2007 Mercedes CL63 AMG Review - The CEO's Dream Machine

The Mercedes CL63 AMG was introduced as a performance version of the standard Mercedes CL range and was later replaced by the Mercedes S-Class Coupe. Watch my in depth review of this beast of a car!
I borrowed this car from Club9 in Cape Town. They are a classic and-sports car dealership and stock a wide range of cars. They also offer various car services and have their own in-house restaurant called Dapper. You can find their details below.
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[@gregmayled]

Absolute tank. Doesn’t fool itself to be a track car like a lot of modern cars do. Just good old fashioned horsepower, a supple ride and great build quality. And a classic shape, no fussy plastic vents and appendages!

[@takeitforadrive]

Completely agree Greg! 🙌

[@gonzaalo12]

Exactly🙌

[@TECHNOMASTERDJ187]

The most beautiful car in the world!Forever!!!

[@LUMINISMMusic]

The Cls 63S amg is

[@gottliebdee263]

Very nice, almost bought one.

[@yunga8305]

@@LUMINISMMusic facts

[@satyanarayanapottimutti4952]

The best sleeper car. That's exactly what I love about old school AMGs!!

[@fuji3018]

This guy needs to blow up such an underrated channel

[@takeitforadrive]

Thanks Gabe!

[@arranshirovay4064]

Best car I've ever driven. loaded with kit, and it's still fast! It's not tacky. it's just subtle big mercedes benz 👌 Warp core!!!!!!!

[@jasonrichards2134]

Not a 6.5 liter v12, it is a 6.0 liter V12 biturbo CL65 AMG

[@jacksmith1145]

while it is badged as a 6.3 for anyone that doesnt know its actually a 6.2 but mercedes slapped a 6.3 badge to commemorate the famed 6.3 L M100 engine, its first production V8 (around 1963). Cool bit of history!

[@jacksmith1145]

i picked one of these up a couple months ago and have fallen head over heels in love with it.

[@piotrkozio8696]

This car is 16 years old now and for me still looks fresh and Beautyfull. Better than newer models in my opinion.

[@Livekernalevent]

Just bought a 2010 CL63. Love everything about it except the power steering wheel fluid started leaking on mine lol Hope it's an easy fix. I used to have an F12 BMW M6, it's a lot faster than the CL63 on paper. In fact, on paper the F12 M6 is even faster than the new S63 coupe. But when I actually drive the CL63, I feel that it's as fast as the M6. The CL63 is a lot more comfortable and better handling, it's really a fun car. If you want a faster car than this, you better get AMG GTS (which looks really ugly to me). Now I'm planning to keep this car for a long time.

[@fredriksvard2603]

yes, numbers dont tell the whole story. "Fastest" feeling car I've ever been in was a comparatively "slow" Elise.

[@lostinthesmoke_]

How has been the maintenance so far?

[@DarkSession6208]

Agree, it feels so violent and angressive on kickdown, almost unpleasant. my RS5 B8 feels calm in comparison. And i was wondering if the overrun crackle is stock since mine does it pretty often, in this vid it seems to be really stock.

[@Livekernalevent]

@@lostinthesmoke_ I only drive the car during the weekend, its been 2 years and zero issue.

[@Schaufelor]

@@Livekernalevent Hey, i am also thinking about buying a CL or F12 (with smaller engine). Can you tell me, how the rear seats in an F12 (not Gran coupe) are compared to the CL? Can you still use them for normal sized people? thanks :)

[@sifisosibisi8765]

The CL63 amg as well as the W204 C63 amg are modern classics. A definite must for any collection.

[@Reformedekko]

Subbed for your thoroughness and the sheer beauty of this CL

[@KyleJHB]

The 65 AMG engine is not 6.5 litres, it's a 6.0 bi-turbo V12 😉

[@andrejansen9003]

Just like this one actually is a 6.2 and the MG 55 was actually a 54 . The next 63 was a 6,6 again and the current one a 4,0 litre. The next one ( very soon) will be a 48 V hybrid 6 cyl 3.0 litre (want to take any bets ?)

[@andrejansen9003]

Sorry, the next one., after the 6.2 litre was 5,.5 litre , not 6.6 (need new glasses)

[@phiwanhlengethwa3874]

I agree that it sounds aggressive, almost like a V12. Great review of a car that every man secretly wants to own.

[@Veryperceptivecat]

Absolutely one of the most beautiful and subtle modern cars. Currently on the hunt for one and having driven a couple I must say that the mixture of sound, presence and punch is unmatched. Good vid

[@el_grande_padre599]

If you are from USA Chicago area have one the best I seen so far 2010 60k miles with white desingo interior for less then 30k good luck I own same one like in video,great car

[@zf4hp24]

Keep in mind there was a mid-life update from the naturally aspirated 6.2 liter M156 to the turbocharged 5.5 liter M157. You owe it to yourself to test drive both types - there is a distinct difference between the two. I passed on the M157 due to a slight "rubber-band" effect when mashing the throttle and obtaining full boost. Throttle response on the M156 is instantaneous, and it revs a bit higher (7,200 RPM). Also, the M156 was unique in that it was an in-house AMG design and not derived from an existing MB engine, like the M157 and subsequent AMG engines. The downside to the M156 is a problem with the original style head bolts cracking and allowing coolant to leak into the combustion cylinders. There's a lot of information on the Internet regarding the symptoms and DIY fixes. Common to both is properly maintaining the ABC hydraulic system, which can be difficult for a DIYer to fix, and expensive. Other than that, the W216 AMG is fairly reliable, very unique, and a blast to drive.

