2010 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class received a light cabin-technology update led by an enhanced 8-inch infotainment system with hard-drive navigation. Its engines and basic chassis layouts carried over.
About the 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class
3rd generation (C216), fourth U.S. model year and final year before the 2011 mid-cycle redesign
Mercedes-Benz positioned the CL-Class as an S-Class-level luxury experience in a pillarless four-seat coupe. Its core strengths were quiet long-distance comfort, powerful V8 and V12 engines, advanced suspension systems and an interior rich in leather, wood and technology. The model emphasized effortless highway speed and passenger comfort rather than lightweight sports-car agility, while the AMG versions added substantially stronger acceleration, braking and handling hardware.
The CL 550 4MATIC serves as the all-season luxury coupe, pairing a 382-hp V8 and AWD with air suspension and a leather-lined four-seat cabin. The CL 600 emphasizes comfort with a 510-hp twin-turbo V12, massage seats and hydraulic suspension that limits body movement. The AMG models focus on performance, culminating in the 604-hp twin-turbo V12 CL 65 AMG with upgraded brakes, active suspension and diamond-stitched leather sport seats.
What changed, by category
2010 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class specs and features by trim
| Feature | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | V12, Twin Turbo, 5.5L | V8, 6.3 Liter | V12, Twin Turbo, 6.0L | V8, 5.5 Liter |
| Transmission | Auto, 5-Spd Touch Shift | Auto, 7-Spd SPEEDSHIFT | Auto, 5-Spd SPEEDSHIFT | Auto, 7-Spd Touch Shift |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | 4MATIC AWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 11 mpg | 11 mpg | 11 mpg | 14 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 17 mpg | 18 mpg | 17 mpg | 21 mpg |
| Horsepower | 510 hp | 518 hp | 604 hp | 382 hp |
| Torque | 612 lb-ft | 465 lb-ft | 738 lb-ft | 391 lb-ft |
| Trunk/Cargo | 13.5 cu-ft | 13.5 cu-ft | 13.5 cu-ft | 13.5 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 32.2 in | 32.2 in | 32.2 in | 32.2 in |
| Seats | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Doors | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | ||||
| Alarm System | ||||
| Blindspot Sensors | ||||
| Night Vision System | ||||
| Park Assist | ||||
| Rear View Camera | ||||
| Alloy Wheels | ||||
| Fog Lights | ||||
| Power Moonroof | ||||
| Navigation System | ||||
| Premium Audio | ||||
| Smartphone Interface | ||||
| Dual-Zone Climate Control | ||||
| Heated Front Seats | ||||
| Heated Steering Wheel | ||||
| Leather Seats | ||||
| Massage Front Seat | ||||
| Proximity Keyless Entry | ||||
| Remote Start | ||||
| Ventilated Front Seats | ||||
Frequently asked questions
What is the biggest change to the 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class?
The biggest change is the upgraded 8-inch infotainment system. It includes a 40GB hard-drive navigation system, expanded voice control, a media interface and standard Bluetooth.
Was the 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class fully redesigned?
No. The 2010 CL-Class received a light technology and equipment update rather than a full redesign. It remained part of the C216 generation and was the final model year before the 2011 mid-cycle redesign.
Did the 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class get new engines?
No. The four-engine range carried over for 2010, from the CL 550 4MATIC's 382-hp V8 to the CL 65 AMG's 604-hp twin-turbo V12.
Which 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class models received variable-ratio steering?
The CL 550 4MATIC and CL 600 received variable-ratio steering for 2010. The AMG models did not receive that specific steering change.
Is Bluetooth standard in the 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class?
Yes. Bluetooth became standard across the 2010 CL-Class lineup as part of the infotainment update.