1998 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class Models & Specs

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2dr Cpe 5.0L
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2dr Cpe 5.0L Features & Specs

Specifications

  • Drivetrain: Rear Wheel Drive
  • Engine: 5.0L twin
  • Fuel Type: Gasoline Fuel
  • Fuel Capacity: 26.4 gal.
  • Torque: 347 ft. lbs.
  • Horsepower: 315 hp.
  • MPG (City/Hwy): 15/22
  • Transmission: 5 Speed Automatic w/OD
  • Seating Capacity: 4
  • Cargo Capacity: 14.2 cu. ft.
  • Curb Weight: 4695 lbs.
  • Tires: 235/60R16
  • Front Head Room: 36.5"
  • Front Leg Room: 41.7"
  • Wheelbase: 115.9"
  • Length: 199.4"
  • Width: 75.3"
  • Height: 56.9"

Interior Features

  • 12-way pwr front adjustable bucket seats w/pneumatically adjustable lumbar support, courtesy seat adjustment
  • Dual front seat memory feature
  • Electrically heated front seats
  • 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)
  • Electric adjustable rear head restraints (1997)
  • Pwr tilt/telescoping steering column w/memory
  • 3 position memory for front seats/steering column/mirrors/headrests
  • Color-keyed leather-covered steering wheel
  • 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)
  • Front/rear center storage armrests w/dual cup holders (1997)
  • Door storage pockets (1997)
  • Front illuminated visor vanity mirrors (1997)
  • Auto dimming rearview mirror
  • Velour floor carpeting/mats
  • Pwr side windows w/front window express up & down
  • Remote infrared selective locking system-inc: doors, remote window closing, remote trunk/fuel filler locking
  • Remote trunk release w/valet lockout (1997)
  • Cruise control
  • Universal integrated garage door opener
  • Anti-theft alarm system-inc: starter interrupt
  • AM/FM/weather band stereo radio w/auto-reverse cassette-inc: seek/scan, CD changer controls, anti-theft coding, speed compensated volume
  • Automatic climate control-inc: dual temp controls, air/dust filters, sun/smog sensors, engine heat recirculation feature
  • Active charcoal climate control filter
  • Nappa leather upholstery
  • Burl walnut wood trim
  • Walnut & leather trim shift lever (1997)
  • "Parking brake on" audible alert (1997)
  • Parktronic system (detects objects located behind the vehicle when backing up)
  • Adjustable rear air vent (1997)
  • Bose "Beta" sound system w/11-speakers
  • Prewiring for CD changer/integrated cellular telephone (1997)
  • Automatic stereo/cellular antenna (1997)
  • Front courtesy light w/delayed shutoff (1997)
  • Rear courtesy light (1997)
  • Front reading lamps (1997)
  • Electro-pneumatic door/trunk closing assist

Exterior Features

  • Dual pwr-folding heated outside rearview mirrors
  • Auto dimming driver mirror
  • Windshield wipers w/heated washer system, rain-sensing intermittent activation
  • Tinted glass (all windows) (1997)
  • Pwr sliding glass sunroof w/rear pop-up feature
  • Xenon gas-discharge headlamps w/wipers & heated washers
  • Rear foglamp
  • Automatic retracting trunk handle
  • Pop-up reversing guides (1997)
  • Dual-pane side windows

Safety Features

  • Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
  • Brake assist system (applies full braking pwr automatically when needed)
  • Driver & front passenger airbag supplemental restraint system
  • Door mounted side air bags
  • Adjustable 3-point front shoulder belts w/automatic seat belt presenters, emergency tensioning retractors (ETR) (1997)
  • Outboard 3-point rear seat belts w/automatic height adjustment (1997)
  • Automatic slip control

Mechanical Features

  • 5.0L twin-DOHC SMPI 32-valve aluminum-alloy V8 engine
  • Variable intake valve timing
  • 5-speed electronically controlled automatic transmission-inc: "winter" mode, adaptive controls, OD
  • Rear wheel drive
  • Automatic traction control (ASR)
  • Fully electronic ignition system w/knock sensor timing control
  • Monocoque body construction
  • Independent double wishbone front suspension w/gas shock absorbers, coil springs, anti-dive geometry, positive offset steering, stabilizer bar
  • Independent five-link rear suspension w/anti-lift/anti-squat/alignment control geometry, coil springs, stabilizer bar, gas shock absorbers
  • Rear axle automatic level control
  • 235/60HR16 all-season SBR tires
  • 16" X 7.5" aluminum-alloy wheels (front)
  • 16" X 8.0" aluminum-alloy wheels (rear)
  • Speed-dependent pwr-assisted recirculating-ball steering
  • 4-wheel pwr vented disc brakes w/G-force sensitive proportioning
  • Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
  • Brake assist system (applies full braking pwr automatically when needed)
  • 26.4 gallon fuel tank
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