The CL-Class is a 2-door, 4-passenger luxury coupe, or luxury sports car, available in 3 trims, ranging from the CL550 4MATIC Coupe to the CL600 Coupe.
The CL550 4MATIC Coupe is equipped with a standard 5.5-liter, V8, 382-horsepower engine that achieves 14-mpg in the city and 21-mpg on the highway. A 7-speed automatic transmission with overdrive is standard. The CL600 Coupe is equipped with a standard 5.5-liter, V12, 510-horsepower, turbo engine that achieves 11-mpg in the city and 17-mpg on the highway. A 5-speed automatic transmission with overdrive is standard.
Summary: Well , where should I start ? I have been driving several so called high end cars like 7 series BMW`s , Carreras and others. I lived in Germany till 2004 and moved to the US the same year. I was not really sure what to get me and it took me almost 2 years to finally make up my mind. The roads are horrible here in Texas , traffic is overwhelming ( I live in the DFW area ) and speedlimits are ridiculous . I was thinking several options like a 7 series ( I am not really convinced about the design ) , S class ( Propably to young for one ) , XJ Jag ( wayyyyyyy to tight for me , I`m 6,3 ) , Audi A8 ( Great car , great quality , great everything except that back home in Germany they still have to fight the Grandpa-image from 20 years ago and I just can`t get that out of my head ) , a Carrera again ( it would propably break my heart to drive this Baby over those streets) and so I decided to get me a CL. Whenever I bought a car , after 4 weeks I thought i made the wrong decision. Suddenly the other ones looked sooooooo much better than mine. Not this time. My CL is obsidian black which is very hard to keep clean but I wash my Baby at least 2 times a week by hand so it always looks like out of the showroom. And I can`t get enough of it. I think it`s one of the most beautiful cars on the road and since there are not too many of `em around it is an eyecatcher. I was thinking about the CL55 but what for ??? This one`s got enought torgue to get me through traffic fast enough but the ride is the smoothest I ever experienced. Problems? None what so ever! I put a pair of 20`s on 305/40`s on it and they are a bit rough but the look is insane . I was a little concerned first that it could be too much and look like "crack dealer" but it does not. I have older gentlemen asking me on the parking lot where I got this vehicle and I get a lot of compliments from people. This is the first Mercedes I ever drove and I am a fan. It`s a wonderful car inside and out and I enjoy it like I haven`t enjoyed a car in a long time. I will drive it at least another 2 or 3 years and then maybe look for a CLS but that`s mid term planning. For right now I am all excited about this toy and can`t imagine anybody NOT being thrilled to have the same model. PS: I even think it looks better than the new CL but maybe I change my mind down the road once I`m used to the new form.
Strengths: Smooth ride , great engine , fantastic seats , awesome looks , very quiet , exciting to drive and all the safety features one needs.
Weaknesses: I couldn`t think of any except maybe that it`s the old body style and if you are not ready to pamper that Baby don`t get a black one.
Similar Products Used: 7 Series , Dad`s S Class ,
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Rating Reviewed by: Al Perales(Unregistered User)
Review Date September 5, 2003
Overall Rating 4 of 5
Value Rating 4 of 5
Used product for 1 to 3 months
Visitors rate this review 3.00 of 5,
2.00 votes
Review 2 of 22
Price Paid:
$129000.00
from Park Place
Year / Model Reviewed: 2004 Mercedes Benz CL 55
Summary: Outstanding Car. The second best car I have ever owned... I say second because I used to own an 2003 SL55 before this one.
Strengths: A SPARE TIRE!!!
Weaknesses: Great looks but not as great as the SL55
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Summary: I've had my CL500 (with Sport package)for five months now. I traded a Lexus LS430. My impressions:
Exterior: Great paint, fit and finish. Front profile is odd but it grows on you. Side profile is understated and elegant. Rear profile is very avante garde.
Interior: I'm really conflicted here. The leather dash surfaces are luxurious and sporty. The seats comfortable and very supportive. Wood inserts are very stylish and exude quality. Switches and indicators are well placed. The GPS software and display is very inferior to what I had in the Lexus. MB missed here. Where I really get confused is with the headliner and floor coverings. They are cheap fiber board of some type that belongs on a Yugo. I'm disppointed but I'll get over it.
Engine and suspension. Beyond belief. Great handling and excellent fun factor even for a big coupe.
Transmission: The new seven speed has issues. Occasionally, it exhibits high rpms and no torque like the "clutch" was slipping. Haven't been able to reproduce for the dealer. Not good to buy the first units out of the factory.
Overall, I love the car. The trouble with love is have to overlook your object's shortfalls. This is a car like no other on the road. Whatever shortcomings it has are a small price to pay for the many many things Mercedes did right.
Strengths: Engine and suspension
Weaknesses: Floor coverings
Transmission bugs
Similar Products Used: Lexus LS430
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Rating Reviewed by: Josh K(Unregistered User)
Review Date May 19, 2003
Overall Rating 4 of 5
Value Rating 5 of 5
Used product for 1 to 3 months
Visitors rate this review 4.00 of 5,
4.00 votes
Review 4 of 22
Price Paid:
$96000.00
from Herb Gordon
Year / Model Reviewed: 2003 / CL500 Mercedes
Summary: This car is SICK! And when I mean Sick I mean SICK, I have owned a S500 sport a lexus LS430, Jaguar XK8 convertible, Lexus GS430 and not one of these cars compares to it.. I have a Obsidian Black(meteal flake with the black paint)it is loaded with the SPORTS pak. a must for anyone who is intrested in this car. There is just so much you get with this car, compliments, head turns, valet parks it up front, excellent service etc...
Strengths: ABC, ABC, ABC, and so on and so on,,,,incredible system only Benz could come up with a system that really does work. The takeoff is impressive the stereo rocks as good as my Mark Levinson, to many strenghts to list.
Weaknesses: Price for most people ,but thats what makes it a head turner not a lot of them on the street because of price.
Similar Products Used: 01' Jag conv XK8
02' Lex LS430
02' Benz S500 sport
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Rating Reviewed by: Brian Jackson(Unregistered User)
Review Date July 8, 2001
Overall Rating 5 of 5
Value Rating 5 of 5
Used product for Less than 1 month
Visitors rate this review 4.00 of 5,
4.00 votes
Review 5 of 22
Price Paid:
$118000.00
Year / Model Reviewed: 2002 /CL 55 AMG
Summary: IT'S SO COMFORTABLE, THAT SOMETIMES I JUST WANT TO SEE HOW FAST WILL IT GO ON A STRIGHT AWAY.THE FASTEST I WENT WAS 119 MPH.
Strengths: THE RACING WHEELS ON THE CAR IS GOOD FOR THE SPEED.I NEED TO SEE IF I GET A SILVER CL 55 AMG. I HAVE A IVORY CL 55 AMG NOW.
Weaknesses: NONE.
Similar Products Used: MERCEDES S-CLASS,PORSCHE 911 TURBO, AND FERRARI 550
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