Mercedes-Benz CL-Class C215
1999–2006 · 8 model years · 4 trims
Unverified
Photo: Black C215 fl by Matti Blume, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Mercedes-Benz CL500 C215 4966cc first registered May 2001 by Charles01, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: 2001 Mercedes-Benz CL 500 (C215) (52054932849) by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Mercedes C215 rear 20080205 by Rudolf Stricker, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: 2005 Mercedes CL500 Interior by TKOIII, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
All photo credits
- Photo: Black C215 fl by Matti Blume, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Mercedes-Benz CL500 C215 4966cc first registered May 2001 by Charles01, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2001 Mercedes-Benz CL 500 (C215) (52054932849) by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Mercedes C215 rear 20080205 by Rudolf Stricker, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2005 Mercedes CL500 Interior by TKOIII, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Trims by model year
| Trim | Engine | HP | Torque | Transmission | Drive | MPG city/hwy (comb) | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | |||||||
| CL500 · Coupe | 5.0L V8 | — | — | 7-Speed Automatic | RWD | 14/22 (17) | $96,275 |
| CL55 AMG · Coupe | 5.4L V8 Supercharged | — | — | Automatic (S5) | RWD | 13/20 (16) | $121,275 |
| CL600 · Coupe | 5.5L V12 Turbo | — | — | 5-Speed Automatic | RWD | 12/17 (14) | $130,275 |
| CL65 AMG · Coupe | 6.0L V12 Turbo | — | — | Automatic (S5) | RWD | 11/18 (14) | $180,375 |
| 2005 | |||||||
| CL500 · Coupe | 5.0L V8 | — | — | 7-Speed Automatic | RWD | 14/22 (17) | $95,720 |
| CL55 AMG · Coupe | 5.4L V8 Supercharged | — | — | Automatic (S5) | RWD | 13/20 (15) | $120,720 |
| CL600 · Coupe | 5.5L V12 Turbo | — | — | 5-Speed Automatic | RWD | 12/17 (14) | $129,720 |
| CL65 AMG · Coupe | 6.0L V12 Turbo | — | — | Automatic (S5) | RWD | 11/18 (13) | $179,820 |
| 2004 | |||||||
| CL500 · Coupe | 5.0L V8 | — | — | 7-Speed Automatic | RWD | 14/22 (17) | $94,120 |
| CL55 AMG · Coupe | 5.4L V8 Supercharged | — | — | Automatic (S5) | RWD | 13/19 (15) | $118,570 |
| CL600 · Coupe | 5.5L V12 Turbo | — | — | 5-Speed Automatic | RWD | 12/17 (14) | $127,470 |
| 2003 | |||||||
| CL500 · Coupe | 5.0L V8 | — | — | 5-Speed Automatic | RWD | 14/20 (16) | $92,370 |
| CL55 AMG · Coupe | 5.0L V8 Supercharged | — | — | 5-Speed Automatic | RWD | 13/20 (15) | $115,320 |
| CL600 · Coupe | 5.5L V12 | — | — | 5-Speed Automatic | RWD | 12/17 (14) | $125,620 |
| 2002 | |||||||
| CL500 · Coupe | 5.0L V8 | — | — | 5-Speed Automatic | RWD | 14/21 (17) | $91,415 |
| CL55 AMG · Coupe | 5.4L V8 | — | — | 5-Speed Automatic | RWD | 14/20 (17) | $104,165 |
| CL600 · Coupe | 5.8L V12 | — | — | 5-Speed Automatic | RWD | 13/21 (16) | $119,615 |
| 2001 | |||||||
| CL500 · Coupe | 5.0L V8 | — | — | 5-Speed Automatic | RWD | 14/21 (17) | $88,145 |
| CL55 AMG · Coupe | 5.4L V8 | — | — | 5-Speed Automatic | RWD | 14/20 (17) | $100,145 |
| CL600 · Coupe | 5.8L V12 | — | — | 5-Speed Automatic | RWD | 14/21 (16) | $117,845 |
| 2000 | |||||||
| CL500 · Coupe | 5.0L V8 | — | — | 5-Speed Automatic | RWD | 15/21 (17) | $86,145 |
| 1999 | |||||||
| CL500 · Coupe | 5.0L V8 | — | — | 5-Speed Automatic | RWD | 14/20 (16) | $92,495 |
| CL600 · Coupe | 6.0L V12 | — | — | 5-Speed Automatic | RWD | 11/18 (14) | $137,895 |
Safety & recalls by model year
| Year | Recalls | NHTSA overall rating |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 0 | Not rated |
| 2005 | 0 | Not rated |
| 2004 | 0 | Not rated |
| 2003 | 0 | Not rated |
| 2002 | — | — |
| 2001 | — | — |
| 2000 | — | — |
| 1999 | — | — |
US-market data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), matched by model year, make and model; the year link opens the full recall list and star ratings.