In light of the recent news from Mercedes-Benz about the new changes in the CL class for 2011, one that stands out is the CL 550 4MATIC.
Mercedes-Benz has eloquently concealed within the CL 550, a twin turbo V8 making 429 hp with a new fuel injection system calibrated for the pair of twins.
Mercedes-Benz V8 Gets a Boost
The Mercedes-Benz CL 550 comes with standard all wheel drive and has undergone some improvements to its braking system and a few cosmetic changes along the bottom edges for a more stylistic and edgy look.
The CL 550, which came with a normally aspirated V8 in previous models steps into the ring with this powerful and enlightening turbo technology.
This will surely enhance the feeling off the line as all wheel drive and turbochargers go together like cake and ice cream.
Mercedes-Benz Vehicle Technology
Aside from the obvious enhancement engine wise, the CL class is getting up to speed on technology as well. If one opts for the CL class driver assistance package they will get an active lane keeping assist which warns the driver via cameras should it wander into the next lane.
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Blind Spot Assist
This system has both a passive alert and an emergency countermeasure that overrides the drivers decision to change lanes.
The active blind spot assist displays a red triangle on the outer mirrors when it has detected a vehicle in an adjoining lane that is within distance of a potential conflict if you were to change lanes.
In the event the driver attempts to change lanes when there is an active alert, the vehicle will begin shifting braking capability to the opposite side so that the vehicle is pulled away from the danger zone.
The 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL 550 4Matic is priced at the base of $105,100. Jumping up to the CL 600 and you looking at starting out somewhere in the $150,000 range.
