The new model was officially unveiled at the end of June 2006 and was presented at the 2006 Paris Salon. The W216 is offered in five models, the V8-powered CL500 and CL500 4MATIC, the high-performance V8-powered CL63 AMG and the high-end V12-powered CL600 and CL65AMG . The CL500 4MATIC is sold as the CL550 4MATIC in North America. The class is based on the chassis of the W221 S-Class and shares similar design cues together with the CLS-Class. The two-door coupe weighs 2,045 kg (4,508 lb) and like its predecessors, has no B-pillar interrupting the sleek curve of the side windows. 
The C216 makes use of the Distronic Plus cruise control, which debuted on the 2007 S-Class. This system is able to bring the car to a complete stop, and accelerate again to the pre-set speed, to keep a pre-set distance away from the car ahead of it. This Mercedes-Benz CL has also debuted with the new Active NightVision program that enables drivers to view the conditions in front of the car despite the dark surroundings. As of the 2009 model year, Mercedes-Benz offers the CL550 in only 4Matic, while the CL600, CL63 AMG, and CL65 AMG are in the standard rear-wheel drive.
In 2007, 40 C216 CL65 AMG units have been sold as '40th Anniversary Edition', to celebrate AMG was founded 40 years earlier. Performancewise, the '40th Anniversary Edition' was a custom CL65 AMG. Changes to the car included an 'ONE OUT OF 40' badge near the COMAND controller, special upholstery and rooflining, and a special 'AMG Alubeam' paintfinish. Apart from the CL65 AMG '40th Anniversary Edition', only a small selection of showcars got an Alubeam finish, a special paint designed to gleam like liquid metal.
The C216 makes use of the Distronic Plus cruise control, which debuted on the 2007 S-Class. This system is able to bring the car to a complete stop, and accelerate again to the pre-set speed, to keep a pre-set distance away from the car ahead of it. This Mercedes-Benz CL has also debuted with the new Active NightVision program that enables drivers to view the conditions in front of the car despite the dark surroundings. As of the 2009 model year, Mercedes-Benz offers the CL550 in only 4Matic, while the CL600, CL63 AMG, and CL65 AMG are in the standard rear-wheel drive.In 2007, 40 C216 CL65 AMG units have been sold as '40th Anniversary Edition', to celebrate AMG was founded 40 years earlier. Performancewise, the '40th Anniversary Edition' was a custom CL65 AMG. Changes to the car included an 'ONE OUT OF 40' badge near the COMAND controller, special upholstery and rooflining, and a special 'AMG Alubeam' paintfinish. Apart from the CL65 AMG '40th Anniversary Edition', only a small selection of showcars got an Alubeam finish, a special paint designed to gleam like liquid metal.
| Engine | Power | 0–100 km/h (62 mph) | Top speed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CL500 | 5.5 L V8 | 285 kW (388 hp DIN) | 5.4 seconds | 250 km/h (155 mph) |
| CL500 4MATIC/CL550 4MATIC (USA) | 5.5 L V8 | 285 kW (388 hp DIN) | 5.4 seconds | 250 km/h (155 mph) |
| CL600 | 5.5 L V12 | 380 kW (517 hp DIN) | 4.6 seconds (4.1 seconds R&T) | 250 km/h (155 mph) |
| CL63 AMG | 6.2 L V8 | 386 kW (525 hp DIN) | 4.6 seconds | 250 km/h (155 mph) |
| CL63 AMG Performance Package (USA) | 6.2 L V8 | 386 kW (525 hp DIN) | 4.6 seconds | 300 km/h (186 mph) |
| CL65 AMG | 6.0 L V12 BiTurbo | 450 kW (612 hp DIN) | 4.4 seconds | 250 km/h (155 mph) |
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