The 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class is a series of luxury 2-door coupes from the stables of DaimlerChrysler. The 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class is the third-generation CL-Class. The first- and the second generations ran from 1993 to 1999 and 2000 to 2006 respectively.

The Mercedes-Benz CL-Class is available in two models: the CL550 and CL600. Both are available in a four-seater, rear-wheel-drive (RWD) configuration.

All new Mercedes-Benz vehicles are covered by a new vehicle limited warranty of four years or 50,000 miles.

The CL-Class competes with the Audi A8, BMW 650i, BMW M6, BMW 7-Series, Jaguar XK, Maserati Coupé, and Cadillac XLR-V.

The CL550 Coupe derives power from a 5.5L (5,461 cc) DOHC 32-valve V-8 engine, which produces 382 hp @ 6,000 rpm and 391 lb-ft. of torque @ 3,000 rpm. This engine is linked to an electronically-controlled 7-speed automatic transmission.

The CL600 is powered by a 5.5L (5,513 cc) SOHC bi-turbo 36-valve V-12 engine, which generates 510 hp @ 5,000 rpm and 612 lb-ft. @ 1,800 - 3,500 rpm. This engine teams up with an electronically-controlled 5-speed automatic transmission.

The Mercedes-Benz CL-Class cannot be amply described. It epitomizes grace, beauty, and style and is a class in itself. With a length of 199.4 inches and a wheelbase of 116.3 inches, both the CL550 and CL600 look stunning all around.

The front fascia of the CL550 as well as CL600 is adorned by a body-color front bumper, a prominent three-slat grille, and bi-xenon high-intensity discharge (HID) low-beam/high-beam headlamps with automatic level control, clear high-impact polycarbonate lenses, and heated headlamp washers.

The CL550 and CL600 also feature halogen front fog-lamps and left rear tail-lamps. Another interesting feature of the CL-Class is selectable light-sensing headlamps, which automatically illuminate at dusk. The CL-Class also features an automatic lamp substitution, which uses a nearby lamp if a critical bulb fails.

Both the CL550 and CL600 feature auxiliary LED turn-signal indicators integrated into side mirror housings and Touch Turn Signals, which flash three times with one touch of the turn-signal lever for lane changing. The CL550 and CL600 also come with an electrically-heated rear window with auto-shutoff based on time, driving speed, and outside temperature.

Both the models come with dual aero-blade windshield wipers, a completely heated washer system, and a heated wiper in parking position. Also standard are rain-sensing variable intermittent wipers, which measure rainfall on windshield and adjust wiper speed and frequency accordingly.

The CL-Class models also comprise of dual heated power mirrors linked to the driver's seat memory with auto-dimming rear-view and left-side mirrors. The CL550 as well as CL600 also come with programmable power fold-in side mirrors, which retract when the car is locked and fold out when the front door is opened.

Another highlight of the CL-Class models is a variable doorstop, which holds the door open at virtually any point, even on inclines/declines. Both the models are equipped with laminated infrared-reflecting glass that helps reduce radiant heat, UV rays, and noise penetration.

The CL550 as well as CL600 wears standard 18-inch light-alloy wheels and rolls on 255/45 R18 front tires and 275/45 R18 high performance rear tires.

The CL-Class models exemplify comfort and luxury. The CL550 and CL600 come with plush interiors and can seat up to four passengers each.

Both the models feature 14-way power-adjustable front seats with 3-position memory. Driver's seat memory includes settings for the steering column and outside mirror positions. Both feature driver and front passenger power-adjustable lumbar support, and three-level heated front seats.

The CL600 offers supreme comfort with drive-dynamic multi-contour front seats with a 4-level massage function, and heated and active ventilated front seats. The CL550 comes with premium leather upholstery and trim, while the CL600 boasts of exclusive leather upholstery and trimmings.

The CL550 comes with hand-polished Burl Walnut wood trimmings on the dashboard, COMAND (Cockpit Management and Data) controller console and doors, while the CL600 features hand-polished Poplar wood trimmings on the dashboard, COMAND controller console and doors.

