technical data MERCEDES-BENZ CL CLASS 2010 User Guide

Weight Rating (GVWR) and the Gross Axle
Weight Rating (GAWR) for either the front or
rear axle. You can obtain the GVWR and
GAWR from the certification label. The
certification label can be found on the driver’s
door B-pillar, see the “Technical data” section
(Y page 480).
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR): The
total weight of the vehicle, all occupants, all
cargo, and the trailer tongue load (if
applicable) must never exceed the GVWR.
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR): The total
allowable weight that can be carried by a
single axle (front or rear).
To assure that your vehicle does not exceed
the maximum permissible weight limits
(GVWR and GAWR for front and rear axle),
have the loaded vehicle (including driver,
passengers and all cargo and, if applicable,
trailer fully loaded) weighed on a suitable
commercial scale.
Trailer tongue load
The tongue load of any trailer is an important
weight to measure because it affects the load
you can carry in your vehicle. If a trailer is
towed, the tongue load must be added to the
weight of all occupants riding and any cargo
you are carrying in the vehicle. The tongue
load typically is 10% of the trailer weight and
everything loaded in it.
Your Mercedes-Benz has been designed
primarily to carry passengers and their cargo.
Mercedes-Benz does not recommend trailer
towing with your vehicle.
Maximum tire load
G
Warning!
Do not overload the tires by exceeding the
specified load limit as indicated on the Tire
and Loading Information placard on the
driver’s door B-pillar. Overloading the tires
can overheat them, possibly causing a
blowout. Overloading the tires can also result in handling or steering problems, or brake
failure.
i
For illustration purposes only. Actual data
on tires are specific to each vehicle and
may vary from data shown in above
illustration.
The maximum tire load rating : is the
maximum weight the tires are designed to
support.
For more information on tire load rating, see
(Y page 390).
For information on calculating total and cargo
load capacities, see ( Y page 382). Direction of rotation
Unidirectional tires offer added advantages,
such as better hydroplaning performance. To
benefit, however, you must make sure the
tires rotate in the direction specified.
An arrow on the sidewall indicates the
intended direction of rotation of the tire.
Spare wheels may be mounted against the
direction of rotation (spinning) even with a
unidirectional tire for temporary use only until
the regular drive wheel has been repaired or
replaced. Always observe and follow
applicable temporary use restrictions and
speed limitations indicated on the spare
wheel. Tires and wheels
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Index Speed rating
H up to 130 mph (210 km/h)
V up to 149 mph (240 km/h)
W up to 168 mph (270 km/h)
Y up to 186 mph (300 km/h)
ZR...Y up to 186 mph (300 km/h)
ZR...(..Y) above 186 mph (300 km/h)
ZR above 149 mph (240 km/h)
R
At the tire manufacturer’s option, any tire
with a speed capability above 149 mph
(240 km/h) can include a “ZR” in the size
designation (for example: 245/40 ZR18).
To determine the maximum speed
capability of the tire, the service
description for
the tire must be referred to.
The service description is comprised of
load index A and speed symbol B.
If your tire includes “ZR” in the size
designation and no service description is
given, the tire manufacturer must be
consulted for the maximum speed
capability.
If a service description is given, the speed
capability is limited by the speed symbol in
the service description. Example:
245/40 ZR18 97Y. In this example, “97Y”
is the service description. The letter “Y”
designates the speed rating and the speed
capability of the tire is limited to 186 mph
(300 km/h).
R Any tire with a speed capability above
186 mph (300 km/h) must include a “ZR”
in the size designation AND the service
description must be placed in parenthesis.
Example: 275/40 ZR 18 (99Y). The “(Y)”
speed symbol in parenthesis designates
the maximum speed capability of the tire
as being above 186 mph (300 km/h). Consult the tire manufacturer for the actual
maximum permissible speed of the tire.
All-season and winter tires Index Speed rating
Q M+S
33 up to 100 mph (160 km/h)
T M+S
33 up to 118 mph (190 km/h)
H M+S
33 up to 130 mph (210 km/h)
V M+S
33 up to 149 mph (240 km/h)
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Not all M+S rated tires provide special
winter performance. Make sure the tires
you use show M+S and the mountain/
snowflake
imarking on the tire
sidewall. These tires meet specific snow
traction performance requirements of the
Rubber Manufacturers Association (RMA)
and the Rubber Association of Canada
(RAC) and have been designed specifically
for use in snow conditions.
