Mercedes-Benz
CL-Class
Mercedes-Benz CL-Class: official NHTSA recalls, fault code help and maintenance guides.
Licensed photo · Photo creditMakeMercedes-Benz
ClassCompact car
Model years (US)2000–2014
New registrations (EU)2000–2017, 2025
Recall dataNHTSA (United States)
Generations and technical specifications
Mercedes-Benz CL-Class (C216)2006–2014
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Production | May 2006–2014 |
| Model years | 2006–2014 (Australia, Asia, Africa & Europe) 2007–2014 (Americas) |
| Body styles | 2-door coupé |
| Layout | FR/F4 (4matic) |
| Engines | Petrol 4.7 L M278 twin-turbo V8 5.5 L M273 V8 5.5 L M157 twin-turbo V8 6.2 L M156 V8 5.5 L M275 twin-turbo V12 6.0 L M275 twin-turbo V12 |
| Transmissions | 5-speed 5G-Tronic automatic 7-speed 7G-Tronic automatic |
| Wheelbase | 2,955 mm |
| Length | 5,065 mm AMG: 5,085 mm |
| Width | 1,872 mm |
| Height | 1,417 mm |
| Class | Grand tourer (S) |
| Assembly | Germany: Sindelfingen |
| Designer | Gorden Wagener and Peter Pfeiffer |
Mercedes-Benz CL-Class – Third generation2006–2014
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Production | 2006–2013 (Worldwide) 2007–2014 (US) |
| Platform | Mercedes-Benz C216 |
| Engines | Petrol 4.7 L V8 biturbo 5.5 L V8 5.5 L V8 biturbo 6.2 L V8 5.5 L V12 biturbo 6.0 L V12 biturbo |
| Transmissions | 5-speed automatic 7-speed automatic |
| Wheelbase | 2,955 mm |
| Length | 5,065 mm AMG: 5,085 mm |
| Width | 1,872 mm |
| Height | 1,417 mm |
Mercedes-Benz CL-Class (C215)1998–2006
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Production | June 1998 – February 2006 |
| Body styles | 2-door coupé |
| Layout | Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive |
| Engines | Petrol 5.0 L M113 V8 5.4 L M113 V8 5.4 L M113 supercharged V8 5.5 L M275 twin-turbo V12 5.8 L M137 V12 6.0 L M275 twin-turbo V12 6.3 L M137 V12 |
| Transmissions | 5-speed 5G-Tronic automatic 7-speed 7G-Tronic automatic |
| Wheelbase | 2,885 mm |
| Length | 4,993 mm |
| Width | 1,857 mm |
| Height | 1,390–1,408 mm |
| Kerb weight | 1,865–2,155 kg |
| Class | Grand tourer (S) |
| Assembly | Germany: Sindelfingen |
| Designer | Peter Arcadipane Bruno Sacco (1995) |
Mercedes-Benz CL-Class – Second generation1998–2006
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Production | 1998–2006 |
| Platform | Mercedes-Benz C215 |
| Engines | 5.0L V8 5.4L V8 5.4L V8 s/c 5.5L V12 biturbo 5.8L V12 6.0L V12 biturbo 6.3L V12 |
| Transmissions | 5-speed automatic 7-speed automatic |
| Wheelbase | 2,885 mm |
| Length | 4,993 mm |
| Width | 1,857 mm |
| Height | 1,398 mm |
| Kerb weight | 1,865–2,155 kg |
Engines and transmissions
| Model years | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011–2014 | 4.7 L, 8 cyl | 7-speed automatic | Four-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
| 2003–2014 | 5.5 L, 12 cyl | 5-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
| 2007–2008, 2011–2014 | 5.5 L, 8 cyl | 7-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
| 2005–2006, 2010–2014 | 6.0 L, 12 cyl | 5-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
| 2010 | 5.5 L, 8 cyl | 7-speed automatic | Four-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
| 2010 | 6.3 L, 8 cyl | 7-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
| 2009 | 5.5 L, 8 cyl | 7-speed automatic | Four-wheel or all-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
| 2008–2009 | 6.2 L, 8 cyl | 7-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
| 2004–2006 | 5.0 L, 8 cyl | 7-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
| 2001–2002, 2004–2006 | 5.4 L, 8 cyl | 5-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
| 2000–2003 | 5.0 L, 8 cyl | 5-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
| 2001–2002 | 5.8 L, 12 cyl | 5-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Model years | Configuration | Combined | City | Highway |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011–2014 | 4.7 L, 8 cyl · 7-speed automatic · Four-wheel drive | 13.1 L/100 km | 15.7 L/100 km | 9.8–10.2 L/100 km |
| 2003–2014 | 5.5 L, 12 cyl · 5-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive | 16.8–18.1 L/100 km | 19.6–21.4 L/100 km | 13.1–13.8 L/100 km |
| 2007–2008, 2011–2014 | 5.5 L, 8 cyl · 7-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive | 13.1–14.7 L/100 km | 15.7–16.8 L/100 km | 10.7–11.2 L/100 km |
| 2005–2006, 2010–2014 | 6.0 L, 12 cyl · 5-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive | 16.8–18.1 L/100 km | 19.6–21.4 L/100 km | 13.1–13.8 L/100 km |
