2007 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class Road Test - Consumer Guide Automotive

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.

2007 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class Road Test

Pros	Cons

Mechanical Refinement	Rear-seat room

Quietness	Price

Cabin Materials

Consumer Guide® Road Test Ratings

Acceleration

CL550	Class Average
8	7.3

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	5.2

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