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1999 Mercedes-Benz CL Coupe
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Mercedes-Benz CL
Mercedes-Benz built the CL in 1996–2014. Autoknowtive’s catalog has 4 of them, from the 1999 Mercedes-Benz CL Coupe to the 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL 600. Body styles here: Coupé. Sold new in North America, Europe and Asia.
- Built
- 1996–2014
- Brand from
- Germany
- Body styles
- Coupé
- Sold new in
- North America, Europe and Asia
- In the catalog
- 4 cars
How it changed
Power went from 367 hp in the 1999 CL Coupe to 525 hp in the 2007 CL 600. It got heavier along the way: 1,880 kg for the 1999 car, 2,085 kg for the 2007. The most powerful here is the 2003 Mercedes-Benz CL600 at 612 hp (456 kW), more than 93% of the cars in the catalog. Quickest from 0 to 62 mph: the 2003 Mercedes-Benz CL600, in 4.4 s.
Every CL in the catalog
2000 Mercedes-Benz CL500
2003 Mercedes-Benz CL600
2007 Mercedes-Benz CL 600
Specs side by side
| Car | Power | Torque | 0–62 mph | Top speed | Weight | Engine | Drive | Gearbox | EPA combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 CL Coupe | 367 hp (274 kW) | 391 lb-ft (530 Nm) | 6.1 s | 155 mph (249 km/h) | 1,880 kg (4,145 lb) | 5.8 L V12 | Rear Wheel Drive | 5-speed automatic | 16 mpg |
| 2000 CL500 | 360 hp (268 kW) | 391 lb-ft (530 Nm) | 5.7 s | 155 mph (249 km/h) | 1,867 kg (4,116 lb) | 5.4 L V8 | Rear Wheel Drive | Automatic, 5 Speed | 17 mpg |
| 2003 CL600 | 612 hp (456 kW) | 738 lb-ft (1,001 Nm) | 4.4 s | 155 mph (249 km/h) | 2,055 kg (4,530 lb) | 6.0 L V12 | Rear Wheel Drive | 5-speed automatic | 14 mpg |
| 2007 CL 600 | 525 hp (391 kW) | 465 lb-ft (630 Nm) | 4.6 s | 155 mph (249 km/h) | 2,085 kg (4,597 lb) | 6.2 L V8 | Rear Wheel Drive | 7-speed automatic (AMG SPEEDSHIFT) | 14 mpg |
Power is the figure quoted for that version. Fuel economy is the best EPA combined rating, US models only.
Rivals
Cars from other brands in the same class, with similar power and from the same years:
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