CL - Class Take - back of end - of - life vehicles. At the end of its long life, you can return your CL - Class to us for environment - friendly disposal in accordance with the EC End - Of - Life Vehicle Directive1 . But that day lies a long way off . 1 Applies in accordance with national regulations to vehicles up to 3.5 tonnes gross weight. Mercedes - Benz passenger cars have met the statutory regulations governing the suitability of their design for reuse and recycling for a number of years now. A network of vehicle take - back depots and dismantlers has been established which will process your vehicle in an environment - friendly manner. The ways in which both vehicles and parts can be recovered are subject to ongoing development and improvement. Consequently, the CL - Class will be able to comply with any future increases in the recycling quota within the stipulated time limits. For further information, please call 00800 1 777 7777. Please note : changes may have been made to the product since this brochure went to press ( 04.09.2009 ). The manufacturer reserves the right to make changes to the design, form, colour and specifi cation during the delivery period, provided these changes, while taking into account the interests of the vendor, can be deemed reasonable with respect to the purchaser. Where the vendor or the manufacturer uses symbols or numbers to describe an order or the subject of an order, no rights may be derived solely from these. The illustrations may show accessories and items of optional equipment which are not part of standard specifi cation. Colours may diff er slightly from those shown, owing to the limitations of the printing process. This brochure has been compiled by Daimler AG of Germany and is distributed internationally. It provides a general indication of the range of models, features, optional extras, colours and / or services available in various countries. Some of the models, features, optional extras, colours and / or services may not be available in your country, or may only be available in a diff erent specifi cation. Additionally some models, features, optional extras, colours and / or services may only be available in combination with others. For current and more specifi c information in relation to the range of models, features, optional extras, colours and / or services available in your country, and their pricing, you should contact your nearest authorised Mercedes - Benz CL - Class Passenger Car Dealer. www.mercedes - benz.com Daimler AG, Stuttgart BC / MR 6701 · 0911 · 02 - 07 / 1209 Printed in Germany “Our philosophy is very simple. We give our best for people who expect the best.” Dr Dieter Zetsche 02 | CONTENTS The CL 03 My CL 60 AGILITY 08 EQUIPMENT 62 BlueEFFICIENCY 10 CL 500 64 V8 engine 12 CL 500 4MATIC 66 V12 engine 14 CL 600 68 Transmission 16 Standard equipment 70 Chassis and suspension 18 Light - alloy wheels 72 4MATIC all - wheel drive 20 Optional extras 76 COMFORT 22 designo 80 Cockpit 24 Seating comfort 28 COLOURS AND MATERIALS 84 Paint fi nishes 86 SAFETY 34 Upholstery and leather 88 Safe driving 36 Wood 89 Night View Assist 38 Possible combinations 90 In the event of danger 40 PRE - SAFE system 42 TECHNICAL DETAILS In an accident 44 Technical data 92 Dimensions 93 AMG 46 CL 63 AMG 48 SERVICES 94 CL 65 AMG 54 AMG Sports package 58 The CL | 03 Good, better, best : that’s as far as it goes, the grammar books say. We beg to differ The CL. A masterpiece from Mercedes - Benz The coupés with the three - pointed star have always had a particularly attrac- tive and compelling character. They embody our traditional refusal to com- promise and our passionate belief that the best can be made even better. Proof that this is possible is provided by the CL. The lines are everything you would expect from a Mercedes - Benz : breathtakingly elegant, yet excep- tionally dynamic. In fact, even those who are used to the best will be aston- ished by its advanced technology and high level of comfort. But then, im- proving on the best has always been part of the Mercedes - Benz philosophy. The CL Agility You’ll be carried away. Even when it’s standing still The design of the coupé : the shape of thrills to come The form of a coupé is usually dominated by the front and rear pillars linked by the powerful arch of the roof. In the case of the CL, this is just one of many exciting styling characteristics. Indeed, its entire design idiom is an irresistibly eloquent invitation to take the wheel. Even at fi rst glance, the CL seems to hug the road, ready to deliver an exceptional driving experience. The impressive radiator grille and the high - tech lights give the front section its unmistakable identity, while the muscular contours of the wings dominate the side view. A rising feature line sweeps across the fl anks of the vehicle and merges with the characteristic roof line before continuing on to the rear lights