MERCEDES-BENZ CL-Class
C215 / C216 / 2000-2012 / 2-door coupe / Coupe / 2-door luxury coupe
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2000 MERCEDES-BENZ CL-Class M113 E55/M113 E50 (C215)
C215 / M113 E55, M113 E50, M274 E55 (post-2000 facelift markets) / V8 naturally aspirated engines, 32-valve SOHC, aluminum block and heads
2001 MERCEDES-BENZ CL-Class M113 E55/M113 E50 (C215)
C215 / M113 E55, M113 E50, OM613, M275 / Varies by market and model: V8 and V12 petrol engines; no diesel CL in most markets except limited regions.
2005 MERCEDES-BENZ CL-Class M275/M113 (C215)
C215 / M275, M113, OM613 / The 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class (C215) was offered with several engines globally: a 5.5L V12 biturbo (M275) in the CL600, 5.0L V8 naturally aspirated (M113) in the CL500, and 3.2L diesel inline-6 (OM613) in select markets including Europe.
2007 MERCEDES-BENZ CL-Class M273 E55/OM642 (C216)
C216 / M273 E55, OM642, M275 / 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class (C216) was offered mainly with V8 and V12 engines, varying by market. Main engines include M273 E55 5.5L V8 (CL550), M275 6.0L V12 Twin-Turbo (CL600), and OM642 3.0L V6 diesel in some European and Middle Eastern markets.
2008 MERCEDES-BENZ CL-Class M273 E55/M275 5.5L V12 Biturbo (C216)
C216 / M273 E55, M275 5.5L V12 Biturbo, OM642 3.0L V6 Diesel (selected markets), M156 6.2L V8 (CL63 AMG) / The 2008 CL-Class (C216) lineup featured primarily V8 and V12 petrol engines worldwide; diesel variants with the OM642 V6 available in select markets such as Europe. The CL63 AMG featured a M156 naturally aspirated 6.2L V8; the CL65 AMG used M275 twin-turbo V12 with higher output.
2009 MERCEDES-BENZ CL-Class M273 V8/M275 V12 Biturbo (C216)
C216 / M273 V8, M275 V12 Biturbo, OM642 V6 Diesel (Europe only) / Multiple engines: 4.7L V8 (M273) naturally aspirated, 6.2L V8 (M156) AMG in some markets, 6.0L V12 Biturbo (M275) in AMG CL 65; diesel variant OM642 V6 available in Europe.
2010 MERCEDES-BENZ CL-Class M273.961/M275.964 (C216)
C216 / M273.961, M275.964, OM642, M278 / 2010 CL-Class offered with several engines depending on market: M273.961 5.5L V8 naturally aspirated (CL550), M275.964 6.2L V12 naturally aspirated (CL600), OM642 3.0L V6 diesel (select markets), M278 4.7L twin-turbo V8 (CL550 updated in late 2010 production)
2012 MERCEDES-BENZ CL-Class M273 V8 (CL550)/M157 V8 Biturbo (CL63 AMG) (C216)
C216 / M273 V8 (CL550), M157 V8 Biturbo (CL63 AMG), M275 V12 Biturbo (CL65 AMG) / Available engines in 2012 included naturally aspirated and turbocharged V8s and V12s, varying by market. The CL550 featured a 5.5L V8 (M273) naturally aspirated, mostly in North America and select markets. The performance AMG variants included the 5.5L biturbo V8 M157, and the 6.0L biturbo V12 M275 used in the CL65 AMG, limited in some markets due to emissions regulations.
Códigos de motor por año
| Año | Versión | Códigos de motor | Cilindrada | Sistema de combustible |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | technical-profile | M113 E55, M113 E50, M274 E55 (post-2000 facelift markets) | 5.0L (M113 E50), 5.5L (M113 E55) | Multi-port fuel injection |
| 2001 | technical-profile | M113 E55, M113 E50, OM613, M275 | 4946 cc (M113 E50/E55 V8), 5513 cc (M275 V12 biturbo), 2989 cc (OM613 diesel V6 in select markets) | Multi-point fuel injection |
| 2005 | technical-profile | M275, M113, OM613 | 4966cc (CL500), 5513cc (CL600), 3222cc (CL320 CDI diesel) | Multi-point fuel injection (gasoline); common rail direct injection (diesel) |
| 2007 | technical-profile | M273 E55, OM642, M275 | 5.5L V8, 6.0L V12 Twin-Turbo, 3.0L V6 Diesel | Multi-point fuel injection |
| 2008 | technical-profile | M273 E55, M275 5.5L V12 Biturbo, OM642 3.0L V6 Diesel (selected markets), M156 6.2L V8 (CL63 AMG) | 5.5L V8 (M273), 5.5L V12 twin-turbo (M275), 6.2L V8 AMG (M156), 3.0L V6 diesel (OM642) | Sequential multi-port fuel injection (petrol); Common rail direct injection (diesel) |
| 2009 | technical-profile | M273 V8, M275 V12 Biturbo, OM642 V6 Diesel (Europe only) | 4.7L to 6.2L gasoline, 3.0L diesel | Direct injection gasoline, common rail diesel for OM642 |
| 2010 | technical-profile | M273.961, M275.964, OM642, M278 | 5.5L V8 / 6.2L V12 / 3.0L V6 Diesel / 4.7L V8 Twin-Turbo depending on market | Multi-port fuel injection / direct injection on diesel |
| 2012 | technical-profile | M273 V8 (CL550), M157 V8 Biturbo (CL63 AMG), M275 V12 Biturbo (CL65 AMG) | 5461 cc (CL550), 5461 cc (CL63 AMG), 5980 cc (CL65 AMG) | Sequential multi-port fuel injection |
