MERCEDES-BENZ CL550 2008 C216 Owner's Manual

720 Technical dataThe “Technical data” section provides the
necessary technical data for your vehicle.Parts service
All authorized Mercedes-Benz Centers
maintain a stock of Genuine
Mercedes-Benz Parts required for mainte-
nance and repair work. In addition, strate-
gically 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 subject-
ed to stringent quality inspections. Each
part has been specifically developed, man-
ufactured or selected for and adapted to
Mercedes-Benz vehicles.
Therefore, Genuine Mercedes-Benz Parts
should be installed.
!
The use of non-genuine Mercedes-Benz
parts and accessories not authorized by
Mercedes-Benz could damage the vehicle, which
is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited
Warranty, or could compromise the vehicle’s
durability or safety.

721 Technical data
Warranty coverage
Warranty coverage
Your vehicle is covered under the terms of
the warranties printed in the Service and
Warranty Information booklet. Your autho-
rized Mercedes-Benz Center will exchange
or repair any defective parts originally in-
stalled on the vehicle in accordance with
the terms of the following warranties:

New Vehicle Limited Warranty


Emission System Warranty


Emission Performance Warranty


California, Maine, Massachusetts, and
Vermont Emission Control Systems
WarrantyReplacement 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 re-
placement. It will be mailed to you.

722 Technical dataIdentification labels1Certification label (on driver’s B-pillar)
The V
ehicle I
dentification N
umber (VIN)
can be found in the following locations:


on the certification label


embossed underneath a cover in the
rear center armrest


on the lower edge of the windshield
Example certification label (U.S. vehicles)2VIN
3Paintwork code
Example certification label
(Canada vehicles)2VIN
3Paintwork codei
Data shown on certification label are for il-
lustration purposes only. These data are specific
to each vehicle and may vary from data shown in
the illustration. Refer to certification label on ve-
hicle for actual data specific to your vehicle.

723 Technical data
Identification labels
4VIN
Fold down rear center armrest.
VIN 4 is underneath a cover in the
center armrest.
Example illustration
(all models except CL 63 AMG and
CL 65 AMG)5Engine number (engraved on engine)
6VIN (lower edge of windshield)
7Emission control information label,
includes both federal and California
certification exhaust emission
standards
CL 63 AMG and CL 65 AMG5Engine number (engraved on engine)
6VIN (lower edge of windshield)
7Emission control information label,
includes both federal and California
certification exhaust emission
standards
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When ordering parts, please specify vehicle
identification and engine numbers.

724 Technical dataLayout of poly-V-belt driveCL 550
1Idler pulley
2Idler pulley
3Automatic belt tensioner
4ABC tandem pump (pump for
power-steering assistance and ABC
chassis)
5Air conditioning compressor
6Crankshaft
7Coolant pump
8Generator (alternator)
CL 600 and CL 65 AMG
1Automatic belt tensioner
2ABC tandem pump (pump for
power-steering assistance and ABC
chassis)
3Air conditioning compressor
4Crankshaft
5Coolant pump
6Generator (alternator)
7Idler pulley
8Idler pulley
9Idler pulley
CL 63 AMG
1Idler pulley
2Idler pulley
3Idler pulley
4Automatic belt tensioner
5Power steering pump
6Air conditioning compressor
7Crankshaft
8Coolant pump
9Generator (alternator)

725 Technical data
Engine
Engine
Model
CL 550 (216.371)
1
1The quoted data apply only to the standard vehicle. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for the corresponding data of all special bodies and special equip-
ment.
CL 600 (216.376)
1
Engine
273
275
Mode of operation
4-stroke engine, gasoline injection
4-stroke engine, gasoline injection
No. of cylinders
8
12
Bore
3.86 in (98.00 mm)
3.23 in (82.00 mm)
Stroke
3.56 in (90.50 mm)
3.43 in (87.00 mm)
Total piston displacement
333.3 cu in (5461 cm
3)
336.4 cu in (5513 cm
3)
Compression ratio
10.7:1
9:1
Output acc. to SAE J 1349
2
2Premium fuel required. Performance may vary with fuel octane rating.
382 hp/6 000 rpm
(285 kW/6000 rpm)
510 hp/5 000 rpm
(380 kW/5000 rpm)
Maximum torque
acc. to SAE J 1349
391 lb-ft/3000 rpm
(530 Nm/3 000 rpm)
612 lb-ft/1 800 - 3 500 rpm
(830 Nm/1800 - 3 500 rpm)
Maximum engine speed
6500 rpm
5750 rpm
Firing order
1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8
1-12-5-8-3-10-6-7-2-11-4-9
Poly-V-belt
2404 mm
2370 mm

