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Mercedes-Benz CL-Class

Mercedes-Benz CL-Class
Mercedes-Benz CL 500 Sport-Paket AMG (C 216) – Frontansicht, 2. April 2011, Düsseldorf.jpg
Overview
Manufacturer Mercedes-Benz
Production 1992–2013 (EU)
1992–2014 (US)
Assembly Sindelfingen, Germany
Body and chassis
Class Full-size luxury car (F)
Grand tourer (S)
Personal luxury car
Body style 2-door coupé
Related Mercedes-Benz S-Class
Chronology
Predecessor Mercedes-Benz SEC (C126) (direct)
Mercedes-Benz 280SE Coupé (W211) (ideological)
Successor Mercedes-Benz S-Class Coupé (C217)
First generation
Mercedes-Benz CL600 C140 1991-1998 frontleft 2008-04-18 U.jpg
Overview
Production 1992–1998 (EU)
1992–1999 (US)
Body and chassis
Platform Mercedes-Benz W140
Powertrain
Engine

4.2L V8
5.0L V8

6.0L V12
Transmission 4- or 5-speed automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase 115.9 in (2,944 mm)
Length 199.4 in (5,065 mm)
Width 75.3 in (1,913 mm)
Height 56.9 in (1,445 mm)
Chronology
Predecessor Mercedes-Benz C126
Second generation
2003-Mercedes-Benz-CL55-AMG.jpg
Overview
Production 1999–2006
Body and chassis
Platform Mercedes-Benz W215
Powertrain
Engine

5.0L V8
5.5L V8
6.2L V8
5.5L V12
5.8L V12
6.0L V12

6.3L V12
Transmission 5-speed automatic
7-speed automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase 113.6 in (2,885 mm)
Length 196.6 in (4,994 mm)
2003-06 CL500, CL55 AMG & CL600: 196.4 in (4,989 mm)
Width 73.1 in (1,857 mm)
Height 2000-02: 56.0 in (1,422 mm)
2003-06: 55.4 in (1,407 mm)
CL65 AMG: 55.0 in (1,397 mm)
Third generation
Mercedes-Benz CL500 (7125915093).jpg
Overview
Production October 2006–2013 (EU)
2007-2014 (US)
Body and chassis
Platform Mercedes-Benz W216
Powertrain
Engine 4.7 V8
5.5 V8
6.2 V8
5.5 V12
6.0 V12
Transmission 5-speed automatic
7-speed automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase 116.3 in (2,955 mm)
Length 199.4 in (5,065 mm)
AMG: 200.2 in (5,085 mm)
Width 73.7 in (1,872 mm)
Height 55.8 in (1,417 mm)

The Mercedes-Benz CL-Class is a line of full-size luxury grand tourers which was produced by the German automaker Mercedes-Benz, produced from 1992 to 2014 in the US. The name CL stands for the German Coupé Leicht (Coupé-Light) or Coupé Luxusklasse (Coupé-Luxury)

The CL-Class is the coupé derivative of the S-Class full-size luxury saloon, upon which it shares the same platform. Formerly known as the SEC (Sonderklasse-Einspritzmotor-Coupé) and later S-Coupé, it was spun off into its own, separate name in 1996 and in 1997 for North American markets. The CL continued to follow the same development cycle as the S, though riding on a shorter wheelbase, and sharing the same engines albeit with less choice as only the higher-output powertrains are offered. The last generation of the CL was actually heavier than the S (considering equivalent trims, due to the roof engineering required to compensate for the lack of a central B-pillar).

The last generation of the CL-Class, C216, was available in five models: CL 500 (CL 550 in some markets, with standard 4MATIC in Canada and the USA), CL 600, CL 63 AMG, CL 63 AMG(S) and CL 65 AMG. The CL 65 AMG was the most powerful model of the CL and the most expensive Mercedes-branded vehicle, slightly edging out its S-Class equivalent S65 AMG and the SLS. CL sales are the third-lowest of Mercedes-Benz in North America with under 1400 units sold in 2006, as only the G-Class four-wheel drive and two-seat SLS AMG sell smaller numbers; annual CL sales equalled Ford truck sales for one day. However, this degree of distinction was considered attractive to CL buyers.

Main competitors of the CL-Class in the luxury 2+2 coupé segment included the Aston Martin DBS, Bentley Continental GT, BMW M6, and the Ferrari 612. The CL-Class had more rear legroom than these aforementioned competitors.


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