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Summary
The CL500 represents the pinnacle of Mercedes technology and style. It competes for attention with the Jaguar XK8 and the Aston-Martin DB7, but buyers also look at the Lexus SC400 and Porsche 911, according to Mercedes. For the first time, the Mercedes has exterior styling to compete with the other exotic European models, but in a uniquely Mercedes package of high technology, convenience, comfort and safety.
(Source: New Cars Test Drive)
Model Line Overview
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Model Lineup:
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CL500 |
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Engines:
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5.0 liter dohc V-8 |
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Transmissions:
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5-speed automatic |
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Saftey Equipment (standard):
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dual-power front air bags, side air bags, window air bags, antilock brakes, electronic stability control |
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Saftey Equipment (optional):
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Basic Warranty:
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4 years/50,000 miles |
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Assembled In:
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Germany |
Specifications As Tested
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Model Tested (MSRP):
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CL500 ($85,500) |
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Standard Equipment:
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Active Body Control, intelligent climate control, bi-Xenon headlamps, on-board navigation, wood/leather steering wheel, 10-speaker Bose sound system with CD-changer |
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Options As Tested (MSRP):
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Destination Charge:
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595 |
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Gas Guzzler Tax:
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Price As Tested (MSRP):
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86095 |
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Layout:
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rear-wheel drive |
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Horsepower (hp @ rpm):
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302 @ 5600 |
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Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm):
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339 @ 2700-4250 |
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Transmission:
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5-speed automatic |
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EPA fuel economy, city/hwy:
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16/23 |
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Wheelbase:
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113.6 |
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Length/width/height:
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196.6/73.1/55.0 |
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Track, f/r:
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62.0/62.0 |
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Turning circle:
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37.7 |
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Seating capacity:
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4 |
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Head/hip/leg room, f:
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36.9/59.9/41.7 |
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Head/hip/leg room, m:
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Head/hip/leg room, r:
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36.8/56.5/30.8 |
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Cargo volume:
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15.9 |
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Payload:
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Towing capacity:
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Suspension, f:
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Independent |
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Suspension, r:
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Independent |
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Ground clearance:
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Curb weight:
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4113 |
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Tires:
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P225/55R17 |
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Brakes, f/r:
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vented disk/vented disk with ABS |
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Fuel capacity:
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26.15 |
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