2007 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class: Road Test
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- MSRP: $99,900 -$144,200
- Invoice: $92,907 -$134,106
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Our road test for the 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class includes a full evaluation of the 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class from the inside out. We evaluate not only engine and handling performance for the 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class, but also interior cabin and cargo space. Let our comprehensive road test ratings for the 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class help you decide if a 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class is right for you.
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ACCELERATION
| CL550 | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 8 | 7.2 |
Only CL550 made available for testing so far. Transmission periodically tardy with downshifts, power otherwise smooth and ample. Abundant passing reserves.
FUEL ECONOMY
| CL550 | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 3 | 3.9 |
Test car averaged 14.8 mpg. All CL models require premium-grade fuel.
RIDE QUALITY
| CL550 | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 10 | 8.4 |
Firm suspension doesn't ignore bumps and ruts, but does filter out virtually all unpleasant harshness. Large moguls induce a trace of float with suspension in Comfort mode.
STEERING/HANDLING/BRAKING
| CL550 | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 8 | 6.8 |
Poised in turns, despite size and heft. Reassuringly stable at highway speeds. Available Active Body Control almost banishes cornering lean, enhances agility. Powerful brakes give short, undramatic emergency stops.
QUIETNESS
| CL550 | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 9 | 8.5 |
Muted, classy engine growl in rapid acceleration. Other mechanical sounds, wind and road noise are almost rumors.
CONTROLS
| CL550 | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 9 | 7.4 |
Major controls logically placed, easy to reach. Mercedes' COMAND system integrates less-used functions into a single rotary-knob controlled interface. With patience, COMAND becomes second nature for audio functions, but greatly complicates less-used operations. Though understated, CL cabin appointed in top-notch materials with flawless assembly quality.
ROOM/COMFORT/DRIVER SEATING (FRONT)
| CL550 | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 10 | 8.9 |
Generous space on broad, supportive seats with multiple standard power adjustments. Internal fan ventilation, "massaging" air bladders, and automatic-inflating side bolsters are standard or available, but not all testers feel they enhance comfort.
ROOM/COMFORT (REAR)
| CL550 | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 3 | 8 |
Seat is shaped only for two and cramped for even average-size adults. Entry/exit tight despite power-forward front seats.
CARGO ROOM
| CL550 | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 3 | 5.1 |
Trunk not cavernous, but usefully shaped and luxuriously finished. Interior storage includes deep door pockets, multi-chambered center console, and large glovebox.
VALUE WITHIN CLASS
| CL550 | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 4 | 5.7 |
Any CL-Class is very pricey, but they're all brimming with power, technology, and luxury. For the well-heeled shopper with little use for a rear seat, these well-crafted two doors are a wonderful indulgence.
Total Score
| CL550 | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 67 | 69.9 |
Total Score: 67
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