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If a full-size, fast four-seat coupe loaded with the latest intelligent gadgetry fit for a microchip tycoon turns you on, the 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL550 heads the list. You’ll like the big solid sedan feel from behind the wheel (it’s based on a modified S-Class sedan platform), and safety improvements include automatically closing the windows and sunroof if the sensors detect an impending rollover.
If you’re not much of a reader the 700-page owner’s manual offers a daunting prospect. The Cockpit Management and Data System (COMAND), which controls navigation, audio, telephone, seat massage, suspension and other crucial settings, requires studying no less than 240-plus pages to decipher the different functions. An additional 175 pages discuss COMAND in more detail. Power window instructions occupy a full four pages.
![]() Used 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class CL 550 Coupe 2D | ![]() Used 2016 Honda CR-Z | ![]() Used 2014 Ford Mustang | ![]() Used 2013 Dodge Challenger | ||
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| Price | $10,743 | $9,716 | $9,826 | $9,858 | |
| KBB.com Rating | N/A | 4.1 | 3.9 | 3.5 | |
| Consumer Rating | 4.8 | 4.5 | 4.7 | 4.7 | |
| Fuel Economy | City 14/Hwy 21/Comb 17 MPG | City 36/Hwy 39/Comb 37 MPG | City 19/Hwy 31/Comb 23 MPG | City 18/Hwy 27/Comb 21 MPG | |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Hybrid | Gas | Gas | |
| Safety Rating | N/A | 4.0 | 4.0 | 5.0 | |
| Seating Capacity | 4 | 2 | 4 | 5 | |
| Basic Warranty | 4 years or 50000 miles | 3 years or 36000 miles | 3 years or 36000 miles | 3 years or 36000 miles | |
| Horsepower | 382 @ 6000 RPM | 130 @ 6000 RPM | 305 @ 6500 RPM | 305 @ 6350 RPM | |
| Engine | V8, 5.5 Liter | 4-Cyl, Hybrid i-VTEC 1.5L | V6, 3.7 Liter | V6, 3.6 Liter | |
| Drivetrain | RWD | FWD | RWD | RWD |