• 2010
  • 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL

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
Pros and Cons
  • Powerful performance from several engine choices
  • Luxurious, high-quality interior with plenty of standard features
  • Striking exterior style
  • Some find rear seat is tight for tall adults

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Mercedes-Benz CL

Overall Score - 8.8 (Very Good)

The CL delivers a smooth, powerful, and ultra-luxurious ride with plenty of high-tech gadgets and safety features. 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. In fact, reviews of the 2008 model offer little to no criticism.

The CL is available 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. In fact, one test driver reports a 0 to 60 mph time of only 4.5 seconds with the CL600. With a choice of four high-end engines, the CL certainly doesn't lack power. Read More

CL Exterior - 8.5 (Very Good)

The 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL's sporty, aerodynamic design gets positive reviews. Read More

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. Read More

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. Read More

CL Reliability - 8.0 (Very 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. Read More

Review Last Updated: 2/27/09