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

C216

Technological tour de force in coupé form.

Production
2006–2013
Built
23,139
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 model designations across 2006–2013 — engines, chassis codes and production figures for the C216.

ModelloModel yearTelaioMotoreCambioTotale
CL 5002007–2010216.371273.96114,550
CL 5002011–2014216.371278incluso sopra
CL 63 AMG2007–2010216.377156.9845,100
CL 63 AMG2011–2014216.377157incluso sopra
CL 6002011–2014216.376275.953incluso sopra
CL 65 AMG2007–2010216.379275.9821,132
CL 65 AMG2011–2014216.379275.982incluso sopra

* Il dato di produzione pubblicato copre tutte le serie di quel modello; la fonte non lo scompone ulteriormente.

C216 side profile
Studio profile of the C216 — the proportions that defined this chassis.
C216 rear three-quarter view
Rear three-quarter view of the C216.