Mercedes CL 2006 5.5 petrol description
Coupe Mercedes CL 2006 600 2006 has been produced from August, 2006 to January, 2010. It has 12-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 5.5 litres, which produces power of 517 horsepower on 5000 rpm and torque 830 Nm (Newton metres) on 1900 revolutions per minute.
This 12-cylinder 36-valve engine camshaft is driven by chain (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system and Biturbo turbine. Engine versions compliant with Euro 4 and Euro 5 emission standards available. Approximate engine life expectancy (mileage until serious repairs are required) for this engine is between 250 000 and 420 000 kilometres. It is important to remember that engine life is highly dependent on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
More engine specs
This Mercedes CL 5.5 engine oil type is 5W-40 and oil capacity is 9.5 litres.
Mercedes CL 2006 600 2006 has classical rear wheel drive (RWD) and automatic gearbox with 5 gears.
Mercedes CL 2006 600 2006 accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 4.6 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 250 km/h.
In combined cycle (city and motorway), the Mercedes CL 2006 600 2006 fuel consumption is 14.3 litres per 100km (7 km/l), city fuel economy - 21.7 l/100km, fuel consumption on highway - 10 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 90 litres or 23.78 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 620 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 900 kilometers on highway.

Mercedes CL 2006 600 2006 technical data
Model: | Mercedes CL 600 2006 | ||
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Body style: | Coupe | ||
Production period: | 2006. August ... 2010. January | ||
Engine: | 5513 cm3 Petrol, 12 cylinders | CO2 emissions: | 340 g/km |
Power: | 517 HP ON 5000 RPM | Torque: | 830 NM ON 1900 RPM |
Gearbox: | Automatic gearbox (5 gears) | Drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) |
Top speed: | 250 km/h | Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.6 seconds |
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 14.3 (combined) 21.7 (urban) 10.0 (highway) | ||
Fuel tank capacity: | 90 litres (23.8 gallons) | ||
Car dimensions: | 5.06m (length) 1.87m (width) 1.42m (height) | ||
Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | ||
Seats: | 4 seats | ||
Trunk capacity: | 490 litres | ||
Gross weight: | 2620 kg |
Mercedes CL 2006 600 2006 engine M275 E55 AL
Engine reliability:
Overall, this engine can last around 250,000 to 420,000 km if properly maintained, using the correct quality oil and fuel, and carrying out regular checks and maintenance.The engine has hydraulic valve tappets (lifters), which provide quieter operation and do not require periodic adjustment, but are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in the event of failure.
Engine displacement | 5513 cm3 |
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Number of cylinders | 12 |
Bore (cylinder diameter) | 82 mm |
Stroke length (piston move) | 87 mm |
Compression ratio | 9 : 1 |
Camshaft drive | Timing chain Chain motors are considered more reliable, chain replacement usually is required less often than a timing belt, but they are often louder and vibrate more. |
Fuel system | Injection |
Mercedes CL 2006 600 2006 oil type | 5W-40 |
Oil capacity | 9.5 litres (10 quarts) |
Coolant capacity | 18 litres (19 quarts) |
Power | 500 - 517 HP ON 5000 RPM |
Torque | 800 - 830 NM ON 1900 RPM |
Start of production (year) | 2002 |
Duration of production | 11 years |
Engine also used on | Mercedes S klase Mercedes SL |
Generally, the use of an engine in several models and its long production run is an indication of the quality of the engine and the success of its design. |
All Mercedes CL coupe [2006 - 2010] modifications
Modification | Engine | Power | Consumption | Drive type |
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Mercedes CL 5.5 500 2006
Most fuel efficient version |
5.5 Petrol | 388 HP | 12.1 l/100km | Rear wheel |
Mercedes CL 5.5 500 2008 4MATIC 4x4
Jan 2008 — Jan 2010 Most fuel efficient version |
5.5 Petrol | 388 HP | 12.1 l/100km | All wheel |
Mercedes CL 5.5 600 2006 | 5.5 Petrol | 517 HP | 14.3 l/100km | Rear wheel |
Mercedes CL 6.0 65 2007 AMG
Apr 2007 — Jan 2010 Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 4.4 seconds |
6.0 Petrol | 612 HP | 14.8 l/100km | Rear wheel |
Mercedes CL 6.2 63 2006 AMG Nov 2006 — Jan 2010 | 6.2 Petrol | 525 HP | 14.9 l/100km | Rear wheel |