2007 Mercedes Benz CLS 550

2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class Description

If the 5.0-liter V-8 was a sweetheart, this 5.5 is full-fledged bombshell sent from heaven on a pillow made of pure awesome. With max torque on tap from 2800 rpm, there's ample thrust whenever you want it, so giddy right-foot stomps make your head snap back like a jab to the face. The numbers back up the whiplash: The CLS550 will accelerate to 60 mph in just 4.7 seconds and hit 100 mph in 11.6, figures 0.8 and 2.4 seconds quicker than the CLS500.

At idle, the engine's noise isn't particularly notable—it's quiet, composed, and civilized—so it isn't until you're in motion that the Benz gets busy with the business of sounding fantastic. And fantastic it is, although even at wide-open throttle, your ears aren't exactly pummeled by sound. The V-8's labors produce enough volume to make the hairs on the back of your neck stand at attention, but the sound remains refined by staying at some remove.

The CLS's E-class-based chassis is capable, and loads of grip are available from the fat tires. The standard Airmatic suspension offers three settings, all of which deliver a comfortable ride. I

You're rolling in arguably one of the sexiest cars ever made—certainly one of the sexiestfor sale today—a car that can get even blind men panting. The CLS isn't about sensible. It's about sensual. It's about emotional. It's about the kind of good looks that make you feel like a junior-high kid all over again, sweating and stammering in the presence of true beauty.

This vehicle does have Heated and cooled seats.

The rebuilt salvage title is due to a theft recovery with a minor accident. All damage was repaired and inspected by the state of Florida at about 53,000 miles. This Vehicle rides and drives great.