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2009 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class Review
High performance in a luxury coupe.
2009 CL-Class Review Summary & Specifications
The Mercedes-BenzCL 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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| Vehicle Category | Luxury Cars |
| Editor | New Car Test Drive |
| Model Lineup | Mercedes-Benz CL550 4MATIC ($107,900), CL600 ($151,900), CL63 AMG ($142,700), CL65 AMG ($203,700) |
| Engines (standard) | 5.5-liter DOHC 32-valve V8 |
| Engines (optional) | 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 (standard) | 7-speed automatic |
| Transmissions (optional) | 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 |
| Manufacturer Phone | 800-367-6372 |
| Manufacturer URL | www.mbusa.com |
| Base Price MSRP | 107900 |
| Model Tested MSRP | Mercedes Benz CL550 4MATIC ($107,900) |
| 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 2 ($3370) includes active ventilated, Dynamic Drive multicontour front seats with massage, keyless start system, backup camera, night vision system; Distronic Plus cruise control with Blind Spot Assist and Parking Guidance ($2880); heated steering wheel ($470) |
| Destination Charge | 875 |
| Gas Guzzler Tax | 1300 |
| Layout | all-wheel drive |
| Price as Tested | 116795 |
| Horse Power | 382 @ 6000 |
| Torque | 391 @ 2800-4800 |
| Fuel Economy | 14/21 |
| Wheelbase | 116.3 |
| Length/Width/Height | 199.4/73.7/55.8 |
| Track Front/Rear | |
| Turning Radius | 38.1 |
| Seating Capacity | 4 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room | 36.9/62.0/42.2 |
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| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room | 36.4/56.0/32.2 |
| Trunk Volume | 13.5 |
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| Front Suspension | independent, double wishbone, active electro-hydraulic damping and roll control |
| Rear Suspension | independent, five-link, active electro-hydraulic damping and roll control |
| Ground Clearance | 5.1 |
| Curb Weight | 4650 |
| Stock Tires | P255/45HR18 |
| Brakes Front/Rear | vented disc/solid disc with ABS, electronic brake proportioning, electronic brake assist, automatic disc drying |
| Fuel Capacity | 23.8 |
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2009 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class
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