|
2002 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class Review
Advanced technology in a luxurious package.
2002 CL-Class Review Summary & Specifications
For the first time, the Mercedes-Benz CL-Class offers exterior styling to compete with the other exotic European models from Jaguar, Aston Martin and Porsche. And it does this in a uniquely Mercedes package of high technology, convenience, comfort and safety.
|
|
| Vehicle Category | Sports Cars |
| Editor | Dan Carney |
| Model Lineup | CL500 ($90,750); CL600 ($118,950); CL55 ($103,500) |
| Engines (standard) | 5.8-liter sohc 36-valve V12 |
| Transmissions (standard) | 5-speed automatic |
| Engines (optional) | 5.5-liter sohc 3v V8; 5.8-liter sohc 3v V12; 5.0-liter sohc 3v AMG V8 |
| Transmissions (optional) | 5-speed automatic with Touch Shift |
| Safety Equipment (standard) | dual-power front air bags, side air bags, window air bags, antilock brakes, electronic stability program, automatic slip control, BabySmart |
| Safety Equipment (optional) | Parktronic ($1,015); tire pressure monitoring system ($615) |
| Basic Warranty | 4 years/50,000 miles |
| Assembled In | Germany |
| Manufacturer Phone | 1-800-FOR-MERCEDES |
| Manufacturer URL | www.mbusa.com |
| Base Price MSRP | 90750 |
| Model Tested MSRP | CL600 ($118,950) |
| Standard Equipment | (CL600) intelligent climate control, 14-way heated leather power front seats with 3-poision memory and adjustable lumbar support, burl walnut or chestnut trim, power windows with express up/down, windshield wipers with rain sensor, bi-Xenon headlamps, on-board navigation, wood/leather steering wheel, AM/FM/cassette Bose sound system with trunk-mounted CD changer, cruise control, bi-xenon headlamps, outside temperature display, sunroof, power rear window sunshade, Active Body Control; CL600 adds integrated Motorola time port cellular phone with in-car voice control system for phone/audio, multi-contour front seats with active ventilation |
| Destination Charge | 645 |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) | Parktronic ($1,015), tire pressure monitoring system ($615), electronic trunk closer ($460) |
| Gas Guzzler Tax | 1,700 |
| Layout | rear-wheel drive |
| Price as Tested | 123405 |
| Horse Power | 362 @ 5500 |
| Torque | 391 @ 4100 |
| Fuel Economy | 15/23 |
| Wheelbase | 113.6 |
| Length/Width/Height | 196.6/73.1/55.0 |
| Track Front/Rear | 62.0/62.0 |
| Turning Radius | 37.6 |
| Seating Capacity | 4 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room | 36.9/59.9/41.7 |
| Middle Head/Hip/Leg room | |
| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room | 36.8/56.5/30.8 |
| Trunk Volume | 12.3 |
| Payload | |
| Towing Capacity | |
| Front Suspension | Independent |
| Rear Suspension | Independent |
| Ground Clearance | |
| Curb Weight | 4312 |
| Stock Tires | P225/55ZR17 |
| Brakes Front/Rear | vented drilled disc/vented disc with ABS and Brake Assist |
| Fuel Capacity | 23.3 |
|
2002 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class
|