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2006 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class CL600

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2006 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class – front Unverified
Photo: Black C215 fl by Matti Blume, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photos show the C215 (C215, 1999–2006); trim, color, and model year may differ.
All photo credits
  1. Photo: Black C215 fl by Matti Blume, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  2. Photo: Mercedes-Benz CL500 C215 4966cc first registered May 2001 by Charles01, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  3. Photo: 2001 Mercedes-Benz CL 500 (C215) (52054932849) by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  4. Photo: Mercedes C215 rear 20080205 by Rudolf Stricker, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  5. Photo: 2005 Mercedes CL500 Interior by TKOIII, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

The 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class CL600 is a 5.5-liter turbocharged V12 with a 5-speed automatic and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $130,275 MSRP and is rated at 14 mpg combined.

EPA fuel-economy estimates are 12 mpg city and 17 mpg highway (14 mpg combined).

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeCoupe
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$130,275 ($210,017 *)
Engine
Engine Type5.5L V12 Turbo
Displacement5.5 L
Drivetrain
Drive TypeRWD
Transmission
Transmission5-Speed Automatic
Fuel Economy
City12 MPG
Highway17 MPG
Combined14 MPG
Recommended FuelPremium
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars

Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Tested, but no star ratings were published (2006 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class 2-DR w/SAB).

Recalls

No recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL-CLASS.

9 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL-CLASS

Owner Complaints

9 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL-CLASS (1 a fire, 1 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Air Bags2
Steering2
Fuel/Propulsion System1
Power Train1
Service Brakes1
Structure1
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Jul 2, 2024 · Tires
“The contact owns a 2006 Mercedes Benz CLS500 equipped with Continental Tires, Tire Line: Extreme Contact, Tire Sizes: 275/40/ZR18 and 275/35/ZR18, DOT Numbers: 1HW0FBD0A and 1AF0FB0M5 respectively…”
Jul 24, 2020 · Suspension, Structure
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2006 MERCEDES-BENZ CL55. THE CONTACT STATED THE BOLT USED TO SECURE THE REAR SUBFRAME LOOSENED AND CAUSED THE BODY TO DETACH FROM THE SUBFRAME. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO…”
Mar 23, 2019 · Service Brakes
“I WAS DRIVING MY MERCEDES ON THE HIGHWAY WHEN THE LIGHT FLASHED ON FOR THE BRAKES SAYING BRAKING POWER REDUCED. ALL OF A SUDDEN I COULD NOT STOP MY CAR, I WAS SO SCARED ON THE HIGHWAY I REALLY THOUGHT…”
Jan 6, 2015 · Fuel/Propulsion System
“EXTREMELY STRONG FUEL ODOR UPON LEAVING FUEL STOP FOR THE PAST SEVERAL FILL UPS. TOOK VEHICLE IN FOR DIAGNOSIS AND DISCOVERED THAT FUEL TANK IS CRACKED AND NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. I AM REPORTING THIS…”
Aug 4, 2008 · Air Bags
“AIRBAG DEPLOYED WITH NO ACCIDENT OR PHYSICAL DAMAGED. *TR”

Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.

Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2006 MERCEDES-BENZ CL-CLASS. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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