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Mercedes-Benz CL II (C215) gallery (1999–2006)

The second-generation CL-Class based on the W220 S-Class was produced from 1999 to 2006, featuring Active Body Control hydraulic suspension.

All photos 334 I (C140) 0 1992–1999 II (C215) 38 1999–2006 III (C216) 226 2006–2014
Mercedes-Benz CL II (C215), coupe, silver, front three-quarter view — photo 14615 800 x 600 94 CL600
coupe A silver two-door coupe parked on a gravel path in front of lush green trees and a classical statue.
Mercedes-Benz CL II (C215), coupe, silver, rear view — photo 14614 800 x 600 91 CL600
coupe A silver luxury two-door coupe viewed from the rear, parked on a gravel path in a park setting near a classical statue and lush trees.
Mercedes-Benz CL II (C215), coupe, silver, rear three-quarter view — photo 14613 800 x 600 91 CL600
coupe A silver pillarless two-door coupe parked on a gravel path against a background of lush green trees.
Mercedes-Benz CL II (C215) photo 14612 800 x 600 96 CL600
Mercedes-Benz CL II (C215) photo 14611 800 x 600 90 CL600
Mercedes-Benz CL II (C215) photo 14609 800 x 600 104 CL600
Mercedes-Benz CL II (C215) photo 14608 1600 x 1200 65 CL 65 AMG
Mercedes-Benz CL II (C215) photo 14607 1600 x 1200 65 CL 65 AMG
Mercedes-Benz CL II (C215) photo 14606 1600 x 1200 64 CL 65 AMG
Mercedes-Benz CL II (C215) photo 14605 1600 x 1200 57 CL 65 AMG
Mercedes-Benz CL II (C215) photo 14604 1600 x 1200 69 CL 65 AMG
Mercedes-Benz CL II (C215) photo 14602 1600 x 1200 63 CL 65 AMG
Mercedes-Benz CL II (C215) photo 14601 1600 x 1200 61 CL 65 AMG
Mercedes-Benz CL II (C215) photo 14600 1600 x 1200 61 CL 65 AMG
Mercedes-Benz CL II (C215) photo 14596 1600 x 1200 62 CL 65 AMG

The second-generation Mercedes-Benz CL-Class (C215) was manufactured between March 1999 and 2006. Built on the S-Class W220 chassis, it featured a sleek pillarless hardtop profile with four rounded headlights. The C215 was significantly lighter than its predecessor through extensive use of high-strength steel, aluminum, magnesium, and composite materials. A key innovation was the standard Active Body Control (ABC) active hydraulic suspension system, which virtually eliminated body roll during cornering and braking maneuvers.

The lineup opened with the CL 500 powered by a 5.0-liter V8 (306 hp) and the CL 600, initially equipped with a naturally aspirated 5.8-liter V12 before upgrading to a 5.0L twin-turbo V12 producing 500 hp in 2002. High-performance AMG models included the supercharged CL 55 AMG (500 hp) and the range-topping CL 65 AMG featuring a massive 6.0-liter twin-turbo V12 developing 612 hp and 1000 Nm of torque. A 2002 facelift refreshed the headlights, front apron, and DVD-based COMAND system.