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2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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The Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class changes little for 2008. Mercedes adds satellite radio to the CLS-Class's list of standard features and offers new wheel designs. All other features carry over from the previous year.
Combining attributes of both a coupe and sedan, the CLS-Class retains its flowing, smooth-as-silk exterior and coupe-like tapering roofline, first displayed in 2006 when the CLS-Class debuted. The "four-door coupe," as Mercedes calls it, has elbowed out a unique niche for itself in the automotive market, thanks to its high-performance powerplants and luxury-oriented features, elegantly packaged in a coupe-style body with four doors. Although the CLS-Class seats four, the sloping rear roofline results in limited headroom in the back, especially for taller passengers, although the rear seats offer plenty of legroom. Add in leather interiors and proven V8 engines, and you have distinctive automobiles designed to appeal to discerning drivers looking for something outside the traditional luxury-sedan mold.
Just two trims make up the CLS-Class for 2008. Despite its entry-level position, the CLS550 boasts a 5.5-liter V8 engine generating 382 hp and 391 lb-ft of torque. This powerplant develops 75% of its peak torque at just 1,000 rpm, so the car leaps off the mark and jumps out from 0 to 60 in just 5.4 seconds. The V8 links to a smooth-shifting seven-speed automatic transmission with closely spaced gears, resulting in quick response and effortless acceleration. In addition, the transmission includes Touch Shift, which enables drivers to shift manually using steering-wheel-mounted paddle shifters.
The CLS63 AMG fills out the CLS-Class lineup and pumps up the power quotient a notch, thanks to a 6.3-liter V8 hand-built by AMG, Mercedes' in-house high-performance tuner. The V8 sends 507 hp and 465 lb-ft of torque coursing through a seven-speed automatic transmission equipped with paddle-shifted AMG Speedshift, which is calibrated for 35% faster shifts and rev-matches downshifts. This powerplant drives the CLS63 from 0 to 60 in 4.3 seconds, although some reviewers have clocked 0-to-60 times as fast as 4.1 seconds. The CLS63 also stops in commanding fashion, courtesy of its AMG braking system, which consists of six-piston calipers and massive 14-inch rotors in front, and four-piston calipers with 13-inch rotors in the rear. Other AMG-unique features include a sports exhaust system, sports suspension, rear spoiler, and body enhancements, including a sportier front apron, round foglights, side skirts, and a rear apron.
The interiors of the CLS-Class trims make extensive use of leather and hand-polished wood, although passengers will find less interior space than in their sibling E-Class sedans, upon which the CLS-Class is based. Such features as four-zone climate control, 10-way power-adjustable front seats, a power tilt/sliding glass sunroof, electronic cruise control, and a Harman Kardon Logic7 digital surround-sound system all come standard. The CLS63 adds AMG sports seats, an ergonomic steering wheel, an AMG instrument cluster, and sports pedals, among other features.
Mercedes' Airmatic Semi-Active Air Suspension with Adaptive Damping System comes standard on both trims. The system ensures a comfortable but supportive ride by firming up the springs during acceleration, braking, and cornering to reduce pitches, dives, and rolls. Antilock brakes with brake assist also come standard. Both trims ride on 18-inch wheels with high-performance tires, while an AMG Performance Package adds 19-inch light-alloy wheels for the CLS63 AMG. Other options include Distronic Adaptive Cruise Control, a navigation system, and the Parktronic rear parking assist system.
User reviews for 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS
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by Anonymous
Mar 16, 2024
Compare with CLS 500 AMG , and CLS 550 AMG Mar 16, 2024
by Louis D
Aug 22, 2022
The vehicle was in excellent condition for the year model. The interior was in very good condition and the outside only had a few minor scratches. The only thing that was wrong with it is that theres a shaking of the wheels when you get to about 65-70 mph. Hopefully all it needs is a tire balance and rotation.Aug 22, 2022
by Alec M
Jun 18, 2022
Magnifique et très belle modification j’espère l’avoir bientôt Jun 18, 2022
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by Anonymous
Mar 16, 2024
Compare with CLS 500 AMG , and CLS 550 AMG Mar 16, 2024
by Louis D
Aug 22, 2022
The vehicle was in excellent condition for the year model. The interior was in very good condition and the outside only had a few minor scratches. The only thing that was wrong with it is that theres a shaking of the wheels when you get to about 65-70 mph. Hopefully all it needs is a tire balance and rotation.Aug 22, 2022
by Alec M
Jun 18, 2022
Magnifique et très belle modification j’espère l’avoir bientôt Jun 18, 2022
by Richard T
Apr 08, 2022
This car is very unattractive the colors makes the car uglyApr 08, 2022
by Chris K
Dec 26, 2021
Beautiful inside & out. Great ride & handling with the standard Airmatic suspension (will need air springs replaced sooner or later). Great, quiet, effortless & seemingly endless power. Transmission shifts cannot be felt in normal driving. Window regulators is a known failure point. Most 2008 & up engines have upgraded timing gears & are pretty much bullet proof. Stereo sounds great, but lacks modern features. Can be upgraded with dedicated Android units for $400+.
Awesome car. Dec 26, 2021
by Christopher H
Oct 28, 2021
Love it . Very powerful car. Great bargain for the power. Oct 28, 2021
by Hector M
Dec 12, 2020
This car is a eye catcher and of course is a Mercedes Dec 12, 2020
by JOE W
Dec 08, 2020
This is supposed to be a luxury class kind of a car. But it also can be a HOT ROD ,?Dec 08, 2020
by dontae n
Sep 29, 2020
Nice car if it was in my price range I would but it Sep 29, 2020
by AMEN .
