Body style: Coupé (two-door)
Segment: Premium Coupe
Production years: 2012, 2013
More power, reduced fuel consumption and still a comfy and luxurious car. As we already know, AMG models are typically the most expensive and highest-performing variants of each MB model.
The facelifted premium coupe had a starting price of $151,500 in the U.S., and with the Performance Pack option would go up to $158,800.
The CL lacked the B pillar and gave passengers the feeling of airiness, mostly when the windows were open. As comfy as this car might be, it was a bit difficult to access the rear seats – even with the front seats maximally scooched forward. Comparison to its predecessor, the facelift brought a few design changes, as both the front and rear bumper, front grille and headlights were revamped.
The new engine powering the model was a 5.5-liter bi-turbo V8 and was based on a Mercedes-Benz design, unlike the previous version, which had a naturally aspirated 6.2-liter V8 designed in-house by AMG. The new one develops 544 horsepower and up to 571 HP with the optional Performance Pack. It could reach 60 mph (97kph) in 4.4 seconds, aided by a 7-speed automatic transmission.
The car is equipped with a 8” LCD screen, a Comand infotainment system, and most of its settings can be managed through it. A generous array of standard safety items was implemented: seatbelts with pre-tensioners and force limiters, dual stage front airbags, active neck-pro head restraints, attention assist (tracks eye movement and driving patterns indicating fatigue), adaptive high-beams, etc.).
ENGINE SPECS - 5.5L V8 7AT RWD (544 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V8 |
Displacement: | 5461 cm3 |
Power: | 400 KW @ 5250-5750 RPM 544 HP @ 5250-5750 RPM 536 BHP @ 5250-5750 RPM |
Torque: | 590 lb-ft @ 2000-4500 RPM 800 Nm @ 2000-4500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 155 mph (249 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 4.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT 7-speed sports transmission |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Double sliding callipers with compound brake discs |
Rear: | Sliding frame-type callipers with compound brake discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | Front: 255/40 ZR 19; Rear: 275/40 ZR 19 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 201 in (5105 mm) |
Width: | 73.7 in (1872 mm) |
Height: | 56.1 in (1425 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 63/63.3 in (1,600/1,608 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 116.3 in (2954 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.2 in (132 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 17.3 cuFT (490 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.27 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 4707 lbs (2135 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 5699 lbs (2585 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 16.3 mpg US (14.4 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 28.7 mpg US (8.2 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 22.4 mpg US (10.5 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 244 g/km |