So in the past couple of weeks I have had the chance to get behind the wheel of the Mercedes-Benz CL550 and SL550.  Both are respectable automobiles but in their own ways. So, here are the specs:

CL550 4MATIC

Performance & Handling:

• 5.5L V8
• 382-horsepower
• 391 lb-ft tq 
• 0-60 in 5.4 seconds
• 7-speed dual-mode automatic
• All-wheel drive
• Power assisted, speed sensitive steering rack
• AIRMATIC, air suspension system w/ adaptive damping
• Front brakes: 13.2" cross drilled discs w/ four-piston calipers
• Rear brakes: 11.8" w/ single-piston calipers

SL550

Performance & Handling:

• 5.5L V8
• 382-horsepower
• 391 lb-ft tq
• 7-speed tri-mode automatic
• Active Body Control (ABC) suspension system
• Front brakes: 13" perforated w/ four-piston calipers
• Rear brakes: 11.8" w/ single-piston calipers

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