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2014 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class
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2014 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class
MSRP $136,600 - $243,000
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2012 Audi R8
MSRP $134,000 - $242,000
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Mechanical
Engine
Twin Turbo Premium Unleaded V-8 Twin Turbo Premium Unleaded V-12
Gas V8 Gas V10
Displacement
4.7 L/285 5.5 L/336 5.5 L/333 6.0 L/365
4.2L/254 5.2L/318
Fuel System
Gasoline Direct Injection Sequential MPI
FSI
Horsepower
429 hp @ 5250 rpm 510 hp @ 5000 rpm 563 hp @ 5500 rpm 621 hp @ 4800 rpm
430 hp @ 7800 rpm 525 hp @ 8000 rpm
Torque
516 ft-lb @ 1800 rpm 612 ft-lb @ 1800 rpm 664 ft-lb @ 2000 rpm 738 ft-lb @ 2000 rpm
317 ft-lb @ 4500-6000 rpm 390 ft-lb @ 6500 rpm
Steering
Power Steering
Power Steering
Drivetrain
All-Wheel Drive Rear-Wheel Drive
All-Wheel Drive
Transmission
7G-TRONIC Automatic 5-Speed Automatic 7G-TRONIC PLUS Automatic -inc: AMG SPEEDSHIFT enhancements 5-Speed Automatic -inc: AMG SPEEDSHIFT enhancements
6-speed R tronic automatic transmission 6-speed manual transmission
Fuel
Fuel
Gasoline
Gasoline
Fuel Consumption: City
13.8 - 18.1 L/100 km
16.3 - 19.1 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: Highway
8.8 - 11.2 L/100 km
10.2 - 12.0 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: City/HWY Combined
8.8 - 18.1 L/100 km
10.2 - 19.1 L/100 km
Fuel Capacity
83.0 - 90.0 L
90.0 L
Safety
Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Side Air Bag
Standard
Not Available
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Not Available
Knee Air Bag
Standard
Not Available
Seatbelt Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Brake
4 Wheel Disc
4 Wheel Disc Front Disc Rear Drum
Brake ABS System
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Rollover Protection Bars
Not Available
Not Available
Child Safety Locks
Not Available
Not Available
Emergency Trunk Release
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Restriction Features
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Assistance
Back-Up Camera
Standard
Standard
360 Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
Standard
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Not Available
Lane Keeping Assist
Standard
Not Available
Cross-Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Parking Aid
Standard
Standard
Automatic Parking
Not Available
Not Available
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Heads-Up Display
Not Available
Not Available
Lighting
Daytime Running Lights
Standard
Not Available
Automatic Headlights
Standard
Standard
HID headlights
Standard
Standard
Headlights-Auto-Leveling
Standard
Not Available
Night Vision
Standard
Not Available
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors
Standard
Standard
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
Standard
Standard
Infotainment
AM/FM Stereo
Standard
Standard
HD Radio
Standard
Not Available
Satellite Radio
Standard
Standard
CD Player
Standard
Standard
MP3 Player
Standard
Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Standard
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage
Standard
Not Available
Rear Seat Audio Controls
Not Available
Not Available
Steering Wheel-Audio Controls
Standard
Standard
Navigation System
Standard
Standard
Connectivity
Smart Device Integration
Not Available
Not Available
Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Not Available
Android Auto
Not Available
Not Available
WiFi Hotspot
Not Available
Not Available
Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Standard
Power Outlet
Not Available
Not Available
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Not Available
Comfort
Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Climate Control
Standard
Standard
Multi-Zone Air Conditioning
Standard
Not Available
Rear Air Conditioning
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Front Seat(s)
Standard
Not Available
Heated Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Cooled Front Seat(s)
Standard
Not Available
Cooled Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Adjustable Lumbar
Not Available
Not Available
Passenger Adjustable Lumbar
Not Available
Not Available
Seat-Massage
Standard
Not Available
Heated Steering Wheel
Standard
Not Available
Convenience
Power Windows
Standard
Standard
Power Door Locks
Standard
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Keyless Start
Standard
Not Available
Power Driver Seat
Standard
Not Available
Power Passenger Seat
Standard
Not Available
Seat Memory
Standard
Not Available
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Mirrors
Standard
Standard
Mirror Memory
Standard
Not Available
Power Folding Mirrors
Standard
Standard
Power Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Hands-Free Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Remote Trunk Release
Not Available
Not Available
Remote Engine Start
Not Available
Not Available
Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers
Standard
Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Standard
Universal Garage Door Opener
Standard
Standard
Interior
Passenger Capacity
4
2
Front Head Room
937 mm
958 mm
Front Leg Room
1,072 mm
N/A
Front Shoulder Room
1,506 mm
1,331 mm
Rear Head Room
925 mm
N/A
Rear Leg Room
818 mm
N/A
Rear Shoulder Room
1,402 mm
N/A
Trunk Volume
490 L
99 L
Front Reading Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Reading Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Exterior
Wheelbase
2,954 mm
2,649 mm
Length, Overall
5,095 - 5,105 mm
4,435 mm
Width, Max w/o mirrors
1,872 mm
1,905 mm
Height, Overall
1,420 - 1,427 mm
1,245 - 1,252 mm
Min Ground Clearance
130 mm
110 mm
Base Curb Weight
2,120 - 2,245 kg
1,525 - 1,810 kg
Front Tire Size
P255/35ZR20 P255/40VR19
TBD P235/35R19
Rear Tire Size
P255/35ZR20 P255/40VR19 P275/40VR19 P275/35ZR20
TBD P285/30R19
Sun/Moon Roof
Standard
Not Available
Luggage Rack
Not Available
Not Available
Security
Security System
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobilizer
Standard
Standard
Wheels-Locks
Not Available
Not Available
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