Body style: Coupé (two-door)
Segment: Premium Coupe
Production years: 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013
Mercedes-Benz introduced a facelifted version of its CL-Class at the 2010 Goodwood Festival of Speed, raising the bar for high-performance, luxurious coupes.
The German automaker launched the third generation of the CL in 2006 at the Paris Motor Show as a personal luxury coupe. It was more than a GT in terms of luxury but didn't lack in the performance department either. Yet, it wasn't exactly a sports car. With the updated version, the automaker enhanced the car's look and improved the engine lineup to comply with the Euro 5 emission standards.
Unlike its more potent AMG versions, the CL 500 and 600 sported a different front fascia. Make no mistake, it was still luxurious and opulent, but it didn't have the same aggressive stance. Instead, it boasted new bi-xenon headlights. In addition, the front bumper featured LED daytime running lights. Furthermore, the carmaker offered an AMG package with an A-shaped grille in the front lower bumper instead of the standard trapezoidal-shaped one.
Apart from the luxurious interior, the car received more safety systems, such as the Active Lane Keeping Assist and crosswind assist functions. In addition, the automaker added a new COMMAND infotainment system fitted with a unique display that allowed the driver to see the navigation and, at the same time, its passenger to watch a movie on the same screen.
But the most significant changes were made under the hood. The naturally aspirated engines from the 2006 model were replaced by smaller, twin-turbo powerplants. Thus, the power output was increased for both 500 and 600 models, respectively. The CL 500 was available with an all-wheel drive system named 4Matic. Also, in the technical department, the CL boasted an adaptive suspension for specific versions and markets. All vehicles were fitted with a seven-speed automatic gearbox as standard.
ENGINE SPECS - 500 V8 BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7AT AWD (435 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V8 |
Displacement: | 4663 cm3 |
Power: | 320 KW @ 5250 RPM 435 HP @ 5250 RPM 429 BHP @ 5250 RPM |
Torque: | 516 lb-ft @ 1800–3500 RPM 700 Nm @ 1800–3500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 21.9 gallons (82.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 155 mph (249 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 4.9 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 7-speed, Automatic (7G-TRONIC PLUS) |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 255/45 R 18 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 200.6 in (5095 mm) |
Width: | 73.7 in (1872 mm) |
Height: | 55.9 in (1420 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 63/63.3 in (1,600/1,608 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 116.3 in (2954 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.1 in (130 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 17.3 cuFT (490 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.27 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 4674 lbs (2120 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 5633 lbs (2555 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 16.8 mpg US (14 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 29.8 mpg US (7.9 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 23.3 mpg US (10.1 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 237-242 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 500 V8 BlueEFFICIENCY 7AT RWD (435 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V8 |
Displacement: | 4663 cm3 |
Power: | 320 KW @ 5250 RPM 435 HP @ 5250 RPM 429 BHP @ 5250 RPM |
Torque: | 516 lb-ft @ 1800–3500 RPM 700 Nm @ 1800–3500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 21.9 gallons (82.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 155 mph (249 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 4.9 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 7-speed, Automatic (7G-TRONIC PLUS) |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 255/45 R 18 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 200.6 in (5095 mm) |
Width: | 73.7 in (1872 mm) |
Height: | 55.9 in (1420 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 63/63.3 in (1,600/1,608 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 116.3 in (2954 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.1 in (130 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 17.3 cuFT (490 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.26 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 4564 lbs (2070 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 5699 lbs (2585 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 16.9 mpg US (13.9 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 30.9 mpg US (7.6 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 23.8 mpg US (9.9 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 224-232 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 600 V12 5AT RWD (517 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V12 |
Displacement: | 5513 cm3 |
Power: | 380 KW @ 5000 RPM 517 HP @ 5000 RPM 510 BHP @ 5000 RPM |
Torque: | 612 lb-ft @ 1800–3500 RPM 830 Nm @ 1800–3500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 21.9 gallons (82.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 155 mph (249 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 4.6 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 255/45 R 18 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 200.6 in (5095 mm) |
Width: | 73.7 in (1872 mm) |
Height: | 55.9 in (1420 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 63/63.3 in (1,600/1,608 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 116.3 in (2954 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.1 in (130 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 17.3 cuFT (490 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.27 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 4817 lbs (2185 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 5776 lbs (2620 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 10.8 mpg US (21.8 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 23.5 mpg US (10 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 17 mpg US (13.8 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 237-242 g/km |