The Mercedes Cl600 Is Well Over $100,000, But Definitely Worth Every Penny.
- Date: 2007-04-16 - Word Count: 363
Share This!
The safety features on the Mercedes CL600 are nothing short of super-cool, implementing the latest technology to make your ride a safe one. For example, the Nightview Assist is an infrared system that scans the road ahead and presents on an 8-inch high resolution screen the road ahead upto 600 feet. Basically what you would be able to see if you had the highbeams on.
That's not cool enough for you? How about an automatic anti-rear-end-the-car-in-front-of-you feature. That's right! The Distronic Plus feature automatically senses when you are getting too close to the car in front of you and compares it with the speed you are travelling at. If it senses dangers, a warning sounds and the Mercedes CL600 automatically starts to apply the breaks if you don't make it to the pedal first. That's just way too cool.
We are still not done with all the cool. The CL600 also has a parking assist feature. With the help of radar, the system measures whether or not there is a suitable parking space for you, and it can do it while you are travelling up to speeds of 25 mph. It alerts you when there is a parking space available. Then once you are in position to park, a display screen gives a top view of the car and the space to help you guide yourself in.
The upside/downside of the CL600 is the great/terrible super-fast/super-inefficient V12 510 hp engine. The upside: this car is fast and responsive. Acceleration is effortless to the point of forcing you to constantly watch your speed to make sure you are breaking any laws. The downside: it basically sucks at fuel economy. I like speed like any other car buff does. However, we can't keep shirking off our responsibility to the environment just to save the notion that cars "are meant for speed". Therefore, I think the price and inefficiency of this vehicle puts it in a special category. That is, unless you can buy it with cash and only plan on using it as a "toy" car, then don't buy it. Do your daily commute to work in your hybrid and play with the Mercedes CL600 on the weekends.
That's not cool enough for you? How about an automatic anti-rear-end-the-car-in-front-of-you feature. That's right! The Distronic Plus feature automatically senses when you are getting too close to the car in front of you and compares it with the speed you are travelling at. If it senses dangers, a warning sounds and the Mercedes CL600 automatically starts to apply the breaks if you don't make it to the pedal first. That's just way too cool.
We are still not done with all the cool. The CL600 also has a parking assist feature. With the help of radar, the system measures whether or not there is a suitable parking space for you, and it can do it while you are travelling up to speeds of 25 mph. It alerts you when there is a parking space available. Then once you are in position to park, a display screen gives a top view of the car and the space to help you guide yourself in.
The upside/downside of the CL600 is the great/terrible super-fast/super-inefficient V12 510 hp engine. The upside: this car is fast and responsive. Acceleration is effortless to the point of forcing you to constantly watch your speed to make sure you are breaking any laws. The downside: it basically sucks at fuel economy. I like speed like any other car buff does. However, we can't keep shirking off our responsibility to the environment just to save the notion that cars "are meant for speed". Therefore, I think the price and inefficiency of this vehicle puts it in a special category. That is, unless you can buy it with cash and only plan on using it as a "toy" car, then don't buy it. Do your daily commute to work in your hybrid and play with the Mercedes CL600 on the weekends.
Related Tags: cars, mercedes benz
Jim McCall is an auto expert and writes for Best-Car-Dealerships.com Your Article Search Directory : Find in Articles
Recent articles in this category:
- Improve the Value of Your Truck With a Truck Bed Cover
If you are a truck owner and are looking for a way to increase the value and also protect your inves - An Overview of Emergency Road Services
Anyone that owns a vehicle definitely understands that there are truly countless facets of driving a - Buying From Car and Truck Auctions in Canada
Buying a vehicle from an auction can be a good way to pick up a bargain as long as you know what you - 2011 Green Car Of The Year- Who's In It To Win It!
The Green Car of the Year award is a program designed by Green Car Jouranl to recognize and honor ve - Honda's 2010 Odyssey is Efficient, Practical and Convenient
If you are looking for a minivan that has a seating capacity of up to eight persons and handles almo - Greener Trucks For Delivery Work
Green' is a word you'll hear a lot when it comes to transportation, from bicycles to buses - but you - The Courier and Haute Couture
Some jobs just ooze opportunity to flaunt yourself and show off your latest togs but sadly that's ra - All-New 2011 Toyota Camry
The Toyota Camry has been a continuous leader for years in the family midsize sedan class by being a - The Various Benefits Of Summer Tires
As you probably know , different tires are optimized for different conditions. Not only that, someth - A Couple of Tips on Buying a Used Cars in Toronto
If your old car has finally kicked the bucket and you need to get yourself a new mode of transport t
Most viewed articles in this category:
- How to Remove Window Tint
Applying tinting film to car or household windows may be fun, but removing it can be tricky if yo - Transporting Your Car
If you are relocating to another state or another country for employment or family reasons, you may - Choosing The Right Sticker For The Motorcycle Helmet
When people decide to buy a motorcycle, the dealer will usually throw in a helmet. This is because s - Suzuki's 2007 Xl7, “wave” Grand Vitara Debuts at the 2007 Scias
In the news: American Suzuki Motor Corporation has presented its array of cars and SUVs at the 2007 - Nissan Skyline GTR: A Racer That Is Affordable
If you've ever eyed a Porsche 911 or a Ferrari Testarossa, but thought the price was too steep, the - How To Buy Cheap Cars
There are a number of seized car auctions held in various places every month or at least quarterly. - Federal Agencies Expands Hybrid Fleet
Three federal agencies in Kansas recently added hybrid vehicles to their fleet. The hybrid vehicles - New Cars, New Gadgets Presented at the 2007 Naias
The 2007 North American International Auto Show has become an event of glamour, fashion and technolo - Aura Green Line Added to 3 Federal Fleets in Kansas
Three Kansas City area federal agencies added Monday the new 2007 Saturn Aura Green Line hybrid vehi - Top Vehicles by Autoweek Editors Honored at 2007 Naias
Everybody has favorites. Bill may like Ford cars. Susan may be attracted much by the power of pi
