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Mercedes-Benz CL-Class by year

The CL-Class is a compact car sold from 1998–2014 with engines including 5.0L 8-cyl, 6.0L 12-cyl, 5.4L 8-cyl, 5.8L 12-cyl and 5.5L 12-cyl. NHTSA lists 35 recalls and 158 owner complaints across these years.

Combined MPG by model year · line shows the most efficient version, shading the range across versions
10152025199820032008201320141998: 14–16 MPG combined1999: 14–16 MPG combined2000: 17 MPG combined2001: 16–17 MPG combined2002: 16–17 MPG combined2003: 14–16 MPG combined2004: 14–17 MPG combined2005: 13–17 MPG combined2006: 14–17 MPG combined2007: 14–16 MPG combined2008: 13–17 MPG combined2009: 13–17 MPG combined2010: 13–17 MPG combined2011: 14–18 MPG combined2012: 14–18 MPG combined2013: 14–18 MPG combined2014: 14–18 MPG combined18 MPG
YearEnginesCombined MPGRecallsComplaints
1998 CL-Class5.0L 8-cyl, 6.0L 12-cyl14–1600
1999 CL-Class5.0L 8-cyl, 6.0L 12-cyl14–1602
2000 CL-Class5.0L 8-cyl1758
2001 CL-Class5.0L 8-cyl, 5.4L 8-cyl, 5.8L 12-cyl16–17626
2002 CL-Class5.0L 8-cyl, 5.4L 8-cyl, 5.8L 12-cyl16–17547
2003 CL-Class5.0L 8-cyl, 5.5L 12-cyl14–16414
2004 CL-Class5.0L 8-cyl, 5.4L 8-cyl, 5.5L 12-cyl14–17616
2005 CL-Class5.0L 8-cyl, 5.4L 8-cyl, 5.5L 12-cyl…13–1725
2006 CL-Class5.0L 8-cyl, 5.4L 8-cyl, 5.5L 12-cyl…14–1719
2007 CL-Class5.5L 8-cyl, 5.5L 12-cyl14–1619
2008 CL-Class5.5L 8-cyl, 5.5L 12-cyl, 6.2L 8-cyl13–17310
2009 CL-Class5.5L 8-cyl, 5.5L 12-cyl, 6.2L 8-cyl13–1702
2010 CL-Class5.5L 8-cyl, 5.5L 12-cyl, 6.0L 12-cyl…13–1702
2011 CL-Class4.7L 8-cyl, 5.5L 12-cyl, 5.5L 8-cyl…14–1816
2012 CL-Class4.7L 8-cyl, 5.5L 12-cyl, 5.5L 8-cyl…14–1811
2013 CL-Class4.7L 8-cyl, 5.5L 8-cyl, 5.5L 12-cyl…14–1801
2014 CL-Class4.7L 8-cyl, 5.5L 8-cyl, 5.5L 12-cyl…14–1800

Specs from EPA fueleconomy.gov; recalls and complaints from NHTSA, retrieved October 2026.

Most common Mercedes-Benz CL-Class problems

Across all years, these are the components owners reported most often to NHTSA. If one of these failed on your CL-Class, it can still be sold as-is.

  • Suspension41
  • Electrical System36
  • Fuel/Propulsion System11
  • Engine and Engine Cooling8
  • Air Bags8
  • Seat Belts7

Selling a Mercedes-Benz CL-Class: questions

How much is a junk Mercedes-Benz CL-Class worth?

It depends on the year, condition, which parts are still on it and current scrap prices. Newer, complete CL-Classs with working engines and transmissions bring more; older or stripped ones are valued mostly for scrap and parts. Pick your year above or use the form for a free offer.

Do you buy Mercedes-Benz CL-Classs that don't run?

Yes, from every model year we list (1998–2014), running or not, wrecked or stripped. Towing is always free.

Which Mercedes-Benz CL-Class year has the most complaints?

Among the years we cover, owners filed the most NHTSA complaints about the 2002 CL-Class (47). Across all years, the most-reported components were suspension, electrical system and fuel/propulsion system.

Which Mercedes-Benz CL-Class year has the most recalls?

The 2001 CL-Class has the most NHTSA recalls of the years we cover, with 6. Open recalls don't stop you from junking a car.

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