PHOTO GALLERY: Mercedes-Benz CL550

Acura CL.

— aeyjay (View Profile)

Posted on 4/27/2007 1:58:03 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: -2   

Full of stunning detailing.

you could spend hours admiring everthing from the clock to the door-locking mechanism bathed in chrome.

— Matthew1 (View Profile)

Posted on 4/27/2007 2:05:03 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 7   

beautiful indeed.
drove one with the cognac interior...even better looking.

— enthusiastx11 (View Profile)

Posted on 4/27/2007 2:27:55 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 5   

i admit, its quite pretty. black on black, thanks.

— gsh23 (View Profile)

Posted on 4/27/2007 4:33:06 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 4   

She's a beauty alright! The rear windshield however is a bit of a design letdown other than it's pretty flawless. I also love the chrome accents around the cabin, especially the chrome seat handles, very nice touch.

I went to the Benz dealer to look at this car about a month ago & parked next to it in my 650i, got out, & observed. What did I notice? They look alot alike...seperated at birth almost.

I do have one major issue with this car, the lack of a center shifter (in fact you can't shift through the gears at all on this car) & the lack of a distinct cabin seperate from that of the S-Class.

— MunichRob (View Profile)

Posted on 4/27/2007 5:37:12 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

aeyjay is correct. It looks like an Acura CL. Nice design.

— david999 (View Profile)

Posted on 4/27/2007 7:24:55 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: -2   

Yeah I agree Acura CL, I guarantee if Acura brings back the CL, the new generation with a hot different design and more power, it will sell a hell lot more than this benz.

Acura CLs were such nice cars, they made a big mistake by discontinuing them. They could have enormous sales with that car. Simply one of the greatest coupe in its class.

— WeFlyHighNoLie (View Profile)

Posted on 4/27/2007 8:08:49 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: -2   

Hot car, but where did you drive it 001? That traffic looks as horrible as it does here on the FDR in Manhattan! LOL....can't imagine you got it up to a fun speed.... I like it though, has grown on me since I did not like it at first.

— atomicbri (View Profile)

Posted on 4/27/2007 8:19:12 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

Enlarge the image of the wood-trimmed steering wheel at the top right corner and you'll see why one should only order a fully leather-covered steering wheel. You can see the glare of the shiny wood -- I'm surprised that the safety nazis have not outlawed shiny wood on steering wheels.

— EnnNorak (View Profile)

Posted on 4/27/2007 10:15:21 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: -1   

Am I the only one thinking this is a bloated and superfluous Toyota Solara? At the benz dealership recently I was saddend to say that in person it was no better... Just an opinion but I suppose benz is lucky that there isn't quite much competition in this market segment. If only they could wrap the current aesthetics and advancements into the previous AMG body... I'd rather have a 3rd refresh... (Just an opinion...)

— 00Vegas (View Profile)

Posted on 4/27/2007 10:19:06 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: -3   

Beautiful car, beautiful design, quiet, luxurious, & comfortable. I test drove one of these and it is superb! the design takes some time to get used to but the luxurious interior draws you in. I think it looks more expensive than it really is. I has the ultra luxury prestige about it but has come short in a few categories. It's the ultimate 2 door cruiser in absolute comfort and luxury.

I want one now but I got the S550 and just waiting for the LS460 to arrive. I can't wait. Perhaps in a couple years I will get rid of the LS and get a CL or maybe get rid of the S and keep the LS. It would probably look better if I had the CL and the S parked side by side.

— Agent63 (View Profile)

Posted on 4/27/2007 10:29:16 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

Very nice looking indeed, can't wait for the new E550 to show up, I hope they incorporate some of the styling cues from the S and CL class into the new E.

— 07mcs (View Profile)

Posted on 4/27/2007 12:16:51 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

Awesome car. They should just go right ahead and replace the analog dials in the instrument panel with one large OLED screen.

Love the ID3 tags inside the speedometer!

— lewissalem (View Profile)

Posted on 4/27/2007 1:31:29 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful. The old CL didn't have quite the presence that it should have had... this car does away with any images of the feminine W140. The AMG package is especially nice- and this is one of very few cars where the interior looks sumptuous in grey. With all those extra pieces of wood trim and with chrome and leather covering every surface, it makes the S's interior look like a cheaper version!

— S4cabriofoxone (View Profile)

Posted on 4/28/2007 3:09:32 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1