 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 353 g/km (NEDC)

65 AMG

603hp(450 kW)

6.0 l 5-speed automatic RWD 0–100 4.4 s

2003–2006

Torque: 1000 Nm (738 lb-ft)
Top speed: 250 km/h (155 mph)
Displacement: 5980 cc
Cylinders: 12
Engine: M275.980
Aspiration: twin-turbo
Curb weight: 2155 kg (4751 lb)
Fuel tank: 88 l (23.2 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 14.9 l/100 km (16 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 357 g/km (NEDC)

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