2009 Mercedes-Benz CL Class vs 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL Class

2009 Mercedes-Benz CL Class

2009 Mercedes-Benz SL Class

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2-Door Coupe 5.5L V12 RWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
CL-Class 2-Door Coupe 5.5L V12 RWD	11	17	$141,267	$151,900
CL-Class 2-Door Coupe 5.5L V8 4MATIC	14	21	$100,347	$107,900
CL-Class 2-Door Coupe 6.0L V12 AMG RWD	11	17	$189,441	$203,700
CL-Class 2-Door Coupe 6.3L V8 AMG RWD	11	18	$132,711	$142,700

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2-Door Coupe 6.0L AMG Black Series

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
SL-Class 2-Door Coupe 6.0L AMG Black Series	11	18	$278,070	$299,000
SL-Class 2-Door Roadster 5.5L V12	11	18	$129,363	$139,100
SL-Class 2-Door Roadster 5.5L V8	13	21	$91,605	$98,500
SL-Class 2-Door Roadster 6.0L AMG	11	18	$181,071	$194,700
SL-Class 2-Door Roadster 6.2L AMG	12	19	$125,550	$135,000

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$141,267

$278,070

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$151,900

$299,000

Monthly Payment Estimate

$2532 / month

$4983 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

8.8

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8.4

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class doesn't skimp on traditional luxury, and it's the flagship model for technology features in the Mercedes-Benz line.

The SL’s new look isn’t to everyone’s liking, but in AMG guise, it’s now more punch than paunch—and a worthy stealth Ferrari-chaser.

TCC Likes

Simple, elegant instrument panel
High-speed stability
Comfortable, composed ride

Crisp handling and absorbent ride
Great seats
Class-leading safety

TCC Dislikes

For its size, the interior feels small
Challenging backseat entry/exit
Screen-based interface needs simplifying

Styling can look dated
Feels heavy in tight maneuvers
Top restricts trunk space when down

Fuel Economy

City

11 mpg

Highway

17 mpg

18 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Compact

2 Seater

Interior Dimensions

Front Hip Room (in)

56.9

Passenger Volume (ft³)

104.2

50.0

Second Leg Room (in)

32.2

Front Head Room (in)

36.9

37.7

Second Hip Room (in)

Front Shoulder Room (in)

59.2

54.0

Passenger Capacity

Second Head Room (in)

36.4

Second Shoulder Room (in)

55.2

Front Leg Room (in)

42.2

42.9

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Rear (in)

63.3

61.4

Wheelbase (in)

116.3

100.8

Liftover Height (in)

- TBD -

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

73.7

- TBD -

Track Width, Front (in)

63.0

61.8

Min Ground Clearance (in)

- TBD -

Length, Overall (in)

199.4

180.8

Height, Overall (in)

55.8

51.1

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

16.3

15.9 (7.2 w/top down)

Brakes

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

13.8 x 0.9

15.4 x 1.4

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.6 x 0.9

14.2 x 1.0

Brake Type

Pwr

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

23.8

21.1

Steering

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

2.8

2.6

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

- TBD -

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

- TBD -

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

38.2

36.2

Steering Type

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Tires

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P275/45ZR18

P325/30ZR20

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P255/45ZR18

P265/35ZR19

Spare Tire Size

- TBD -

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

- TBD -

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

- TBD -

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4895

4345

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 x 9.5

20 x 11.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

- TBD -

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 x 8.5

19 x 9.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

- TBD -

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

- TBD -

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

- TBD -

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

- TBD -

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

612 @ 1800 - 3500

738 @ 2200-4200

Engine Order Code

Displacement

5.5L/336

6.0L/- TBD -

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

510 @ 5000

661 @ 5400

Engine Type

Gas V12

Bi-Turbocharged Gas V12

Fuel System

- TBD -

SMPI

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

18 (Est)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

11 (Est)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

14 (Est)

Transmission

Clutch Size (in)

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.41

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Rear Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.83

Trans Description Cont. Again

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.17 (R2 1.93)

3.16

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.19

Trans Order Code

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

2.65

- TBD -

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.60

Summary

Vehicle Name

Mercedes-Benz CL-Class

Mercedes-Benz SL-Class

Body Style

2 Door Coupe

2 Door Convertible

Suspension

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front

4-Link

Independent

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

w/Stabilizer Bar

4-Link

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

- TBD -

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Independent

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

5-Arm Multi-Link

Emissions

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

1 (Est)

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