Mercedes-Benz CL (C216, facelift 2010) CL 500 V8 (435 hp) 4MATIC BlueEFFICIENCY G-TRONIC

Gasoline engine with 435 hp (320 kW) and 516 lb-ft (700 Nm), built 2010–2013, coupe body, rear-wheel drive. The Mercedes-Benz CL (C216, facelift 2010) has 3 more powerful gasoline versions.

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Power435 hp (320 kW)
Torque516 lb-ft (700 Nm)
0–62 mph4.9 s
Top speed155 mph (250 km/h)
FuelGasoline

Specifications

Engine

Engine versionCL 500 V8 (435 hp) 4MATIC BlueEFFICIENCY G-TRONIC
Engine codeM 278 DE 46 AL
Displacement4.7 L (4,663 cm³)
Cylinders8
Cylinder layoutV-engine
Engine positionFront, Longitudinal
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel systemDirect injection

Performance

Power435 hp (320 kW) @ 5250 rpm
Torque516 lb-ft (700 Nm) @ 1800-3500 rpm
0–62 mph (0–100 km/h)4.9 s
Top speed155 mph (250 km/h)

Fuel economy and emissions

FuelGasoline
City17 mpg (13.9-14.0 l/100 km)
Highway24 mpg (9.9-10.1 l/100 km)
CO₂ emissions381 g/mi (237-242 g/km)
Emission standardEuro 5
Fuel tank21.9 gal (83 l)

Body, dimensions and weight

Body styleCoupe
Doors4
Length200.6 in (5,095 mm)
Width73.7 in (1,871 mm)
Height55.9 in (1,419 mm)
Curb weight4,674 lb (2,120 kg)
Gross vehicle weight5,633 lb (2,555 kg)
Cargo volume17.3 cu ft (490 l)

Drivetrain and chassis

DriveRear-wheel drive
SteeringElectric power steering
Front suspensionIndependent multi-link
Rear suspensionIndependent multi-link, coil spring, stabilizer bar
Tires255/45 R18
WheelsR18
Driver assistanceABS (Anti-lock braking system)

What to check on a Mercedes-Benz CL with this engine

  • On a gasoline engine, check the oil consumption, the timing chain or belt and, on turbo engines, the turbocharger.
  • Test the clutch or the automatic transmission from a cold start and in the low gears.
  • Compare the odometer with the readings in the service records and in the VIN history report: a big gap means the mileage was rolled back.

Other Mercedes-Benz CL (C216, facelift 2010) engines

EngineFuelPowerCombined
AMG CL 63 V8 (544 hp) SPEEDSHIFT MCTGasoline544 hp (400 kW)
AMG CL 65 V12 (630 hp) SPEEDSHIFTGasoline630 hp (463 kW)
CL 500 V8 (435 hp) BlueEFFICIENCY G-TRONICGasoline435 hp (320 kW)
CL 600 V12 (517 hp) G-TRONICGasoline517 hp (380 kW)

← All Mercedes-Benz CL (C216, facelift 2010) engines

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