Reportajes autos


Model Line Overview

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


Specifications As Tested

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.