Test drive Mercedes Benz CL class since 2010 compartment
Luxury of movement
Judging by the attention of the new generation of CL on the streets, the capital missed a fresh expensive car. The six BMW went for a noise, a new S-class has already become familiar, Porsche Cayenne and Bentley Continental GT have long been in circulation. A new hero is required.![](http://www.bibipedia.info/media/photo_testi/55625.jpg)
The previous CL was good, a new S-class was very good, but both of them fade next to the new Mercedes-Benz compartment. In the modern range of CL is one of the brightest models. Especially with a package of external decoration from AMG. It would be interesting to look at this body in red.
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Inside, CL almost copies the S-class, so the future owner of the sedan, who will decide to purchase a compartment, should order radical interior colors radically different from each other, otherwise it will be boring. However, there are features. For example, CL doors without a framework are a special chic. Also, the seat belts on the backs of the seats have an reviving interior of a metal edging, and in unison they are played by metal overlays at the corners of the door and body.
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When the door is attached to the opener of the castle, a complete illusion is created that you are sitting in the S-class. However, the status of the coupe obliges the car to be more sports in management. Although what is there, fashion today orders any car to be sports
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The expected insufficient rotation is manifested in the turns. However, to achieve it under ordinary conditions - this must be tried. The chassis perfectly copes with its duties, and the limit of the adhesive properties of the tires is achieved as soon as soon. The lack of rolls can also deceive - how easily everything does the car! I'll go even faster
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The motor (5.5 l), along with a seven -speed automatic, make CL 500 a magnificent autobas -gun tool. A slipper on the floor, and the car is rapidly gaining move. Switching is almost invisible - acceleration is non -stop, avalanche -like. Passport 250 km/h can be dial, and without blinking with an eye. At the same time, you can drive a car at speeds of 200 km/h on straight lines literally with one hand. She does not adopt the driver at all! Perestroika is also easy. The verified movement with a heavy steering wheel, and a giant compartment with jewelry accuracy changes the strip. The main thing is not to forget to look at the speedometer, since the driver’s sensations about the true speed speak poorly, underestimating it strongly.
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It is a pity that versions with the active cruise control of Distronic Plus are not delivered to our country (the radars that are equipped with the system are prohibited for use in Russia). Then one could almost completely rely on the electronic mind. After all, the machine is able to disperse independently and slow down in a high-speed range of up to 200 km/h, and the Pre-Safe Brake system operating with active cruise control can stop the car if the obstacle is sudden. I wonder if the geniuses of the auto industry will teach cars to be rearranged?
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Being one of the world's longest compartment, CL offers a relatively solid space for the rear passengers. The key word here is relatively. Having set up the front chair, I sat down at myself. There are more places than, for example, in the BMW of the 6th series, but the car does not withstand comparison even with business class sedans. A man of medium height feels comfortable, but still shy. Perhaps you can ride two girls, but it’s better not to go in a protracted route. The compartment, even such sizes, is still a car for two. Which, of course, does not prevent CL from successfully playing the role of an actual prestigious car in the capital. For some time
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The compartment is sold both from 5 liters (388 hp), and with 6 l of the engine (517 hp). The standard CL500 (from 131000) includes front, side and window pillows of the driver and front passenger; Electronic traffic stabilization system (ESP), including ABS and ASR systems; ABC; front seats with lumbar support and electrical regulation; multifunctional steering wheel; climate control; Cruise control; on-board computer; Comand control and indication system (8-inch color display) with a DVD player and PCMCIA slot; decoration of the salon with leather and wood; Tire pressure loss sensor; Rain sensor; Bi-ksenon headlights, parking sensors, sliding/lifting glass hatch with electric drive; alloy wheels R17; Coloring metallic.
The six-liter version (from 185,000) is characterized by the Harman/Kardon speaker acoustic system, 6 disks, multi-circuit front seats with a massage function, five-speed automatic transmission, the Keyless-GO system, the steering wheel and wood, preparation for installing a mobile phone, 18-inch Wheel disks. Standard package can be equipped with a rear view camera, a Distronic distance maintenance system, a Night View Assist night vision system, a parking heating system with the rear seat, a remote gate gate opening, a heating rudder, a tv tuner . You can also order a styling from AMG.
Source: Motor magazine [November 2006]