Sep 21, 2020
Looks stunning amazing and like a safe powerful yet steel safe rideSep 21, 2020
by David V
Sep 05, 2020
Very nice car I like it cool Sep 05, 2020
by Chris I
Mar 18, 2015
Unbelievably fast, amazing handling and super comfortable. Interior setup is appealing to the eye and convenient. The most comfortable seats of any car I've ever had. Love not only the heated seats but the cooled seats as well. Car is 7 years old and still looks better than newer stuff coming out. Timeless quality in this car from inside to out.Mar 18, 2015
by Bill A
Feb 26, 2013
Stepping up to an AMG from a normal Mercedes is like going from a Piper Cub to an F16. The CLS 63 has all the comfort and ambiance of a Mercedes with top quality leather and wood surrounding you with a sound system that is like being at the concert. All the fun in this car though is under your right foot. 500+ HP on tap, marvelous handling and brakes that can stop before you get to the dime... Feb 26, 2013
by Tom B
Aug 31, 2011
Good handling sedan, powerful, and looks great. The low slung roof makes it not easy to get in and out. Wish they had a bluetooth built in instead of forcing owners to by a $300 bluetooth accessory. Overall, an impressive car.Aug 31, 2011
by Mohit J
Jan 13, 2008
undefined class........... unimginable beauty on wheelsJan 13, 2008
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2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS Pricing
Original MSRP
$67,950 to $93,550Price range
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Air Conditioning
Active charcoal air filtration · Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones · Automatic climate control rear air conditioning · Dual rear air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Driver knee airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: element · IPod auxiliary audio input · 6 disc in-dash CD · Premium Brand: Harman-Kardon · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · 1 subwoofer · Surround audio: 7.1 · Total Number of Speakers: 13
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 13.0 · Front brake width: 1.3 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 11.8 · Rear brake width: 0.9 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: rear center folding with storage · Center console trim: leather · Dash trim: wood · Door trim: wood · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: wood · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Cargo area power outlet: 12V · Center console: front console with storage · Cruise control: adaptive · Cupholders: front · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Easy entry: power driver seat · Memorized settings: driver seat · Multi-function remote: trunk release · One-touch windows: 4 · Power activated trunk/hatch: close · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Reading lights: rear · Rear power outlet: 12V · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: cargo tie-down anchors and hooks · Sunshade: power rear window · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 10
Headrests
Front headrests: power adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 2
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlight cleaners: heated · Headlights: Auto on
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Passenger Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 10
Rear Seats
Type: bucket
Roof
Moonroof: remote operation
Safety
Active head restraints: driver · Impact sensor: post-collision safety system · Parking sensors: front and rear
Seatbelts
Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Heated: front seats · Passenger seat power adjustments: height · Upholstery: leather · Ventilated: front
Spare Tire
Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary
Spare Wheel
Rim Type: steel
Suspension
Driver Adjustable Suspension: height · Front Spring Type: pneumatic springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: multi-link · Leveling: self leveling suspension · Rear Spring Type: pneumatic springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): rear · Suspension control: electronic
Telematics
Navigation system: DVD navigation system · Phone: voice activated · Satellite communications: TeleAid
Tires
Profile: 40 · Speed Rating: Z · Type: performance · Width: 245
Wheels
Width: 9.5
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent · Power windows: remote operation
Air Conditioning
Active charcoal air filtration · Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones · Automatic climate control rear air conditioning · Dual rear air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Driver knee airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: element · IPod auxiliary audio input · 6 disc in-dash CD · Premium Brand: Harman-Kardon · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · 1 subwoofer · Surround audio: 7.1 · Total Number of Speakers: 13
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 14.2 · Front brake width: 1.4 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 13.0 · Rear brake width: 1.0 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: rear center folding with storage · Center console trim: leather · Dash trim: wood · Door trim: leather · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Cargo area power outlet: 12V · Center console: front console with storage · Cruise control: adaptive · Cupholders: front · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Easy entry: power steering wheel · Memorized settings: passenger seat · Multi-function remote: trunk release · One-touch windows: 4 · Power activated trunk/hatch: close · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Reading lights: front · Rear power outlet: 12V · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: door pockets · Sunshade: power rear window · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 10
Headrests
Front headrests: power adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 2
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlight cleaners: heated · Headlights: Auto on
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: heated
Passenger Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 10
Rear Seats
Type: bucket
Roof
Moonroof: remote operation
Safety
Active head restraints: driver · Impact sensor: post-collision safety system · Parking sensors: front and rear
Seatbelts
Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: sport bucket · Heated: front seats · Passenger seat power adjustments: height · Upholstery: premium leather · Upholstery accents: faux suede · Ventilated: front
Suspension
Driver Adjustable Suspension: height · Front Spring Type: pneumatic springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: multi-link · Leveling: self leveling suspension · Rear Spring Type: pneumatic springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): rear · Suspension control: electronic
Telematics
Navigation system: DVD navigation system · Satellite communications: TeleAid
Tires
Load Rating: 96 · Type: performance
Windows
Front wipers: rain sensing · Power windows: remote operation