Mercedes-Benz CL C140

Mercedes has been offering super-luxury coupes for those who are not afraid to publicly showcase their wealth for years. The C140 was a huge success. Over 6 years of production, their owners found 26,000 copies. Quite a lot for an expensive niche car that is not practical. The coupe was originally called the S-Klasse Coupe. After restyling in 1996, the designation changed to the more familiar CL.

Excessiveness

Mercedes series W140 / C140 was created with the expectation to win the title of the best car in the world. Hence the unprecedented design solutions: numerous systems, double glazing, pneumatic door closers and trunk cover, and since 1995 - ESP. In addition, xenon lamps, side airbags and parktronics were used. In the mid-90s, the arsenal of CL equipment was considered advanced and amazed the imagination.

However, don’t expect a 2-ton monster of sporty handling. But to overcome long routes, you can not find the best car. I don’t want to get out of the car, but I have to. To fill the tank.

Mercedes CL, like the 4-door analogue of the S-class W140, was very popular with representatives of the criminal world. Today, such personalities prefer larger SUVs, and the C140 has moved to the retro class. The well-kept copies will slowly increase in price. A healthy copy can still be purchased for some 300 000 rubles. But temptation will come at a cost. The car is technically quite complex, even by modern standards, and thousands of repair bills and new details can plunge into disrepair.

Engines

The engine palette did not provide for 6-cylinder “doughly”, and diesel engines were not even a question. Two V-shaped eights and a monstrous 6-liter V12 were offered to choose from. The optimal choice in terms of performance of the V12, and taking into account reliability – a 5-liter unit. It is better not to think about fuel consumption. It never drops below 15 litres.

Typical problems and malfunctions

The mechanical part of the car is a model of durability. Engines can withstand eternity. But not the boxes (especially with 5-speed), if you trust the manufacturer. He claims that the oil is designed for the entire life of the machine. But it's not. Updating the working fluid is required every 60,000 km. An electrician can also be a concern. In early instances, the electrical wiring of the engine (corrosion) failed. It's typical of Mercedes. The disease was eliminated after restyling - in 1996. The weakest point of the motor is the throttle valve, in which the electric stepper motor fails. Brakes and suspension, traditionally, have affordable prices. But this does not apply to posterior self-leveling hydropneumatic shock absorbers. The cost of one rack is at least 17 000 rubles. It is better to look for an instance without a system of leveling the ground clearance. Most failures are generated by luxury systems. For example, a vacuum pump under the back seat. This pump ensures the operation of almost all elements of comfort: closes the doors, lowers the head restraints, etc. Suddenly, a frozen pump can be temporarily resuscitated, removing the fuse for a moment. However, this does not guarantee that the problem will not return anytime soon. The new pump exists only in the original and costs more than 90,000 rubles. The alternative is to search and purchase the parts. With age, the corrosion of the body begins to progress. In the risk zone, the lower part of the thresholds. The double-glazed window is very heavy. The load quickly disables the electric motor of the window lifter.

Excessiveness

• The car is technically quite complex, even by modern standards, and thousands of repair bills and new details can plunge into disrepair.

Typical problems and malfunctions

• In early instances, the electrical wiring of the engine (corrosion) failed. It's typical of Mercedes.
• The weakest point of the motor is the throttle valve, in which the electric stepper motor fails.
• Most failures are generated by luxury systems.
• Suddenly, a frozen pump can be temporarily resuscitated, removing the fuse for a moment.
• However, this does not guarantee that the problem will not return anytime soon.
• With age, the corrosion of the body begins to progress. In the risk zone, the lower part of the thresholds. The double-glazed window is very heavy.

The value of the Mercedes CL (C140) as a collectible car is beyond doubt. The main thing is not to be seduced by low cost: many faults of the road are in elimination, and fuel consumption is huge.

• Excess: The car is technically quite complex, even by modern standards, and thousands of repair bills and new parts can be disheartening.
• Engines: The engine palette did not provide for 6-cylinder "dohliks", and diesel engines were not even in question.
• Typical problems and malfunctions: In early instances, the electrical wiring of the engine (corrosion) failed. It's typical of Mercedes.

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