An electronic speed limiter prevents your
vehicle from exceeding a speed of:
R 130 mph (210 km/h):
-All models except AMG vehicles
R 155 mph (250 km/h):
-CL 63 AMG
R 186 mph (300 km/h):
-CL 63 AMG with increased top speed
- CL 63 AMG (Performance Package)
The factory equipped tires on your vehicle
may have a tire speed rating above the
maximum speed permitted by the electronic
speed limiter.
Make sure your tires have the required tire
speed rating as specified for your vehicle in
the “Technical data” section ( Y page 486),
for example when purchasing new tires.
If you are uncertain about the correct reading
of the information given on a tire’s sidewall,
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Always use winter tires at temperatures
below 45‡ (7†) and whenever wintry road
conditions prevail. Not all M+S rated tires
provide special winter performance. Make
sure the tires you use show the mountain/
snowflakeimarking on the tire sidewall.
These tires meet specific snow traction
performance requirements of the Rubber
Manufacturers Association (RMA) and the
Rubber Association of Canada (RAC) and
have been designed specifically for use in
snow conditions. Use of winter tires is the
only way to achieve the maximum
effectiveness of your vehicle’s driving safety
systems such as the ABS and the ESC in
winter operation.
For safe handling, make sure all mounted
winter tires are of the same make and have
the same tread design.
For information on winter tires for your
vehicle model, see the “Technical data”
section (
Y page 486).
Always observe
the speed rating of the winter
tires installed on your vehicle. Snow chains
! When driving with snow chains, always
select the raised level of the vehicle level
control. Other settings may result in
damage to your vehicle.
! Some tire sizes do not leave adequate
clearance for snow chains. To help avoid
serious damage to your vehicle or tires,
make sure the use of snow chains is
permissible as specified in the “Technical
data” section of this Operator’s Manual.
Snow chains should only be driven on snow-
covered roads at speeds not to exceed
30 mph (50 km/h) . Remove chains as soon
as possible when driving on roads without
snow. Observe the following guidelines when using
snow chains:
R
Use of
snow chains is not permissible with
all wheel/tire combinations ( Y page 486).
R Use snow chains in pairs and on rear
wheels only. Follow the manufacturer’s
mounting instructions.
! If snow chains are mounted to the front
wheels, they may scrape against the body
or axle components. The tires or the vehicle
could be damaged as a result.
R Only use snow chains that are approved by
Mercedes-Benz. Any authorized Mercedes-
Benz Center will be glad to advise you on
this subject.
R Use of snow chains may be prohibited
depending on location. Always check local
and state laws before installing snow
chains.
R Do not use snow chains on the spare wheel.
i When driving with snow chains, you may
wish to switch off the ESC ( Y page 212)
before setting the vehicle in motion. This
will improve the vehicle’s traction. Winter driving instructions
G
Warning!
If the vehicle becomes stuck in snow, make
sure snow is kept clear of the exhaust pipe
and from around the vehicle with the engine
running. Otherwise, deadly carbon monoxide
(CO) gases may enter vehicle interior
resulting in unconsciousness and death.
To assure

sufficient fresh air ventilation, open
a window slightly on the side of the vehicle
not facing the wind. G
Warning!
The outside temperature indicator is not
designed to serve as an ice-warning device
and is therefore unsuitable for that purpose. 396
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Vehicle equipment ............................
480
Parts service ..................................... 480
Warranty coverage ...........................480
Identification labels ..........................480
Vehicle specification CL 550
4MATIC (216.386) .............................483
Vehicle specification CL 600
(216.376) ........................................... 483
Vehicle specification CL 63 AMG
(216.377) ........................................... 484
Vehicle specification CL 65 AMG
(216.379) ........................................... 485
Rims and tires ................................... 486
Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. ......490 479Technical data
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Vehicle equipment
i This Operator’s Manual describes all
features, standard or optional, potentially
available for your vehicle at the time of
purchase. Please be aware that your
vehicle might not be equipped with all
features described in this manual. Parts service
All authorized Mercedes-Benz Centers
maintain a stock of Genuine Mercedes-Benz
Parts required for maintenance and repair
work. In addition, strategically located parts
distribution centers provide quick and
reliable parts service.
More than 300 000 different parts for
Mercedes-Benz models are available.
Genuine Mercedes-Benz Parts are subjected
to stringent quality inspections. Each part has
been specifically developed, manufactured or
selected for and adapted to Mercedes-Benz
vehicles.
Therefore, Genuine Mercedes-Benz Parts
should be installed.
