2010 Mercedes-Benz AMG CL 65

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Rating8.8
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$207,170
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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on November 2, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

Has got high-tech safety features

Expensive

New rear-seat entertainment system is optional.

Smooth and effortless acceleration

Some may find the design polarising

Multicolor ambient lighting has been added.

Presence that makes a mark

Specs & Features

$207,170

price

604 hp @ 4800 rpm

horsepower

738 lb.-ft. @ 2000 rpm

torque

5-Speed Shiftable Automatic

transmission

6.0L 12cyl RWD 5A

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

The 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL65 AMG Coupe makes for an excellent contender in the midsize coupe segment. With a single trim on offer, the Mercedes-Benz CL65 AMG Coupe has a base MSRP of $207,170 competing directly with the 2010 Bentley Continental GT Speed and less powerful 2010 Aston Martin DB9 Coupe. Only a 6.0L twin-turbo V12 engine is offered, mated to a 5-speed automatic. Together, they produce 604 horsepower and 738 lb-ft of torque. Accelerating from 0-60 in 4.2 seconds, the CL65 AMG maintains a combined fuel economy of 13 MPG. Mercedes-Benz offers the CL65 AMG in 10 stunning colors, with the flint grey metallic being a particular favorite of ours.

Buying Advice

The 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL65 AMG Coupe is the most performance-oriented version of the CL-Class and it offers the perfect blend of luxury and performance. Although soem might find the exterior styling a bit polarising, that car is a great package overall.

Trims

    Base
    $207,170 onwards
    • Engine: 6.0L 12cyl RWD 5A
    • Horsepower: 604 hp @ 4800 rpm hp
    • Torque: 738 lb.-ft. @ 2000 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 4.34 sec
    • Top Speed: TBD mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 13 mpg

Compare to similar cars

Price

$207,170

Engine

Gasoline

Rating

8.8

Horsepower

604 hp @ 4800 rpm

Torque

738 lb.-ft. @ 2000 rpm

Capacity

4

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$267,000

Gasoline

8.6

621 hp @ 6000 rpm

590 lb.-ft. @ 2000 rpm

2

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$102,350- $108,150

Gasoline

9.9

500 hp @ 7750 rpm

383 lb.-ft. @ 6100 rpm

4

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$48,930- $106,880

Gasoline

9.02

430 hp @ 5900 rpm

424 lb.-ft. @ 4600 rpm

2

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$90,255- $91,005

Gasoline

7.83

600 hp @ 6100 rpm

560 lb.-ft. @ 5000 rpm

2

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$145,200

Gasoline

8.8

518 hp @ 6800 rpm

465 lb.-ft. @ 5200 rpm

4

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$30,410- $42,170

Gasoline

7.06

332 hp @ 7000 rpm

270 lb.-ft. @ 5200 rpm

2

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$51,400- $61,500

Gasoline

9.03

265 hp @ 7200 rpm

221 lb.-ft. @ 4400 rpm

2

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$77,800- $143,800

Gasoline

8.85

345 hp @ 6800 rpm

288 lb.-ft. @ 4400 rpm

4

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$132,800- $143,800

Gasoline

8.58

500 hp @ 6000 rpm

480 lb.-ft. @ 1950 rpm

4

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2010 Mercedes-Benz AMG CL 65 vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    SourceCompare
    4.34 sec--
    3.4 sec11.5 sec-
    3.4 sec--
    4 sec11.8 sec172 mph
    4.1 sec12.2 sec-
    2010 BMW M6

    Ranked #4

    4.3 sec12.1 sec155 mph

    2010 Mercedes-Benz AMG CL 65 vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      SourceCompare
      11 mpg17 mpg13 mpg23.8 gal.261.8/404.6 mi.
      20 mpg27 mpg22 mpg16.9 gal.321.1/456.3 mi.
      19 mpg25 mpg21 mpg19 gal.342/494 mi.
      19 mpg26 mpg21 mpg16.9 gal.304.2/422.5 mi.
      16 mpg26 mpg19 mpg18 gal.-
      17 mpg23 mpg19 mpg17.7 gal.283.2/424.8 mi.

      2010 Mercedes-Benz AMG CL 65 vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
        SourceCompare
        199.4 in.73.7 in.55.8 in.5.2 in.116.3 in.
        199.4 in.73.7 in.55.8 in.5.1 in.116.3 in.
        2010 BMW M6

        Ranked #2

        191.8 in.73 in.54 in.-109.5 in.
        189.1 in.76.6 in.54.3 in.-108.1 in.

        2010 Jaguar XK

        Ranked #4

        188.7 in.74.5 in.52 in.4.7 in.108.3 in.

        2010 Aston Martin DBS

        Ranked #5

        185.9 in.75 in.50.4 in.6.2 in.107.9 in.

        2010 Mercedes-Benz AMG CL 65 vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          SourceCompare
          14 cu.ft.104.2 cu.ft.14 cu.ft.
          22.4 cu.ft.52 cu.ft.52.8 cu.ft.
          14.7 cu.ft.-14.7 cu.ft.
          14.5 cu.ft.-14.5 cu.ft.
          14 cu.ft.104.2 cu.ft.14 cu.ft.
          13.1 cu.ft.86 cu.ft.13.1 cu.ft.

          2010 Mercedes-Benz AMG CL 65 vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            Bed Length
            SourceCompare
            14 cu.ft.14 cu.ft.14 cu.ft.-
            -4.8 cu.ft.--
            2010 BMW M6

            Ranked #3

            13 cu.ft.13 cu.ft.13 cu.ft.-
            14.5 cu.ft.14.5 cu.ft.14.5 cu.ft.-
            -3.7 cu.ft.--
            13.1 cu.ft.13.1 cu.ft.13.1 cu.ft.-

            2010 Mercedes-Benz AMG CL 65 vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              SourceCompare
              -4940 lbs.
              2010 BMW M6

              Ranked #1

              -3909 lbs.
              -3454 lbs.
              -4599 lbs.
              -2932 lbs.
              -3495 lbs.

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