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361 Technical data
Warranty coverage
Warranty coverage
Your vehicle is covered under the terms of 
the warranties printed in the Service and 
Warranty Information booklet. Your 
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will ex-
change or repair any defective parts origi-
nally installed in the vehicle in accordance 
with the terms of the following warranties:
New Vehicle Limited Warranty
Emission System Warranty
Emission Performance Warranty
California, Maine, Massachusetts, and 
Vermont Emission Control Systems 
WarrantyReplacement parts and accessories are 
covered by the Mercedes-Benz Spare Parts 
and Accessories warranties, copies of 
which are available at any Mercedes-Benz 
Center.Loss of Service and Warranty 
Information Booklet
Should you lose your Service and Warranty 
Information booklet, have an authorized 
Mercedes-Benz Center arrange for a re-
placement. It will be mailed to you. 
         
        
        
     
        
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362 Technical dataIdentification labels
Identification labels1Certification label 
(on driver’s B pillar)2Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) 
(below right rear passenger seat)3Engine number (engraved on engine)
4VIN, visible (lower edge of windshield)
5Information label, California version 
Vacuum line routing for emission con-
trol system
6Emission control label
When ordering spare parts, please specify 
vehicle identification and engine numbers. 
         
        
        
     
        
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363 Technical data
Layout of poly-V-belt drive
Layout of poly-V-belt drive
CL 500
1Automatic belt tensioner
2ABC tandem pump (pump for 
power-steering assistance and ABC 
chassis)
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
3ABC tandem pump (pump for 
power-steering assistance and ABC 
chassis)
4Air conditioning compressor
5Crankshaft
6Coolant pump
7Generator (alternator)
8Idler pulley
9Automatic belt tensioner
aSupercharger
CL 600
1Automatic belt tensioner
2ABC tandem pump (pump for 
power-steering assistance and ABC 
chassis)
3Air conditioning compressor
4Crankshaft
5Coolant pump
6Generator (alternator)
7Idler pulley
8Idler pulley
9Idler pulley 
         
        
        
     
        
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364 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
303.0 cu in (4966 cm
3)
331.8 cu in (5439 cm
3)
336.4 cu in (5513 cm
3)
Compression ratio
10:1
9:1
9:1
Output acc. to SAE J 1349
302 hp / 5600 rpm
2 
(225 kW / 5600 rpm)
2Premium fuel required. Performance may vary with fuel octane rating. 
493 hp / 6100 rpm
2
(368 kW / 6100 rpm)
493 hp / 5000 rpm
2 
(368 kW / 5000 rpm)
Maximum torque 
acc. to SAE J 1349
339 lb-ft / 2700 - 4250 rpm 
(460 Nm / 2700 - 4250 rpm)
516 lb-ft / 2750–4000 rpm 
(700 Nm / 2750–4000 rpm)
590 lb-ft / 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
2380 mm
Belt one: 1289 mm
Belt two: 2462 mm
2335 mm 
         
        
        
     
        
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365 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.  This may result in damage to the 
tires or the vehicle.
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 flap 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. 
         
        
        
     
        
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366 Technical dataRims and TiresSame size tires
CL 500 
(except Sport Package* and except 
Appearance Package*)
CL 600 
(except Sport Package* and except 
Appearance Package*)
Rims (light alloy)
7½J x17 H2
8J x18 H2
1
1For use with snow chains contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz CenterWheel offset
1.81 in (46 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
-
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 
         
        
        
     
        
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367 Technical data
Rims and Tires
CL 500, CL 600 
(Appearance Package*)
CL 500, CL 600 
(Sport Package*) 
CL 55 AMG
Rims (light alloy)
8J x18 H2
1
8J x18 H2
1 
or 
8½ J x18 EH2
2
Wheel offset
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)
-
-
Winter tires (radial-ply tires)
245 / 45 R18 100V XL M+S
1
or 
245 / 45 R18 96H M+S
1
245 / 45 R18 100V XL M+S
1 
or 
245 / 45 R18 96H M+S
1For use with snow chains contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center2Must not be used with snow chains 
         
        
        
     
        
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368 Technical dataRims and TiresMixed size tires
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
1
or
245 / 45 R18 96Y
1
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
1
265 / 40 R18 101Y XL
1