726 Technical dataEngineModel
CL 63 AMG (216.377)
1
CL 65 AMG (216.379)
1
Engine
156
275
Mode of operation
4-stroke engine, gasoline injection
4-stroke engine, gasoline injection
No. of cylinders
8
12
Bore
4.02 in (102.20 mm)
3.25 in (82.60 mm)
Stroke
3.72 in (94.60 mm)
3.66 in (93.00 mm)
Total piston displacement
378.8 cu in (6 208 cm
3)
364.9 cu in (5 980 cm
3)
Compression ratio
11.3:1
9:1
Output acc. to SAE J 1349
1
1Premium fuel required. Performance may vary with fuel octane rating.
518 hp/6 800 rpm
(386 kW/6 800 rpm)
603 hp/4 800 - 5 100 rpm
(450 kW/4 800 - 5 100 rpm)
Maximum torque
acc. to SAE J 1349
465 lb-ft/5 200 rpm
(630 Nm/5 200 rpm)
738 lb-ft/2 000 - 4 000 rpm
(1 000 Nm/2 000 - 4 000 rpm)
Maximum engine speed
7 200 rpm
5950 rpm
Firing order
1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8
1-12-5-8-3-10-6-7-2-11-4-9
Poly-V-belt
2 360 mm
2370 mm

727 Technical data
Rims and tires
Rims and tires
!
Only use tires which have been tested and
approved by Mercedes-Benz. Tires approved by
Mercedes-Benz are developed to provide best
possible performance in conjunction with the
driving safety systems on your vehicle such as
ABS or ESP
®. Tires specially developed for
your vehicle and tested and approved by
Mercedes-Benz can be identified by finding the
following on the tire’s sidewall:


MO = M
ercedes-Benz O
riginal equipment
tires
AMG vehicles only:
Does not apply to all approved tires on AMG
vehicles. For information on tested and
approved tires for AMG vehicles, contact an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Using tires other than those approved by
Mercedes-Benz may result in damage that is not
covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited
Warranty.
!
Using tires other than those approved by
Mercedes-Benz can have detrimental effects,
such as


poor handling characteristics


increased noise


increased fuel consumption
Moreover, tires and rims not approved by
Mercedes-Benz may, under load, exhibit dimen-
sional variations and different tire deformation
characteristics that could cause them to come
into contact with the vehicle body or axle parts.
Damage to the tires or the vehicle may be the
result.
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Further information on tires and rims is
available at any authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center. A Tire and Loading Information placard
with the recommended tire inflation pressures is
located on the driver’s door B-pillar
(
page 564). Some vehicles may have supple-
mental tire inflation pressure information for
driving at high speeds (
page 570) or for vehi-
cle loads less than the maximum loaded vehicle
condition (
page 577). If such information is
provided, it can be found on the tire inflation
pressure label located on the inside of the fuel
filler flap. The tire inflation pressure should be checked
regularly and should only be adjusted on cold
tires. Follow tire manufacturer’s maintenance
recommendation included with vehicle.
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The following pages also list the approved
wheel rim and tire sizes for equipping your vehi-
cles with winter tires. Winter tires are not avail-
able as standard or optional factory equipment,
but can be purchased from an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
Depending on vehicle model and the standard or
optional factory-equipped wheel rim/tire config-
uration on your vehicle (Appearance Package,
Sport Package etc.), equipping your vehicle with
winter tires approved for your vehicle model may
also require the purchase of two or four wheel
rims of the recommended size for use with these
winter tires. Contact an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center for more information.

728 Technical dataRims and tiresSame size tiresModel
CL 550
CL 600
CL 550 (Sport Package*)
CL 600 (Sport Package*)
CL 63 AMG
CL 63 AMG (Performance Package*)
CL 65 AMG
Rims (light alloy)
8.5 J x18 H2
8.5 J x18 H2
8.5 J x19 H2
Wheel offset
1.69 in (43 mm)
1.69 in (43 mm)
1.69 in (43 mm)
All-season tires*
1
1Radial-ply tires.
255/45 R18 99H M+S
–
–
Winter tires
1,2,3

2For use with snow chains contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.3Not available as factory equipment.
255/45 R18 99V M+S.
255/45 R18 99V M+S.
255/40 R19 100V XL (Extra Load) M+S.

729 Technical data
Rims and tires
Mixed size tiresModel
CL 550
CL 600
CL 550*
CL 600*
CL 550 (Sport Package*)
CL 600 (Sport Package*)
CL 63 AMG
CL 63 AMG (Performance Pack-
age*)
CL 65 AMG
Front axle:
Rims (light alloy)
8.5 J x 18 H2
8.5 J x 19 H2
–
–
AMG rims (light alloy)
–
–
8.5 J x 19 H2
8.5 J x 20 H2
Wheel offset
1.69 in (43 mm)
1.69 in (43 mm)
1.69 in (43 mm)
1.69 in (43 mm)
Summer tires
1
1Radial-ply tires.
255/45 R18 99V
255/40 R19 96Y
255/40 R19 96Y
255/35 ZR20 XL (Extra Load)
Rear axle:
Rims (light alloy)
9.5 J x 18 H2
9.5 J x 19 H2
–
–
AMG rims (light alloy)
–
–
9.5 J x 19 H2
9.5 J x 20 H2
Wheel offset
1.69 in (43 mm)
1.69 in (43 mm)
1.69 in (43 mm)
1.69 in (43 mm)
Summer tires
1
275/45 R18 103V
275/40 R19 101Y
275/40 R19 101Y
275/35 ZR20 XL (Extra Load)
2
2Must not be used with snow chains.