Mercedes-Benz CL

Name: 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL
Brand: Mercedes-Benz

EPA MPG: NA

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RECALL ALERT: There are 2 recalls on this vehicle. Learn More.

There are 2 recalls on this vehicle. Learn More.

First Take

The CL is the coupe version of the stately S-Class luxury sedan and is just as fast, comfortable and luxurious. The standard active suspension endows the car with a comfortable ride, yet handling that is agile with restrained body roll and a direct, communicative steering. The car comes with the latest in safety and high-tech features. There is room in the back for two adults to sit comfortably. The 5.0-liter V8 supplies an abundance of acceleration, let alone the engines in the more powerful CL55, CL600 and CL65 AMG.

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2005 Sports cars & Convertibles Reliability

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Crash Tests

IIHS Front Moderate Overlap

IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver

IIHS Side Crash

NHTSA Overall Crash

NHTSA Overall Frontal-Crash

NHTSA Overall Side-Crash

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Crash Tests

IIHS Front Moderate Overlap

IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver

IIHS Side Crash

NHTSA Overall Crash

NHTSA Overall Frontal-Crash

NHTSA Overall Side-Crash

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Crash Tests

IIHS Front Moderate Overlap

IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver

IIHS Side Crash

NHTSA Overall Crash

NHTSA Overall Frontal-Crash

NHTSA Overall Side-Crash

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2005 Sports cars 4/5-seat Ratings

2005 Mercedes-Benz CL

$5,675 - $7,875

EPA MPG NA

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2005 Audi TT

$5,225 - $8,250

EPA MPG 23 mpg

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2005 BMW 3 Series

$4,400 - $5,775

EPA MPG 22 mpg

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2005 Cadillac CTS

$3,125 - $9,300

EPA MPG NA

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2005 Chrysler Crossfire

$5,250 - $7,675

EPA MPG 20 mpg

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2005 Dodge Viper

$ NA

EPA MPG NA

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2005 Ford Mustang

$4,775 - $7,525

EPA MPG 20 mpg

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2005 Hyundai Tiburon

$2,950 - $3,200

EPA MPG 21 mpg

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2005 Jaguar XK

$5,700 - $9,875

EPA MPG NA

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2005 Lexus SC

$ NA

EPA MPG NA

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2005 Mazda RX-8

$3,100 - $3,800

EPA MPG 20 mpg

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$4,575 - $7,725

EPA MPG NA

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2005 Mini Cooper

$3,150 - $3,775

EPA MPG 28 mpg

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$3,100 - $4,350

EPA MPG NA

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2005 Nissan Z

$ NA

EPA MPG 22 mpg

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2005 Pontiac GTO

$9,500

EPA MPG NA

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2005 Porsche 911

$15,325 - $31,950

EPA MPG NA

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2005 Subaru Impreza WRX/STi

$ NA

EPA MPG 23 mpg

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2005 Toyota Camry Solara

$3,275 - $4,925

EPA MPG 23 mpg

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2005 Volkswagen GTI

$3,950 - $5,250

EPA MPG NA

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Features & Specs

coupe

2 front, 2 rear

Rear

5-liter V8 (302 hp)
5.5-liter V12 twin-turbo (493 hp)
5.5-liter V8 supercharged (510 hp)
6-liter V12 twin-turbo (604 hp)

7-speed automatic
5-speed automatic

In most cases, automotive warranties are based on the vehicle identification number (VIN), and the warranty will be valid regardless of ownership. The dealership can tell you exactly how much warranty is left.

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Model History

2007-2014

2007 Redesign Year

The CL is the coupe version of the stately S-Class luxury sedan and is just as fast, comfortable and luxurious. The standard active suspension endows the car with a comfortable ride, and handling is agile with restrained body roll and direct, communicative steering. This big two-door allows two adults to sit comfortably in the back. The 5.0-liter V8 supplies abundance of acceleration while the more powerful CL55 and CL600 are even faster. The car comes with the latest in safety and high-tech features. The 2007 redesign brought a 5.5-liter V8 and a twin-turbo V12, and standard AWD in the CL550.

2000-2006

2000 Redesign Year

The CL is the coupe version of the stately S-Class luxury sedan and is just as fast, comfortable and luxurious. The standard active suspension endows the car with a comfortable ride, yet handling that is agile with restrained body roll and a direct, communicative steering. This big two-door allows two adults to sit comfortably in the back. The 5.0-liter V8 supplies abundance of acceleration, let alone the engines in the more powerful CL55 and CL600. The car comes with the latest in safety and high-tech features.