| 2010 | 5.5 L, 8 cyl · 7-speed automatic · Four-wheel drive | 13.8 L/100 km | 16.8 L/100 km | 11.2 L/100 km |
| 2010 | 6.3 L, 8 cyl · 7-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive | 16.8 L/100 km | 21.4 L/100 km | 13.1 L/100 km |
| 2009 | 5.5 L, 8 cyl · 7-speed automatic · Four-wheel or all-wheel drive | 13.8 L/100 km | 16.8 L/100 km | 11.2 L/100 km |
| 2008–2009 | 6.2 L, 8 cyl · 7-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive | 16.8 L/100 km | 21.4 L/100 km | 13.1 L/100 km |
| 2004–2006 | 5.0 L, 8 cyl · 7-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive | 13.8 L/100 km | 16.8 L/100 km | 10.7 L/100 km |
| 2001–2002, 2004–2006 | 5.4 L, 8 cyl · 5-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive | 13.8–15.7 L/100 km | 16.8–18.1 L/100 km | 11.8–12.4 L/100 km |
| 2000–2003 | 5.0 L, 8 cyl · 5-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive | 13.8–15.7 L/100 km | 15.7–18.1 L/100 km | 11.2–11.8 L/100 km |
| 2001–2002 | 5.8 L, 12 cyl · 5-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive | 14.7 L/100 km | 16.8–18.1 L/100 km | 11.2 L/100 km |
Values are the official EPA label figures for each model year, shown as the lowest and highest value for the configuration. Electric models show energy use per 100 km. Real-world consumption depends on driving style, weather and load. Luggage and passenger volumes follow the EPA measuring method and can differ from the VDA figures used in Europe.
EU type-approval data
| Years | Powertrain | Engine | Power | Mass | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011–2015 | Petrol | 4663 cm³ | 320 kW (435 PS) | 2070–2120 kg | 227–242 g/km (NEDC) |
| 2011–2013 | Petrol | 5461 cm³ | 400 kW (544 PS) | 2135 kg | 244 g/km (NEDC) |
| 2011–2013 | Petrol | 5461 cm³ | 420 kW (571 PS) | 2135 kg | 244 g/km (NEDC) |
| 2011–2013 | Petrol | 5513 cm³ | 380 kW (517 PS) | 2185 kg | 322–328 g/km (NEDC) |
| 2011–2013 | Petrol | 5980 cm³ | 463 kW (630 PS) | 2245 kg | 334 g/km (NEDC) |
| 2011–2012 | Petrol | 4863 cm³ | 320 kW (435 PS) | 2070–2120 kg | 224–242 g/km (NEDC) |
| 2011 | Petrol | 5461 cm³ | 285 kW (387 PS) | 2025–2045 kg | 288–289 g/km (NEDC) |
| 2011 | Petrol | 5462 cm³ | 285 kW (387 PS) | 1995 kg | 288 g/km (NEDC) |
| 2010 | Petrol | 6208 cm³ | – | 2085 kg | 346–355 g/km (NEDC) |
Years are registration years. Each range runs from the 10th to the 90th percentile of the values reported for new registrations; it is not an average. Mass is the mass in running order. For electric cars the power is the type-approval net power, which can be lower than the peak power in brochures.
Key specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| EPA size class | Compact car |
| Model years in EPA data | 2000–2014 |
| Powertrains | Petrol |
| Engine displacement | 4.7–6.3 L |
| Cylinders | 8, 12 |
| Transmission types | Automatic |
| Drive | Four-wheel drive, Rear-wheel drive, Four-wheel or all-wheel drive |
| Fuel | Petrol (premium) |
| Configurations listed | 51 |
| Forced induction | Turbo- and supercharged (on some versions) |
| Start-stop system | On some versions |
| Luggage volume (EPA) | 340–396 L |
| Passenger volume (EPA) | 2,492–2,577 L |
| Powertrains (EU) | Petrol |
| Engine displacement (EU) | 4,663–6,208 cm³ |
| Power (EU) | 285–463 kW (387–630 PS) |
| Mass in running order (EU) | 2,025–2,245 kg |
| Wheelbase (EU) | 2,955 mm |
Years and markets
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model years (US) | 2000–2014 |
| New registrations (EU) | 2000–2017, 2025 |
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
| Component | Complaints | Most reported model years |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 12 | 2003, 2004, 2005 |
| Electrical system | 11 | 2003, 2004, 2007 |
| Fuel and propulsion | 11 | 2006, 2007, 2011 |
| Airbags | 9 | 2003, 2006, 2010 |
| Steering | 6 | 2003, 2004, 2006 |
| Seat belts | 6 | 2003, 2004, 2008 |
| Transmission and drivetrain | 6 | 2003, 2004, 2008 |
| Seats | 5 | 2003, 2004 |
| Engine and cooling | 5 | 2003, 2007, 2011 |
| Brakes | 5 | 2003, 2005, 2006 |
Source: complaints filed by owners with the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for model years 2003–2013: 72 complaints, 5 with a crash and 10 with a fire. Complaints are owner reports that NHTSA has not verified, and one complaint can name more than one component. More complaints can also mean more cars sold.