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Old 02-10-2007, 07:17 AM   #1 (permalink)
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Autozeitung: '07 CL500 Testdrive & Review (aka "CL550")

Mercedes CL 500
Genuss im großen Stil

Den glänzenden Auftritt auf dem Boulevard beherrscht er ebenso wie entspanntes Reisen im Eiltempo der neue Mercedes CL ist ein nahezu perfekter Gran Turismo



Nüchtern betrachtet ist das größte Mercedes-Coupé reine Formsache. Die Technik stammt von der Achsaufhängung bis hin zum Antrieb aus der S-Klasse, dafür leistet sich der CL den Luxus, zwei Türen wegzulassen was nicht zuletzt einem stilsicheren Auftritt zugute kommt. Wie ein Bodybuilder im schwarzen Maßanzug zieht das über fünf Meter lange und 1,87 Meter breite Coupé die Blicke auf sich. (The CL is essentially an S-Class with two doors. Technology and engines all come from its 4-door stablemate. Like a bodybuilder dressed in black, the 5 meter long and 1.87 meter wide CL attracts a lot of attention.)



Dennoch gibt sich der voluminöse Viersitzer als Gentleman und trägt in seiner gedeckten Kleidung – nicht weniger als drei Schwarz- und vier Grautöne stehen als Außenfarbe zur Wahl – nie dick auf. Vornehm gekleidet präsentiert sich auch der Innenraum, wobei sich das Instrumentenboard strikt an die Vorgaben der S-Klasse hält. Unter den großen Coupés gibt es kaum eines, das so viel Herz für seine hinteren Passagiere zeigt. Zwei körpergerecht ausgeformte und großzügig dimensionierte Clubsessel nebst akzeptabler Bein- und Kopffreiheit erwarten die Mitreisenden im Fond. Der Weg dorthin ist allerdings etwas beschwerlich und zeitraubend. Bis die Vordersitze elektrisch nach vorn gefahren und per umständlicher Griffhaltung wieder in ihre Ausgangspostion zurückgeglitten sind, vergeht eine Weile. (Despite this, the CL is a gentle car with generous interior space and a very high quality cockpit a la S-Class. Among the big coupes, there is no other which offers this much interior space. The seats are well sculpted, not to mention comfortable, and the leg and head space at the rear is very much acceptable. Getting into the rear seats is a little annoying and time consuming though since the front seats have to be moved electronically - and this takes time.)



Doch ein CL ist nun mal keine S-Klasse, sondern vielmehr ein Fahrerauto. Dabei kann ein wenig S-Klasse-Vorbildung nicht schaden, denn in seiner Bedienbarkeit folgt der CL haargenau der großen Luxuslimousine. Bis man die Eigenheiten des Comand-Systems (Bedienung von Audio-, Navigationssystem, Bordcomputer sowie vielfältiger Fahrzeugeinstellungen wie Licht und Alarmanlage) begriffen hat, bedarf es einer gewissen Eingewöhnung und mitunter des Studiums der 520 Seiten starken Bedienungsanleitung. Einige Optionen sind darüber hinaus über separat abrufbare Menüs im Tachodisplay anwählbar ganz schön kompliziert. Assistenz statt Entmündigung. Zum Teil gegen Aufpreis bietet der CL ein Hightech-Arsenal erster Güte. Das reicht vom Infrarot-Nachtsicht-Assistenten (zeigt im Dunkeln Dinge im Cockpit-Display an, die man eigentlich gar nicht sehen kann) über die radar-gestützte Distronic Plus (hält automatisch den Abstand zum Vordermann, bremst selbsttätig sogar bis zum Stillstand ab und warnt optisch wie akustisch bei Kollisionsgefahr) bis hin zur Einparkhilfe, auf Wunsch auch mit Rückfahrkamera. (Unlike the S-Class, the CL is more of a "driver's car". Despite this, a little S-Class influence can never hurt and this means the interior controls function like those of the S-Class. It might take sometime for the driver to know all the systems of the car (the instruction manual is 520 pages long). Some of the controls, especially in the LCD display are a little difficult to understand. The CL offers a lot of options such as infrared Night Assist and Distronic Plus as well PARKING ASSIST with a rear monitoring camera, should the driver desire it.)



Dennoch entmündigt ein hochgerüsteter CL seinen Fahrer nicht. In der Praxis sind die Assistenzsysteme ebenso zuverlässig wie sinnvoll, da sie den Fahrer lediglich unterstützen. Lenken, Bremsen und Gasgeben muss der Pilot nach wie vor selbst und dies bereitet ihm im CL 500 sehr viel Freude. Klar, wer einen leichtfüßigen Sportwagen zum Kurvenkratzen sucht, ist beim CL an der falschen Adresse. (Despite all this technology, the driver shouldn't be afraid. In real life, the systems are user friendly and reliable and the driver still has to brake, steer and operate the gas pedal - which in the CL are fun. Those looking for a light sports car to take on the sharpest corners are looking at the wrong car though.)



