1998 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class specs & colors
2dr Car
$91,900
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Showing the 1998 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class 2dr Cpe 5.0L
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Specifications
| EPA Classification | Compact |
| Front Wheel Size | 16 x 7.5 in |
| Rear Wheel Size | 16 x 8 in |
| Spare Wheel Size | N/A in |
| Front Wheel Material | Aluminum |
| Rear Wheel Material | Aluminum |
| Spare Wheel Material | N/A |
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) | N/A |
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) | 143 |
| Engine Type | Gas V8 |
| Displacement | 5.0L/303 |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | 315 @ 5600 |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM | 347 @ 3900 |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy | 22 MPG |
| Cruising Range - City | 396.00 mi |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - City | 15 MPG |
| Fuel Economy Est-Combined | N/A MPG |
| Cruising Range - Hwy | 580.80 mi |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - City | N/A |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy | N/A |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined | N/A |
| Estimated Battery Range | N/A mi |
| Drivetrain | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Trans Type | 5 |
| Trans Description Cont. | Automatic w/OD |
| Trans Description Cont. Again | Electronic |
| First Gear Ratio (:1) | 3.59 |
| Second Gear Ratio (:1) | 2.19 |
| Third Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.41 |
| Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.00 |
| Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) | 0.83 |
| Reverse Ratio (:1) | 3.16 (1.95 Winter Mode) |
| Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) | 2.65 |
| Suspension Type - Front | Double Wishbone |
| Suspension Type - Rear | 5-Link |
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) | w/Coil Springs |
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) | w/Coil Springs |
| Brake Type | Power |
| Brake ABS System | 4-Wheel |
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) | N/A |
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | 12.6 x 1.2 in |
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | 11.8 x .48 in |
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) | Not Available |
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | 26.4 gal |
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | N/A gal |
| Steering Type | Speed-Sensitive Pwr Recirculating Ball |
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall | 14.56 |
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) | 3.2 |
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb | 38.3 ft |
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall | Not Available ft |
| Front Tire Size | 235/60R16 |
| Rear Tire Size | 235/60R16 |
| Spare Tire Size | Full-Size |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | Not Available lbs |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | Not Available lbs |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | Not Available lbs |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | Not Available lbs |
| Base Curb Weight | 4695 lbs |
| Passenger Capacity | 4 |
| Passenger Volume | 92.7 ft³ |
| Front Head Room | 36.5 in |
| Front Leg Room | 41.7 in |
| Front Shoulder Room | 61.7 in |
| Front Hip Room | 56.7 in |
| Second Head Room | 37.2 in |
| Second Leg Room | 31.5 in |
| Second Shoulder Room | 56.5 in |
| Second Hip Room | 53.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 115.9 in |
| Length, Overall | 199.4 in |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors | 75.3 in |
| Height, Overall | 56.9 in |
| Track Width, Front | 63.2 in |
| Track Width, Rear | 63.5 in |
| Min Ground Clearance | 6.2 in |
| Liftover Height | N/A in |
| Trunk Volume | 14.2 ft³ |
| Pwr tilt/telescoping steering column w/memory | Standard |
| 16" X 7.5" aluminum-alloy wheels (front) | Standard |
| Independent double wishbone front suspension w/gas shock absorbers, coil springs, anti-dive geometry, positive offset steering, stabilizer bar | Standard |
| Xenon gas-discharge headlamps w/wipers & heated washers | Standard |
| Prewiring for CD changer/integrated cellular telephone (1997) | Standard |
| Universal integrated garage door opener | Standard |
