“The CL features an Active Body Control suspension system that minimizes body motions while cornering by using hydraulic springs to keep the car level.” — Car and Driver
“The Mercedes-Benz CL is a coupe with fluid, graceful lines and an aggressive stance that suggests an iron fist in a velvet glove.” — New Car Test Drive
“Despite the rakish styling, the CL maintains adequate rear headroom, in part because of the low rear seat bottoms.” — New Car Test Drive
“Step on the throttle and the big Benz gathers itself up on a wave of torque, seemingly accelerating just as fast from 30 to 90 as it does from zero to 60.” — Edmunds.com