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 Style Overview
The 2009 Mercedes CL-Class is a large grand touring coupe that comes in four trim levels: CL550, CL600, CL63 AMG and CL65 AMG. The CL550 comes standard with 18-inch alloy wheels and is packed with luxury features such as bi-xenon headlights, a power sunroof, 14-way power heated and active ventilated front seats, power door and trunk closers, park assist, keyless ignition and entry, a hard-drive-based navigation system, Bluetooth connectivity and a 600-watt Harman Kardon audio system with a six-CD/DVD changer and satellite radio. Options include a Sport package (which bumps up the wheel size to 19 inches and adds a body kit) and the Premium 2 package (which includes a rearview camera, a nighttime vision assist system and Drive Dynamic front seats, whose bolsters automatically inflate to add support during hard cornering).The V12-powered CL600 includes all the standard features on the CL550 plus the Premium 2 package and adds a heated steering wheel and Mercedes' Distronic Plus system, which includes adaptive cruise control, brake assist, parking guidance and a blind spot detection system. Stand-alone options include an iPod integration kit and 19-inch wheels. The ultra-performance-focused AMG versions offer even more powerful engines as well as unique exterior enhancements, sport-tuned suspensions, high-performance brakes, 20-inch wheels and AMG multicontour leather sport seats. The CL63 AMG comes standard with all the features found on the CL550 plus AMG active suspension, a leather steering wheel with aluminum shift paddles and the Drive Dynamic seats found on the Premium 2 package (the remainder of the features found in this package may be added as well). An optional AMG performance package adds lighter, twin-spoke 20-inch wheels, carbon fiber trim and a higher top speed, which is a sizzling 186 mph. The top-of-the-line CL65 AMG includes all standard features found on other models plus the Distronic Plus system, the Premium 2 package and the AMG performance package. The CL65 is further set apart with special leather sport seats and diamond cross-stitching on the seats and door panels.
Style Comparisons
| Trim | Engine | Trans. | Wheels | Audio System | Seating | MSRP |
Current Vehicle:
CL550 4MATIC 2dr Coupe AWD (5.5L 8cyl 7A) |
5.5L V8 double overhead cam (DOHC) 32-valve engine |
7-speed shiftable automatic transmission |
18 x 8.5 in. alloy |
harman/kardon, 11-speaker, AM/FM in-dash 6 CD/DVD, CD-controller |
premium leather upholstery |
$107,900 |
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CL63 AMG 2dr Coupe (6.2L 8cyl 7A) |
6.2L V8 double overhead cam (DOHC) 32-valve engine |
7-speed shiftable automatic transmission |
20 x 9.5 in. alloy |
harman/kardon, 14-speaker, AM/FM in-dash 6 CD/DVD, CD-controller |
premium leather upholstery |
$142,700 |
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CL600 2dr Coupe (5.5L 12cyl Turbo 5A) |
5.5L V12 single overhead cam (SOHC) 36-valve engine |
5-speed shiftable automatic transmission |
18 x 9.5 in. alloy |
harman/kardon, 11-speaker, AM/FM in-dash 6 CD/DVD, CD-controller |
premium leather upholstery |
$151,900 |
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CL65 AMG 2dr Coupe (6.0L 12cyl Turbo 5A) |
6.0L V12 single overhead cam (SOHC) 36-valve engine |
5-speed shiftable automatic transmission |
20 x 9.5 in. alloy |
harman/kardon, 14-speaker, AM/FM in-dash 6 CD/DVD, CD-controller |
premium leather upholstery |
$203,700 |
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