| Instrumentation-inc: speedometer, tachometer, fuel/coolant temp/oil pressure gauges, fuel economy indicator, electronic odometer, resettable tripmeter, analog quartz clock, digital outside temp indicator (1997) | Standard |
| Automatic climate control-inc: dual temp controls, air/dust filters, sun/smog sensors, engine heat recirculation feature | Standard |
| 16" X 8.0" aluminum-alloy wheels (rear) | Standard |
| Anti-lock braking system (ABS) | Standard |
| Front courtesy light w/delayed shutoff (1997) | Standard |
| Rear axle automatic level control | Standard |
| Auto dimming driver mirror | Standard |
| Velour floor carpeting/mats | Standard |
| Electric adjustable rear head restraints (1997) | Standard |
| Adjustable 3-point front shoulder belts w/automatic seat belt presenters, emergency tensioning retractors (ETR) (1997) | Standard |
| Remote trunk release w/valet lockout (1997) | Standard |
| 235/60HR16 all-season SBR tires | Standard |
| Cruise control | Standard |
| "Parking brake on" audible alert (1997) | Standard |
| **ALL STANDARDS ARE 1998 UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED** | Standard |
| Speed-dependent pwr-assisted recirculating-ball steering | Standard |
| Pwr side windows w/front window express up & down | Standard |
| Rear courtesy light (1997) | Standard |
| Driver & front passenger airbag supplemental restraint system | Standard |
| Rear wheel drive | Standard |
| Nappa leather upholstery | Standard |
| Tinted glass (all windows) (1997) | Standard |
| Anti-lock brake system (ABS) | Standard |
| 5-speed electronically controlled automatic transmission-inc: "winter" mode, adaptive controls, OD | Standard |
| Parktronic system (detects objects located behind the vehicle when backing up) | Standard |
| Warning lights-inc: seat belt, exterior light failure, brake, parking brake on, air bag, traction control, check engine, fuel/oil/coolant/washer fluid levels (1997) | Standard |
| Bose "Beta" sound system w/11-speakers | Standard |
| Electrically heated front seats | Standard |
| Automatic stereo/cellular antenna (1997) | Standard |
| Dual front seat memory feature | Standard |
| Burl walnut wood trim | Standard |
| Brake assist system (applies full braking pwr automatically when needed) | Standard |
| Pop-up reversing guides (1997) | Standard |
| Front illuminated visor vanity mirrors (1997) | Standard |
| Front/rear center storage armrests w/dual cup holders (1997) | Standard |
| Walnut & leather trim shift lever (1997) | Standard |
| Color-keyed leather-covered steering wheel | Standard |
| 4-wheel pwr vented disc brakes w/G-force sensitive proportioning | Standard |
| 26.4 gallon fuel tank | Standard |
| Electro-pneumatic door/trunk closing assist | Standard |
| 5.0L twin-DOHC SMPI 32-valve aluminum-alloy V8 engine | Standard |
| Dual pwr-folding heated outside rearview mirrors | Standard |
| Brake assist system (applies full braking pwr automatically when needed) | Standard |
| Auto dimming rearview mirror | Standard |
| Windshield wipers w/heated washer system, rain-sensing intermittent activation | Standard |
| Dual-pane side windows | Standard |
| 12-way pwr front adjustable bucket seats w/pneumatically adjustable lumbar support, courtesy seat adjustment | Standard |
| 3 position memory for front seats/steering column/mirrors/headrests | Standard |
| Anti-theft alarm system-inc: starter interrupt | Standard |
| Active charcoal climate control filter | Standard |
| Remote infrared selective locking system-inc: doors, remote window closing, remote trunk/fuel filler locking | Standard |
| Front reading lamps (1997) | Standard |
| Rear foglamp | Standard |
| Automatic retracting trunk handle | Standard |
| Automatic slip control | Standard |
| Independent five-link rear suspension w/anti-lift/anti-squat/alignment control geometry, coil springs, stabilizer bar, gas shock absorbers | Standard |
| Adjustable rear air vent (1997) | Standard |
| Door storage pockets (1997) | Standard |
| AM/FM/weather band stereo radio w/auto-reverse cassette-inc: seek/scan, CD changer controls, anti-theft coding, speed compensated volume | Standard |
| Monocoque body construction | Standard |
| Pwr sliding glass sunroof w/rear pop-up feature | Standard |
| Door mounted side air bags | Standard |
| Automatic traction control (ASR) | Standard |
| Fully electronic ignition system w/knock sensor timing control | Standard |
| City 15/hwy 22 (5.0L engine/5-speed auto trans) | Standard |
| Outboard 3-point rear seat belts w/automatic height adjustment (1997) | Standard |
| Variable intake valve timing | Standard |
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