2010 Mercedes-Benz CL550
MSRP
$241,000
drivetrain
Rear Wheel Drive
epa classification
Compact
passenger capacity
4
energuide estimate - city
19.1
energuide estimate - hwy
11.8
engine type
Gas V12
displacement
6.0L/365
sae net horsepower @ rpm
603 @ 4800
sae net torque @ rpm
738 @ 2000-4000
trans type
5
brake type
Pwr
brake abs system
4-Wheel
disc - front (yes or )
Yes
disc - rear (yes or )
Yes
fuel tank capacity, approx
90
wheelbase
116.3
length, overall
200.2
width, max w/o mirrors
73.7
height, overall
55.9
trunk volume
17.3
Kg/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 20K km/year
7268
Base Curb Weight
5016
Cruising Range - City
1107.75
Cruising Range - Hwy
1793.05
Trans Description Cont.
Automatic
First Gear Ratio (:1)
3.60
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
2.19
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.41
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.00
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.83
Reverse Ratio (:1)
3.16
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
2.65
Suspension Type - Front
AIRMATIC
Suspension Type - Rear
AIRMATIC
Front Tire Size
P255/35R20
Rear Tire Size
P275/35R20
Front Wheel Size
20 x -TBD-
Rear Wheel Size
20 x -TBD-
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum
Steering Type
Pwr Parameter Rack & Pinion
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
17.83
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
2.9
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
38.2
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
15.4 x -TBD-
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
14.4 x -TBD-
Front Head Room
36.9
Front Leg Room
42.2
Front Shoulder Room
59.3
Front Hip Room
55.7
Second Head Room
36.4
Second Leg Room
32.2
Second Shoulder Room
55.2
Second Hip Room
49.8
Track Width, Front
63.0
Track Width, Rear
63.3
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The Gran Turismo machines of the ‘60s and ‘70s serve as inspiration for the AMG-tuned CL models: luxury, room for four in a stylish two-door body, and effortless performance. The athletic CL63 uses a 518-hp 6.2-litre V8 and seven-speed automatic, while the drag-stip destroying CL65 AMG uses a ridiculous 603-hp twin-turbocharged 6.0-litre V12 with a five-speed automatic. Either one melts its rear tires at will. Obviously, it’s difficult to alter the path of two tonnes worth of German steel. Interior features every toy in the book, and air-bladder seats to keep you pinned in place.

 

Pros

Panache, class

Cons

CL65 AMG requires a personal super-unleaded gas pump