Both the models feature a leather and wood-trimmed steering wheel. The CL600 offers the added advantage of a heated steering wheel. A multi-function steering wheel, which provides convenient additional controls for basic audio and voice control, and phone functions, as well as for operation of the multi-function display, is standard on the CL-Class. Steering wheel-mounted shift buttons behind the steering wheel are also common across both models. A 4-way tilt/telescoping power steering column is linked to driver's seat memory. Both models come with power windows and a power rear-window sunshade. An auto-dimming rear-view mirror is standard across the two models.

The CL-Class comes equipped with an electronic parking brake, which disengages when the vehicle is put into gear and the gas is applied. Distronic Plus Cruise Control, the world's first adaptive cruise control, is exclusive to the CL600. A radar sensor in the grille can pinpoint the location of a moving car ahead of you. Distronic can automatically adjust the throttle and even apply up to 20 percent of the car's braking power to help you maintain the distance you have selected while following another vehicle.

Instrumentation on the CL550 and CL600 includes a digital display of speedometer, odometer, and Touch Shift gear/mode selection. It also includes an electronic analog tachometer and a fuel gauge indicator.

Multi-function display in the instrument cluster can be scrolled via the steering-wheel controls to operate and display various menus and vehicle features including outside temperature indicator, digital speedometer, maintenance system, radio station, 6-disc CD changer, iPod play-list/track, SIRIUS Satellite Radio, hard-drive-based navigation system route guidance, vehicle reminder, message indicator, trip computer, and optional Distronic Plus adaptive cruise control settings.

Both the models also feature the Mercedes-Benz Maintenance System Plus, which displays distance remaining to next basic maintenance service, it indicates type of service due, and provides automatic reminder feature when service interval draws near. The system also monitors brake-pad wear. Also standard is an onboard tire pressure monitoring system that allows the driver to check the inflation pressure of all four mounted tires via the multi-function display.

Both the models feature COMAND controller, which provides easy and convenient operation of the vehicle's systems, such as audio, climate control, navigation, telephone, and most vehicle settings. Both the CL models come standard with a front center armrest, which can be opened from both sides and a rear folding center armrest, with enclosed storage and dual cup-holders.

A programmable easy-exit feature that moves the driver's seat back and/or raises steering column when SmartKey is removed from ignition and restores position when key is reinserted is present in both the models. An illuminated trunk with grocery bag hooks and tie-down hooks is also standard on the CL models.

Both the CL550 and CL600 come standard with a power tilt/sliding tinted-glass sunroof with one-touch express-open/close and memory.

The CL models come equipped with plenteous entertainment options. Both the models come with a COMAND system, which integrates hard-drive-based navigation, AM/FM stereo/weather-band radio, an 8-inch color-LCD screen, controls for a hands-free communication system, and driver-programmable settings for instruments, lighting, and convenience features. Both the models also feature an 11-speaker, 600-watt harman/kardon LOGIC7 digital surround-sound system with 5.1-channel amplifier, multi-channel digital surround-sound technology, and Digital Dynamic Volume Control. Also standard is an integrated single-feed 6-disc CD changer.

Both the models are also equipped with a fiber-optic network, which offers precise, high-speed communication among components. Also standard on both models is a PCMCIA slot that allows you to transfer digital audio files from your PC onto a memory card and play them through the COMAND system. The CL550 as well as CL600 also features a Tele Aid System, which uses GPS satellite plus a cellular link to provide 24-hour live assistance for emergency aid, roadside assistance, or traffic information.

The SIRIUS satellite radio, which gives you access to over 125 channels of commercial-free music, sports, news, talk, and entertainment, is exclusive to the CL600. Both the CL models come with a cargo capacity of 12.9 cubic-feet.

The CL-Class models are available in a standard RWD layout, which offers impressive traction and keeps the tires glued to the road. The CL550 and CL600 are maneuvered by a rack-and-pinion steering with vehicle-speed-sensitive power assist, which offers crisp and direct responses.

The CL550 and CL600 are powered by 5,461-cc V-8 and 5,513-cc V-12 engines respectively. The V-8 and V-12 produce 382 hp and 510 hp, in that order. The CL550 goes from 0 to 60 mph in a mere 5.4 seconds, while the CL600 accelerates even faster. It touches 0 to 60 mph in just 4.5 seconds. As is evident, both the engines perform magnificently.

