Mercedes-Benz CL AMG (07 on) - Review Review by Simon Harris on 26 September 2007 Last Updated: 25 March 2009 The Mercedes-Benz CL is designed to be the ultimate grand tourer - the equal to illustrious names like Aston Martin and Bentley - and the AMG is the more sport-focused version of this large coupé. There are actually two models - one using an enormous 6.2-litre V8 (Mercedes actually calls it a 6.3) and the other packing a 6.0-litre bi-turbo V12. Performance is as thunderous as you'd expect, but it's not all about sheer power. It also has a luxuriously appointed interior and space for four adults to travel in supreme comfort. It's a rare beast but one with the ingredients to make it every bit as desirable as an Aston Martin DB9 or a Bentley Continental GT. 4.5 out of 5 Other Mercedes-Benz reviews Summary Facts & Figures Equipment Driving & Performance Comfort Costs Safety & Reliability Buying & Selling Also Consider Company Car Info Gallery 4.5 out of 5 Summary Tweet New price range: £117,885 - £163,825 View all new prices Used price range: £35,849 - £133,870 View all used prices Get a Mercedes-Benz CL AMG (07 on) information pack Next steps Mercedes-Benz CL AMG cars for sale Use our cars for sale search facility to find great deals on second hand cars. We have 3 models like this for sale, starting at £40,995. Find used Mercedes-Benz CL AMGs for sale Astoundingly fast, thunderous engines, luxury cabin, superb build quality Expensive to buy and run, hardly understated, lacks sophisticated image of alternatives The Mercedes-Benz CL is designed to be the ultimate grand tourer - the equal to illustrious names like Aston Martin and Bentley - and the AMG is the more sport-focused version of this large coupé. There are actually two models - one using an enormous 6.2-litre V8 (Mercedes actually calls it a 6.3) and the other packing a 6.0-litre bi-turbo V12. Performance is as thunderous as you'd expect, but it's not all about sheer power. It also has a luxuriously appointed interior and space for four adults to travel in supreme comfort. It's a rare beast but one with the ingredients to make it every bit as desirable as an Aston Martin DB9 or a Bentley Continental GT. Driving & Performance Performance 5 out of 5"The 6.2-litre V8 in the CL63 replaced the supercharged 5.4 litre in the old CL55 Kompressor. The..." Handling 4 out of 5"Both models are heavy so the chassis and electronics have their work cut out to keep these AMG..." Comfort Comfort 4 out of 5"The AMG versions of the CL come with electrically adjustable seats, closing aids for doors and boot..." Practicality 3.5 out of 5"At five metres long it is little surprise that the CL is not shy of interior space. The boot is huge..." Equipment 4 out of 5"The high performance version of the CL comes with AMG alloy wheels and extra body styling. There's..." Behind the wheel 4 out of 5"The CL has a sometimes puzzling array of buttons and switches inside, and that's even with most..." Costs Running costs 1 out of 5"Both models cost in excess of £100,000 new (the 65 nudges £150,000), and a large proportion will..." Green credentials 0.5 out of 5"Both AMG versions of the CL are pretty thirsty and therefore have a very high output of 355g/km of..." Safety & Reliability Safety 4.5 out of 5"The CL has always been Mercedes-Benz's showcase for its cutting edge security features and this one..." Reliability 4 out of 5"In recent years several Mercedes-Benz models have shown disappointing reliability. The company..." Buying & Selling Buying new 2 out of 5"Dealer margins on the CL should be quite healthy, so you might not necessarily be laughed out of the..." Buying used 2 out of 5"Leaving the CL for a couple of years is a great way to miss out on heavy depreciation and any minor..." Selling 4 out of 5"Safe paint and interior colour schemes will sell quickest, as well as those cars with genuinely..." Gallery View full gallery Car Valuations Find used car prices with Parkers accurate car valuations. Find out more Mercedes-Benz CL cars for sale We have 3 models like this for sale. Find Mercedes-Benz CL cars for sale Next: Facts & Figures