Mercedes-Benz

Mercedes-Benz CL-Class

Price $136,600 – $243,000
Fuel consumption 8.7 – 17.8 L/100km
The Car Guide rating 82%(view ratings)
The CL is a luxurious coupe based on the S-Class sedan. Under the long hood, four twin-turbo engines are offered: two V8s (4.6 l / 429 hp, 5.5 l AMG / 563 hp) and two V12s (5.5 l / 510 hp, 6.0 l AMG / 621 hp). The automatic transmissions feature 7 speeds with the eights, 5 with the twelves. To tackle winter in first class, the CL550 comes with the 4Matic all-wheel-drive system as standard.

Detailed ratings

The Car Guide rating 82%
Driving 8/10
Safety 9/10
Interior 8/10
Reliability 7/10
Winter driving 8/10
Comfort 9/10

What's new in 2013

N/A

Pros

  • Unparalleled luxury
  • Choice of several engines
  • Stunningly agile
  • Impressive technological sophistication
  • Guaranteed prestige

Cons

  • Five-speed transmission (V12)
  • Cumbersome dimensions
  • Excessively priced
  • High fuel consumption (AMG and V12)

Recalls

none