2005 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class New Car Buyer's Guide

What's New for the 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL65 AMG?
Fresh for 2005, the new Mercedes-Benz CL65 AMG represents the most powerful CL-Class ever offered by Mercedes-Benz. Packing 604 horsepower and a mammoth 738 lb.-ft. of torque, the 6.0-liter, twin-turbocharged V12 and seven-speed automatic propel the Mercedes CL65 AMG to 60 mph in a scant 4.2 seconds. Stopping this supercar is AMG's compound braking system with cross-drilled rotors and two-piece hub assembly. But unlike last year's CL 55 AMG, this new model won't get free scheduled maintenance because Mercedes has killed that program across the board.

Advantages of the 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL65 AMG:

• Ferocious 604-horsepower, twin-turbo V12 power
• A technology hound's dream car
• Opulent interior

Objections to the 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL65 AMG:

• Electronically-limited top speed of 155 mph
• If you gotta ask, you can't afford it

Editor's Advice:
If you missed the opportunity to snag a Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren, the 2005 CL65 AMG is the next best thing. With its combination of brutal power and plush appointments, you'll be hard pressed to find a finer luxury sport coupe that plays with the likes of Aston Martin, Ferrari and Maserati. Why pay the price for the prancing horse when the CL65 provides an equally thrilling ride, but with more comfort and luggage carrying capability? If we had our druthers, we'd take the 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL65 AMG in a heartbeat.