2014 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class 4Matic Coupe, AMG Sport Package & Wheels, 2-Door

2014 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class 19" AMG triple 5‑spoke 4matic Sport Package Description

Uninhibited. When you think about the milestones Mercedes-Benz has set during the history of the automobile, a clear pattern emerges. From trendsetting style to groundbreaking safety, the heritage they collectively created has always been one of thrusting history forward. It's evident in the way every element of a car transforms not just itself but the entire motoring world — as imagination gives birth to innovation, optimism begets opportunity, and engineering sparks emotion. It's something that's both visible and tangible in the CL‑Class. Its airy pillarless profile embraces the sumptuous four-seat cabin without closing in on it. And it composes rigid standards in performance, comfort and safety into an openly jubilant driving experience. Mercedes-Benz only makes the four models of the CL‑Class in limited numbers. That's precisely why they feel unconstrained by the limitations of ordinary cars. And it's how they set your inhibitions free as well.
An advanced 429‑hp biturbo V‑8 rushes the CL 550 to 60 mph in 4.8 seconds. 2 Its paddle-shifted 7‑speed automatic has been engineered for crisp, smooth and efficient shifting. Its semi-active AIRMATIC suspension expertly balances comfort and handling, while featuring 4‑wheel level control and a selectable Sport mode. Standard 4matic® all-wheel drive3 makes the best use of all four standard 18" 5‑spoke wheels,4 based on each tire's grip. Lightweight, nimble and efficient, 4matic enhances driver confidence and enjoyment year-round.
Uninterrupted. Romance might not be the first word you associate with engineering. But for half a century, only the engineers of Mercedes-Benz have continuously devoted their passion to creating coupes whose sleek profiles are uninterrupted by visible framework. Their panoramic beauty is called pillarless. Their unbridled passion is peerless. The taut, sweeping profile of the CL‑Class is a rare sight to behold in the everyday world. But to gaze toward the horizon from any of its four exquisitely crafted seats is a revelation. The panoramic vistas afforded by its pillarless coupe design may exist purely for its aesthetic benefits, but it's an invisible tribute to its engineering intensity. To provide four power side windows with no interrupting framework requires an elaborate, highly rigid body structure. It's a legendary Mercedes -Benz trait in any body configuration, paying dividends in handling precision, occupant protection and quiet comfort. The level of expertise and expense required to combine such rigid standards with romantic notions likely explains why almost every other automaker long ago abandoned the pillarless coupe. Of course, devotion to detail is also readily apparent throughout the CL‑Class. Every element that you can see and touch reflects the expert eyes and hands of the men and women who take their time crafting it—from the flowing central console, to the impeccably top-stitched dash, to the analog timepiece that honors the classic Mercedes-Benz coupes in its rich heritage. Only one automaker has created pillarless coupes for over 50 years without interruption. And only one has brought their timeless style and peerless performance to life in the same fashion — allowing nothing to impede their progress.
From the grand coupes of the streamlined 1930s to the turn of the 21st century, the flagship Mercedes-Benz coupes have long quickened the pulse of performance. For 2014, the CL 550 and CL 600 coupes keep the inspired passion of its forebears fully aflame with their own unique confluence of biturbo power and a highly advanced chassis. A 429‑hp biturbo V‑8 in the CL550 4matic® employs advanced engineering to evoke more power and torque from less gasoline, with fewer emissions. Its innovative technologies include high-pressure Direct Injection — a dramatic evolution of technology pioneered in Mercedes-Benz racecars and production cars in the 1950s — and rapid-multispark ignition. Both systems can fine-tune their response in a matter of a single millisecond, not just to make the engine's performance more efficient at the next combustion cycle, but to make the most of the moment at hand. The CL550's AIRMATIC® suspension teams with 4matic all-wheel drive to turn torque into tenacity. The semi-active air suspension's adjustable air springs feature a two-mode Adaptive Damping System. ADS instantly adjusts each shock absorber every time a wheel moves up or down. Standard 4‑wheel level control draws the car closer to the road at higher speeds — helping to reduce drag and enhance stability. Lightweight 4matic all-wheel drive features a 45:55 front/rear torque split, for handling that's nimble on dry roads and reassuring in rain or snow. Its 4‑wheel Electronic Traction System (4‑ETS®) continually redistributes power to the wheels— or even to a single wheel—with the best grip. 3 Bold 18" alloy wheels are standard, while an array of 19" and 20" options include iconic AMG® wheels in two Sport Packages.4 A 510‑hp biturbo V‑12 in the CL 600 creates its superlative output with supernatural ease. High-pressure turbochargers and liquid-to-air intercoolers feed dense air to each bank of its rigid, lightweight diecast alloy block. In return, it delivers 100% of its torrential 612 lb‑ft of peak torque starting at just 1,800 rpm. The CL600's advanced Active Body Control (ABC®) is both self-leveling and self-lowering. Its network of high-pressure hydraulics can instantly generate counterforces to help keep the body level — both side-to-side and end-to-end — over bumps and dips, and in hard corners. The result is an uncompromised coexistence of unfettered ride comfort with cornering that's virtually free of body roll. It all takes to the road on 19" wheels or optional 20" wheels with high-performance tires.
