The Mercedes-Benz W215 is a luxury grand tourer produced by the German automaker Mercedes-Benz between 1999 and 2006. It was sold under the CL-Class model name. The W215 replaced the previous Mercedes-Benz C140 CL-Class/S-Class coupés after 1998, and preceded the Mercedes-Benz W216 model introduced in 2006. The initial W215 model was produced from 2000 to 2003, then facelifted in 2003 along with the introduction of the 500 HP double-turbocharged 5.5-liter V12. A Mercedes-Benz CL600 has recently been on series 17 of Top Gear where Jeremy Clarkson had bought a used one for £6,000. They were doing a challenge of buying second hand super-cars for under £6,000. A few more episodes later Clarkson relieved that it had broke down.
| Engine | Power | Torque | 0–100 km/h (62 mph) | Top speed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CL500 | 5.0 L V8 | 225 kW (306 hp DIN) |
460 N·m (339 ft·lbf) |
6.5 seconds | 250 km/h (155 mph*) |
| CL600 | 5.8 L V12 | 270 kW (367 hp DIN) |
531 N·m (391 ft·lbf) |
5.9 seconds | 250 km/h (155 mph*) |
| CL55 AMG | 5.5 L V8 | 265 kW (360 hp DIN) |
530 N·m (391 ft·lbf) |
6.0 seconds | 250 km/h (155 mph*) |
| CL63 AMG | 6.3 L V12 | 327 kW (444 hp DIN) |
730 N·m (544 ft·lbf) |
4.8 seconds | 250 km/h (155 mph*) |
| Facelifted | |||||
| CL500 | 5.0 L V8 | 225 kW (306 hp DIN) |
460 N·m (370 ft·lbf) |
6.5 seconds | 250 km/h (155 mph*) |
| CL600 | Biturbocharged 5.5 L V12 |
368 kW (500 hp DIN) |
800 N·m (590 ft·lbf) |
4.8 seconds | 250 km/h (155 mph*) |
| CL55 AMG | Supercharged 5.5 L V8 |
368 kW (500 hp DIN) |
750 N·m (556 ft·lbf) |
4.6 seconds | 250 km/h (155 mph*) |
| CL65 AMG | Biturbocharged 6.0L V12 |
450 kW (612 hp DIN) |
1000 N·m (737.6 ft·lbf) |
4.4 seconds | 250 km/h (155 mph*) |
* All are electronically limited
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