Mercedes-Benz CL BHP
The Mercedes-Benz CL has different horsepower outputs depending on the engine, generation and model year. The 2014 Mercedes-Benz CL500 produces 435 BHP, while the 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL63 produces 544 BHP. Compare recorded specifications below or enter your registration to find your exact vehicle.
39 recorded variants, from 275–604 BHP.
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Popular Mercedes-Benz CL BHP Figures
Recent recorded variants with different engines. Figures are rounded to the nearest whole BHP.
| Model | Year | Engine | Fuel | BHP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CL500 BlueEfficiency Auto | 2014 | 4,663 cc | Petrol | 435 BHPCL500 |
| CL63 AMG V8 Bi-T Auto | 2013 | 5,461 cc | Petrol | 544 BHPCL63 |
| CL65 AMG Auto | 2009 | 5,980 cc | Petrol | 604 BHPCL65 |
| CL55 AMG Kompressor Auto | 2006 | 5,439 cc | Petrol | 500 BHPCL55 |
| CL600 Auto | 2004 | 5,513 cc | Petrol | 500 BHPCL600 |
| CL420 Auto | 1998 | 4,196 cc | Petrol | 275 BHPCL420 |
Engines and recorded BHP
Grouped by engine size and fuel. A range means those records do not share one horsepower figure.
| Engine | Fuel | Years | Recorded BHP | Torque | Variants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4,196 cc | Petrol | 1996–1998 | 275 BHP | 400 Nm | 3 |
| 4,966 cc | Petrol | 2000–2008 | 302 BHP | 460 Nm | 6 |
| 4,973 cc | Petrol | 2001 | 315 BHP | 470 Nm | 1 |
| 5,439 cc | Petrol | 2001–2006 | 360–500 BHP | 529.9–700 Nm | 5 |
| 5,786 cc | Petrol | 2003 | 362 BHP | 529.9 Nm | 1 |
| 5,461 cc | Petrol | 2006–2013 | 382–544 BHP | 530–800 Nm | 8 |
| 5,987 cc | Petrol | 1998–2002 | 389 BHP | 570 Nm | 3 |
| 4,663 cc | Petrol | 2010–2014 | 435 BHP | 700 Nm | 5 |
| 5,513 cc | Petrol | 2004–2008 | 500–510 BHP | 800–829.9 Nm | 3 |
| 6,208 cc | Petrol | 2007–2009 | 518 BHP | 630 Nm | 3 |
| 5,980 cc | Petrol | 2009 | 604 BHP | 1,000 Nm | 1 |
Variants by year
| Model | Year | Engine | Fuel | Horsepower | PS | Torque | Kilowatt | 0-60 mph | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CL500 BlueEfficiency Auto | 2014 | 4,663 cc | Petrol | 435 BHP | 441.1 PS | 700 Nm | 320 kW | 4.9 sec | 155 mph |
| CL63 AMG V8 Bi-T Auto | 2013 | 5,461 cc | Petrol | 544 BHP | 551.6 PS | 800 Nm | 400 kW | 4.5 sec | 155 mph |
| CL500 BlueEfficiency Auto | 2013 | 4,663 cc | Petrol | 435 BHP | 441.1 PS | 700 Nm | 320 kW | 4.9 sec | 155 mph |
| CL500 BlueEfficiency Auto | 2012 | 4,663 cc | Petrol | 435 BHP | 441.1 PS | 700 Nm | 320 kW | 4.9 sec | 155 mph |
| CL63 AMG V8 Bi-T Auto | 2011 | 5,461 cc | Petrol | 544 BHP | 551.6 PS | 800 Nm | 400 kW | 4.5 sec | 155 mph |
| CL500 BlueEfficiency Auto | 2011 | 4,663 cc | Petrol | 435 BHP | 441.1 PS | 700 Nm | 320 kW | 4.9 sec | 155 mph |
| CL500 Auto | 2010 | 5,461 cc | Petrol | 387 BHP | 392.4 PS | 530 Nm | 285 kW | 5.5 sec | 155 mph |
| CL500 BlueEfficiency Auto | 2010 | 4,663 cc | Petrol | 435 BHP | 441.1 PS | 700 Nm | 320 kW | 4.9 sec | 155 mph |
| CL 500 Auto | 2009 | 5,461 cc | Petrol | 382 BHP | 387.6 PS | 530 Nm | 285 kW | 155 mph | |
| CL63 AMG Auto | 2009 | 6,208 cc | Petrol | 518 BHP | 524.8 PS | 630 Nm | 386 kW | 4.6 sec | 155 mph |
| CL65 AMG Auto | 2009 | 5,980 cc | Petrol | 604 BHP | 611.9 PS | 1,000 Nm | 450 kW | 4.4 sec | 155 mph |
| CL500 Auto | 2009 | 5,461 cc | Petrol | 387 BHP | 392.4 PS | 530 Nm | 285 kW | 5.5 sec | 155 mph |
