2014 Mercedes-Benz AMG CL 65

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Rating6.9
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$215,500
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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on November 3, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

Serene and relaxing ride quality

Options skyrocket the price tag

Premium 2 package is now standard

Abundantly equipped cabin

Not as practical as rivals

AWD is available

Plenty of standard features

Sleek and elegant exterior

Specs & Features

$215,500

price

621 hp @ 4800 rpm

horsepower

738 lb.-ft. @ 2000 rpm

torque

5-Speed Shiftable Automatic

transmission

6.0L 12cyl RWD 5A

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

Competing in the midsize coupe segment, the 2014 Mercedes Benz AMG CL 65 coupe is a direct competitor to the Porsche 911 Turbo S Coupe, the Aston Martin DB9, and the Bentley Continental GT W12 Coupe. With a single trim, the Mercedes Benz AMG CL 65 carries an MSRP of $215,500. It offers a 6.0L twin-turbocharged V12 engine and a 5-speed automatic transmission, producing 621 horsepower and 738 lb-ft of torque. Through this powertrain, the AMG CL 65 manages a 0-60 of 4.2 seconds and a combined fuel economy of 14 MPG.

Buying Advice

The AMG CL 65 comes with all the features that base trims offer plus upgraded features like active Body Control, AMG-specific styling tweaks, a sport steering wheel, different interior trim, upgraded leather upholstery.

Trims

    Base
    $215,500 onwards
    • Sirius AM/FM/Satellite

Compare to similar cars

Price

$130,400

Engine

Gasoline

Rating

8.51

Horsepower

475 hp @ 8250 rpm

Torque

325 lb.-ft. @ 6250 rpm

Capacity

2

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$215,500

Gasoline

6.88

621 hp @ 4800 rpm

738 lb.-ft. @ 2000 rpm

4

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$201,500- $275,000

Gasoline

7.67

583 hp @ 6800 rpm

479 lb.-ft. @ 4750 rpm

2

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$124,100- $193,900

Gasoline

8.33

430 hp @ 7500 rpm

325 lb.-ft. @ 5750 rpm

4

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$111,200- $117,500

Gasoline

8.44

560 hp @ 6000 rpm

500 lb.-ft. @ 1500 rpm

4

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$53,000- $62,000

Gasoline

7.77

138 hp @ 4900 rpm

148 lb.-ft. @ 1850 rpm

-

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$183,700- $200,800

Gasoline

7.82

510 hp @ 6500 rpm

457 lb.-ft. @ 5500 rpm

4

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$154,600

Gasoline

8.12

536 hp @ 5500 rpm

590 lb.-ft. @ 2000 rpm

4

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$84,300- $193,900

Gasoline

8.53

350 hp @ 7400 rpm

287 lb.-ft. @ 5600 rpm

4

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$177,500- $238,700

Gasoline

7.62

500 hp @ 600 rpm

487 lb.-ft. @ 1700 rpm

4

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2014 Mercedes-Benz AMG CL 65 vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    SourceCompare
    3.78 sec--
    3.1 sec11.3 sec-
    3.17 sec12.3 sec184 mph
    3.9 sec11.9 sec-
    4.09 sec--
    2014 BMW M6

    Ranked #6

    4.1 sec12.0 sec155 mph

    2014 Mercedes-Benz AMG CL 65 vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      SourceCompare
      12 mpg18 mpg14 mpg23.8 gal.285.6/428.4 mi.
      20 mpg27 mpg22 mpg16.9 gal.321.1/456.3 mi.
      19 mpg27 mpg22 mpg16.9 gal.321.1/456.3 mi.
      17 mpg29 mpg21 mpg18.5 gal.- -
      15 mpg22 mpg18 mpg23.8 gal.357/523.6 mi.
      15 mpg24 mpg18 mpg24 gal.360/576 mi.

      2014 Mercedes-Benz AMG CL 65 vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
        SourceCompare
        201 in.73.7 in.55.8 in.5.2 in.116.3 in.
        201 in.73.7 in.55.8 in.5.1 in.116.3 in.
        2014 BMW M6

        Ranked #2

        193 in.74.8 in.54.1 in.4.2 in.112.2 in.
        189.2 in.76.5 in.55.3 in.5 in.108.1 in.
        185.8 in.74 in.50.5 in.4 in.107.9 in.
        182.6 in.76.3 in.49.7 in.6 in.105.5 in.

        2014 Mercedes-Benz AMG CL 65 vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          SourceCompare
          13.5 cu.ft.104.2 cu.ft.13.5 cu.ft.
          2014 BMW M6

          Ranked #1

          13 cu.ft.87 cu.ft.13 cu.ft.
          --5.1 cu.ft.
          -99.8 cu.ft.65.7 cu.ft.
          12.6 cu.ft.125.3 cu.ft.12.6 cu.ft.
          5 cu.ft.82.7 cu.ft.5.1 cu.ft.

          2014 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
            13.5 cu.ft.13.5 cu.ft.13.5 cu.ft.-
            6.2 cu.ft.6.2 cu.ft.6.2 cu.ft.-
            50.3 cu.ft.12.6 cu.ft.12.6 cu.ft.67 ft.
            2014 BMW M6

            Ranked #4

            71.3 cu.ft.13 cu.ft.13 cu.ft.-
            44.7 cu.ft.5 cu.ft.5.1 cu.ft.-
            14.3 cu.ft.10.6 cu.ft.10.6 cu.ft.-

            2014 Mercedes-Benz AMG CL 65 vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              SourceCompare
              -4940 lbs.
              -5060 lbs.
              915 lbs.3042 lbs.
              -3726 lbs.
              2014 BMW M6

              Ranked #1

              930 lbs.4250 lbs.
              800 lbs.3153 lbs.

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