What engine does the 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL 500 BlueEFFICIENCY use?

A naturally aspirated 4,663cc V8 producing 320kW and 700Nm, through a 7G-TRONIC 7-speed automatic transmission driving the rear wheels.

Is the Mercedes-Benz CL-Class still sold in Australia?

No, the CL-Class was withdrawn from the Australian range; the newest surviving Mercedes-Benz Australia specification document for it is dated February 2011.

Mercedes-Benz CL-Class, Price, Specs & Review

Everything on the Mercedes-Benz CL-Class — for used buyers and research. 4 variants. Side-by-side specs, ANCAP safety, fuel economy, towing capacity, warranty and running costs. Specifications are sourced from Mercedes-Benz's original Australian brochures for this generation; new-car pricing is no longer shown as it is no longer sold new.

Data checked: specs 12 Aug 2026

Discontinued. The Mercedes-Benz CL-Class generations listed on this page are no longer sold new in Australia. Specifications are kept for reference and used-buyer research; pricing is no longer shown as it is not a current new-car offer.

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4 variants of the Mercedes-Benz CL-Class are on sale in Australia. Tap to compare them side-by-side, then tap any variant for its full specs.

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CL 500 BlueEFFICIENCY2011Discontinued—11.1L/100kmRWD—

Fuel use: 11.1L/100km
Gearbox: 7G-TRONIC 7-speed automatic
Drive: RWD

The 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL 500 BlueEFFICIENCY is the entry point to the C216-generation CL-Class luxury coupe, using a naturally aspirated 4.7-litre V8 (320kW/700Nm) through a 7G-TRONIC automatic and rear-wheel drive. Mercedes-Benz Australia's February 2011 specification sheet lists 11.1L/100km combined (ADR 81/02) and 259g/km CO2, with DISTRONIC PLUS, Active Blind Spot and Active Lane Keeping Assist, COMAND APS with a SPLITVIEW screen and 20-inch alloy wheels standard. This model year is discontinued; no later AU document for CL-Class survives past 2011.

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CL 63 AMG2011Discontinued—10.6L/100kmRWD—

Fuel use: 10.6L/100km
Gearbox: AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT 7-speed sports transmission
Drive: RWD

The 2011 Mercedes-AMG CL 63 AMG uses a twin-turbo 5.5-litre V8 (400kW/800Nm) through an AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT 7-speed transmission and rear-wheel drive, adding AMG interior and exterior appointments, 20-inch AMG alloy wheels and an AMG sports exhaust over the CL 500. Mercedes-Benz Australia's February 2011 specification sheet lists 10.6L/100km combined (ADR 81/02) and 247g/km CO2. This model year is discontinued.

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CL 6002011Discontinued—14.3L/100kmRWD—

Fuel use: 14.3L/100km
Gearbox: 5-speed automatic (TOUCHSHIFT)
Drive: RWD

The 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL 600 is the V12 flagship of the C216 CL-Class range, using a bi-turbo 5.5-litre V12 (380kW/830Nm) through a 5-speed automatic (TOUCHSHIFT) and rear-wheel drive. Mercedes-Benz Australia's February 2011 specification sheet lists 14.3L/100km combined (ADR 81/02) and 346g/km CO2, with active multi-contour front seats with massage function and exclusive PASSION leather in a V12-specific design. This model year is discontinued.

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CL 65 AMG2011Discontinued—14.5L/100kmRWD—

Fuel use: 14.5L/100km
Gearbox: AMG SPEEDSHIFT 5-speed automatic
Drive: RWD

The 2011 Mercedes-AMG CL 65 AMG is the range-topping C216 CL-Class, using a bi-turbo 6.0-litre V12 (463kW/1000Nm) through an AMG SPEEDSHIFT 5-speed automatic and rear-wheel drive. Mercedes-Benz Australia's February 2011 specification sheet lists 14.5L/100km combined (ADR 81/02) and 340g/km CO2, with AMG carbon-fibre trim, a unique AMG V12 interior design and 20-inch AMG alloy wheels. This model year is discontinued.

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