Mercedes-Benz CL III (C216) photos

2006 — 2014 · coupe

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Mercedes-Benz CL III (C216), coupe, silver, rear three-quarter view — photo 99787

2006 A silver two-door coupe shown on an asphalt road against lush green trees, viewed from a rear three-quarter angle.

Mercedes-Benz CL III (C216), coupe, silver, front three-quarter view — photo 99766

2006 A silver two-door coupe driving along an asphalt track with green scenery in the background.

Mercedes-Benz CL III (C216), coupe, silver, front three-quarter view — photo 99765

2006 A silver two-door coupe with illuminated headlights and fog lights driving along an asphalt road with trees in the background.

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CL63 AMG — 2010

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About this generation

The final iteration of the CL-Class based on the W221 S-Class was manufactured from 2006 to 2014 before being succeeded by the S-Class Coupe.

The third and final generation of the CL-Class (C216) premiered in late 2006 on the S-Class W221 platform. The C216 combined flared wheel arches and a bold front grille with classic pillarless hardtop elegance. Advanced safety innovations premiered on the C216 included Night View Assist with infrared imaging, PRE-SAFE Brake autonomous braking, and active lane-keeping systems. The hydraulic Active Body Control (ABC) system gained Crosswind Stabilization in 2009.

Powertrains initially comprised the naturally aspirated 5.5-liter V8 in the CL 500 and the 5.5-liter twin-turbo V12 in the CL 600. AMG offered the CL 63 AMG (naturally aspirated 6.2L V8, later replaced by a 5.5L biturbo V8) and the formidable CL 65 AMG (6.0L biturbo V12 with up to 630 hp). A major 2010 mid-cycle update introduced a direct-injected 4.7-liter V8 biturbo (435 hp) for the CL 500 alongside optional 4MATIC all-wheel drive. In 2014, the CL designation was retired as Mercedes reunited its grand touring coupes under the S-Class Coupe badge.

Specifications

5065 mm199.4 in

Length

1871 mm73.7 in

Width

1418 mm55.8 in

Height

2955 mm116.3 in

Wheelbase

490 l17.3 cu ft

Trunk

Petrol

500

382hp(285 kW)

5.5 l 7-speed automatic RWD 0–100 5.4 s

2006–2010

Torque: 530 Nm (391 lb-ft)
Top speed: 250 km/h (155 mph)
Displacement: 5461 cc
Cylinders: 8
Engine: M273.961
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1995 kg (4398 lb)
Fuel tank: 90 l (23.8 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 12.1 l/100 km (19 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 288 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 4

500 4MATIC

382hp(285 kW)

5.5 l 7-speed automatic AWD 0–100 5.4 s

2008–2010

Torque: 530 Nm (391 lb-ft)
Top speed: 250 km/h (155 mph)
Displacement: 5461 cc
Cylinders: 8
Engine: M273.968
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 2065 kg (4553 lb)
Fuel tank: 90 l (23.8 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 12.3 l/100 km (19 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 293 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 4

500

429hp(320 kW)

4.7 l 7-speed automatic RWD 0–100 4.9 s

2010–2014

Torque: 700 Nm (516 lb-ft)
Top speed: 250 km/h (155 mph)
Displacement: 4663 cc
Cylinders: 8
Engine: M278.920
Aspiration: twin-turbo
Curb weight: 2070 kg (4564 lb)
Fuel tank: 90 l (23.8 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 9.5 l/100 km (25 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 224 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 5

500 4MATIC

429hp(320 kW)

4.7 l 7-speed automatic AWD 0–100 4.9 s

2010–2014

Torque: 700 Nm (516 lb-ft)
Top speed: 250 km/h (155 mph)
Displacement: 4663 cc
Cylinders: 8
Engine: M278.920
Aspiration: twin-turbo
Curb weight: 2130 kg (4696 lb)
Fuel tank: 90 l (23.8 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 9.9 l/100 km (24 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 232 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 5

600

510hp(380 kW)

5.5 l 5-speed automatic RWD 0–100 4.6 s

Torque: 830 Nm (612 lb-ft)
Top speed: 250 km/h (155 mph)
Displacement: 5513 cc
Cylinders: 12
Engine: M275.953
Aspiration: twin-turbo
Curb weight: 2185 kg (4817 lb)
Fuel tank: 90 l (23.8 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 14.3 l/100 km (16 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 340 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 4

63 AMG

518hp(386 kW)

6.2 l 7-speed automatic RWD 0–100 4.6 s

2006–2010

Torque: 630 Nm (465 lb-ft)
Top speed: 250 km/h (155 mph)
Displacement: 6208 cc
Cylinders: 8
Engine: M156.984
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 2085 kg (4597 lb)
Fuel tank: 90 l (23.8 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 14.9 l/100 km (16 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 355 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 4

63 AMG

536hp(400 kW)

5.5 l 7-speed automatic RWD 0–100 4.5 s

2010–2014

Torque: 800 Nm (590 lb-ft)
Top speed: 250 km/h (155 mph)
Displacement: 5461 cc
Cylinders: 8
Engine: M157.980
Aspiration: twin-turbo
Curb weight: 2135 kg (4707 lb)
Fuel tank: 90 l (23.8 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 10.5 l/100 km (22 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 244 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 5

65 AMG

603hp(450 kW)

6.0 l 5-speed automatic RWD 0–100 4.4 s

2007–2010

Torque: 1000 Nm (738 lb-ft)
Top speed: 250 km/h (155 mph)
Displacement: 5980 cc
Cylinders: 12
Engine: M275.982
Aspiration: twin-turbo
Curb weight: 2240 kg (4938 lb)
Fuel tank: 90 l (23.8 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 14.8 l/100 km (16 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 353 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 4

65 AMG

621hp(463 kW)

6.0 l 5-speed automatic RWD 0–100 4.4 s

2010–2014

Torque: 1000 Nm (738 lb-ft)
Top speed: 250 km/h (155 mph)
Displacement: 5980 cc
Cylinders: 12
Engine: M275.982
Aspiration: twin-turbo
Curb weight: 2245 kg (4949 lb)
Fuel tank: 90 l (23.8 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 14.3 l/100 km (16 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 334 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 5

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