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2008 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class (continued)
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Summary
The Mercedes-Benz CL coupe is a melding of sensuous design and cosseting luxury that few other vehicles in the world can match. The CL offers svelte driving dynamics and a near endless list of luxury and safety equipment. This is a car for people who are smitten by its special nature. It's a beautiful coupe for two.
Rich Ceppos filed this report to NewCarTestDrive.com from Ann Arbor, Michigan. John F. Katz reported on the AMG models from Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
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| Model
Line Overview |
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| Model
lineup: |
Mercedes-Benz CL550 ($103,100); CL600 ($146,900); CL63 AMG ($137,000); CL65 AMG ($197,000) |
| Engines: |
382-hp 5.5-liter DOHC 32-valve V8; 510-hp 5.5-liter SOHC 36-valve twin-turbocharged V12; 518-hp 6.2-liter DOHC 32-valve V8; 604-hp 6.0-liter SOHC 36-valve twin-turbocharged V12 |
| Transmissions: |
7-speed automatic; 5-speed automatic |
| Safety
equipment (standard): |
dual frontal two-stage airbags; driver's side knee airbag; front and rear side-impact airbags; curtain airbags; Pre-Safe system (front seatbelt pre-tensionsers, passenger seat positioner, side window and sunroof closer); electronic stability control; ABS; automatic brake drying; electronic brake proportioning; Brake Assist; Electronic Stability Program; ASR traction control; tire pressure monitoring system |
| Safety
equipment (optional): |
Distronic Plus distance monitoring cruise control, Blind Spot Assist, back-up monitor with parking guidance, night vision system |
| Basic
warranty: |
4 years/50,000 miles |
| Assembled
in: |
Sindelfingen, Germany |
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| Specifications As Tested |
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| Model tested
(MSRP): |
Mercedes Benz CL550 ($103,100) |
| Standard
equipment: |
dual zone air conditioning; leather-covered seats, door panels and instrument panel; heated front seats with memory feature; power tilt/telescope steering column; power windows; power locks; power mirrors; COMAND central control; trip computer; GPS navigation; Harman/Kardon 11-speaker AM/FM/satellite audio system with 6CD in-dash changer and memory-card slot; glass sunroof; electric powered trunk lid; electric door-closing assist; park distance sensors; power rear window sunshade; Distronic cruise control |
| Options as
tested (MSRP): |
Premium Package II ($5290) includes active ventilated front seats with dynamic adjustment, keyless start system, backup camera, night vision system; Distronic plus cruise control with Blind Spot Assist and Parking Guidance ($2010); heated steering wheel ($460) |
| Destination
charge: |
($775) |
| Gas guzzler
tax: |
1000 |
| Price as
tested (MSRP): |
$112635 |
| Layout: |
rear-wheel drive |
| Engine: |
5.5-liter DOHC 32-valve V8 |
| Horsepower (hp
@ rpm): |
382 @ 6000 |
| Torque
(lb.-ft. @ rpm): |
391 @ 2800-4000 |
| Transmission: |
7-speed automatic |
| EPA fuel
economy, city/hwy: |
15/22 mpg |
| Wheelbase: |
116.3 in. |
| Length/width/height: |
199.4/73.7/55.7 in. |
| Track,
f/r: |
63.0/63.3 in. |
| Turning
circle: |
38.1 ft. |
| Seating
capacity: |
4 |
| Head/hip/leg
room, f: |
36.9/62.0/42.2 in. |
| Head/hip/leg
room, m: |
N/A |
| Head/hip/leg
room, r: |
36.4/56.0/32.2 in. |
| Cargo
volume: |
12.9 cu. ft. |
| Payload: |
N/A |
| Towing
capacity: |
N/A |
| Suspension,
f: |
independent, double wishbone, gas-pressure shocks, coil springs, stabilizer bar, active electro-hydraulic damping and roll control |
| Suspension,
r: |
independent, five-link, gas-pressure shocks, coil springs, stabilizer bar, active electro-hydraulic damping and roll control |
| Ground
clearance: |
5.1 in. |
| Curb
weight: |
4486 lbs. |
| Tires: |
P255/45HR18 |
| Brakes,
f/r: |
vented disc/solid disc with ABS, electronic brake proportioning, electronic brake assist, automatic disc drying |
| Fuel
capacity: |
23.8 gal. |
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