Mercedes-Benz CL500
Discussion
May I introduce my latest Mercedes.....
I’m no stranger to CL500’s having run the C215 as my daily driver for several years. I managed to make the man maths work, despite ABC struts and valve block issues.
This C216 (Facelift) Blue Efficiency replaces a very reliable W221
I took a few months thinking about what to get next… and considered the W221 S63 or S65, C216 CL63 or CL600. I also looked at BMW F12 650i, Audi S8 even a Panamera 4S.
My style of car buying is 5-6 years in, past peak depreciation and privately owned from new.
I had my heart set on the rather unusual Cornetite blue, but they seem to be particularly rare.
This is Magnetite black, which is quite different to Obsidian black and is a dark slate grey metallic. The interior is sahara beige/black… I think its passion leather.
It is in immaculate condition and the previous owner rather helpfully had the entire ABC system overhauled at the same specialist who used to look after my previous one.
The engine displaces 4,663 cc, V8 twin-turbo within output of 435hp and 700nm / 1800-3500rpm. This is by far the fastest car I’ve ever owned… It is in my view sublime.
Tales on PH, of these big old barges, often describe ruinous maintenance, I plan to document my ownership on here periodically over the next few years....let's see what happens...
They are lovely cars, the cooled seats actually work in hot weather.
I agree with your philosophy about buying, with a bit of research and a lot of luck you can still get a gem that won't cost too much to buy, that said I am sure you know these cars do require certain maintenance items that can't be ignored. MB have been making these large elegant coupe's from quite some time and it shows.
I agree with your philosophy about buying, with a bit of research and a lot of luck you can still get a gem that won't cost too much to buy, that said I am sure you know these cars do require certain maintenance items that can't be ignored. MB have been making these large elegant coupe's from quite some time and it shows.
Gentlemen
Thank you for your posts...
The car is undergoing a very deep clean... wheels were off yesterday, arches done, calipers polished, wheels waxed inside and out... the wheels are factory fit 20' AMGs part paint, part diamond cut.. they had some horrible non standard AMG centre caps... temporarily replaced... will go back to stock caps.
Engine bay sterilised and dressed... I will post a photograph...
Steering wheel had an AMG badge adhered over the star..yuk... . that has been removed... I also removed the CL500 badge.. simply because it spoilt the symmetry of the rear end.. it is still obviously a 500. The doors have mini projector down-lights with the AMG logo...a little tacky... they will also be removed.
I have been playing with the multimedia system, it has a factory fit 14 speaker Harman Kardon Logic 7 surround sound system...with a 13 channel DSP amplifier... it is rather good... and has passed the 'She sells Sanctuary' at full volume test...with astonishment... this will be fun to load the hard drive..
Only addition has been a GRRC 2018 Members window sticker.
Thank you for your posts...
The car is undergoing a very deep clean... wheels were off yesterday, arches done, calipers polished, wheels waxed inside and out... the wheels are factory fit 20' AMGs part paint, part diamond cut.. they had some horrible non standard AMG centre caps... temporarily replaced... will go back to stock caps.
Engine bay sterilised and dressed... I will post a photograph...
Steering wheel had an AMG badge adhered over the star..yuk... . that has been removed... I also removed the CL500 badge.. simply because it spoilt the symmetry of the rear end.. it is still obviously a 500. The doors have mini projector down-lights with the AMG logo...a little tacky... they will also be removed.
I have been playing with the multimedia system, it has a factory fit 14 speaker Harman Kardon Logic 7 surround sound system...with a 13 channel DSP amplifier... it is rather good... and has passed the 'She sells Sanctuary' at full volume test...with astonishment... this will be fun to load the hard drive..
Only addition has been a GRRC 2018 Members window sticker.
Chaps...
Enclosed, more updated photos....the CL is now immaculate, following a two day detail....
It is looking better than in the photos...miserable grey days in Kent.
Over the weekend it had a run up to Derbyshire...I am learning how to use the distronic, makes stop start traffic a breeze...had a few energetic foot down moments on a clear M40...this is going to be very good to live with!...reasonable mpg...300 miles or so over the weekend returned 27mpg...
Enclosed, more updated photos....the CL is now immaculate, following a two day detail....
It is looking better than in the photos...miserable grey days in Kent.
Over the weekend it had a run up to Derbyshire...I am learning how to use the distronic, makes stop start traffic a breeze...had a few energetic foot down moments on a clear M40...this is going to be very good to live with!...reasonable mpg...300 miles or so over the weekend returned 27mpg...
First Quarter Report
It’s holding up...no warning lights...all behaving as it should..
I did fit, an oem cup holder into the centre console...
MPG and I say this as if I care ..is quite predictable...it uses between a lot and an awful lot of super unleaded for general tootling...long drives still returning ~ 28mpg.
I have kept my W221 as I’m lending it to my friend for a month. Bust a/c condenser and ‘b’ service still managed to spit a £1200 bill at me... ouch...the next owner will be getting a bargain..
Photo of the two together....an old one...March ish...
It’s holding up...no warning lights...all behaving as it should..
I did fit, an oem cup holder into the centre console...
MPG and I say this as if I care ..is quite predictable...it uses between a lot and an awful lot of super unleaded for general tootling...long drives still returning ~ 28mpg.
I have kept my W221 as I’m lending it to my friend for a month. Bust a/c condenser and ‘b’ service still managed to spit a £1200 bill at me... ouch...the next owner will be getting a bargain..
Photo of the two together....an old one...March ish...
Beautiful and elegant looking machine, so much car for the money.
The 27mpg is truly amazing really, my old 2005 CL500 averaged around 9mpg and the best I ever saw was 18mpg on a long run, not good when I was doing 500+ miles per week
I can image this torque and straight line speed is sublime.
Enjoy!
The 27mpg is truly amazing really, my old 2005 CL500 averaged around 9mpg and the best I ever saw was 18mpg on a long run, not good when I was doing 500+ miles per week
I can image this torque and straight line speed is sublime.
Enjoy!
J4CKO said:
Thanks J4CKOOoh...that’s quite a difference...I guess one’s first 500+ BHP car is a significant milestone...will consider.
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