2013 Mercedes Benz CL Class
Oversized luxury coupes have nearly died out since their heyday in the sixty's and 70's, creating Mercedes' CL-Class one thing of a rarity. Based on the opulent full-size S-Class sedan, the CL combines a luxurious interior with a choice of supremely powerful engines. Although there are sportier 2-doors on the market, none has the regal presence and generously sized rear seats of this grand tourer.
Those looking for even additional performance from their CL ought to take a look at the absurdly potent CL63 AMG and CL65 AMG models.
The CL recently received a modest facelift that added a brand new grille and front bumper assembly that includes LED running lamps. Besides these minor changes, the automotive's stately-nonetheless-athletic look remains unchanged, as will the sybaritic and spacious interior that is shared with the S-Class.
The massive news for the newest model lies underneath the sheetmetal in the form of a brand new twin-turbocharged 4.7-liter V8 for the CL550 4MATIC model. The motor replaces a bigger 5.5-liter unit, nonetheless puts out 429 horsepower, a 12 % improvement. More importantly, it adds 32 % additional torque for a complete of 516 lb-ft (up from 391 lb-ft). Sprints from 0-to-60 mph are a half second quicker at 4.9 seconds.
The V8 is teamed with a seven-speed automatic transmission that sends power to all or any four wheels via Mercedes' 4MATIC all-wheel-drive system. Fuel economy is sort of respectable given the automobile's power and mass: 15 mpg in the town and 24 mpg on the highway.
The most powerful non-AMG CL is that the CL60zero, that utilizes 5.5-liter biturbo V12 that reports for duty with 510 horsepower and an incredible 612 lb-ft of torque. This powerhouse groups with an aging but sturdy 5-speed automatic transmission, and the duo is nice for a 0-to-60 mph time of under four.five seconds together with gas mileage of 12/18 mpg.
Buyers in northern climates take note: unlike the CL550 4MATIC, the CL600 comes exclusively in rear-wheel-drive form.
Like the remainder of the CL lineup, commonplace options are intensive and embrace: COMAND system with 40GB hard-drive GPS navigation, Bluetooth connectivity, an 11-speaker Harmon-Kardon LOGIC7 5.1-channel surround-sound system, power sunroof, bi-xenon headlamps with active curve illumination, electronic closing trunk and a slew of AMG-specific interior upgrades like premium leather, performance steering wheel with aluminum shift paddles, new instrument cluster and fourteen-approach power heated seats.
New for the most recent model year is a Grand Edition Package that gives a selection of three special paint and interior configurations and an AMG body kit and 20-in. alloy wheels.
Occupant Safety
Those looking for even additional performance from their CL ought to take a look at the absurdly potent CL63 AMG and CL65 AMG models.
The CL recently received a modest facelift that added a brand new grille and front bumper assembly that includes LED running lamps. Besides these minor changes, the automotive's stately-nonetheless-athletic look remains unchanged, as will the sybaritic and spacious interior that is shared with the S-Class.
The massive news for the newest model lies underneath the sheetmetal in the form of a brand new twin-turbocharged 4.7-liter V8 for the CL550 4MATIC model. The motor replaces a bigger 5.5-liter unit, nonetheless puts out 429 horsepower, a 12 % improvement. More importantly, it adds 32 % additional torque for a complete of 516 lb-ft (up from 391 lb-ft). Sprints from 0-to-60 mph are a half second quicker at 4.9 seconds.
The V8 is teamed with a seven-speed automatic transmission that sends power to all or any four wheels via Mercedes' 4MATIC all-wheel-drive system. Fuel economy is sort of respectable given the automobile's power and mass: 15 mpg in the town and 24 mpg on the highway.
The most powerful non-AMG CL is that the CL60zero, that utilizes 5.5-liter biturbo V12 that reports for duty with 510 horsepower and an incredible 612 lb-ft of torque. This powerhouse groups with an aging but sturdy 5-speed automatic transmission, and the duo is nice for a 0-to-60 mph time of under four.five seconds together with gas mileage of 12/18 mpg.
Buyers in northern climates take note: unlike the CL550 4MATIC, the CL600 comes exclusively in rear-wheel-drive form.
Like the remainder of the CL lineup, commonplace options are intensive and embrace: COMAND system with 40GB hard-drive GPS navigation, Bluetooth connectivity, an 11-speaker Harmon-Kardon LOGIC7 5.1-channel surround-sound system, power sunroof, bi-xenon headlamps with active curve illumination, electronic closing trunk and a slew of AMG-specific interior upgrades like premium leather, performance steering wheel with aluminum shift paddles, new instrument cluster and fourteen-approach power heated seats.
New for the most recent model year is a Grand Edition Package that gives a selection of three special paint and interior configurations and an AMG body kit and 20-in. alloy wheels.
Occupant Safety
In terms of safety and safety features, the CL comes with roadside help, adaptive dual stage front airbags, driver knee airbag, side and full-length curtain airbags and active head restraints. Electronic safety comes in the form of an electronic stability program, a predictive occupant protection system, a roll-over sensor, anti-theft alarm with engine shut-down and night security illumination.
The CL-Class conjointly debuted Active Lane Keeping Assist and Active Blind Spot Assist, both designed to help the motive force avoid danger through corrective braking.
Active Lane Assist works by utilizing a multi-purpose camera, mounted within the windshield, which analyzes pictures and then simulates rumble strips when drivers begin to drift into another lane unintentionally. Should the driving force fail to notice the faux-rumble strip effect being relayed through an electric motor within the steering wheel the automotive can gently apply brakes on the opposite aspect of the vehicle, making a yaw movement that aims to keep the car within the supposed lane.
The second active safety feature debuting on the CL-Class, Active Blind Spot Assist, monitors both blind spots alongside the vehicle using close-range radar sensors. When a vehicle is detected in an exceedingly blindspot, a yellow warning triangle is illuminated within the corresponding facet-read mirror. Ought to the driving force disregard this warning and activate the flip indicator, the warning triangle changes to red and an audible warning conjointly sounds.
If a driver continues to ignore these warnings and moves dangerously close to a neighboring vehicle, the system activates corrective braking intervention to the wheels of the other facet of the vehicle, acting like Active Lane Assist, and using the yaw movement to keep the vehicle from colliding with the vehicle found within the blind spot.
2013 Mercedes Benz CL Class
2013 Mercedes Benz CL Class
2013 Mercedes Benz CL Class
2013 Mercedes Benz CL Class
2013 Mercedes Benz CL Class
2013 Mercedes Benz CL Class
2013 Mercedes Benz CL Class
2013 Mercedes Benz CL Class
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