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2008 Mercedes-Benz

CL550

Auto 7-spd, 8 cyl, 5.5 L

Mercedes-Benz CL550: best and worst years
2008 Mercedes-Benz CL550 (photo 1 of 3)

Closest available photo (2006 model year); you're viewing the 2008.

2006 photoBull-DoserPublic domainWikimedia Commons

Overview

Body
Compact CarsEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Transmission
Automatic 7-spdEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Powertrain
GasEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Fuel
PremiumEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Engine & performance

Cyl
8EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Aspiration
Naturally aspiratedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Efficiency

MPG Hwy
21 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
MPG City
14 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
MPG Comb
17 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Fuel $/yr
$4,550EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Elec. Range
0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Dimensions & capacity

Doors
2NHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Length
200 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Width
74 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Height
59 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Wheelbase
117 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Curb Weight
4,486 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
GVWR class
Class 1 (6,000 lb or less)NHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026

Safety NHTSA, model year

Recalls
0
Owner complaints
7

Reported problems NHTSA owner complaints, model year

  • POWER TRAIN25%
  • SEAT BELTS25%
  • FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE13%
  • SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC13%
  • STRUCTURE13%
  • UNKNOWN OR OTHER13%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 8 total.

Mercedes-Benz CL550: best and worst years

Warranty manufacturer terms, by make

Basic
4 yr / 50k mi
Powertrain
4 yr / 50k mi
Roadside assistance
4 yr / 50k mi
EV battery
10 yr / 155k mi

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.