The V-8 is linked to an electronically-controlled 7-speed automatic transmission, while the V-12 is coupled to a 5-speed automatic transmission. Both the transmissions shift smoothly and seamlessly.

Both the CL models ride on a 4-link front suspension with anti-lift control, gas pressurized shocks, and stabilizer bar, and a multi-link independent rear suspension with an anti-squat and anti-dive system. The suspension soaks up huge bumps and delivers a soft, breezy ride.

The CL550 and CL600 are equipped with an active body control (ABC) system, an active suspension system that makes use of a coil spring and an electronically controlled hydraulic cylinder in series, and also a separate gas-pressurized shock absorber at each wheel. Using a total system pressure of up to 2,900 psi, ABC continually adjusts each wheel's suspension to work against vibration, dive, pitch, squat, and roll. ABC also provides automatic all-wheel level control, driver-selectable ride height, and automatic lowering at higher speed.

Dual-circuit power-assisted 4-wheel disc brakes supply forceful stopping power to all the wheels and bring the CL550 and CL600 to a screech-less, quick halt with short stopping distances.

Both the models are also equipped with an anti-lock braking system (ABS), which detects impending wheel lockup under heavy braking and pumps the front brakes individually or the rear brakes together to help maintain stability as required to prevent lockup and maintain steering ability.

Also standard is a brake assist, which detects emergency braking via the speed at which the driver presses the brake pedal and immediately applies maximum available power boost, potentially reducing the overall stopping distance by eliminating the delay caused by a common human tendency not to brake hard enough, soon enough. Brake assist is released by reducing pressure on the brake pedal.

Both the CL models also come equipped with electronic stability program (ESP) for enhanced traction and better control. ESP compares the driver's intended course, through steering and braking inputs, with the vehicle's response, using lateral acceleration, rotation, and individual wheel speeds. ESP then brakes individual front or rear wheels and/or reduces excess engine power as required to help correct understeer or oversteer. ESP also integrates all-speed traction control, which senses drive-wheel slip under acceleration and individually brakes the slipping wheel or wheels, and/or reduces excess engine power, until control is regained.

The CL-Class models come with state-of-the-art safety features to ensure protection of the driver and passengers.

The CL550 as well as CL600 features PRE-SAFE, which helps prepare the passenger compartment for a possible collision before it actually happens. If, by maintaining or recognizing circumstances where the capabilities of brake assist or ESP are exceeded, PRE-SAFE senses a possible accident, it takes actions to help protect you better, including adjusting the front passenger seat for potentially more favorable airbag and seatbelt effectiveness, inflating outboard side bolsters and seat cushions of front multi-contour seats, where equipped. It also closes the sunroof if the vehicle is about to spin out of control, and shuts the windows. If no collision occurs, occupants may re-adjust their seats, the windows, and the sunroof.

Also standard on the CL-Class models is an integrated restraint system. As a part of this system, the driver and front passenger are each provided with an adaptive dual-stage front air bag, side-impact air bag, and 3-point seat belt with an emergency tensioning device (ETD), and a dual-stage belt force limiter. The driver is also provided with a knee bag while each rear passenger is provided with a side-impact air bag and a 3-point seat belt with ETD and belt force limiter.

ETDs are deployed in front or rear impacts exceeding a preset threshold of severity, or certain rollovers. A front ETD will not deploy if the seatbelt is unfastened. Adaptive dual-stage front air bags are also standard on both the models. These air bags are deployed in response to frontal impact for severity exceeding a preset deployment threshold.

The CL550 and CL600 also come with window curtain airbags, which are designed to protect in the event of a side collision. In a side impact exceeding a preset threshold, a multi-chamber air bag deploys along the front and rear side windows on the affected side of the car. The integrated rollover sensor automatically deploys the ETDs and, if deemed necessary, it also deploys the head protection curtains in the event of a detected rollover.

An occupant classification system (OCS) is also a standard safety feature. OCS automatically turns the front passenger's front air bag on or off based on the weight category determined by weight sensor readings from the front passenger seat.

Both the models come with a universal LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children) system in the second row and two rear head restraints.