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Mercedes-Benz CL-Class Specs

Since 2008 the CL-Class has grown 1.2″ in length and shed 4 lb, so today's car is longer yet lighter than the first one.

NHTSA vPIC · Transport Canada · 1 generations · 2008–2014 · Updated Nov 4, 2026
Quick answer

The 2014 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class, the latest model year on record, is 201.2″ long, 73.6″ wide and 55.9″ tall on a 116.5″ wheelbase, and weighs 4,786 lb. At 16.8 ft it fits a standard garage and leaves 1.2 ft spare in an 18-foot street space.

Every Mercedes-Benz CL-Class generation, measured

FIG.01·Mercedes-Benz CL-Class dimensions by generation
GenerationLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseCurb weight
2008–2014200″73.6″57.5″116.5″4,791 lb
ROWS 1·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada

CL-Class year by year

FIG.02·Mercedes-Benz CL-Class dimensions by model year
Model yearLengthWidthWheelbaseCurb weightBody styles
2014201.2″73.6″116.5″4,786 lb4
2013201.2″73.6″116.5″4,786 lb4
2012201.2″73.6″116.5″4,786 lb4
2011201.2″73.6″116.5″4,786 lb4
2010200″73.6″116.5″4,804 lb4
2009200″73.6″116.5″4,771 lb4
2008200″73.6″116.5″4,771 lb4
ROWS 7·SOURCE Transport Canada vehicle specifications

CL-Class on the used market

FIG.05·Mercedes-Benz CL-Class generations on the used market
GenerationListingsShareAverage asking priceAverage mileage
2008–20143739%$20,42991,126 mi
Other years5761%$9,293123,244 mi
ROWS 2·SOURCE ForCar, US used-car listings collected since June 2026

Will a CL-Class fit

FIG.02·Mercedes-Benz CL-Class — will it fit
SpaceTypical sizeThis carVerdict
Single garage20 ft deep16.8 ftFits, with room to open the door
Street parking space18 ft16.8 ftFits comfortably
Standard parking bay width8.5 ft wide6.1 ftRoom to open doors both sides
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed from vehicle dimensions

Against cars of the same length

FIG.03·Mercedes-Benz CL-Class against similar-sized cars
MeasureThis carTypical of 697 cars within 10″ of its lengthDifference
Width73.6″74.8″−1.2″
Wheelbase116.5″115.7″+0.8″
Curb weight4,786 lb4,253 lb+533 lb
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed across vehicles of similar length

CL-Class against its rivals

Next to the Fisker Karma and Infiniti M37, the CL-Class is the longest of the three.

FIG.04·Mercedes-Benz CL-Class against its rivals
ModelModel yearLengthWidthCurb weight
Mercedes-Benz CL-Class (this car)2014201.2″73.6″4,786 lb
Fisker Karma2013196.9″78″5,300 lb
Infiniti M372013194.9″72.8″3,944 lb
ROWS 3·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada; rivals: same EPA class and body, most searched
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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2014 CL-Class bigger than the 2013?

No. The 2014 and 2013 CL-Class are the same size and weight.

Which is bigger, the CL-Class or the Fisker Karma?

The 2013 Fisker Karma is 4.3″ shorter and 514 lb heavier than the 2014 CL-Class.

Dimensions from NHTSA vPIC and Transport Canada vehicle records, manufacturer-declared for 7 CL-Class model years, 2008 to 2014. Metric values converted to inches and pounds; generation boundaries are estimated from changes in size (how we measure). Last updated Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.
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