Mercedes-Benz C 216

Mercedes -Benz CL 600 (2006-2010)

The Mercedes -Benz C 216 is a two-door coupe of the upper class and the current generation of the Mercedes -Benz CL-Class. He released in September 2006 from the previous Coupe Mercedes -Benz C 215. The C 216 is based on a slightly modified platform of the S -Class sedan series (from summer 2010 to 5095 mm) 221 Compared to its predecessor, the body grew in length by 75 to 5065 mm in width by 14 to 1871 mm and in the amount of 20 to 1419 mm.

The base price was to launch at around 106,000 €, the revision in the summer of 2010, this was increased to 120,000 €.

In December 2013 production ended, free orders could be made until August.

Engines and Specifications

The current entry-level model CL 500 has been available since April 2008, also available with all-wheel drive system 4MATIC. The already in the S- Class (model series 221) four-wheel drive used has an additional weight of 70 kg, but achieved through various measures, the same driving performance and fuel economy as the version with standard drive. The all-wheel versions, the otherwise standard ABC suspension is replaced by the also well-known from the S-Class air suspension Airmatic DC for reasons of space.

Both drive versions are equipped as well as the CL 63 AMG as standard with the 7G -TRONIC. A special position is a twelve-cylinder models, the CL 600 and CL 65 AMG. They are offered because of their high torque only with five- speed automatic transmission.

With the facelift of the CL 500 was replaced by the CL 500 BlueEFFICIENCY, which has been designated as of May 2013 as CL 500, with 320 kW ( 435 hp). Furthermore, it was the CL 63 AMG revised and henceforth makes 400 kW ( 544 hp); as the CL 65 AMG, which is now at 463 kW brings (630 hp).

* The engine designation is encrypted as follows: M = motor, OM = oil motor, series = 3 digits, E = manifold injection, KE = port injection, DE = direct injection, ML = compressor, L = intercooler, A = exhaust gas turbocharger, red. = Reduced (r ) Power / Displacement, CB = increase

• Values ​​in square brackets for models with all-wheel drive

Equipment

The car is equipped with a host of technical features. As standard, these include:

• The adaptive headlight system Intelligent Light System
• The operating system COMAND with central rotary push- push - controller
• Nanolacquer
• Adaptive brake lights
• The preventive protection system Pre-Safe second generation
• Which is based on a steel suspension Active Body Control (ABC)
• The 7-speed automatic transmission 7G -TRONIC with the new Direct Select lever
• Stepless door brakes
• Automatic emergency call system Tele Aid ( North America only)

As well as an additional charge, for example:

• Distronic Plus with Pre-Safe anticipatory brake, radar -based " Park Management" and lane change assistant
• The Mobiltelefonvorrüstung (code 386) with SIM Access Profile (10 /2006)
• Keyless Go ( keyless entry and engine start )
• Run-flat tires
• Night vision assistant
• Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound system Logic7
• DVD changer

Facelift

On 1 June 2010, the first pictures of the revised CL were shown, it was unveiled to the public at the Paris Motor Show 2010.

With the facelift the aprons were revised front and rear. In addition, the grille and the headlights were replaced. The exterior mirrors and the exhaust pipes are square as with the S-Class. The hood is by longitudinal corrugations more profile.

At the rear, the taillights received new graphics. Even the license plate recess in the rear cover has been changed. In addition, the model name of CL S- Class Coupé should change, but this plan was rejected for unknown reasons.