| CL 500 Auto | 2008 | 5,461 cc | Petrol | 382 BHP | 387.6 PS | 530 Nm | 285 kW | 155 mph | |
| Cl 600 Auto | 2008 | 5,513 cc | Petrol | 510 BHP | 516.7 PS | 829.9 Nm | 380 kW | 4.6 sec | 155 mph |
| CL63 AMG Auto | 2008 | 6,208 cc | Petrol | 518 BHP | 524.8 PS | 630 Nm | 386 kW | 4.6 sec | 155 mph |
| CL500 Auto | 2008 | 4,966 cc | Petrol | 302 BHP | 305.9 PS | 460 Nm | 225 kW | 6.3 sec | 155 mph |
| CL 500 Auto | 2007 | 5,461 cc | Petrol | 382 BHP | 387.6 PS | 530 Nm | 285 kW | 5.4 sec | 155 mph |
| Cl 600 Auto | 2007 | 5,513 cc | Petrol | 510 BHP | 516.7 PS | 829.9 Nm | 380 kW | 4.6 sec | 155 mph |
| CL63 AMG Auto | 2007 | 6,208 cc | Petrol | 518 BHP | 524.8 PS | 630 Nm | 386 kW | 4.6 sec | 155 mph |
| CL 500 Auto | 2006 | 5,461 cc | Petrol | 382 BHP | 387.6 PS | 530 Nm | 285 kW | 5.4 sec | 155 mph |
| CL55 AMG Kompressor Auto | 2006 | 5,439 cc | Petrol | 500 BHP | 507 PS | 700 Nm | 372.9 kW | 6 sec | 155 mph |
| CL500 Auto | 2005 | 4,966 cc | Petrol | 302 BHP | 305.9 PS | 460 Nm | 225 kW | 6.3 sec | 155 mph |
| CL500 Auto | 2004 | 4,966 cc | Petrol | 302 BHP | 305.9 PS | 460 Nm | 225 kW | 155 mph | |
| CL600 Auto | 2004 | 5,513 cc | Petrol | 500 BHP | 507 PS | 800 Nm | 372.9 kW | 4.8 sec | 155 mph |
| CL55 AMG Auto | 2003 | 5,439 cc | Petrol | 360 BHP | 365 PS | 529.9 Nm | 268.5 kW | 6 sec | 178 mph |
| CL55 AMG Kompressor Auto | 2003 | 5,439 cc | Petrol | 500 BHP | 507 PS | 700 Nm | 372.9 kW | 6 sec | 155 mph |
| CL500 Auto | 2003 | 4,966 cc | Petrol | 302 BHP | 305.9 PS | 460 Nm | 225 kW | 155 mph | |
| CL600 Auto | 2003 | 5,786 cc | Petrol | 362 BHP | 367.2 PS | 529.9 Nm | 270 kW | 155 mph | |
| CL55 AMG Auto | 2002 | 5,439 cc | Petrol | 360 BHP | 365 PS | 529.9 Nm | 268.5 kW | 6 sec | 178 mph |
| CL500 Auto | 2002 | 4,966 cc | Petrol | 302 BHP | 305.9 PS | 460 Nm | 225 kW | 6.3 sec | 155 mph |
| CL600 Auto | 2002 | 5,987 cc | Petrol | 389 BHP | 394.4 PS | 570 Nm | 290 kW | 155 mph | |
| CL55 AMG Auto | 2001 | 5,439 cc | Petrol | 360 BHP | 365 PS | 529.9 Nm | 268.5 kW | 6 sec | 178 mph |
| CL500 Auto | 2001 | 4,973 cc | Petrol | 315 BHP | 319.4 PS | 470 Nm | 235 kW | 155 mph | |
| CL600 Auto | 2001 | 5,987 cc | Petrol | 389 BHP | 394.4 PS | 570 Nm | 290 kW | 155 mph | |
| CL500 Auto | 2000 | 4,966 cc | Petrol | 302 BHP | 305.9 PS | 460 Nm | 225 kW | 6.3 sec | 155 mph |
| CL420 Auto | 1998 | 4,196 cc | Petrol | 275 BHP | 278.9 PS | 400 Nm | 205 kW | 8.3 sec | 155 mph |
| CL600 Auto | 1998 | 5,987 cc | Petrol | 389 BHP | 394.4 PS | 570 Nm | 290 kW | 155 mph | |
| CL420 Auto | 1997 | 4,196 cc | Petrol | 275 BHP | 278.9 PS | 400 Nm | 205 kW | 8.3 sec | 155 mph |
| CL420 Auto | 1996 | 4,196 cc | Petrol | 275 BHP | 278.9 PS | 400 Nm | 205 kW | 8.3 sec | 155 mph |
Mercedes-Benz CL BHP questions
What is the BHP of a Mercedes-Benz CL?
Recorded horsepower for the Mercedes-Benz CL is 275–604 BHP across 39 variants. That is the same range as the table, including rows on later pages.
Which Mercedes-Benz CL engine has the highest BHP?
The highest output among recorded engines is 604 BHP, from the 5,980 cc Petrol.
Which Mercedes-Benz CL year has the highest recorded BHP?
The highest figure in a single model year is 604 BHP, recorded for 2009.
What torque is recorded for the Mercedes-Benz CL?
Recorded torque is 400–1,000 Nm on the 39 variants that include it.