M113
V8- 113.960 5.0 L · 4,966 cc
306 PS
225 kW · 302 hv / 5,600 r/min
460 N·m
339 lb·ft / 2,700 r/min
- 113.986 5.4 L · 5,439 cc
360 PS
265 kW · 355 hv / 5,500 r/min
530 N·m
391 lb·ft / 3,150 r/min
Mercedes-Benz CL-Class Coupé (C215) · CL
C215
Flagship two-door luxury for the new millennium.
- Production
- 1999–2006
- Built
- 47,984
- Body
- Coupé
- Chassis
- C215
After the massive C140, Mercedes-Benz's next flagship coupé chose elegance over excess — the C215 CL-Class was lower, sleeker, and powered by a new generation of V8 and V12 engines that matched its more contemporary silhouette.
The C215 CL-Class debuted in 1999 on a dedicated platform distinct from the W220 S-Class sedan, with frameless side glass and a range of engines from the 4.0-liter V8 through the 5.8-liter and 6.0-liter V12s. Active Body Control suspension, Distronic adaptive cruise control, and the COMAND navigation system placed the CL at the forefront of Mercedes-Benz technology; AMG variants including the CL 55 and CL 65 offered supercharged and twin-turbocharged performance in a grand-touring body.
Produced from 1999 to 2006, the C215 CL-Class bridged the hand-built C140 era and the more integrated C216 generation — a technological flagship that proved Mercedes-Benz could make a large coupé feel agile as well as opulent.
Every model.
9 model designations across 1999–2006 — engines, chassis codes and production figures for the C215.
| Malli | Mallivuodet | Valmistettu | Alusta | Moottori | Vaihteisto | Yhteensä |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CL 500 | 2000–2002 | 08.1999–08.2002 | 215.375 | 113.960 | 32,224 | |
| CL 500 | 2003–2006 | 09.2002–02.2006 | 215.375 | 113.960 | sisältyy yllä olevaan | |
| CL 55 AMG | 2000 | 09.1999–07.2000 | 215.375 | 113.986 | 2,217 | |
| CL 55 AMG F1 Limited Edition | 2000 | 2000–2000 | 215.373 | 113.986 | 55 | |
| CL 55 AMG | 2001–2002 | 08.2000–08.2002 | 215.373 | 113.986 | sisältyy yllä olevaan | |
| CL 55 AMG | 2003–2006 | 09.2002–12.2005 | 215.374 | 113.991 | 4,163 | |
| CL 600 | 2000–2002 | 01.2000–08.2002 | 215.378 | 137.970 | 6,348 | |
| CL 600 | 2003–2006 | 09.2002–12.2005 | 215.376 | 275.950 | 2,255 | |
| CL 63 AMG | 2001–2002 | 09.2001–06.2002 | 215.378 | 137.980 | sisältyy yllä olevaan | |
| CL 65 AMG | 2005–2006 | 03.2004–12.2005 | 215.379 | 275.980 | 777 |
* Julkaistu tuotantoluku kattaa kyseisen mallin kaikki sarjat; lähde ei erittele sitä tarkemmin.
Year by year.
ABC, ceramic brakes and twin-turbo AMG power — the material changes across the C215 CL-Class.
- 2000
- The CL 500 launched the C215 in the US with pillarless four-seat bodywork and standard Active Body Control hydraulic suspension.
- The CL 600 added the naturally aspirated 5.8-litre M137 V12; early V12 cars are mechanically distinct from the later twin-turbo model.
- The 55-car CL 55 AMG F1 Limited Edition introduced carbon-fibre-reinforced ceramic brake discs to a production road car, with 19-inch wheels and F1-specific trim.
- 2001
- The CL 55 AMG joined with a naturally aspirated 5.4-litre M113 V8.
- 2003
- The facelift brought clear-lens twin headlamps, a reshaped front bumper, revised mirrors with entry lighting, brighter tail lamps and a 6.5-inch widescreen COMAND display.
- The CL 600 changed to the 493-hp twin-turbo M275 V12; the CL 55 AMG gained a supercharger and 493 hp.
- Revised ABC control and PRE-SAFE occupant preparation distinguished the post-facelift cars technically as well as visually.
- 2005
- The CL 65 AMG arrived in the US with a 604-hp 6.0-litre twin-turbo V12, 738 lb-ft of torque, larger AMG brakes and model-specific wheels and body trim.
- 2006
- Final model year for the C215; production ended after 47,984 cars before the C216 replacement.
Engines.
The M113, M137 and M275 as fitted to the C215.
M275
V12- 275.950 5.5 L · 5,513 cc
500 PS
368 kW · 493 hv / 5,000 r/min
800 N·m
590 lb·ft / 1,800 r/min
- 275.980 6.0 L · 5,980 cc
612 PS
450 kW · 604 hv / 4,800 r/min
1000 N·m
738 lb·ft / 2,000 r/min
M137
V12- 137.980 6.3 L · 6,258 cc
444 PS
327 kW · 438 hv / 5,500 r/min
620 N·m
457 lb·ft / 4,400 r/min