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2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS Class Base CLS 550 4DR Sedan

Base CLS 550 4dr Sedan

$67,950 MSRP
5.5l V-8
0-60 mph • 1/4 mile
4.4 sec

0-60 mph

13 sec

@ 106 mph

Horsepower • Torque
382 hp

Power

391 lb-ft

Torque

Curb weight
4,020 lbs

Rear-wheel Drive

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Overview

Vehicle Details

Year:

2008

Make:

Mercedes-Benz

Model:

CLS Class

Trim:

Base CLS 550 4DR Sedan

Style:

Base CLS 550 4dr Sedan

Base Price:

$67,950

Drive:

Rear-wheel Drive

Dimensions & Weight

Curb Weight:

4,020 lbs

Length:

193 in.

Width:

73.7 in.

Height:

54.7 in.

Wheelbase:

112.4 in.

Drag Coefficient:

0.3

MPG:

14 city / 21 hwy

Fuel:

21.1 gal. / 380 mi range

Engine & Powertrain

Horsepower:

382 hp @ 6,000 rpm

Torque:

391 ft-lbs @ 2,800 rpm

Engine:

5.5l V-8

Displacement:

5.5 liters

Compression Ratio:

10.70 to 1

Valves:

32

Engine Config:

Standard

Redline:

6,800 rpm

Dyno Chart

Power vs torque across the rev range

Performance

All times derived from MotorMatchup simulation using street surface.

Acceleration

0-60 mph (1ft):

4.34 sec

0-60 mph:

4.63 sec

0-100 mph:

11.24 sec

60-130 mph:

15.68 sec

100-150 mph:

21.17 sec

Top Speed:

177 mph

Distance

⅛ mile:

8.35 sec @ 84.6 mph

¼ mile:

12.96 sec @ 105.9 mph

½ mile:

20.48 sec @ 130.8 mph

1 mile:

33.11 sec @ 151 mph

Drivetrain

Front Tires:

P245/40ZR18

Rear Tires:

P275/35ZR18

Tire Compound:

Performance

Transmission:

7-speed Automatic

Final Drive:

2.65

Gear Ratios

1: 4.38

2: 2.86

3: 1.92

4: 1.37

5: 1

6: 0.82

7: 0.73

R: 3.42

Speed vs RPM

Gear spacing and speed bands

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