The CL is built on the S-Class platform, and is essentially a coupe version of the big car. That makes it a fairly unique vehicle, a cheaper and less new-money alternative to the Bentley Continental GT. It is not exactly discreet though, and is still very much capable of astonishing speeds, all while you are wrapped in fine luxury in the comfortably quiet cabin. It looks quite good, with an understated elegance which the Germans are still capable of, when they try. It is a car for someone who actually has taste, and that’s a rare enough thing that we applaud it.
See trim levels and configurations:
| Trim | Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain | Price (MSRP) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CL 550 4MATIC |
4.7L Twin-Turbo V8 Gas
|
7-Speed Automatic
|
All-Wheel Drive
|
$116,600 |
| CL 600 |
5.5L Twin-Turbo V12 Gas
|
5-Speed Automatic
|
Rear-Wheel Drive
|
$162,000 |
The most popular competitors of 2014 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class:
Acura
Alfa Romeo
Aston Martin
Audi
Bentley
BMW
Bollinger
Bugatti
Buick
Cadillac
Caterham
Chevrolet
Chrysler
Dodge
Ferrari
Fiat
Fisker
Ford
Genesis
GMC
Hennessey
Honda
Hyundai
Infiniti
Jaguar
Jeep
Karma
Kia
Koenigsegg
Lamborghini
Land Rover
Lexus
Lincoln
Lordstown
Lotus
Lucid Motors
Maserati
Mazda
McLaren
Mercedes-Benz
Mini
Mitsubishi
Nissan
Pagani
Polestar
Porsche
Ram
Rimac
Rivian
Rolls-Royce
Spyker
Subaru
Tesla
Toyota
Volkswagen
Volvo