! Do not use non-genuine Mercedes-Benz
parts and accessories not authorized by
Mercedes-Benz. Doing so could damage
the vehicle, which is not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Also, it
could compromise the vehicle’s durability
or safety. Warranty coverage
Your vehicle is covered under the terms of the
warranties printed in the Service and
Warranty Information booklet.
Your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will
exchange or repair any defective parts
originally installed in the vehicle in
accordance with the terms of the following
warranties: R
New Vehicle Limited Warranty
R Emission System Warranty
R Emission Performance Warranty
R California, Connecticut, Maine,
Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania,
Rhode Island, and Vermont Emission
Control Systems Warranty
R State Warranty Enforcement Laws (Lemon
Laws)
Replacement parts and accessories are
covered by the Mercedes-Benz Parts and
Accessories warranties, copies of which are
available at any authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center. Loss of Service and Warranty
Information booklet
Should you lose your Service and Warranty
Information booklet, have an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center arrange for a
replacement. It will be mailed to you. Identification labels480
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The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) can
be found
R
on certification label : on the driver’s door
B-pillar
R embossed underneath a cover behind the
rear center armrest (Y page 481)
R on the lower edge of the windshield
(Y page 481) Example certification label (U.S. vehicles)
;
VIN
= Paintwork code Example certification label (Canada vehicles)
;
VIN
= Paintwork code
i Data shown on certification label are for
illustration purposes only. These data are
specific to each vehicle and may vary from
data shown in the illustration. Refer to
certification label on vehicle for actual data
specific to your vehicle. Rear center armrest
X
Fold down the rear center armrest.
The VIN is embossed underneath a cover
behind the rear center armrest.
X Open the cover.
VIN ? is now visible. All models except AMG vehicles
A
Engine number (engraved on engine)
B VIN (on lower edge of windshield)
C Emission control information label,
includes both federal and California
certification exhaust emission standards Identification labels
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AMG vehicles
A
Engine number (engraved on engine)
B VIN (on lower edge of windshield)
C Emission control information label,
includes both federal and California
certification exhaust emission standards i
When ordering parts, please specify
vehicle identification and engine number. 482
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Vehicle specification CL 550 4MATIC
(216.386)
The quoted data apply only to the standard
vehicle. Contact an authorized Mercedes-
Benz Center
for the corresponding data of all
special bodies and special equipment. Engine CL 550 4MATIC
Engine, type
273
Mode of operation
4-stroke engine,
gasoline injection No. of cylinders
8
Bore
3.86 in (98.00 mm)
Stroke
3.56 in (90.50 mm)
Total piston
displacement
333.3 cu in
(5 461 cm 3
) Compression
ratio
10.7:1
Output acc. to
SAE J 1349
36 382 hp/6
000 rpm
(285 kW/6 000 rpm) Maximum torque
acc.
to

SAE J 1349 391 lb-ft/
2 800 - 4 800 rpm
(530 Nm/
2 800 - 4 800 rpm) Maximum engine
speed
6 500 rpm
Firing order
1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8
Poly-V-belt
2 404 mm
Electrical system CL 550 4MATIC
Alternator
14 V/180 A
Starter motor
12 V/1.7 kW
Battery
12 V/95 Ah Electrical system CL 550 4MATIC
Spark plugs, type
NGK PLKR 7A
Bosch Y 7 MPP33
Spark plugs,
electrode gap
0.031 in (0.8 mm)
Spark plugs,
tightening torque
15 - 18 lb-ft
(20 - 25 Nm) Main dimensions CL 550 4MATIC
Overall vehicle
length
199.7 in (5
071 mm) Overall vehicle
width
37 84.2 in (2
139 mm) Overall vehicle
height
55.8 in (1
418 mm) Wheelbase
116.3 in (2
955 mm) Track, front
63.0 in (1
601 mm) Track, rear
63.3 in (1
607 mm) Turning circle
38.1 ft (11.6 m)
Weights CL 550 4MATIC
Trunk load
max. 220 lb (100 kg)
Vehicle specification CL 600
(216.376)
The quoted data apply only to the standard
vehicle. Contact an authorized Mercedes-
Benz Center

for the corresponding data of all
special bodies and special equipment.
