Power
0–100 km/h
Top speed
Fuel (combined)
What owners say
Overview
Owner sentiment is highly conditional, centered on the significant and well-documented maintenance costs associated with the complex Active Body Control (ABC) hydraulic suspension system. The vehicle is universally praised for its timeless design, luxurious feel, and potent V8/V1
Generation by generation
Owner insights per generation and US complaint/recall records (NHTSA).
Complaints and recalls by model yearSource: NHTSA (US)Show table
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Most-reported area |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 4 | 0 | air bags |
| 2008 | 52 | 0 | fuel/propulsion system |
| 2007 | 102 | 0 | fuel/propulsion system |
| 2006 | 167 | 0 | fuel/propulsion system |
| 2003 | 53 | 0 | electrical system |
| 2002 | 34 | 0 | electrical system |
Complaint counts come from owner reports filed with the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Higher-selling years naturally accumulate more complaints.
Specifications
Generation
Version
AMG CL 65 V12 (630 Hp) AMG SPEEDSHIFT
From 2010-2013
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