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2012 Mercedes-Benz CL600

Mercedes-Benz CL600 - C216

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The history of Mercedes-Benz starts at the turn of the 20th century. The company&#39;s lineage begins with <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/benz-cie/">Benz &amp; Cie</a> and the Daimler Motor Corporation (DMG). Daimler introduced the Mercedes 35hp, an automobile named after the daughter of DMG dealer and associate Emil Jellinek, setting the precedent for the use of the name. In 1926, DMG and Benz merged to create Mercedes-Benz, with their first car released in the same year. In the years since its creation, Mercedes-Benz has become one of the world&#39;s premier automotive manufacturers, known for their high level of engineering as well as their luxury. The company also has a prestigious racing history, have participated in all sorts of motorsport competitions, and achieved notable victories in Formula 1 and Le Mans. Just a few of the company&#39;s&nbsp;storied historical models include the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/sl/w198/300-sl-gullwing/">300 SL Gullwing</a>, the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/540k/">540K</a>, the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/600/">600</a>, and the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/s/w112/">300 SE</a>. Among the more notable modern cars are the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/sls/">SLS</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/slr-mclaren/">SLR McLaren</a>, and <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/clk/clk-gtr/">CLK GTR</a>. Mercedes also continues to push forward with modern engineering, pursuing hybrid technologies with many of their new models, including the upcoming Formula 1 engined Mercedes-AMG Project One supercar.

The history of Mercedes-Benz starts at the turn of the 20th century. The company's lineage begins with Benz & Cie and the Daimler Motor…

CL600 - C216

Mercedes-Benz CL-Class

Mercedes-Benz introduced the CL-Class for the 1997 model year. These cars were coupe versions of the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/s/w140/">W140 S-Class</a>, renamed starting in 1996. These luxurious grand tourers offered performance and refinement regardless of final specification. Over the course of production, the CL saw three distinct generations: the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/cl/c140/">C140 (1997-1999)</a>, the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/cl/c215/">C215 (2000-2006)</a>, and the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/cl/c216/">C216 (2007-2014)</a>. Mercedes discontinued use of the CL name, returning to <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/s/w222/c217-coupe/">S Coupe</a> designation in 2015..

Mercedes-Benz introduced the CL-Class for the 1997 model year. These cars were coupe versions of the W140 S-Class, renamed starting in…

CL-Class

Mercedes-Benz CL-Class - C216

The third generation of <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/cl/">Mercedes-Benz CL</a>, the C216 was introduced for 2007. Like its predecessor, the C216 was a coupe based on the <a href="http://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/s/">S-Class</a>, and was offered in variants such as the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/cl/c216/cl-550/">CL550</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/cl/c216/cl-600/">CL600</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/cl/c216/cl-63-amg/">CL63 AMG</a>, and the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/cl/c216/cl-65-amg/">CL65 AMG</a>. In 2014, Mercedes discontinued the use of the CL name, choosing to name these grand tourers S-Class Coupes, starting with the <a href="http://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/s/w222/c217-coupe/">C217 S-Class Coupe</a>.&nbsp;

The third generation of Mercedes-Benz CL, the C216 was introduced for 2007. Like its predecessor, the C216 was a coupe based on the…

CL-Class - C216

C216

The Mercedes-Benz CL600 was a variant of the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/cl/c216/">C216 CL-Class</a> that was introduced for the 2007 model year. The CL 600 was a potent luxury coupe that featured Mercedes&#39; M275 E55 engine. This 5.5L V12 powerplant generated 510hp and 612 lb ft of torque, which it sent to the rear wheels via a 5 speed automatic transmission. Production of the Mercedes-Benz CL600 ended in 2014, when Mercedes decided the return to the CL-Class, which were <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/s/">S-Class</a> based coupes, to the S-Class Coupe designation, starting with the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/s/w222/c217-coupe/">C217 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Coupes</a>.

The Mercedes-Benz CL600 was a variant of the C216 CL-Class that was introduced for the 2007 model year. The CL 600 was a potent luxury…

Mercedes-Benz CL550 - C216

The Mercedes-Benz CL550 was a variant of the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/cl/c216/">C216 CL-Class</a> that debuted for the 2007 model year. The CL 550 was a series of luxury coupes offered in rear wheel drive and all wheel drive (4Matic) configurations. Upon its release, the CL550 was powered by Mercedes&#39; M273 engine, which was a 383hp 5.5L V8, but from the 2011 model year, these cars were equipped with Mercedes&#39; M278 engine, which was a 429hp 4.7L V8. Both engines were paired to a 7 speed automatic transmission. Production of the C215 CL550 ended in 2014, when Mercedes discontinued the CL-Class. As the CL-Class had been S-Class based, Mercedes decided to return these cars to the S-Class, beginning with the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/s/w222/c217-coupe/">C217 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Coupes</a>.

The Mercedes-Benz CL550 was a variant of the C216 CL-Class that debuted for the 2007 model year. The CL 550 was a series of luxury coupes…

CL550 - C216

CL 550

CL 600

Mercedes-Benz CL63 AMG - C216

The Mercedes-Benz CL63 AMG was a high performance variant of the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/cl/c216/">C216 CL-Class</a> that debuted for the 2008 model year. The CL 63 AMG featured a range of mechanical improvements over the standard model, and was initially fitted with Mercedes&#39; M156 engine. This 518hp naturally aspirated 6.2L V8 engine was replaced for the 2011 model year with the M157, a 537hp twin-turbocharged 5.5L V8. The M157 was also available with the optional AMG Performance Package, which increased power to 563hp. Production of the Mercedes-Benz CL63 AMG lasted until 2014, when the model was discontinued.

The Mercedes-Benz CL63 AMG was a high performance variant of the C216 CL-Class that debuted for the 2008 model year. The CL 63 AMG featured…

CL63 AMG - C216

CL 63 AMG

Mercedes-Benz CL65 AMG - C216

The Mercedes-Benz CL65 AMG was the top variant offered for the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/cl/c216/">C216 CL-Class</a> that debuted for the 2008 model year. The CL 65 AMG was a high performance luxury coupe that featured Mercedes&#39; M275 E60 powerplant, which was a 6.0L twin-turbo V12. This massive engine generated 604hp and 738 lb ft of torque, which it sent to the rear wheels through a 5 speed automatic transmission. For 2011, an update to the M275 gave the CL65 AMG a total output of 621hp, while torque remained the same. Production of the Mercedes-Benz CL65 AMG ended in 2014 when the model was discontinued.

The Mercedes-Benz CL65 AMG was the top variant offered for the C216 CL-Class that debuted for the 2008 model year. The CL 65 AMG was a high…

CL65 AMG - C216

CL 65 AMG

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The Mercedes-Benz CL600 was a variant of the <a href="MKT:2851" old-href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/cl/c216/">C216 CL-Class</a> that was introduced for the 2007 model year. The CL 600 was a potent luxury coupe that featured Mercedes&#39; M275 E55 engine. This 5.5L V12 powerplant generated 510hp and 612 lb ft of torque, which it sent to the rear wheels via a 5 speed automatic transmission. Production of the Mercedes-Benz CL600 ended in 2014, when Mercedes decided the return to the CL-Class, which were <a href="MKT:4343" old-href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/s/">S-Class</a> based coupes, to the S-Class Coupe designation, starting with the <a href="MKT:4371" old-href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/s/w222/c217-coupe/">C217 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Coupes</a>.

2012 Mercedes-Benz CL600 - C216

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