The C216 CL-Class introduced Night View Assist Plus, which could detect pedestrians ahead using infrared cameras and highlight them on the dashboard display.
Lead trim: CL550 4matic · 5.5L · 4WD · up to 429 hp
Mercedes-Benz CL-ClassC216 · 2007–2014
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FactThe C216 CL-Class introduced Night View Assist Plus, which could detect pedestrians ahead using infrared cameras and highlight them on the dashboard display.
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Trims & Figures
4 published trims in the catalogue. A blank is a figure not recorded, not zero.
| Trim | Years | Engine | Power | Torque | 0–60 | Drive | Gearbox | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CL550 | 2007–2008 | 5.5 L V8 | 383 hp | 391 lb-ft | — | RWD | Automatic 7-spd | — |
| CL550 4matic · 4.7L · 4WD | 2011–2014 | 4.7 L V8 | 429 hp | 516 lb-ft | — | 4WD | Automatic 7-spd | — |
| CL550 4matic · 5.5L · 4WD | 2010–2010 | 5.5 L 8-cyl | 382 hp | 391 lb-ft | — | 4WD | Automatic 7-spd | — |
| CL550 4matic · 5.5L · AWD | 2009–2009 | 5.5 L V8 | 382 hp | 391 lb-ft | — | AWD | Automatic 7-spd | — |
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The C216-generation CL, home of the CL63 AMG, was so rare in American driveways that one reviewer noted its entire annual US sales volume matched what Ford moved in trucks in a single day.
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The C216 CL-Class introduced Night View Assist Plus, which could detect pedestrians ahead using infrared cameras and highlight them on the dashboard display.
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