2014 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class

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Rating8.2

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Compact Coupe
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$116,600 - $162,000
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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on November 3, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

Phenomenally powerful engines

AWD only offered in the base trim

Previously optional Premium 2 Package is now standard

Exceptional handling and driving dynamics

Expensive price tag

One of the best interiors in the segment

Low fuel efficiency of the V12 engine

Specs & Features

$116,600

price

429 hp @ 5250 rpm

horsepower

516 lb.-ft. @ 1800 rpm

torque

7-Speed Shiftable Automatic

transmission

4.7L 8cyl AWD 7A

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

The 2014 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class Coupe is a midsize coupe offered in 2 trims, starting off at a base MSRP of $116,600. For that price, it mainly competes with the BMW M6 Coupe, the Maserati GranTurismo Coupe, and the Jaguar XKR Coupe. Between 2 trims, the CL-Class Coupe offers 2 powertrains. The base engine is a 4.7L twin-turbocharged V8 capable of making 429 horsepower and 516 lb-ft of torque. If more power is required, there is also a 510 horsepower-making 5.5L twin-turbocharged V12. Both engines are mated to a 7-speed automatic transmission. The CL-Class reaches 60 mph from zero in 4.6 seconds on its base engine, which gets pumped up to 4.2 seconds with the V12 engine. Depending on the powertrain, the CL-Class can manage a combined fuel economy between 14 and 18 mpg. While we’re on the topic of choices, the 10 striking colors the CL-Class comes in really pull you towards itself. 

Buying Advice

The 2014 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class Coupe is a well-built and luxurious car offered with two ferocious powertrains. There are two trims offered and we recommend getting the base CL 550 trim which itself is more-than-enough powerful. However, if you want something that is even more powerful and better sounding, you can go for the higher-end CL 600 trim with the V12 engine under the hood. 

Trims

    CL 550
    $116,600 onwards
    • Automatic high beam assist
    • Bi-Xenon headlamps
    • Keyless entry and keyless ignition
    • Sunroof
    CL 600
    $162,000 onwards
    • Heated steering wheel
    • Leather upholstery

Compare to similar cars

Price

$116,600- $162,000

Engine

Gasoline

Rating

8.17

Horsepower

510 hp @ 5000 rpm

Torque

612 lb.-ft. @ 1800 rpm

Capacity

4

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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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$75,400- $97,200

Gasoline

8.35

315 hp @ 5800 rpm

330 lb.-ft. @ 1400 rpm

4

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$79,000- $174,000

Gasoline

7.75

385 hp @ 6500 rpm

380 lb.-ft. @ 3500 rpm

4

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$126,500- $153,400

Gasoline

8.31

454 hp @ 7000 rpm

384 lb.-ft. @ 4750 rpm

4

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$284,900

Gasoline

8.67

624 hp @ 5600 rpm

590 lb.-ft. @ 1500 rpm

4

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2014 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    SourceCompare
    5.21 sec13.1 sec182 mph
    4.2 sec12.5 sec175 mph
    4.4 sec-114 mph
    4.5 sec13.1 sec-
    5.2 sec13.7 sec155 mph
    5.4 sec13.7 sec130 mph

    2014 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      SourceCompare
      15 mpg24 mpg18 mpg21.9 gal.328.5/525.6 mi.
      22 mpg32 mpg25 mpg18.5 gal.407/610.5 mi.
      16 mpg24 mpg19 mpg16.1 gal.257.6/386.4 mi.
      13 mpg21 mpg16 mpg22.7 gal.295.1/476.7 mi.
      13 mpg19 mpg15 mpg20.6 gal.-
      13 mpg21 mpg15 mpg21.9 gal.284.7/459.9 mi.

      2014 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
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        200.6 in.73.7 in.55.8 in.5.1 in.116.3 in.
        207.9 in.76.7 in.59.3 in.6 in.122.5 in.
        192.8 in.74.6 in.53.9 in.4.9 in.112.4 in.
        192.2 in.75.4 in.53.3 in.4 in.115.8 in.
        188.7 in.74.5 in.52 in.4.7 in.108.3 in.
        185.8 in.74 in.50.5 in.4 in.107.9 in.

        2014 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
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          13.5 cu.ft.104.2 cu.ft.13.5 cu.ft.
          11.7 cu.ft.150.6 cu.ft.11.7 cu.ft.
          -99.8 cu.ft.65.7 cu.ft.
          13 cu.ft.87 cu.ft.13 cu.ft.
          9.2 cu.ft.86 cu.ft.9.2 cu.ft.
          16.6 cu.ft.--

          2014 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            Bed Length
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            51.8 cu.ft.13.5 cu.ft.13.5 cu.ft.72 ft.
            9.2 cu.ft.9.2 cu.ft.9.2 cu.ft.-
            65.7 cu.ft.-65.7 cu.ft.-
            14.7 cu.ft.13 cu.ft.13 cu.ft.-
            86.8 cu.ft.11.7 cu.ft.11.7 cu.ft.-
            -16.6 cu.ft.--

            2014 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              SourceCompare
              -4650 lbs.
              -3935 lbs. -
              772 lbs.4001 lbs.
              770 lbs.5380 lbs.
              -3770 lbs.
              -4145 lbs.

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