2008 Mercedes-Benz CL Exterior Review

#3

in Super Luxury Sports Cars

Based on analysis of 34 CL reviews and test drives.

MSRP: $103,600 - $197,500
Invoice: $96,348 - $183,675
MPG: 14 City / 21 Hwy
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U.S.News Scores
Overall:8.8
Performance:8.7
Exterior:8.5
Interior:8.0
Safety:NA
Reliability:8.0
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Mercedes-Benz CL Exterior Review

Exterior - 8.5 (Very Good)

The 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL's sporty, aerodynamic styling gets positive reviews. "Mercedes-Benz is to be congratulated for the restraint of the stunning, sporty restyling of its flagship line," says Kelley Blue Book. "The roofline sweeps smoothly from windshield to rear window without the interruption of a B-pillar." Cars.com calls this pillarless-coupe profile "one of the CL550's best attributes" and notes that its "long profile, low-slung stance and big three-pointed star on the grille say 'I'm expensive,' even to casual observers."

Review Last Updated: 7/11/08