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Lithe looker
Old enough to have had a mild makeover, the Mercedes CLS still turns heads like no other 'Benz.

   


Reviews homepage -> Mercedes-Benz reviews -> 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS -> 320 CDI technical specifications

 
Performance, emissions & economy

Top speed (mph): 153
0-62 mph (seconds): 7.0

Urban mpg: 26.6
Extra urban mpg: 47.9
Combined mpg: 37.2
CO2 (g/km): 200


Dimensions & weights

Length (mm): 4913
Height (mm): 1403
Width (mm): 1873
Wheelbase (mm): 2854
Front track (mm): 1593
Rear track (mm): 1603
Cargo volume (litres): 505
Gross weight (kg): 2280
Kerb weight (kg): 1815
Fuel tank capacity (litres): 80


 
Engine & transmission

Engine: V6 turbodiesel engine mounted longitudinally in front.

Cubic capacity (cc): 2987
Compression ratio: 17.70:1
Bore x stroke (mm): 83.00 x 92.00
Valve gear: Four valves per cylinder (24v).
Max. power (bhp): 221 at 3800 rpm
Max. torque (lb.ft): 398 at 1600 rpm

Transmission: Seven-speed automatic. Rear-wheel drive.

Gear ratios:
1st: 4.38:1
2nd: 2.86:1
3rd: 1.92:1
4th: 1.37:1
5th: 1.00:1
6th: 0.82:1
7th: 0.73:1
Reverse: 3.42:1
Final drive ratio: 2.65:1


 
Chassis & running gear

Front: Four-link suspension, anti-dive control, gas-pressure shock absorbers, coil springs, torsion-bar stabiliser.

Rear: Multi-link independent suspension with anti-squat and anti-lift control, coil springs, gas-pressure shock absorbers, torsion-bar stabiliser.

Steering: Rack-and-pinion speed-sensitive power steering.

Turning circle diameter (m): 11.21

Brakes: ADAPTIVE BRAKE hydraulic dual-circuit braking system with vacuum booster and Brake Assist, internally ventilated front discs, internally ventilated rear discs, foot-operated parking brake, ABS.

Wheels: 8.5J x 18-inch alloys.

Tyres: 245/40 R18.







 

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