36 Premium fuel required. Performance may vary with fuel octane rating.
37 Exterior rear view mirrors folded out. Vehicle specification CL 600 (216.376)
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Engine CL 600
Engine, type
275
Mode of operation
4-stroke engine,
gasoline injection No. of cylinders
12
Bore
3.23 in (82.00 mm)
Stroke
3.43 in (87.00 mm)
Total piston
displacement
336.4 cu in
(5 513 cm 3
) Compression
ratio
9.0:1
Output acc. to
SAE J 1349
38 510 hp/5
000 rpm
(380 kW/5 000 rpm) Maximum torque
acc.
to
SAE J 1349 612 lb-ft/
1 800 - 3 500 rpm
(830 Nm/
1 800 - 3 500 rpm) Maximum engine
speed
5 950 rpm
Firing order
1-12-5-8-3-10-
6-7-2-11-4-9 Poly-V-belt
2 370 mm
Electrical system CL 600
Alternator
14 V/220 A
Starter motor
12 V/2.0 kW
Battery
12 V/95 Ah
Spark plugs, type
NGK IFR 6Q-G
Spark plugs,
electrode gap
0.028 in (0.7 mm)
Spark plugs,
tightening torque
15 - 22 lb-ft
(20 - 30 Nm) Main dimensions CL 600
Overall vehicle
length
199.7 in (5
071 mm) Overall vehicle
width
39 84.2 in (2
139 mm) Overall vehicle
height
55.9 in (1
419 mm) Wheelbase
116.3 in (2
955 mm) Track, front
63.0 in (1
601 mm) Track, rear
63.3 in (1
607 mm) Turning circle
38.1 ft (11.6 m)
Weights CL 600
Trunk load
max. 220 lb (100 kg)
Vehicle specification CL 63 AMG
(216.377)
The quoted data apply only to the standard
vehicle. Contact an authorized Mercedes-
Benz Center

for the corresponding data of all
special bodies and special equipment. Engine CL 63 AMG
Engine, type
156
Mode of operation
4-stroke engine,
gasoline injection No. of cylinders
8
Bore
4.02 in (102.20 mm)
Stroke
3.72 in (94.60 mm)
Total piston
displacement
378.8 cu in
(6 208 cm 3
) 38
Premium fuel required. Performance may vary with fuel octane rating.
39 Exterior rear view mirrors folded out. 484
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Engine CL 63 AMG
Compression
ratio
11.3:1
Output acc. to
SAE J 1349
40 518 hp/6
800 rpm
(386 kW/6 800 rpm) Maximum torque
acc. to
SAE J 1349 465 lb-ft/5
200 rpm
(630 Nm/5 200
rpm) Maximum engine
speed
7 200 rpm
Firing order
1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8
Poly-V-belt
2 360 mm
Electrical system CL 63 AMG
Alternator
14 V/220 A
Starter motor
12 V/2.1 kW
Battery
12 V/95 Ah
Spark plugs, type
NGK ILZKAR 7A10
Spark plugs,
electrode gap
0.039 in (1.0 mm)
Spark plugs,
tightening torque
18 - 22 lb-ft
(25 - 30 Nm) Main dimensions CL 63 AMG
Overall vehicle
length
200.4 in (5
090 mm) Overall vehicle
width
41 84.2 in (2
139 mm) Overall vehicle
height
56.1 in (1
426 mm) 42 56.2 in (1
428 mm) 43 Wheelbase
116.3 in (2
955 mm) Main dimensions CL 63 AMG
Track, front
63.0 in (1
601 mm) Track, rear
63.3 in (1
607 mm) Turning circle
38.1 ft (11.6 m)
Weights CL 63 AMG
Trunk load
max. 220 lb (100 kg)
Vehicle specification CL 65 AMG
(216.379)
The quoted data apply only to the standard
vehicle. Contact an authorized Mercedes-
Benz Center

for the corresponding data of all
special bodies and special equipment. Engine CL 65 AMG
Engine, type
275
Mode of operation
4-stroke engine,
gasoline injection No. of cylinders
12
Bore
3.25 in (82.60 mm)
Stroke
3.66 in (93.00 mm)
Total piston
displacement
364.9 cu in
(5 980 cm 3
) Compression
ratio
9.0:1
Output acc. to
SAE J 1349
44 603 hp/
4 800 - 5 100 rpm
(450 kW/
4 800 - 5 100 rpm) 40
Premium fuel required. Performance may vary with fuel octane rating.
41 Exterior rear view mirrors folded out.
42 Vehicles with 19 in rims.
43 Vehicles with 20 in rims.
44 Premium fuel required. Performance may vary with fuel octane rating. Vehicle specification CL 65 AMG (216.379)
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