Mercedes-Benz CL-Class vs. Mercedes-Benz SL-Class
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Mercedes-Benz CL-Class and Mercedes-Benz SL-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 SL-Class.
In comparing the Mercedes-Benz CL-Class's and the Mercedes-Benz SL-Class's specifications and ratings, The Mercedes-Benz SL-Class has the advantage in the area of base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Mercedes-Benz CL-Class's and the Mercedes-Benz SL-Class's specifications and ratings, the Mercedes-Benz SL-Class is a better car than the Mercedes-Benz CL-Class.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Mercedes-Benz CL-Class’s base engine makes 382 horsepower, and the Mercedes-Benz SL-Class base engine makes 661 horsepower.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
107900
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
N/A
Category Starting MSRP Range:
N/A
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
299000
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
N/A
Category Starting MSRP Range:
N/A
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
20099
Price Range:
9569 - 36948
Category Avg Price:
N/A
Category Avg Price Range:
N/A
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
6
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
92180
# Good or Great Deals:
2
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
Price Range:
-
Category Avg Price:
N/A
Category Avg Price Range:
N/A
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
53
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
63568
# Good or Great Deals:
15
Mercedes-Benz CL-Class Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
Mercedes-Benz SL-Class Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
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:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Mercedes-Benz SL-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:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.4589605564118493
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.1393033749281454
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Mercedes-Benz CL-Class Rankings
Not yet available
Mercedes-Benz SL-Class Rankings
Available Body Styles
Coupe
Available Body Styles
Convertible, Coupe
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 SL-Class Trim Levels
Not yet available
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
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:
382 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
391 foot-lbs @ 2800 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.082 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
661 hp @ 5400 rpm
Torque:
738 foot-lbs @ 2200 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.152 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
5.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
8
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD / RWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
14 / 21 / 17
Range (city/hwy):
333 / 500 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
6 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
12
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD
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
Heated Seats
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
Alloy wheels:
Available
Bluetooth:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Massage Seats:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
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
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:
N/A
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power outlet:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
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
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:
Available
Forward Collision Warning:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
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:
59.3 inches
Rear Head Room:
36.4 inches
Rear Leg Room:
32.2 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55.2 inches
Cargo Space:
13.5 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
104.0 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
Not yet available
Front Leg Room:
Not yet available
Front Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Rear Head Room:
Not yet available
Rear Leg Room:
Not yet available
Rear Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4650 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:
4345 lbs
Width:
81.5 inches
Height:
51.1 inches
Length:
180.7 inches
Wheelbase:
100.8 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
Not yet available
Wheel Type:
Not yet available
Tire Size:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 9.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P265/35ZR19
Exterior Colors
Black
Black / Majestic Black Metallic
Blue
Capri Blue Metallic
Gray
Flint Grey Metallic / Pewter Metallic / Titanium Grey Metallic
Green
Jade Green Metallic
Red
Barolo Red Metallic
Silver
Iridium Silver Metallic
White
Diamond White Metallic
Exterior Colors
Black
Black / Obsidian Black Metallic
Blue
Not available
Gray
Steel Grey Metallic
Green
Not available
Red
Mars Red
Silver
Iridium Silver Metallic / Palladium Silver Metallic
White
Diamond White Metallic
Interior Colors
Beige
Cashmere/Savanna Premium Leather
Black
Black Premium Leather
Brown
Cognac/Black Premium Leather
Gray
Grey/Dark Grey Premium Leather
Interior Colors
Beige
Not available
Black
Black AMG Exclusive Leather
Brown
Not available
Gray
Not available
