Mercedes-Benz C216

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The Mercedes-Benz C216 is the new platform for the grand tourer Mercedes-Benz CL-Class. It will be replacing the C215 platform. The new platform was presented at the 2006 Mondial de l'Automobile. The first right-handed drive model presented at the 28th Bangkok International Motor Show.

The CL 63 debuted at the Paris Motor Show on September 13, 2006. It features a 6.2 liter AMG V8, the CL 63 AMG is rated at 386 kW (525 hp) and 630 Newton metres of peak torque, resulting in a 0-62 mph time of 4.5 seconds (according to Mercedes-Benz) and an electronically limited top speed of 155 mph (250 km/h).

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Type	Class	1980s										1990s										2000s
		0	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	0	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	0	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9
Subcompact	A																		W168								W169
Entry-level	C			W201 (190)												W202							W203						W204
Mid-size car	E	W123						W124										W210							W211
	CLS																									W219
Full-size	S	W126											W140								W220							W221
Roadster	SLK																			R170								R171
	SL	R107									R129														R230
Coupé	CLC																							W203						CL203
	CLK																			W208					W209
	CL			C126										C140							C215							C216
Supercar	SLR																										C199
off-road	G	W460											W461
	G											W463
SUV	GLK																												X204
	M																			W163								W164
	GL																												X164
MPVs	B																										W245
	R																											V251
	Vaneo																							W414
	Vito																	Vito										Vito
	Sprinter																Sprinter

[edit] External links

• Mercedes CL C216 site