Vehicle Overview The CL-Class is the two-door equivalent of the German automaker’s high-end S-Class sedan. The CL-Class competes with the Bentley Continental GT and BMW M6. It gains a few new options for 2010, including an attention-assist system and other tech features designed to assist the driver.
New for 2010 There’s a 100th Anniversary Edition of Mercedes-Benz model available, along with new driver-assistance technology.
Exterior Bulges around the wheels, a sculpted ridge along the lower sill and a subtle body-side crease distinguish the CL. The body measures a whopping 199.4 inches in length, making it as long as most full-size SUVs. The Continental GT and M6 are considerably shorter.
Dual stainless steel exhaust with chrome tailpipe finish
Standard power moonroof
Bi-xenon headlights include washers
AMG Sport Package with front/rear aprons, side skirts and 20-inch wheels
New 18-inch, five-spoke wheels on CL600
100th Anniversary Edition includes exclusive paint and AMG Sport Package
Interior CL-Class coupes accommodate up to four occupants and have bucket-like rear seats. With 104.2 cubic feet of passenger volume, the CL-Class is nearly as large on the inside as the S-Class sedan, and it’s far roomier than the M6 or Continental GT.
Heated front seats
Power-closing trunklid
Comand control system
Burl walnut wood trim
Enhanced head unit with Bluetooth, USB and SD card inputs, 4GB hard drive, HD radio and Zagat information
Backseat DVD entertainment system available
100th Anniversary Edition includes premium leather and piano-black lacquer trim
Under the Hood Typical of Mercedes-Benz, the CL-Class maintains a rich powertrain selection for 2010.
CL550 has 382-horsepower, 5.5-liter V-8 with 391 pounds-feet of torque
CL600 has 510-hp, twin-turbo 5.5-liter V-12 with 612 pounds-feet of torque
CL63 AMG has 518-hp, 6.2-liter V-8 with 465 pounds-feet of torque
CL65 AMG has 604-hp, twin-turbo 6.0-liter V-12 with 738 pounds-feet of torque
Five- or seven-speed automatic transmission
4Matic all-wheel drive available
Self-leveling suspension system standard
Parking Guidance, which assists in parallel-parking maneuvers, is optional with adaptive cruise control
Safety Safety features include:
Side-impact airbags for both rows of seats
Side curtain airbags
Antilock brakes
Electronic stability system
Automated collision-mitigation braking system that prepares car for impending impact
Optional adaptive cruise control adjusts speed automatically to maintain a preset distance behind the vehicle ahead
Optional blind-spot warning system available with adaptive cruise control
Standard Attention Assist system notifies drivers when they need a break, based on behavioral changes
New Night View Assist includes pedestrian detection