Capacidad de aceite por motor
| Año | Códigos de motor | Tipo de aceite | Capacidad de aceite | Fluido |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | M113 E55, M113 E50, M274 E55 (post-2000 facelift markets) | Mercedes-Benz approved synthetic 5W-40 | Approx. 8.5 liters including filter; service-fill capacity with filter change | Mercedes-Benz ATF type (MB 236.5 specification) |
| 2001 | M113 E55, M113 E50, OM613, M275 | Mercedes-Benz approved synthetic 5W-40 or 0W-40 engine oil | Approx. 8–9 liters (service-fill including filter change) depending on engine variant | Mercedes-Benz ATF type specified per engine and market, commonly MB 236.14 |
| 2005 | M275, M113, OM613 | API SN or higher, SAE 5W-40 synthetic motor oil | Approx. 9.5 liters service-fill including filter for V8/V12 engines (oil filter change recommended with refill) | MB 236.14 specification ATF |
| 2007 | M273 E55, OM642, M275 | MB 229.5 approved synthetic 5W-40 | Approx. 8.5 liters including filter (service-fill); verify exact capacity per engine variant | MB 236.14 automatic transmission fluid |
| 2008 | M273 E55, M275 5.5L V12 Biturbo, OM642 3.0L V6 Diesel (selected markets), M156 6.2L V8 (CL63 AMG) | Mercedes-Benz approved synthetic 5W-40 engine oil | Approx. 9.5 liters (service-fill including filter change on V8 and V12 engines) | MB 236.14 specification synthetic automatic transmission fluid |
| 2009 | M273 V8, M275 V12 Biturbo, OM642 V6 Diesel (Europe only) | Fully synthetic SAE 5W-40 or 5W-30 ACEA A3/B4, per MB specs | Approximately 9.5 liters (with filter) for V8 and V12; service fill includes oil filter change | Mercedes-Benz approved ATF type, e.g. MB 236.14 |
| 2010 | M273.961, M275.964, OM642, M278 | Mercedes-Benz approved fully synthetic 5W-40 or 0W-40 engine oil | Approx. 9.5 liters service-fill including oil filter change (varies slightly by engine) | MB 236.14 specification synthetic automatic transmission fluid |
| 2012 | M273 V8 (CL550), M157 V8 Biturbo (CL63 AMG), M275 V12 Biturbo (CL65 AMG) | Mobil 1 ESP Formula 5W-40 or equivalent synthetic oil meeting MB 229.5 standard | 11.3 liters (service-fill, includes oil filter change) | Mercedes-Benz ATF 236.14 or equivalent |
Especificaciones técnicas
- Motores: M113 E55, M113 E50, M274 E55 (post-2000 facelift markets), OM613, M275, M113, M273 E55, OM642, M275 5.5L V12 Biturbo, OM642 3.0L V6 Diesel (selected markets), M156 6.2L V8 (CL63 AMG), M273 V8
- Transmisiones: Not available; automatic only, 5-speed automatic (5G-Tronic W5A580), Mercedes-Benz ATF type (MB 236.5 specification), Not offered; all models in 2001 featured automatic transmissions, 5-speed automatic (A5G-540 for V8 engines, 5-speed for V12) with electronic controls, Mercedes-Benz ATF type specified per engine and market, commonly MB 236.14, Not offered, 5-speed automatic (5G-Tronic / W5A580)
- Medidas de neumáticos: Front: 235/50 ZR17, Rear: 255/45 ZR17, Front: 245/40 ZR18, Rear: 275/40 ZR18 (varies by exact model), 245/45ZR17 front, 275/40ZR17 rear (varies by market and optional wheel packages), Front: 235/50 R18, Rear: 255/45 R18, Front: 235/50ZR18, Rear: 265/45ZR18 (varies by wheel option)
- Patrón de pernos: Verify by exact trim and wheel package
- Torque de rueda: Verify by VIN and wheel package
- Batería: Verify by engine, market and equipment package
Fluidos y datos de servicio
- Aceite de motor: Mercedes-Benz approved synthetic 5W-40 / Mercedes-Benz approved synthetic 5W-40 or 0W-40 engine oil / API SN or higher, SAE 5W-40 synthetic motor oil / MB 229.5 approved synthetic 5W-40
- Fluido de transmisión: Mercedes-Benz ATF type (MB 236.5 specification) / Mercedes-Benz ATF type specified per engine and market, commonly MB 236.14 / MB 236.14 specification ATF / MB 236.14 automatic transmission fluid
- Refrigerante: Approx. 12 liters / Approx. 10 liters / Approximately 14 liters, varies by engine and market / 12.3 liters
- Líquido de frenos: DOT 4 / DOT 4 with minimum boiling point 230°C / DOT 4 MB approved / DOT 4 high performance
Problemas conocidos
- Early electronic issues (COMAND system glitches)
- Air suspension wear on later models
- Air suspension component wear
- Electrical system gremlins with aging
- Catalytic converter and oxygen sensor wear
- Airmatic air suspension failures
- Electrical issues with COMAND system
- V12 cooling system leaks
- Air suspension leaks
- COMAND system glitches
- Timing chain wear on M273 with high mileage
- Airmatic suspension failures on some units