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Mercedes-Benz CL-Class

1996 – 2014 · GERMANY

The Mercedes-Benz CL-Class was a prestigious line of grand tourers manufactured by the renowned German automaker from 1992 to 2014. The name CL signifies Coupé Luxusklasse, translating to Coupé-Luxury in German, reflecting its luxurious and high-end positioning within the Mercedes-Benz lineup. Regarded as the pinnacle model by Mercedes, the CL-Class was synonymous with elegance and sophistication. In a strategic move in 2015, Mercedes decided to discontinue the CL-Class designation, reintroducing the vehicle under the name S-Class Coupe/Convertible and transitioning to the C217 S-Class Coupé model. This change aimed to align the nomenclature with the iconic S-Class series while maintaining the essence of luxury and

4 generations of the Mercedes-Benz CL-Class

Version	Years	Engine	Gearbox	Drive	Body
Mercedes-Benz CL-Class C140	1996 to 1998	naturally aspirated	Auto	RWD	COUPE
Mercedes-Benz CL-Class S140	1996 to 1998	8 cyl	Auto	RWD	COUPE
Mercedes-Benz CL-Class C215	1999 to 2006	8 cyl	Auto	RWD	COUPE
Mercedes-Benz CL-Class C216	2006 to 2014	8 cyl	Auto	AWD, RWD	COUPE