CL not starting
I've just returned from holiday and my car has been parked up for a week. When I try to start it, the lights come on the dashboard, but it will not start. Can someone please advise what to do...... Thanks, Nat
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2009 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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Now in the third year of a redesign that took place in 2007, the Mercedes-Benz CL-Class two-door coupes change little for 2009. The only major upgrade focuses on the 2009 CL550 4Matic Coupe, which receives Mercedes' all-wheel-drive 4Matic system as a standard feature and replaces the previous year's rear-wheel-drive coupe. The 4Matic system provides extra traction on all types of road surfaces and incorporates the automaker's four-wheel Electronic Traction System, which automatically brakes any wheels that are starting to slip and maintains power to any wheel that has traction, even in situations when only one wheel has traction, according to the automaker.
In addition, Mercedes has upgraded the CL-Class's optional Distronic Adaptive Cruise Control system, which it now calls Distronic Plus. When activated, the system uses two onboard radar systems to ensure a safe driving distance from the vehicles traveling ahead. Depending on the situation, the Distronic Plus system can adjust the car's speed up to 125 mph or bring the CL-Class coupes to a complete stop.
Mercedes offers the CL-Class in four trims for 2009, including the CL550 4Matic, the CL600, and the AMG-tweaked CL63 AMG and CL65 AMG. All are rear-wheel-drive vehicles, except for the CL550 4Matic, and all seat four passengers.
Throughout the line, the CL-Class retains its low, wide stance and pillarless cabin, which results in a clean, uninterrupted side profile with the windows opened or closed. Other design features include flared wheel wells, a rakish hood, and a tapered roofline, all of which add to the coupes' sportiness.
A 382-hp, 5.5-liter V8 powers the CL550 4Matic, which serves as the entry point for the CL-Class, despite a sticker price north of $100,000. Moving up a notch, the CL600 retains its 512-hp V12. The CL63 AMG sports a 507-hp V8 and features components tweaked by AMG, Mercedes' in-house tuner, including an AMG sports suspension, AMG-designed sport seats, an AMG sports exhaust system, and a high-performance braking system, as well as AMG exterior styling. The CL65 ups the ante for power with a 604-hp V12, as well as F1-inspired manual shifters for the five-speed automatic transmission, 20-inch AMG five-spoke alloy wheels, and AMG-calibrated Active Body Control.
Published May 31, 2022 by CarGurus Editorial Team
User reviews for 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class
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by Nick A
Nov 24, 2021
Fantastic, I drove one and was amazed how advanced it was although it is 13 y7ears oldNov 24, 2021
by Gavin W
Mar 22, 2021
Still priced a little high to have 3 ownersMar 22, 2021
by Joe N
Nov 04, 2020
Its a little over priced with the miles and year of the car. I would love to buy this car for the right price.Nov 04, 2020
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by Nick A
Nov 24, 2021
Fantastic, I drove one and was amazed how advanced it was although it is 13 y7ears oldNov 24, 2021
by Gavin W
Mar 22, 2021
Still priced a little high to have 3 ownersMar 22, 2021
by Joe N
Nov 04, 2020
Its a little over priced with the miles and year of the car. I would love to buy this car for the right price.Nov 04, 2020
by Julian S
Sep 03, 2010
It´s my Black Pearl ;) I´ll never drive another car than this. Perfection meet´s elegance and tecnologie. 550 hp with chip tuning inside and nearly 330 km/h top speed! Ilike this car so much. Never give this car up!Sep 03, 2010
by Gregorio E
Feb 07, 2010
i like CL because i like the design, build quality, performance highest on the class, rim design, interior design. but i dont like the price of CL63 AMG. so expensive for children who wants to buy mercedes CL 63 AMGFeb 07, 2010
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2009 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class Pricing
Original MSRP
$107,900 to $203,700Price range
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N/ATrims & specs
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front 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
Memory card slot auxiliary audio input · In-Dash CD: DVD · Premium Brand: Harman-Kardon · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · 2 subwoofers · Surround audio: 5.1 · Total Number of Speakers: 14 · 600 watts
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: rear center folding with storage · Center console trim: leather · Dash trim: wood · Door sill trim: illuminated scuff plate · Door trim: wood · Shift knob trim: alloy · Steering wheel trim: wood
Convenience Features
Center console: front console with storage · Cupholders: rear · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Easy entry: power driver seat · Memorized settings: driver seat · Multi-function remote: keyless entry with panic alarm · One-touch windows: 2 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: phone · Storage: door pockets · Sunshade: power rear window · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 14
Drivetrain
4WD Type: full time
Exterior Features
Exhaust tip color: chrome · Grille color: chrome
Headrests
Adjustable rear headrests: retractable · Front headrests: power adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 2
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: lamp failure
Lights
Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: HID
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power folding
Passenger Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 14
Rear Seats
Type: bucket
Roof
Moonroof: power glass
Safety
Camera system: rearview · Parking sensors: front
Seatbelts
Seatbelt force limiters: front and rear · Seatbelt pretensioners: front and rear
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: bucket · Heated: front seats · Passenger seat power adjustments: reclining · Rear headrests: adjustable · Upholstery: premium leather · Ventilated: front
Spare Tire
Mount Location: inside
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
Telematics
Navigation system: hard drive navigation system · Phone: voice activated · Satellite communications: TeleAid
Tires
Profile: 45 · Type: performance · Width: 255
Wheels
Width: 8.5
Windows
Front wipers: rain sensing · Power windows: remote operation
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front 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
Memory card slot auxiliary audio input · 6 disc in-dash CD · Premium Brand: Harman-Kardon · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · 2 subwoofers · Surround audio: 5.1 · Total Number of Speakers: 11 · 600 watts
