Verified Performance Tests Updated Apr 2026 · 4 recorded runs

Mercedes-Benz CL550 0–60 Times

The Mercedes-Benz CL550 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 4 recorded performance tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver, Motor Week and Road & Track and more.

The fastest tested Mercedes-Benz CL550 is the 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL550 Sport 4MATIC Coupe, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 4.2 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 12.80 seconds at 112.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.

The slowest tested Mercedes-Benz CL550 is the 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL550 Coupe, which took 6.0 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 14.10 seconds at 101.0 mph, according to Motor Week.

Out of all the Mercedes-Benz CL550 tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 4.70 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 13.10 seconds at 108.33 mph.

Fastest 0–60 4.2sec 2011 Sport 4MATIC Coupe
Average 0–60 4.70sec Across 4 runs
Avg ¼ Mile 13.10sec @ 108.3 mph trap
Slowest 0–60 6.0sec 2007 Coupe
2011 Mercedes-Benz CL550

Across 4 verified runs, the Mercedes-Benz CL550 ranges from 4.2 to 6.0 seconds 0–60, with a 4.70-second average.

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Mercedes-Benz CL550 0–60 times by model year

4 tests · 2 years

2011

Mercedes-Benz CL550 · 3 verified runs
Avg 0–60 4.27 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 12.77 sec
Recorded Tests 3
#01
2011 Mercedes-Benz CL550 Sport 4MATIC Coupe
4.2sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
12.80s ¼ mi @ 112.0 mph
0–60 mph
4.20 sec
¼ Mile ET
12.80 sec
Trap Speed
112.0 mph
Engine
4.7L Twin-Turbo V8
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
7A
MPG EPA
15 C / 23 H / 16 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Coupe
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#1 of 4
2011 Mercedes-Benz CL550 Sport 4MATIC Coupe
#02
2011 Mercedes-Benz CL550 Sport 4MATIC Coupe
4.2sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
12.70s
0–60 mph
4.20 sec
¼ Mile ET
12.70 sec
Trap Speed
Engine
4.7L Twin-Turbo V8
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
7A
MPG EPA
15 C / 23 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Coupe
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Road & Track
Overall Rank
#2 of 4
2011 Mercedes-Benz CL550 Sport 4MATIC Coupe
#03
2011 Mercedes-Benz CL550 Sport 4MATIC Coupe
4.4sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
12.80s ¼ mi @ 112.0 mph
0–60 mph
4.40 sec
¼ Mile ET
12.80 sec
Trap Speed
112.0 mph
Engine
4.7L Twin-Turbo V8
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
7A
MPG EPA
15 C / 23 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Coupe
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Week
Overall Rank
#3 of 4
2011 Mercedes-Benz CL550 Sport 4MATIC Coupe

2007

Mercedes-Benz CL550 · 1 verified run
Avg 0–60 6.00 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 14.10 sec
Recorded Tests 1
#04
2007 Mercedes-Benz CL550 Coupe
6.0sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
14.10s ¼ mi @ 101.0 mph
0–60 mph
6.00 sec
¼ Mile ET
14.10 sec
Trap Speed
101.0 mph
Engine
5.5L V8
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
7A
MPG EPA
14 C / 21 H / 19 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Coupe
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Week
Overall Rank
#4 of 4
2007 Mercedes-Benz CL550 Coupe

How we verify Mercedes-Benz CL550 performance data

We include only independently published road-test results from automotive publications. Manufacturer-claimed 0–60 times are excluded unless clearly labeled. When multiple publications test the same Mercedes-Benz CL550 trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.

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Mercedes-Benz CL550 0–60 and quarter-mile distribution

0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is faster
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Mercedes-Benz CL550 performance FAQs

6 questions
The quickest Mercedes-Benz CL550 on record is the 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL550 Sport 4MATIC Coupe, which runs 0–60 mph in 4.2 seconds and clears the quarter-mile in 12.80 seconds at 112.0 mph.
The slowest recorded Mercedes-Benz CL550 is the 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL550 Coupe, which takes 6.0 seconds to reach 60 mph and runs 14.10 seconds in the quarter.
Averaged across all 4 verified runs, a Mercedes-Benz CL550 reaches 60 mph in 4.70 seconds and completes the quarter-mile in 13.10 seconds at roughly 108.3 mph.
We have verified test data for 2 model years. Each year shows every recorded run, the publication that measured it, and the trim-level details.
Every figure is sourced from published road tests by Car and Driver, Motor Week and Road & Track. We don't use manufacturer claims — only independently timed runs — so the numbers reflect what the car actually does.
0–60 and quarter-mile results depend on driver technique, ambient temperature, tire condition, road surface, altitude, and testing instrumentation. A published figure is a single sample, not an absolute — which is why we show the range of verified runs rather than one number.

Sources

Car and Driver
Motor Week
Road & Track

0–60 and quarter-mile times vary with driver, weather, tire temperature, and wear. We collect every verified run we can find — so you see the range of what a Mercedes-Benz CL550 can do, not a single marketing claim.

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