Pioneers of accident avoidance. Two systems that were first introduced by Mercedes-Benz to help you avoid potential collisions have since been adopted by virtually every automaker. The Electronic Stability Program (ESP®) monitors the car's response to driving inputs such as steering and braking, and responds when needed to help keep the car on course.3 Brake Assist (BAS®) can instantly maximize braking pressure if it detects an emergency braking situation — potentially shortening your overall stopping distance.6 Confidence that starts as you stop. Adaptive braking technology helps make driving more reassuring and relaxing. If you lift off the accelerator quickly, Predictive Brake Priming sets the pads closer to the discs for quicker response when you apply the brakes. In the rain, Automatic Brake Drying periodically applies the brakes just enough to sweep away water buildup on the discs. During uphill starts, Hill-Start Assist helps to prevent unwanted rollback. And a brake HOLD feature can help to make stop-and-go traffic less stressful.6 A watchful eye for a drowsy driver. By continually monitoring a variety of driving behaviors, ATTENTION ASSIST® is a Mercedes-Benz innovation that can alert you if it detects telltale signs of drowsiness on long trips. More than 70 variables are measured, starting in the first minutes of each drive, to establish a pattern and determine the warning thresholds accordingly.7 Predictive occupant protection. PRE-SAFE can detect instability during certain vehicle maneuvers that suggest a collision or rollover is imminent. It can then adjust the front passenger seat, close the front windows and close the sunroof — all in an effort to better prepare the occupants in the moments leading up to a possible collision.8 Brilliant lighting, by day or night. Bi‑Xenon headlamps create light that's more like natural daylight than halogen lamps. Active Curve Illumination and Adaptive Highbeam Assist continuously vary the headlamp beam pattern to maximize illumination of corners and straightaways, without creating glare for other drivers. Corner-illuminating front lamps help to brighten your turns into driveways. LED Daytime Running Lamps, turn signals, taillamps and brake lamps help assert your presence and intended maneuvers to other drivers. Cruise control that stops and goes. Available DISTRONIC PLUS® adaptive cruise control9 uses radar technology to adjust your set cruising speed in response to the flow of traffic ahead — automatically slowing until your path clears. If the vehicle ahead slows to a stop, it can brake to a full halt, then resume automatically when traffic starts going.10 Even if you're not using cruise control, it can help sense an impending collision with a vehicle ahead. After sounding an alert, its PRE‑SAFE Brake feature can automatically apply up to 100% of the car's braking force to help reduce the severity of impact.6 Driving assists with virtual vision. During nighttime driving, standard Night View Assist PLUS can project invisible infrared beams and read them with a special camera. The system displays a supplemental real-time view of the road ahead in the dash. It can also help to identify pedestrians along a dark roadway.11 Available Active Blind Spot and Lane Keeping Assists9 can alert you to some unseen vehicles in the adjacent lane,12 and can warn you of unintended drifting across visible lane markings.7 If you disregard the alerts, advanced technology in both systems can help guide the car back into its own lane. An integrated system of protection. Even without conventional full B‑pillars, the CL‑Class body achieves exceptional rigidity. The extensive use of ultra-high and high-strength steel in critical areas helps it manage both weight and impact forces. A system of nine air bags offers 11-way protection, with dual-stage front air bags, a driver's knee air bag, plus side-impact air bags and side curtain air bags for every seat.13 In a rear impact, NECK‑PRO® active front head restraints help reduce whiplash. And if an air bag or a seat-belt Emergency Tensioning Device is ever activated, the standard Mercedes-Benz mbrace® system14 can automatically place a call for help.