Benz CL-Class

CL-Class is the most expensive luxury car after S-Class saloon from Mercedes line-up. The CL-Class shares most its component with S-Class and feels as luxurious as S-Class. Current CL-Class is in its fourth generation and over the years it has gone through many changes along with design, features and most importantly the massive powerful engine. Current generation of CL-Class is much larger than its ancestors.

Mercedes-Benz CL-Class

Being a top of the line Mercedes machine CL-Class offers elegant design, performance, comfort and good riding pleasure. The 2011 CL-Class gets ome minor visible changes like a reworked front end, and LED running lights and taillights.

The Mercedes-Benz CL-Class is offered in 4 trim-level, the entry level CL550 4MATIC Coupe get a 4.6-liter twin-turbo V8 engine producing 429 horsepower and achieves 15mpg in the city and 23mpg on the highway. This 4.6-liter V8 engine is paired with a seven speed automatic transmission. Next in the line up is CL63 AMG Coupe with a more powerful 5.5-liter twin-turbo V8 engine generating 536 horsepower paired with 7 speed manual transmission and with fuel economy of 15 mpg in the city and 21 mpg on the highway. The Mercedes-Benz CL-Class CL600 Coupe gets a 5.5-liter twin-turbo V12 engine with 510 horsepower and having fuel economy of 12 mpg in the city and 18 mpg on the highway. The top end model CL65 AMG Coupe is equipped with a massive 6.0-liter twin-turbo V12 engine, which produces 621hp and achieves same fuel economy as CL65 AMG Coupe. Both the V12 engines are paired with a 5 speed automatic transmission. The CL600 is capable of reaching 155mph maximum speed.

The Mercedes-Benz CL-Class is packed with all the latest features available today including 18-inch alloy wheels, a sunroof, bi-xenon headlights, a hard-drive-based navigation system, 14-way adjustable power heated front seats with power lumbar support, power door and trunk closers, keyless ignition/entry, the COMAND interface, park assist, Bluetooth and a 600-watt Harman Kardon audio system with a six-CD/DVD changer, satellite radio and HD radio.

There are many optional features available as package. The Sport package adds performance tires and a body kit. The Driver Assistance package includes blind-spot monitoring with assist, lane-departure warning with assist and adaptive cruise control. The Premium 2 package includes a rearview camera, a night-vision camera and Drive Dynamic front seats. Individual options include a heated steering wheel, a split-view monitor and different wheels. The CL600 adds the Premium 2 package, the Driver Assistance package and a heated steering wheel. Stand-alone options for CL600 include 20-inch wheels and the split-view monitor.

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The AMG versions adds high-performance brakes, 20-inch wheels and AMG multicontour leather sport seats. The CL63 AMG adds adaptive suspension with active body control, a leather steering wheel with aluminum shift paddles and the Drive Dynamic seats. The CL65 AMG includes all standard features found on other models plus the Driver Assistance package, the Premium 2 package and the AMG Performance package.

Standard safety features in Mercedes-Benz CL-Class include standard with stability control, side curtain and driver knee airbags, seatbelt pretensioner attention assist and a drowsiness detection system.

The Mercedes-Benz CL-Class gets the same elegant, luxurious cabin layout as the S-Class sedan. The materials used are of the highest quality. Multiway steering wheel and seat adjustments adds to the comfort. The rear seats offer a fair amount of head and leg room. Trunk capacity measures 13.5 cubic feet.

Model:Mercedes-Benz CL-Class 5.5 CL 600 Coupe
Performance: 0-60 mph in 4.5 secs, max speed 155mph, 13 / 20mpg
Tech: 5513cc, V12, 517bhp, 830Nm
Transmission: 5-Speed Automatic
Price: £80,026 – £153,355