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Mercedes-Benz CL 420 Designo Specifications

Complete technical specifications for the Mercedes-Benz CL 420 Designo — 279 hp, petrol, coupe, 1996. Performance highlights: 0–100 km/h in 8.5 s, top speed 250 km/h (155 mph), consumption 14.9 l/100km (19.0 mpg UK · 15.8 mpg US).

Mercedes-Benz CL 420 Designo 1996 coupe front view

General · 1 fields

Vehicle classPassenger Car

Fuel & Engine · 11 fields

Bore92 mm
Catalytic converterClosed-loop
Compression ratio11 :1
Fuel systemFuel Injection
Fuel tank capacity100 L (26.4 gal US)
RPM at 100 km/h2,150 rpm
RPM at 130 km/h2,750 rpm
Stroke79 mm
TurbochargedNo
Valve actuationDOHC
Valves per cylinder4

Consumption (NEDC) · 2 fields

Urban consumption21.4 l/100km (13.2 mpg UK · 11.0 mpg US)
Extra-urban consumption11.2 l/100km (25.2 mpg UK · 21.0 mpg US)

Chassis · 11 fields

Front spring typeCoil Springs
Rear spring typeCoil Springs
Front anti-roll barYes
Rear anti-roll barYes
Front brakesVentilated Discs
Front suspensionIndependent Double Wishbone
Rear brakesVentilated Discs
Rear suspensionMultilink
Turning circle11.6 m (38.1 ft)
Front tyre size255/45ZR18
Rear tyre size255/45ZR18

Weights · 6 fields

Gross vehicle weight2,560 kg (5,644 lb)
Kerb weight2,040 kg (4,497 lb)
Payload520 kg (1,146 lb)
Roof load100 kg (220 lb)
Towing weight (braked)2,100 kg (4,630 lb)
Towing weight (unbraked)750 kg (1,653 lb)

Luggage / Load · 1 fields

Boot capacity505 L (17.8 cu ft)

Exterior Sizes · 6 fields

Length5,065 mm (199.4 in)
Width1,912 mm (75.3 in)
Height1,452 mm (57.2 in)
Wheelbase2,945 mm (115.9 in)
Front track1,614 mm
Rear track1,587 mm

Safety · 30 fields

Crash test ratingNot Tested
ABSStandard
EBDStandard
Brake assistNot Available
ESPNot Available
Traction controlStandard
Limited slip differentialNot Available
Electronic dampingNot Available
Automatic level controlOptional
Hill start assistNot Available
Forward collision warningNot Available
Autonomous emergency brakingNot Available
Pedestrian AEBNot Available
Lane keeping assistNot Available
Steering assistNot Available
Blind spot detectionNot Available
Fatigue detectionNot Available
Tyre pressure monitoringNot Available
Night visionNot Available
Pre-crash systemNot Available
High beam assistNot Available
Traffic sign recognitionNot Available
Cross traffic warningNot Available
Driver airbagStandard
Passenger airbagStandard
Side airbagsStandard (Front)
Curtain airbagsNot Available
Driver knee airbagNot Available
ISOFIXNot Available
Emergency call (eCall)Not Available

Comfort · 15 fields

Central lockingStandard
Keyless entry/startNot Available
Smartphone keyNot Available
Start buttonNot Available
Power steeringStandard
Steering wheel controlsNot Available
Electric windowsStandard (Front & Rear)
Cruise controlStandard
Air conditioningStandard (Automatic)
Dual zone climateStandard
Parking sensorsStandard (Rear)
Reverse cameraNot Available
Park assistNot Available
Electric parking brakeNot Available
Start/stop systemNot Available

Interior · 32 fields

Seat height adjustmentStandard (Driver & Passenger)
Lumbar supportStandard (Driver)
Electric seat adjustmentStandard
Heated seatsStandard (Front)
Ventilated seatsNot Available
Sport seatsNot Available
Leather steering wheelStandard
Adjustable steeringStandard
Heated steering wheelNot Available
Leather upholsteryStandard
Rear headrestsStandard
Folding rear seatsNot Available
Sliding rear seatsNot Available
ArmrestStandard
Pre-heatingNot Available
Auto-dimming mirrorNot Available
Rev counterStandard
Trip computerOptional
Digital instrumentsNot Available
Head-up displayNot Available
Audio systemStandard
Digital radio (DAB+)Not Available
Audio steering controlsNot Available
Audio inputNot Available
NavigationNot Available
BluetoothNot Available
Wireless chargingNot Available
Apple CarPlayNot Available
Android AutoNot Available
OTA updatesNot Available
Outside temperatureStandard
Reading lightsStandard

Exterior · 21 fields

Rain sensorStandard (Rain Sensor)
Alloy wheelsStandard
SunroofStandard
Panoramic roofNot Available
Roof railsNot Available
Metallic paintStandard
Body-coloured bumpersStandard
Tinted glassStandard
Privacy glassNot Available
Electric bootNot Available
Electric mirrorsStandard (Heated)
Folding mirrorsNot Available
Auto-dimming ext. mirrorsNot Available
Indicators in mirrorsNot Available
Front fog lightsStandard
Automatic headlightsNot Available
Xenon headlightsNot Available
LED headlightsNot Available
LED tail lightsNot Available
Headlight washersStandard
AlarmOptional

Service & Warranty · 3 fields

Service interval15.000 km / 1 year
General warranty1 year, onbeperkt
Body warranty1 year

Costs · 1 fields

Road tax quarterly (NL)€405