CL 65 AMG (2008–2010)
The CL 65 AMG is a version of the CL 600 with power increased to 612 PS at 4,800-5,100 rpm and 1000 Nm at 2,000-4,000 rpm. It also features vented and cross-drilled brake discs (15.4 inches front and 14.8 inches rear), frame-type sliding rear brake calipers, 255/35 ZR 20 front and 275/35 ZR 20 rear tires, forged 20-inch AMG twin-spoke wheels (8.5 inches front and 9.5 in the rear), special AMG spring struts with firmer damping, reworked ESP stability control and ASR traction control.
The 2008 model year Mercedes-Benz CL 65 AMG was unveiled at the 2007 New York International Auto Show.[5]
CL 65 AMG, "40th Anniversary" limited-edition (2006)
The "40th Anniversary" edition CL 65 AMG is a limited (40 units) version of the CL 65 AMG commemorating the 40th anniversary of AMG, designed by the specialists of the AMG Performance Studio. It includes exclusive AMG Alubeam (Liquid Metal) body paint (from Vision GST and SL 400 CDI), AMG two-bar front grille, large under-bumper air intakes, air outlets on the front fenders and round fog lights, rear apron with a black air diffuser insert and twin V12-design tailpipes, two-tone EXCLUSIVE PASSION Nappa leather seats with new AMG V12 diamond pattern stitching, embossed V12 logos in the front head restraints, color-coordinated Alcantara roof lining, nappa leather upholstery on the airbag unit of the AMG ergonomic sports steering wheel, carbon fiber interior trim, "40th Anniversary" lettering on the center console and a "One Out of 40" badge on the handrest of the COMAND controller.[6]
CL 500 "Trademark Centenary" (2009)
The CL 500 "Trademark Centenary" is a limited-edition version of the 2009 model year CL 500 and CL 500 4Matic commemorating the 100th birthday of the Mercedes three-pointed star and the Benz emblem, when on 24 June 1909 Daimler-Motoren-Gesellschaft officially registered the design of the Mercedes star, and on 6 August Benz & Cie. registered the letters "Benz", enclosed by a laurel wreath, as a trademark with the Imperial Patent Office. Changes include historic trademarks dating from 1909 in gilded plate brass, which are inset into the centre console; designo metallic graphite body colour, AMG Sports package, exclusive high-sheen 20-inch 5 twin-spoke AMG light-alloy wheels in titanium grey, 255/35 R 20 front and 275/35 R 20 rear tyres, partly hand-stitched designo aniline leather with contrasting seams in a light sand colour, wood/leather steering wheel, interior trim in shining black piano lacquer, anthracite Alcantara roof lining and black floor mats with AMG lettering and sand-coloured edging.
The vehicle went on sale on 26 June 2009.[7][8]
CL 550 "100 Years of Mercedes-Benz Edition" (2009)
The CL 550 "100 Years of Mercedes-Benz Edition" is a limited-edition version of the 2010 model year CL 550 and CL 550 4Matic built to commemorate the 100th birthday of the Mercedes three-pointed star and the Benz emblem. It has most of the same features as the CL 500 "Trademark Centenary", including the emblems featuring the original Daimler and Benz logo trademarks in gilded plate brass inset into the center console.[9] It was offered with both rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive (4Matic) in some markets, but was only offered with 4Matic for the US market, like the standard CL 550.
The US model went on sale in summer of 2009.[10]
Engines
BlueEFFICIENCY models include ECO start/stop function.
*CL 550 / CL 550 4MATIC in the United States.
Equipment
AMG body styling (including front bumper with enlarged air intakes, chrome-ringed circular fog lamps, two slanted struts and a smooth transition to the prominent wheel arches, AMG side skirts, AMG rear apron, rear bumper with its black insert and chrome trim strip flanked by tailpipes on either side), AMG light-alloy wheels (includes 19-inch five-spoke wheels (8.5/9.5-wide) with embossed AMG lettering, high-sheen rim flange and spokes, 255/40 (front) and 275/40 (rear) tyres) went on sale in September 2006, for CL 500 and CL 600.[12]
New features
The Pre-Safe Brake had its world premiere on the CL-Class C216,[13] with the first partial autonomous braking (40%, or up to 0.4g deceleration) if the driver does not react to the BAS Plus warnings and the system detects a severe danger of an accident. If the driver then immediately applied the brakes, the maximum braking force was available and – depending on the situation – the accident could be averted at the last moment. If an accident was unavoidable, the PRE-SAFE brakes reduced the impact severity and, in turn, the risk of injury to the vehicle occupants.[14][15]
New features
The Pre-Safe Brake had its world premiere on the CL-Class C216,[13] with the first partial autonomous braking (40%, or up to 0.4g deceleration) if the driver does not react to the BAS Plus warnings and the system detects a severe danger of an accident. If the driver then immediately applied the brakes, the maximum braking force was available and – depending on the situation – the accident could be averted at the last moment. If an accident was unavoidable, the PRE-SAFE brakes reduced the impact severity and, in turn, the risk of injury to the vehicle occupants.[14][15]
The Distronic Plus adaptive cruise control is able to bring the car to a complete stop, and accelerate again to the pre-set speed, to keep a pre-set distance away from the car ahead of it. Also introduced was active infrared Night View Assist, enabling drivers to view the conditions in front of the car despite the dark surroundings. Intelligent Light System headlights with five light modes, including active light function, was another feature.
In 2007, the CL added the first Mercedes-Benz Blind Spot Assist system (includes six short-range radar sensors in the front and rear bumpers). This was available as an option for the CL-Class.[16]
Marketing
As part of the CL-Class launch, Mercedes-Benz Accessories GMBH released accessories for the CL-Class, including a leather wallet and business card case in black nappa based on the trim in the CL's cockpit, ash timber pens and umbrella handle based on the wood trim found in the car's cockpit, driving gloves and instrumentation-inspired wristwatch, keyring and money clip with the MB logo, and a diecast model car made by AUTOart. The accessories were available beginning in September 2006.[18]
