2005 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class Review
2005 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class Review
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Pros
- Ultrarefined in every respect, dizzying array of high-tech features, classic styling, impressive performance.
Cons
- Complex navigation and audio systems, cramped rear seat.
What’s new
The complimentary scheduled maintenance program has been dropped for 2005.
Edmunds says
One of the finest coupes on the road today, the 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class is an artful blend of performance, technology and classic luxury that rarely fails to impress.
Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class CL500 2dr Coupe (5.0L 8cyl 7A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $4.45 per gallon for premium unleaded in Ohio.
Monthly estimates based on costs in Ohio
$316/mo for CL-Class CL500
CL-Class CL500
vs
$219/mo
Avg. Large Car
Consumer reviews
Read what other owners think about the Used 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class.
5 star(86%)
4 star(12%)
3 star(0%)
2 star(0%)
1 star(2%)
42 reviews
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5 out of 5 stars
Best buy used car ever!
jet1rno, 07/02/2014
2005 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class CL55 AMG 2dr Coupe (5.4L 8cyl S/C 5A)
Some call the CL55 AMG the depreciation king, and if I had bought one new I might agree, however there is more to the story than depreciation. The Cl 55 AMG is FULL of technology and admittedly if you buy a bad one you will be most unhappy so how do you avoid that? Pay a couple of hundred dollars
before you buy one to have it pre-purchase inspected buy a Mercedes Benz dealer. This will … save you time and major grief. If the owner refuses to allow this just say goodby. If it is a price "to good to be true" it probably will need a lot of TLC. Avoid boy racer modified cars, this car
needs VERY FEW mods if any at all!
5 out of 5 stars
A Lifetime Dream Car
ardeevin, 02/22/2012
2005 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class CL55 AMG 2dr Coupe (5.4L 8cyl S/C 5A)
I have owned many dream cars including a Ferrari, muscle cars like the SVT Mustang, classic muscle cars like the 1970 442 Olds W-30, beautiful cars like the mid-60s Corvette coupes and I can say without hesitation that the 2005 CL 55 AMG surpasses all of them in every category and I will not likely ever part with my car. I have owned it for 7 years now, my extended warranty ran out last … September and I am still loving the car as much or more as the day I bought it. It is still a major head-turner every time I take it out which indicates to me that the design of the car is timeless so could be considered as "automotive art" on top of all the other benefits. Treat yourself and get one.
4.88 out of 5 stars
She is a beauty!
eastcostbenz, 09/01/2004
2004 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class CL500 2dr Coupe (5.0L 8cyl 7A)
This is a great car! picked it up last
week from FL and drove it up about
1,200 miles to the east coast, despite
the long drive, it was a breeze, the
car felt rock solid, noise road was
minimum considering the fact I had 19
inch tires on it. It handels
beautifuly, the engine is responsive
enough when you need it to be, and
make no mistake about it, you feel
like you … "own" the road when you are
behind the wheels. Great car, it won't
handle like my 540i, but that's not
what this car is for.
By the way I was averaging about 23MPG
highway driving and that's not bad for
for a 5L V8.
4 out of 5 stars
CL500
ernesto, 06/26/2010
2004 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class CL500 2dr Coupe (5.0L 8cyl 7A)
First of all the car is nice inside out. Mechanically i expect better from German manufacturers. Why cant they build a car with German quality and Japan reliability? Anything goes wrong with this car minimum $500 to fix.
We have a limited number of reviews for the 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class, so we've included reviews for other years of the CL-Class since its last redesign.
2005 CL-Class Highlights
Coupe
CL500
Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee | $95,000 |
---|---|
Engine Type | Gas |
Combined MPG | 17 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $316/month |
Seating | 4 seats |
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place | 12.3 cu.ft. |
Drivetrain | rear wheel drive |
Warranty | 4 years / 50,000 miles |
Safety
Key safety features on the CL-Class include:
- Alarm
- Tire Pressure Warning
- Stability Control
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