2013 Mercedes-Benz CL Class vs 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL Class

2013 Mercedes-Benz CL Class

2013 Mercedes-Benz SL Class

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2-Door Coupe CL 550 4MATIC

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
CL-Class 2-Door Coupe CL 550 4MATIC	15	24	$107,229	$115,300
CL-Class 2-Door Coupe CL 600 RWD	12	18	$149,079	$160,300
CL-Class 2-Door Coupe CL 63 AMG RWD	15	22	$142,290	$153,000
CL-Class 2-Door Coupe CL 65 AMG RWD	12	18	$198,276	$213,200

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2-Door Roadster SL 550

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
SL-Class 2-Door Roadster SL 550	17	25	$98,115	$105,500
SL-Class 2-Door Roadster SL 63 AMG	16	25	$135,594	$145,800
SL-Class 2-Door Roadster SL 65 AMG	14	21	$197,383	$212,240

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$107,229

$98,115

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$115,300

$105,500

Monthly Payment Estimate

$1922 / month

$1758 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

8.8

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8.4

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TCC’s Bottom Line

Bristling with performance and technology, the 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL Class still is cozy enough to coddle the super-wealthy.

The 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL Class toughens up its image and its handling, but still feels more content as a grand touring grand dame.

TCC Likes

Elegantly simple interior and exterior styling
Exceptionally quick and stable for its size
Composed ride

Twin-turbo V-8's exceptional surge
Quick-thinking seven-speed automatic
Base suspension's composed ride

TCC Dislikes

Small interior, for its size and weight
Back-seat entry and exit are challenging
COMAND needs streamlining, simplifying

ABC not as easy as 1-2-3
B&O bass isn't there
Less storage space behind seats

Fuel Economy

City

15 mpg

17 mpg

Highway

24 mpg

25 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Compact

2 Seater

Interior Dimensions

Second Shoulder Room (in)

55.200

Front Leg Room (in)

42.200

42.9

Passenger Capacity

Front Hip Room (in)

- TBD -

Second Leg Room (in)

32.200

Front Head Room (in)

36.900

39.1

Second Hip Room (in)

- TBD -

Front Shoulder Room (in)

59.200

55.5

Passenger Volume (ft³)

104.200

50.5

Second Head Room (in)

36.400

Exterior Dimensions

Height, Overall (in)

55.800

51.8

Track Width, Rear (in)

63.300

63.0

Wheelbase (in)

116.300

101.8

Liftover Height (in)

- TBD -

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

73.700

73.9

Track Width, Front (in)

63.000

62.9

Min Ground Clearance (in)

5.100

3.8

Length, Overall (in)

200.600

181.8

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

13.500

13.5/8.5

Brakes

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.800 x 1.000

12.6 x 0.9

Brake Type

Pwr

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

13.200 x 1.400

13.5 x 1.3

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

21.900

19.8

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

38.100

36.2

Steering Type

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

2.800

2.6

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

- TBD -

N/A

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

- TBD -

16.3

Tires

Spare Tire Size

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P275/45HR18

P285/35R18

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P255/45HR18

P255/40R18

Trailering

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

- TBD -

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

- TBD -

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4619

4001

Wheels

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 x 9.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 x 8.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

- TBD -

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

- TBD -

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

- TBD -

Engine

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

429 @ 5250

Engine Type

Gas V8

Turbocharged Gas V8

Fuel System

Electronic Fuel Injection

Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

516 @ 1800-3500

516 @ 1800 - 3500

Engine Order Code

Displacement

4.6L/284

4.6L/285

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Drivetrain

All-Wheel Drive

Rear Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.000

1.00

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.420/2.230

3.42/2.23

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.860

2.86

Trans Order Code

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

2.650

2.65

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.370

1.37

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic

Automatic w/Manual Shift

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.820

0.82

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.730

0.73

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.380

4.38

Clutch Size (in)

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.920

1.92

Trans Type

Summary

Body Style

Coupe

Convertible

Vehicle Name

Mercedes-Benz CL-Class

Mercedes-Benz SL-Class

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

w/Air Springs

w/Coil Springs

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

- TBD -

N/A

Suspension Type - Front

Four-Link

Multi-Link

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

w/Air Springs

w/Coil Springs

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

- TBD -

N/A

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

10.0

9.0

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

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