Page 329 of 384
329 Technical data
Layout of poly-V-belt drive
Layout of poly-V-belt drive
CL 500
1Automatic belt tensioner
2Power steering pump
3Air conditioning compressor
4Crankshaft
5Coolant pump
6Generator (alternator)
7Idler pulley
CL 55 AMGThe CL 55 AMG has two poly-V-belts (belt
one shown in purple/belt two shown in
black).1Idler pulley
2Automatic belt tensioner
3Power steering pump
4Air conditioning compressor
5Crankshaft
6Coolant pump
7Generator (alternator)
8Idler pulley
9Automatic belt tensioner
10Super charger
CL 600
1Automatic belt tensioner
2Power steering pump
3Air conditioning compressor
4Crankshaft
5Coolant pump
6Generator (alternator)
7Idler pulley
8Idler pulley
9Idler pulley
Page 330 of 384

330 Technical dataEngine
EngineModel
CL 500 (215.375)
1
1The quoted data apply only to the standard vehicle. See an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for the corresponding data of all special bodies and special equipment.
CL 55 AMG (215.374)
1
CL 600 (215.376)
1
Engine
113
113
275
Mode of operation
4-stroke engine, gasoline injec-
tion
4-stroke engine, gasoline injec-
tion
4-stroke engine, gasoline injec-
tion
No. of cylinders
8
8
12
Bore
3.82 in (97.00 mm)
3.82 in (97.00 mm)
3.23 in (82.00 mm)
Stroke
3.31 in (84.00 mm)
3.60 in (92.00 mm)
3.43 in (87.00 mm)
Total piston displacement
303.5 cu.in. (4966 cm
3)
331.8cu.in. (5439cm
3)
336.4 cu.in. (5513 cm
3)
Compression ratio
10:1
9:1
9:1
Output acc. to SAE J 1349
302 hp / 5500 rpm
(225 kW / 5500 rpm)
493 hp / 6100 rpm
(368 kW / 6100 rpm)
493 hp / 5000 rpm
(368 kW / 5000 rpm)
Maximum torque
acc. to SAE J 1349
339 ft.lb / 2700 rpm
(460 Nm / 2700 rpm)
517 ft.lb / 2750–4000 rpm
(700 Nm / 2750–4000 rpm)
590 ft.lb / 1800–3500 rpm
(800 Nm / 1800–3500 rpm)
Maximum engine speed
6000 rpm
6500 rpm
5950 rpm
Firing order
1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8
1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8
1-12-5-8-3-10-6-7-2-11-4-9
Poly-V-belt
7 ft 10 in (2390 mm)
Belt one: 4 ft 3 in (1289 mm)
Belt two: 8 ft 1 in (2462 mm)
7 ft 8 in (2335 mm)
Page 331 of 384
331 Technical data
Rims and Tires
Rims and Tires
Use only tires and rims which have been
specifically developed for your vehicle and
tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz.
Other tires and rims can have detrimental
effects, such as
poor handling characteristics
increased noise
increased fuel consumption
!Moreover, tires and rims not approved
by Mercedes-Benz may, under load, ex-
hibit dimensional variations and differ-
ent tire deformation characteristics
that could cause them to come into
contact with the vehicle body or axle
parts. Damage to the tires or the vehi-
cle can be the result.
iFurther information on tires and rims is
available at any authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center. A tire inflation
pressure table is located on the fuel fill-
er cap of the vehicle. The tire pressure
should be checked regularly and
should only be adjusted on cold tires.
Follow tire manufacturer’s mainte-
nance recommendation included with
vehicle.
Page 332 of 384
332 Technical dataRims and TiresSame size tires
CL 500
(except Sport Package*)
CL 600
(except Sport Package*)
CL 55 AMG
Rims (light alloy)
7½J x17 H2
8J x18 H2
1
1For use with snow chains contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
8J x18 H2 or 8½J x18 EH2
2
2Must not be used with snow chainsWheel offset
1.81 in (46 mm)
1.73 in (44 mm)
1.73 in (44 mm)
Summer tires (radial-ply tires)
-
245 / 45 R18 96Y
1
-
All season tires (radial-ply tires)
225 / 55 R17 97H M+S AS
-
-
Winter tires (radial-ply tires)
225 / 55 R17 97H M+S
245 / 45 R18 100V XL M+S
1 or
245 / 45 R18 96H M+S
1
245 / 45 R18 100V XL M+S or
245 / 45 R18 96H M+S
Page 333 of 384
333 Technical data
Rims and Tires
Mixed size tiresSpare wheel
CL 500 and CL 600 (Sport Package*)
CL 55 AMG
Front axle
AMG light alloy rims
8½J x 18 EH2
1
1Must not be used with snow chains
8½J x 18 EH2
1
Wheel offset
1.73 in (44 mm)
1.73 in (44 mm)
Summer tires (radial-ply tires)
245 / 45 R18 100Y XL
245 / 45 R18 100Y XL
1
Rear axle
AMG light alloy rims
9J x 18 EH2
1
9J x 18 EH2
1
Wheel offset
1.73 in (44 mm)
1.73 in (44 mm)
Summer tires (radial-ply tires)
265 / 40 R18 101Y XL
1 or 265/40 R18 97Y
1265 / 40 R18 101Y XL
1
CL 500 (except Sport Package)
CL 600 (except Sport Package*)
CL 500 and CL 600 (Sport Package*)
CL 55 AMG
Rims (light alloy)
7½J x 17 H2
8J x 18 H2
Wheel offset
2.0 in (51 mm)
1.73 in (44 mm)
Summer tires (radial-ply tires)
-
245 / 45 R18 96Y
All season tires (radial-ply tires)
225 / 55 R17 97H M+S AS
-
Page 334 of 384
334 Technical dataElectrical system
Electrical systemModel
CL 500
CL 55 AMG
CL 600
Generator (alternator)
14 V / 150 A
14 V / 180 A
14 V / 180 A
Starter motor
12 V / 1.7 kW
12 V / 1.8 kW
12 V / 1.7 kW
Battery
12 V / 95 Ah
12 V / 95 Ah
12 V / 95 Ah
Spark plugs
Bosch F 8 DPP332
NGK PFR 5 R-11
NGK ILFR 6 A
NGK NFR 6Q-G
Electrode gap
0.039 in (1.0 mm)
0.031 in (0.8 mm)
0.028 in (0.7 mm)
Tightening torque
15 – 22 ft.lb (20 – 30 Nm)
15 – 22 ft.lb (20 – 30 Nm)
15 – 22 ft.lb (20 – 30 Nm)
Page 335 of 384
335 Technical data
Main Dimensions
Main Dimensions
Model
CL 500
CL 55 AMG
CL 600
Overall vehicle length
196.4 in (4989 mm)
196.4 in (4989 mm)
196.4 in (4989 mm)
Overall vehicle width
73.1 in (1857 mm)
73.1 in (1857 mm)
73.1 in (1857 mm)
Overall vehicle height
55.4 in (1408 mm)
55.4 in (1408 mm)
55.4 in (1408 mm)
Wheelbase
113.6 in (2885 mm)
113.6 in (2885 mm)
113.6 in (2885 mm)
Track, front
62.1 in (1577 mm)
62.2 in (1581 mm)
62.1 in (1577 mm)
Track, rear
62.1 in (1578 mm)
62.1 in (1578 mm)
62.1 in (1578 mm))
Page 336 of 384
336 Technical dataWeights
WeightsRoof load max.
220 lb (100 kg)
Trunk load max.
220 lb (100 kg)