2008 Mercedes-Benz CL
Based on analysis of 34 CL reviews and test drives.
Mercedes-Benz CL Ranks #3 in Super Luxury Sports Cars
Overall Score - 8.7 (Very Good)
Based on U.S. News editors' analysis of 34 leading automotive reviews and test drives, the 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL ranks #3 of 9 in Super Luxury Sports Cars.
The CL delivers a smooth-riding, powerful and ultra-luxurious ride with plenty of high-tech gadgets and safety assists. Altogether, the CL ranks near the top of its class. For neck-snapping levels of performance, buyers willing to put up the cash can enjoy the CL63 or CL65 AMG models.
The 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL is a handsome two-door coupe with plenty of luxurious creature comforts and enough zoom to satisfy even the most power-hungry drivers. The CL's quality interior and room for four make it a reviewer favorite for the grand touring. In fact, reviews of the 2008 model offer little to no criticism.
The CL comes in several trims -- the base CL550, the mid-level CL600, and the ultra-powerful CL63 AMG and CL65 AMG.
CL Performance - 8.7 (Very Good)
The Mercedes-Benz CL provides a refined driving experience with plenty of punch for sporty maneuvers. With a choice of four high-end engines, the CL certainly doesn't lack power, and ranks near the top of its class for performance. Continue with our full CL Performance Review to read how fast it can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph. continue
CL Exterior - 8.5 (Very Good)
The 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL's sporty, aerodynamic design gets positive reviews and ranks near the middle of its class. Continue with our full CL Exterior Review or check out the CL Photo Gallery to see it for yourself. continue
CL Interior - 8.0 (Very Good)
The 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL's four-seat cabin is handsome and high-quality. It also delivers plenty of luxury and high-tech gadgets, including a standard navigation system and a harman/kardon® audio system. Within the category of interior, the CL ranks near the top of its class. Continue with our full CL Interior Review to read about other standard convenience features, or check out the photo gallery. continue
CL Safety - NA
The 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL has not been crash tested by the federal government or insurance industry. However, it comes standard with plenty of advanced safety features. Continue with our full CL Saftey Review to read about its active and passive safety equipment. continue
CL Reliability - 7.0 (Good)
The 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL reliability score shown is the Predicted Reliability rating provided by J.D. Power and Associates. This score is based on trending the past three years of historical initial quality and dependability data from J.D. Power's automotive studies, specifically the Vehicle Dependability Study (VDS) and the Initial Quality Study (IQS). Mercedes offers a four-year/50,000-mile basic warranty. Continue with our full CL Reliability Review. continue