which wrap round into the elegant, yet powerful rear. Styling as dynamic as this inevitably raises expectations about perfor- mance. A look under the distinctive, long bonnet confi rms the presence of a powerplant which is eminently worthy of a coupé like the CL. We, mean- while, have our sights set fi rmly on the drive technologies of tomorrow – turn the page to fi nd out just why it will always be worth taking a look under the bonnet in the future, too. 10 BlueEFFICIENCY – innovations for efficient mobility For us, protection of the environment has The BlueEFFICIENCY measures – the Mercedes - ogy which is based on common rail direct injec- always been about action rather than words. It’s Benz efficiency package. BlueEFFICIENCY stands tion ( CDI ). It combines optimised combustion with something we care about passionately – not for integrated vehicle optimisation measures which a modular exhaust gas emission control system. least because, as the inventor of the motor car, keep fuel consumption as low as possible and This makes BlueTEC a particularly clean diesel Mercedes - Benz has a special responsibility. so reduce the burden on the environ ment. In every technology as it not only removes 95 % of the par- Today, thanks to our long - standing commitment model, the most effi cient engines are combined ticulates from the exhaust gases, but also reduces to this cause, we are able to off er you no fewer with optimised aerodynamic and energy - manage- nitrogen oxides by up to 90 %. At the end of the pro- than 66 models with which you can reduce your ment measures such as intelligently controlled cess, all that’s left is water, harmless nitrogen and impact on the environment – without forgoing ancillary units, tyres with reduced rolling resis- the good feeling you get from knowing that you’ve safety, comfort or driving pleasure. tance, the ECO start / stop function, lightweight reduced the burden on the environment Our innovations for effi cient mobility, as well construction and aerodynamically optimised body HYBRID – the intelligent combination of a as the optimised processes along the value - added design. Together, these measures lead to remark- petrol engine and an electric drive. Everything’s chain, are grouped together under the name able savings : fuel consumption and, therefore, CO2 easier with the help of a team that works well BlueEFFICIENCY. They take diff erent approaches, emissions are reduced by up to 23 %. together. HYBRID technology is an outstanding but have a common goal: to make individual BlueTEC – the clean diesel. Mercedes - Benz example. During braking, the electric motor mobility as sustainable as possible. has brought to the market BlueTEC diesel techno l- functions as a generator, converting the kinetic The BlueEFFICIENCY measures reduce fuel consumption and BlueTEC filters out up to 95 % of the particulates and converts CO2 emissions significantly up to 90 % of the nitrogen oxides into harmless nitrogen AGILITY | BlueEFFICIENCY | 11 energy into electrical power which is stored in same time, the BlueTEC technology treats the vehicle’s entire life cycle – from planning to the battery. If necessary, this power is fed back to exhaust gases and removes most of the pollutants. recycling. The same applies to the building and the electric drive in order to support the petrol Innovative drive systems which forge new operation of new plants. Moreover, Mercedes - Benz engine during acceleration. What’s more, when paths. Concept BlueZERO F - CELL, E - CELL and is involved in the development of alternative the speed falls below 15 km / h, the electronics E - CELL PLUS. With its Concept BlueZERO, which fuels and in the research discipline of bionics. So switch the petrol engine off . In this way, a HYBRID is close to production maturity, Mercedes - Benz as well as getting you to your destination, our consumes up to 20 % less fuel. Which means a has developed three more drive concepts using BlueEFFICIENCY models help to move environmen- reduced impact on your wallet as well as on the an electric motor and a battery for energy storage : tal protection forward, too. environment. Perfect teamwork, in fact. in the fi rst of these, E - CELL, the electric motor Further information about our integrated BlueTEC HYBRID – the clean diesel techno- is powered exclusively by a battery ; E - CELL PLUS measures can be found at : logy combined with an electric drive. BlueTEC has a battery and a combustion engine ( range www.mercedes - benz.com / blueeffi ciency HYBRID technology combines the benefi ts of extender ) while F - CELL uses a fuel cell to generate a HYBRID drive system with those of BlueTEC : its electric power. during braking, the kinetic energy is converted But our eff orts are not restricted to the develop- into electrical energy which can be used by the ment of new drive technologies : under the banner vehicle’s drive system when required.