Mercedes-Benz CL-Class Coupé (C216) · CL

C216

Technological tour de force in coupé form.

Production
2006–2014
Built
32,258
Body
Coupé
Chassis
C216
Mercedes-Benz CL-Class Coupé (C216) (C216)

The second-generation CL-Class wore its S-Class relationship openly — the C216 shared the W221 platform's engineering and brought the flagship coupé into the era of twin-turbocharged V8s and comprehensive driver-assistance systems.

Mercedes-Benz launched the C216 CL-Class in 2006 with a range of powertrains led by the twin-turbocharged 4.7-liter V8 and, in the CL 600 and CL 65 AMG, twin-turbocharged V12 engines producing extraordinary torque. Active Body Control, Pre-Safe collision anticipation, and Night View Assist demonstrated the CL's role as technology showcase; the long, unbroken flanks and frameless glasshouse maintained the grand-coupé presence the nameplate had always promised.

Production continued until 2014, making the C216 the final CL-Class before Mercedes-Benz reunited the coupé with the S-Class nameplate on the C217. It remains the most technologically advanced CL generation.

C216 interior
Cabin details of the C216, as preserved in period photography.

Every model.

7 factory type records across 2006–2014 — engines, chassis codes and production figures for the C216.

MalliMallivuodetValmistettuAlustaMoottoriVaihteistoYhteensä
CL 5002006–201005.2006–07.2010216.371273.96114,550
CL 500 BlueEFFICIENCY / CL 5002010–201405.2010–01.2014216.373278.920sisältyy yllä olevaan
CL 500 4MATIC BlueEFFICIENCY / CL 550 4MATIC2011–201407.2010–01.2014216.394278.920sisältyy yllä olevaan
CL 63 AMG2006–201011.2006–07.2010216.377156.9845,100
CL 63 AMG2010–201407.2010–01.2014216.374157.9801,473
CL 6002006–201305.2006–11.2013216.376275.9532,357
CL 65 AMG2007–201301.2007–11.2013216.379275.9821,132

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C216 side profile
Studio profile of the C216 — the proportions that defined this chassis.

Year by year.

The pillarless CL from its safety-led debut through the 2011 BlueDIRECT facelift.

  1. 2007
    • The C216 reached the United States as a pillarless four-seat coupé with standard Active Body Control and PRE-SAFE.
  2. 2008
    • The CL 63 AMG and CL 65 AMG added AMG-specific drivetrains, brakes, suspension calibration and exterior treatment.
  3. 2011
    • The facelift introduced a reshaped grille, bonnet, headlamps and bumpers with LED daytime running lamps, revised mirrors and new rear-lamp lenses.
    • The CL 550 4MATIC replaced its naturally aspirated V8 with a 429 hp direct-injected 4.6-litre twin-turbo M278 V8.
    • The CL 63 AMG adopted the twin-turbo M157 V8 and seven-speed AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT transmission.
    • Active Blind Spot Assist, Active Lane Keeping Assist and crosswind stabilisation for Active Body Control became available.
  4. 2014
    • C216 production ended before the successor returned to the S-Class Coupé name.
C216 rear three-quarter view
Rear three-quarter view of the C216.