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: rear center folding with storage · Center console trim: wood · Dash trim: wood · Door sill trim: illuminated scuff plate · Door trim: leather · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: alloy · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Center console: front console with storage · Cupholders: rear · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Easy entry: power steering wheel · Memorized settings: passenger seat · Multi-function remote: proximity entry system · One-touch windows: 2 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Reading lights: rear · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: grocery bag holder · Sunshade: power rear window · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Active driver support: active bolstering · Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 14
Exterior Features
Rear trunk/liftgate: soft close · Side door type: soft close
Headrests
Front headrests: power adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 2
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: lamp failure
Lights
Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: Auto on · Taillights: adaptive
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: integrated turn signals
Passenger Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 14
Rear Seats
Type: bucket
Roof
Moonroof: remote operation
Safety
Active head restraints: driver · Camera system: rearview · Impact sensor: post-collision safety system · Parking sensors: front
Seatbelts
Seatbelt force limiters: front and rear · Seatbelt pretensioners: front and rear
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: sport bucket · Heated: front seats · Passenger seat power adjustments: reclining · Rear headrests: adjustable · Upholstery: premium 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): front · Suspension control: electronic
Telematics
Navigation system: hard drive navigation system · Phone: voice activated · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth · Satellite communications: TeleAid
Tires
Type: performance
Tires and Rims
Wheels: alloy
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent · Power windows: remote operation
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front 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
Memory card slot auxiliary audio input · In-Dash CD: DVD · Premium Brand: Harman-Kardon · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · 2 subwoofers · Surround audio: 5.1 · Total Number of Speakers: 14 · 600 watts
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: rear center folding with storage · Center console trim: alloy · Dash trim: wood · Door sill trim: illuminated scuff plate · Door trim: leather · Shift knob trim: alloy · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Adaptive stop and go cruise control: semi-automatic · 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: keyless entry with panic alarm · One-touch windows: 2 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: phone · Storage: cargo tie-down anchors and hooks · Sunshade: power rear window · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Active driver support: active bolstering · Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 14
Exterior Features
Grille color: chrome · Rear trunk/liftgate: power operated
Headrests
Adjustable rear headrests: retractable · 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 · Headlights: Auto on · Taillights: adaptive
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Passenger Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 14
Rear Seats
Type: bucket
Roof
Moonroof: remote operation
Safety
Automatic emergency braking: front · Camera system: rearview · Parking sensors: rear · Pre-Collision Warning System: visual warning
Seatbelts
Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front and rear
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: reclining · Rear headrests: adjustable · Upholstery: premium leather
Spare Tire
Mount Location: inside
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): front · Suspension control: electronic
Telematics
Navigation system: hard drive navigation system · Phone: voice activated · Satellite communications: TeleAid
Tires
Profile: 45 · Type: performance · Width: 255
Wheels
Width: 9.5
Windows
Front wipers: rain sensing · Power windows: remote operation
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front 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
IPod auxiliary audio input · In-Dash CD: DVD · Premium Brand: Harman-Kardon · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · 2 subwoofers · Surround audio: 5.1 · Total Number of Speakers: 14 · 600 watts
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: rear center folding with storage · Center console trim: leather · Dash trim: leather · Door sill trim: stainless steel · Door trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Adaptive stop and go cruise control: semi-automatic · Center console: front console with storage · Cruise control: adaptive · Cupholders: front · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Easy entry: power driver seat · Memorized settings: passenger seat · Multi-function remote: trunk release · One-touch windows: 2 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: door pockets · Sunshade: power rear window · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Active driver support: active bolstering · Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 14
Exterior Features
Grille color: chrome · Rear trunk/liftgate: power operated
Headrests
Adjustable rear headrests: retractable · Front headrests: power adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 2
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: coolant temperature warning
Lights
Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: self-leveling · Taillights: adaptive
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: heated driver mirror
Passenger Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 14
Rear Seats
Type: bucket
Roof
Moonroof: power glass
Safety
Automatic emergency braking: front · Camera system: rearview · Parking sensors: rear · Pre-Collision Warning System: audible warning
Seatbelts
Seatbelt force limiters: front and rear · Seatbelt pretensioners: front and rear
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: sport bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: height · Rear headrests: adjustable · Upholstery: premium leather
Spare Tire
Mount Location: inside
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): front · Suspension control: electronic
Telematics
Navigation system: hard drive navigation system · Phone: voice activated · Satellite communications: TeleAid
Tires
Type: performance
Windows
Front wipers: rain sensing · Power windows: remote operation