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2008 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class (base trim)

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2008 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class
MSRP Range:$103,600  |  Get Internet Pricing from a Local Dealer!
Engines: 5.5L V8
Transmissions: 7 Speed Semi-Automatic
Drivetrains: Rear Wheel Drive; All Wheel Drive
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How much is this car, anyway? Never mind, I don't care: I want one. Much more so than the S63 AMG sedan we had a couple of weeks ago, the sleek and purposeful CL coupe seems like the perfect repository for Mercedes-Benz's 518-hp, 6.2-liter, AMG-tuned and -built, superstar V-8 engine. Maybe it's because, at 42, I'm easing into middle age (as much as I hate to admit it), but I prefer a powerful, sybaritic luxury coupe to a pure sports car most of the time. I want power and torque on demand, and I want to access it by burying the throttle, not by fiddling with shift paddles or gear levers. Call me lazy, if you will; I call myself contented. (For the record, the CL does offer manual controls for the seven-speed automatic; they're mounted behind the steering wheel.)

It's not like I'm looking for a plush-o-matic experience, folks. Wheeling the CL63 AMG from the sixth floor of our parking structure last night, I noted with satisfaction its ability to whip itself around the concrete poles with calm and aplomb, with not a whiff of tire squeal or body roll. With 518 hp (at 6800 rpm!) and 465 lb-ft of torque on call, you can launch yourself across the entire city of Ann Arbor in no time, or at least to 60 mph in 4.5 seconds, according to Mercedes-Benz. When the dreaded Ann Arbor Police come into view, front brake discs that are 15.... Read full article

2008 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class Pricing (base trim)

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Packages MSRP Invoice
266 Distronic PLUS with Parking Guidance and Blind Spot Assist $2,010 Get Price
321 AMG Sport Package $5,630 Get Price
P01 P1 Package $1,960 Get Price
Options MSRP Invoice
057 iPod Integration Kit $425 Get Price
443 Heated Steering Wheel $460 Get Price
J004 Standard Paint Type $0 Get Price

2008 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class Specifications (base trim)

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5,461 cc 5.5 liters V 8 front engine with 98.0 mm bore, 90.5 mm stroke, 10.7 compression ratio, double overhead cam, variable valve timing/camshaft and four valves per cylinder
Premium unleaded fuel 91
Multi-point injection fuel system
23.8 gallon main premium unleaded fuel tank 19.8
Power: 285 kW , 382 HP SAE @ 6,000 rpm; 391 ft lb , 530 Nm @ 3,000 rpm

2008 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class Crash Test Data

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Frontal Impact Side Impact
Driver's Side Not Tested Front Occupant Not Tested
Passenger's Side Not Tested Rear Occupant Not Tested

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