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The earliest versions looked cozy and close-coupled, with no rear quarter glass behind the side windows. An all-new body for 1961 introduced the more modern style that the CL-Class retains today, with rear quarter windows but no central B-pillar aft of the doors to break the sleek lines of the body. With the windows down, the look is sexy and the view out is panoramic, recalling cars of the Fifties and Sixties when hardtops were in vogue.Today's CL-Class is much larger than its ancestors. The big Mercedes coupes of the '50s, '60s, and '70s were compact compared to contemporary U.S. Heavier than an S-Class sedan, the current CL-Class qualifies as truly big, in size and weight, and in power.The CL-Class does remain exclusive, however. For Mercedes-Benz in North America only the G-Class four-wheel drive and two-seat SLS AMG sell in smaller quantities; annual CL-Class sales equal Ford pickup sales for one day.

That degree of distinction is alluring to CL-Class buyers.The Mercedes-Benz CL550 4MATIC is powered by a 4.7-liter twin-turbo V8, rated 429 horsepower and 516 pound-feet of torque. It comes standard with a 7-speed automatic transmission, all-wheel drive and an air suspension.The rest of the CL-Class uses coil spring suspension and rear-wheel drive. 2 coupes (Aston Martin DB9, BMW M6, Bentley Continental) are more cramped. The CL is for one or two people or the occasional evening quartet. If you want roominess in a big Mercedes, buy an S-Class sedan. This car is about grand touring for two.The cabin is sumptuous and inviting, dressed in the finest materials and tailored to perfection. Fine woods, supple leather, brushed aluminum and designer-quality knobs and switches are everywhere you look and touch. The standard equipment list bulges with luxury items no one really needs but almost anyone would love to have, from harman/kardon 600-watt, 11-speaker audio to soft ambient mood lighting.

The 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class consists of four models, each with its own engine and transmission. CL-Class standard equipment is comprehensive. The seats, doors and instrument panel are all leather covered, and burled walnut or black ash wood trim is used liberally. The front seats are 14-way adjustable, heated and ventilated, and have three-setting memory capability that also sets the electrically telescoping-and-tilting steering wheel and side mirrors. The audio system is a 600-watt harman/kardon Logic7 surround sound with 11 speakers and a 6CD in-dash changer, memory card slot and auxiliary inputs. SiriusXM satellite radio is standard. There's a power sunroof overhead and a power sunshade in the rear parcel shelf. Doors have power assist closing mechanisms, and the trunk-lid is electrically powered. Side glass is dual-pane and infrared-reflective The Mercedes COMAND system, a centralized computer interface with a dash-mounted flat panel screen, is standard. It enables access to many of the car's accessories including navigation, phone, climate controls, and other customizable features (exterior courtesy lights, seat settings and voice command setup).

115,300) has a 4.7-liter (4663-cc) twin-turbo V8 rated at 429 hp and 516 lb-ft of torque, a 7-speed automatic transmission, air suspension and all-wheel drive. 3,490) includes keyless entry system, dynamic contour front seats fitted with pneumatic chambers that adjust cushion firmness and lumbar support, a night vision system with pedestrian detection, and a rear backup camera. 2,950) adds Distronic Plus active cruise control, active lane-keeping assist and active blind spot warning. 160,300) uses a 5.5-liter twin turbo V12 with 510 hp, 612 lb-ft of torque, and a 5-speed automatic transmission. The CL600 includes virtually everything as standard equipment, including Active Body Control suspension and Distronic Plus. 153,00) uses a 5.5-liter twin-turbo V8 rated at 536 hp and 590 lb-ft of torque along with a 7-speed multi-clutch SpeedShift transmission. The CL63 AMG comes with distinct bodywork and higher-performance brakes, suspension, wheels and tires. 7,300) that raises power and the top speed limiter from 155 to 186 mph.