2003 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class reviews
and buying guide.
2003
Mercedes-Benz CL-Class resources:
2003 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class
The 2003 Mercedes CL Class Sport Coupes are at the
peak of automotive luxury and performance, in general,
and are top of the line for Mercedes Benz. This year
they have been given substantially more power than ever
before. If you’re looking to spend six figures on a
car, the CL-Class Mercedes-Benz is in your ballpark.
There are three models in this class, the CL 500 Coupe,
the CL 55 AMG and the CL 600 Coupe. The first, the CL
500, is the least powered despite a V8 with 302 hp and
plenty of performance parts to go with it. The other
two have nearly 500 hp! The CL 55 AMG has an AMG built
V8 also but the CL 600 is running a twin-turbo V12 with
590lb-ft of torque. This is more power than the biggest
heavy-duty 1-ton pick-up trucks
Under the Hood
These three 2-door Coupes are all about power and performance.
The CL 5000 Coupe has a 5-liter V8 with 302 @ 5600 rpm
and 339 ft-lbs @ 2700 rpm. It will do 0 to 60 mph in
6.1 seconds and at 60, will feel like 30mph as there
is so little road noise.
The next level up is the CL 55 AMG. This car has a
supercharged 5.4-liter\ 322-cubic inchohc V8 with nearly
500 hp! (493hp @ 6100 rpm to be precise.) This incredible
power comes from the 516 ft-lbs of torque it produces
at 2650 rpm. . Both models are equipped with 5-speed
automatic transmission with manual shifting feature.
At the top of the list is the CL 600, the most powerful
car Mercedes produces. This car is capable of unbelievable
amounts of power. For example, it has a 36 valve 5.5-liter
V12 engine capable of 493 hp at 5000rpm and an astonishing
590lb-ft of torque from 1800 to 3500 rpm.
Naturally, these unprecedented power levels need to
be accompanied by state of the art control and safety
technologies. In the CL classes, the Electronic Stability
Program (ESP) and Active Body Control (ABC) combine
with an extensive airbag system to give the ultimate
in traction and lean controls while also protecting
occupants.
Standard Features, Options Packages
and Style
The features and options available for the CL-Class
are, not surprisingly, luxurious. Interior amenities
include just about anything you can think of to add
to a car's interior. Highlights include 10-way power
bucket seats, automatic climate control, navigation
system, AM/FM/CD player with controls on the leather-wrapped
steering wheel, cruise control with a "Distronic"
radar system that maintains a constant distance between
you and the car in front!), wood interior trim and leather
upholstery.
Other offerings include the panorama glass roof, rear-obstacle
detection, stereo upgrade, Xenon dual-beam headlights,
"Keyless Go" and much more.
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