2014 Mercedes-Benz CL Class vs 2014 Mercedes-Benz SL Class

2014 Mercedes-Benz CL Class

2014 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	$108,438	$116,600
CL-Class 2-Door Coupe CL 600 RWD	12	18	$150,660	$162,000
CL-Class 2-Door Coupe CL 63 AMG RWD	15	22	$143,778	$154,600
CL-Class 2-Door Coupe CL 65 AMG RWD	12	18	$200,415	$215,500

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2-Door Roadster SL 550

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
SL-Class 2-Door Roadster SL 550	18	25	$99,231	$106,700
SL-Class 2-Door Roadster SL 63 AMG	16	25	$136,989	$147,300
SL-Class 2-Door Roadster SL 65 AMG	14	21	$199,485	$214,500

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$108,438

$99,231

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$116,600

$106,700

Monthly Payment Estimate

$1943 / month

$1778 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

8.8

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8.2

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2014 Mercedes-Benz CL is cozy, comfortable and loaded with enough performance and technology to entertain even the ultra-wealthy.

The 2014 Mercedes-Benz SL Class feels content as a grand tourer, but it's sportier than you might expect.

TCC Likes

Composed ride
Fabulous multicontour seats
Elegantly simple interior and exterior styling

Twin-turbo V-8's exceptional surge
Weight loss shows
Wide but supportive seats

TCC Dislikes

Back-seat entry and exit are challenging
Small interior, for its size and weight
Less a sportscar than its competitors

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

Fuel Economy

City

15 mpg

18 mpg

Highway

24 mpg

25 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Compact Cars

Two-Seaters

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Capacity

Second Leg Room (in)

32.2

Front Head Room (in)

36.9

39.1

Second Hip Room (in)

Front Shoulder Room (in)

59.3

55.5

Second Head Room (in)

36.4

Passenger Volume (ft³)

104.2

Second Shoulder Room (in)

55.2

Front Leg Room (in)

42.2

42.9

Front Hip Room (in)

53.6

Exterior Dimensions

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

73.7

73.9

Track Width, Front (in)

62.9

Min Ground Clearance (in)

5.1

Length, Overall (in)

200.6

181.6

Height, Overall (in)

55.8

51.8

Track Width, Rear (in)

63.3

Wheelbase (in)

116.3

101.8

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

13.5

8.5

Brakes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

13.2

14.2

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.8

12.6

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

21.9

19.8

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

38.1

36.2

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P255/45HR18

P255/40YR18

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P255/45HR18

P285/35YR18

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4740

3935

Wheels

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 X 8.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 X 8.5

18 X 9.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

520

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

220

Engine

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

429 @ 5250

Engine Type

Twin Turbo Premium Unleaded V-8

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

516 @ 1800

Engine Order Code

Displacement

4.7 L/285

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

Transmission

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.42

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.86

Trans Order Code

427

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.37

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.82

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.38

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.73

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

2.65

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.92

Trans Type

Drivetrain

All Wheel

Rear Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

Trans Description Cont. Again

Summary

Body Style

4MATIC Coupe

Roadster

Vehicle Name

Mercedes-Benz CL-Class

Mercedes-Benz SL-Class

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Emissions

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

10.1 (Est)

9.2

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