The CL-Class is available in four incarnations: the CL500, CL600, CL55 AMG and CL65 AMG. The CL500 has a 302-horsepower 5.0-liter V8 that generates an impressive 339 lb.-ft. of torque on a plateau from 2,700 to 4,250 rpm. This engine propels the coupe to 60 mph in just 6.1 seconds, and at the same time, is classed as a ULEV or ultra-low emissions vehicle.
The CL500 is fitted with a seven-speed automatic transmission that offers sparkling performance and good fuel economy, with optimally-timed and almost imperceptible gear shifts. The CL600 is powered by a 493-hp, twin-turbocharged V12 engine that provides effortless thrust with league-leading refinement. The CL600 features ABC active suspension as well as unique, highly polished 18-inch forged-alloy wheels, exclusive Nappa leather trim, a suede-like Alcantara headliner, active ventilated and heated multicontour seats and CD changer.
The CL55 AMG coupe comes with a hand-assembled supercharged 5.5-liter V8 engine developing 493 horsepower and a stout 516 lb.-ft. of torque that’s able to rocket the car to 60 mph in just 4.6 seconds. The AMG SpeedShift automatic transmission is optimized for maximum performance.