Aber selten lassen sich über zwei Tonnen Automobil so spielerisch handhaben. Wer es wirklich wissen will, kann mit dem großen Coupé behände um die Ecken pfeilen, was unter anderem der relativ direkten Lenkung, den aufpreispflichtigen 19-Zoll-Rädern (Serie: 17 Zoll) und dem serienmäßigen dynamischen Wank- und Nickausgleich des ABC-Fahrwerks (Active Body Control) zuzuschreiben ist. Tempoüberschuss im Kurveneingang baut der CL untersteuernd ab, und geht der Fahrer dabei vom Gas, sind nur minimale Lastwechselreaktionen zu spüren, die das sanft regelnde ESP zudem sicher im Griff hat. (Still, it is not everyday that you get to drive a 2-ton car that handles with ease and feels so playful. You can take sharp corners with this car - and the steering is pretty direct too. Should you take a curve too quickly, the CL will understeer gently and taking your foot of the gas is safe enough, as the ESP has everything under control.)



Die Domäne des CL 500 ist jedoch das komfortable, von Antriebs-, Wind- und Abrollgeräuschen unbehelligte Dahingleiten stets mit der Gewissheit, sich auf die souveräne Kraftentfaltung der 388 PS verlassen zu können, die der kultivierte 5,5-Liter-V8 per Siebenstufen-Automatik auf die Hinterräder schickt. Diese perfekte Ausgewogenheit zwischen Kraft und Komfort beherrscht der CL im großen Stil einer S-Klasse. (Where the CL500 reigns supreme however is the cruising factor with 388-hp on tap that are channeled to the rear wheels via 7Gtronic. This is aided by the comfortable, refined and quietness of the cars systems. The CL masters this - like an S-Class.)



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Abgesehen vom Preis gibt es wenig, das man am CL 500 kritisieren könnte. Kaum ein anderes Auto verbindet Komfort und Hightech einer Luxuslimousine mit dem dynamischen Auftritt eines großen Coupés. Nüchtern betrachtet, bietet der CL die Technik der S-Klasse – allerdings in der ungleich eleganteren, aber etwas unpraktischeren Form und zum deutlich höheren Preis. Der CL 500 also ein überflüssiges Auto? Zu diesem Schluss müssen kühl kalkulierende Kopfmenschen zwangsläufig kommen. Aber selbst solche stellen im CL schnell fest, dass das Leben im Überfluss ein Hochgenuss sein kann. (Aside from the high price tag, there is little to criticize about this car. Almost no other car combines the comfort and high-tech of a luxury limousine with the dynamic performance of a large coupe. Basically, the CL is a two-door S-Class, yet a little more unpractical and with a bigger price. Is the CL500 almost overkill? You decide. Fact is, it is a wonderful indulgence for our short lives.)
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Old 02-10-2007, 07:18 AM   #2 (permalink)
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Re: Autozeitung: '07 CL500 Testdrive & Review (aka "CL550")

Forgot to add, I love that interior color combination!

Reminds me of the Pianolacquer option for the Maybach 57S.

EDIT: Forgot to add this:

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Old 02-10-2007, 07:25 AM   #3 (permalink)
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Re: Autozeitung: '07 CL500 Testdrive & Review (aka "CL550")

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Forgot to add, I love that interior color combination!

Reminds me of the Pianolacquer option for the Maybach 57S.
I agree!
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Re: Autozeitung: '07 CL500 Testdrive & Review (aka "CL550")

that interior is to die for.. just perfect
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Old 02-10-2007, 08:29 AM   #5 (permalink)
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Re: Autozeitung: '07 CL500 Testdrive & Review (aka "CL550")

Yes, a stunning interior!
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Re: Autozeitung: '07 CL500 Testdrive & Review (aka "CL550")

Such a beautiful car!
I'm suprised about the fuel efficiency of the car.
I don't know if it's correct or not but for its size and performance this CL500 only consumes 9.9 L / 100 km in this test. Which is like 24 MPG for the American folks and 28 MPG for the people in the UK.
That is relatively low for such a car.
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Re: Autozeitung: '07 CL500 Testdrive & Review (aka "CL550")

I think this generation of CL will become a classic Mercedes. The car is almost flawless.
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Re: Autozeitung: '07 CL500 Testdrive & Review (aka "CL550")

This Designo interior is stunning! The quality has improved tremendously compared to the previous CL: not only the layout and the design of the switches is much nicer, but most of all the materials that are used are at the level where they should be in this type of Mercedes The exterior is bolder than the previous generation, while, IMHO, I think the previous CL was a little more classy and sharp looking. Of course, today, it looks a bit dated, but at the time of its launch, it truely was a remarkable car!
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Re: Autozeitung: '07 CL500 Testdrive & Review (aka "CL550")

I agree. It has lost some of the uprightness typical of older Mercedes, but it is much "prettier" now.

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Is there a translated version? What are they saying about it?

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