Mercedes-Benz CL-Class vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Mercedes-Benz CL-Class and Mercedes-Benz S-Class contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Mercedes-Benz CL-Class and the Mercedes-Benz S-Class.
In comparing the Mercedes-Benz CL-Class's and the Mercedes-Benz S-Class's specifications and ratings, the Mercedes-Benz CL-Class has the advantage in the area of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars. The Mercedes-Benz S-Class has the advantage in the areas of interior volume and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Mercedes-Benz CL-Class's and the Mercedes-Benz S-Class's specifications and ratings, the Mercedes-Benz S-Class is a better car than the Mercedes-Benz CL-Class.
Pricing: A used 2014 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class ranges from $19,571 to $54,109 while a used 2014 Mercedes-Benz S-Class is priced between $20,984 to $42,997.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Mercedes-Benz CL-Class’s base engine makes 429 horsepower, and the Mercedes-Benz S-Class base engine makes 449 horsepower.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Mercedes-Benz S-Class has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, rear head room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The Mercedes-Benz CL-Class has the advantage in the area of front leg room.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
116600
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
N/A
Category Starting MSRP Range:
N/A
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
92900
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Large Cars)
73581
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Large Cars)
33535 - 112500
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
30947
Price Range:
19571 - 54109
Category Avg Price:
N/A
Category Avg Price Range:
N/A
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
2
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
84895
# Good or Great Deals:
0
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
29814
Price Range:
20984 - 42997
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Large Cars)
24531
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Large Cars)
13476 - 49625
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
93
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
89668
# Good or Great Deals:
40
Mercedes-Benz CL-Class Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
Mercedes-Benz S-Class Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.546945 / 10
Reliability:
8.140856 / 10
Retained Value:
6.953034 / 10
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Mercedes-Benz CL-Class
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.0
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Mercedes-Benz S-Class
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
0.1
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Large Cars)
1.2
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Large Cars)
0.1 - 3.7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.014
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.4524052746964424
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.525846565589759
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Large Cars)
3.3
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Large Cars)
0.6 - 31.5
Mercedes-Benz CL-Class Rankings
Not yet available
Mercedes-Benz S-Class Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 17Ranking
1 out of / 17Ranking
1 out of / 17Ranking
3 out of / 17Ranking
4 out of / 17Ranking
5 out of / 11Ranking
6 out of / 17Ranking
7 out of / 11Ranking
10 out of / 17Available Body Styles
Coupe
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Mercedes-Benz CL-Class Trim Levels
CL 550 4MATIC, CL 600, CL 63 AMG, CL 65 AMG
Mercedes-Benz S-Class Trim Levels
S 550, S 550 4MATIC, S 63 AMG
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years / 50000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
429 hp @ 5250 rpm
Torque:
516 foot-lbs @ 1800 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.093 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
449 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque:
516 foot-lbs @ 1800 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.095 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
4.7 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
8
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD / RWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
15 / 24 / 18
Range (city/hwy):
357 / 571 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
4.7 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
8
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
Not yet available
Range (city/hwy):
Not yet available
Recommended Fuel Type:
Not yet available
Standard/Optional Features
Air Suspension:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Quad Seats:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Massage Seats:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bench Seats:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Air Suspension:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Massage Seats:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
Available
Bench Seats:
Standard
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Forward Collision Warning:
Available
Lane Departure Warning:
Available
Lane Keeping Assist:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
36.9 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.2 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Rear Head Room:
36.4 inches
Rear Leg Room:
32.2 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Cargo Space:
14 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
90.7 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.7 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.4 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
59.7 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.2 inches
Rear Leg Room:
43 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
59.1 inches
Cargo Space:
16.3 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
109.0 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4599 lbs
Width:
73.7 inches
Height:
55.8 inches
Length:
199.4 inches
Wheelbase:
116.3 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4729 lbs
Width:
83.9 inches
Height:
58.7 inches
Length:
206.5 inches
Wheelbase:
124.6 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
255/45R18
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
255/45R18
Exterior Colors
Black
Black / Magnetite Black Metallic / Obsidian Black Metallic
Blue
Lunar Blue Metallic / Monarch Blue Metallic
Gray
Andorite Grey Metallic / Palladium Silver Metallic
Silver
Diamond Silver Metallic / Iridium Silver Metallic
White
Diamond White Metallic
Green
Not available
Red
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Black / Magnetite Black Metallic / Obsidian Black Metallic
Blue
Anthracite Blue Metallic / Lunar Blue Metallic
Gray
Palladium Silver Metallic
Silver
Diamond Silver Metallic / Iridium Silver Metallic
White
Diamond White Metallic
Green
Verde Brook Metallic
Red
Ruby Black Metallic
Interior Colors
Beige
Sahara Beige/Black
Black
Black
Brown
Cashmere/Savanna
Gray
Ash/Grey
Blue
Not available
Interior Colors
Beige
Porcelain/Black / Silk Beige/Espresso Brown
Black
Black
Brown
Nut Brown/Black
Gray
Crystal Grey/Seashell Grey
Blue
Deep-Sea Blue/Silk Beige
