2013 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class

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Rating8.1

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Compact Coupe
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$115,300 - $213,200
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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on November 3, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

Beautifully crafted interior

Congested second-row for an adult

New Grand Edition Package on the CL 550 trim

Swift acceleration with either powertrain

Abysmal fuel economy from V12

Offers a range of tech and safety features

Expensive options and packages

Specs & Features

$115,300

price

429 hp @ 5250 rpm

horsepower

516 lb.-ft. @ 1800 rpm

torque

7-Speed Shiftable Automatic

transmission

4.7L 8cyl AWD 7A

engine

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basic warranty

Overview

The 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class Coupe is a midsize coupe offered in 2 trims, starting off at a base MSRP of $115,300. For that price, it mainly competes with the BMW M6 Coupe, the Jaguar XKR Coupe, and the Maserati GranTurismo Coupe which has the highest price tag among the bunch. Between 2 trims, the CL-Class Coupe offers 2 powertrains. The base engine is a 4.7L Twin-Turbo 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-Turbo V12. The former engine is mated to a 7-speed automatic transmission whereas the latter is coupled to a 5-speed automatic transmission. The CL-Class reaches 60 mph from zero in 4.8 seconds on its base engine, which gets pumped up to 4.5 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 12 striking colors the CL-Class comes in really pull you towards itself.

Buying Advice

The CL 550 and CL 600 are two trims offered on the 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class Coupe. We suggest getting the base CL 550 which is powerful enough and it is brimmed with standard amenities. Nonetheless, if you can invest more, the Sport Package , the Premium 2 Package, the Driver Assistance Package, and other optional packages are available.

Trims

    CL 550
    $115,300 onwards
    • 18-Inch wheels
    • Ambient lighting
    • Bi-Xenon headlamps
    • Front and rear parking sensors
    • Harman kardon premium audio
    • Heated and ventilated front seats
    • Keyless entry and keyless ignition
    • Leather upholstery
    • Navigation system
    • Sunroof
    AMG CL 63
    $153,000 onwards
    • Engine: 5.5L 8cyl RWD 7A
    • Horsepower: 536 hp @ 5500 rpm hp
    • Torque: 590 lb.-ft. @ 2000 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 4.09 sec
    • Top Speed: TBD mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 18 mpg
    CL 600
    $160,300 onwards
    • 19-Inch wheels
    • Heated and Ventilated front and rear seats
    • Heated steering wheel
    AMG CL 65
    $213,200 onwards
    • Engine: 6.0L 12cyl RWD 5A
    • Horsepower: 621 hp @ 4800 rpm hp
    • Torque: 738 lb.-ft. @ 2300 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 3.78 sec
    • Top Speed: TBD mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 14 mpg

Compare to similar cars

Price

$115,300- $213,200

Engine

Gasoline

Rating

8.07

Horsepower

621 hp @ 4800 rpm

Torque

738 lb.-ft. @ 2300 rpm

Capacity

4

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$74,900- $96,700

Gasoline

8.55

315 hp @ 5800 rpm

330 lb.-ft. @ 1400 rpm

4

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$79,000- $138,000

Gasoline

8.31

385 hp @ 6500 rpm

380 lb.-ft. @ 3500 rpm

4

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$126,000- $142,900

Gasoline

7.61

454 hp @ 7000 rpm

384 lb.-ft. @ 4750 rpm

4

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2013 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
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    5.21 sec13.1 sec182 mph
    4.4 sec13.3 sec186 mph
    5.2 sec13.7 sec155 mph
    5.4 sec13.7 sec130 mph

    2013 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
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      15 mpg24 mpg18 mpg21.9 gal.328.5/525.6 mi.
      23 mpg33 mpg26 mpg18.5 gal.425.5/610.5 mi.
      16 mpg24 mpg19 mpg16.1 gal.257.6/386.4 mi.
      13 mpg21 mpg15 mpg22.7 gal.295.1/476.7 mi.

      2013 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
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        199.4 in.73.7 in.55.8 in.5.1 in.116.3 in.
        192.8 in.74.6 in.53.9 in.5 in.112.4 in.
        192.2 in.75.4 in.53.3 in.4 in.115.8 in.
        188.7 in.79.8 in.52 in.5 in.108.3 in.

        2013 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.74 cu.ft.11.7 cu.ft.
          13 cu.ft.87 cu.ft.13 cu.ft.
          9.2 cu.ft.92.8 cu.ft.9.2 cu.ft.

          2013 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            SourceCompare
            60.6 cu.ft.13.5 cu.ft.13.5 cu.ft.
            9.2 cu.ft.9.2 cu.ft.9.2 cu.ft.
            65.5 cu.ft.11.7 cu.ft.11.7 cu.ft.
            34.5 cu.ft.13 cu.ft.13 cu.ft.

            2013 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              SourceCompare
              -4650 lbs.
              -4147 lbs.
              905 lbs.4001 lbs.
              -3770 lbs.

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