[@Veryperceptivecat]

@@zf4hp24 I test drove the M157 variant about a month ago and also decided to pass on it exactly for that reason. Until the boost kicked in the engine felt mute and blunt, while the M156 felt special even on idle. I share your opinion on the uniqueness of the in-house design of the M156 vs its replacement. Since I'm based in Europe I'm hunting for Japan-imported examples of the M156 CL63 which have extremely low miles (usually under 40k miles) and interesting configurations (OEM carbon, designo leather, black headliners etc).

[@wildricnel9852]

Hi Willem, great video! Indeed, if you had to go through all the specs of a CL it would take you the entire day but there are two points/specs that are crucial for ppl to know. 1, the CL is fully voice controlled, making it easier for the driver to control and navigate the computer system. 2, as an extra option you can opt to install an external hard drive that slides in at the CD/DVD opening for extra multimedia functions. The CL as well not only has mp3, CD and DVD capability but TV capabilities as well, ranging from SABC1,2,3,etv but as an extra as well, DSTV. My father has the CL63 AMG mansory 5.5L V8 that he shipped from Germany with all extras added as well as fingerprint scanners and a fridge at the back for the 2 passengers that holds 2 bottles of champagne and 2 glasses. The CL63 AMG is faster than the C63 AMG as well as the Audi R8 and Lamborghini Gallardo. Drag videos of the above mentioned are on KZbin as well. The CL is mostly compared to the Bentley Continental GT. Fun fact, the first CL was introduced in the 1990s, and was called the CL500 Lorinser.

[@takeitforadrive]

Hi Wildric, thanks for the feedback! You definitely know a lot more about the CL63 than I do. I think its an epic car!

[@gottliebdee263]

I think that's different. The 63 in this video is the 6.2V8 which C63 are you comparing to?

[@Kassiusday]

@@gottliebdee263I did have the CL 600 V12 …

[@siqklinx2021]

Need to go for a drive again after watching this. These tanks are classics!

[@takeitforadrive]

Yes they are!

[@finalpharoah1]

This car sounds rude. It's so anti- social...I Love it😍

[@mac2k2020]

these engines are bulletproof the only "issue"you might run into is the head bolts corroding and possibly snapping, you can get the updated kit and it's a bit of a pain to do but doable as a dyi job and not too costly

[@Kxji]

My cousin had a 2009 CL63, until this day that car is a lot of car for the money, crazy machine.

[@joelcrow]

The Mercedes Hell Cat

[@luchoudremont3408]

3:47 “The average buyer of this car would either store golf clubs or maybe guns” 🤣🤣🤣 Yes if you’re the average Italian Mafioso Godfather then that makes perfect sense ! Plenty of room for those machine guns in this trunk 🤣🤣🤣

[@wendell2809]

great in-debt review!

[@psihodelija8917]

This is King of cars !

[@HighPeakAutos]

I love these. Always fancied one

[@takeitforadrive]

Same here!

[@highwaycruiser6486]

Glad, I have one, beautiful machine

[@neilwattoo]

I'm original owner of 2010 CL63, black on black. The design is really standing the test of time. Problem is it drinks gas like no other, and it feels heavier than it is. It's like a .357 magnum bullet.

[@ciAMkia]

I truly enjoyed your review. You brought up the pillarless design of these cars. I have a 2003 CL 55 AMG and it is my dream car. This is the same car that was built to be the Formula 1 safety car. As such Mercedes only built 55 of those beauties. While they were my dream car, there was not a chance I would be able to buy one due to the rarity. However, I did find my aforementioned, 2003 CL 55 AMG. The car has a 5.4 liter, supercharged V8, pushing out nearly 500 horsepower and 516 ft-lbs. Aside from being the most technically advanced car of its time, that I won't list here, but that's something you are welcome to seek out yourself. This car is a monster. It plants you in the leather seat firmly, which is so much fun for a mmiddle-aged age guy. So, if you own one, please take the time to drive this car hard. They seem to have as much fun as you do when you apply the loud pedal firmly, you then hold on and have fun. These are great cars. Luxury, power, and reliability too. If I wished for more from my daily driver, I can't think of a bloody thing I'd want in a car. Not one more bloody thing is necessary to satisfy all of my desires. The W215 is also differently designed than any other Mercedes. We have Herr Bruno Sacco to thank for the unique looks of the cars. And not a B-Pillar in sight. Phew, what lovely lines she has. The car is sensuous, bordering on the erotic. Then, the leather seats have a massage function. See, I told you the car is nearly erotic. 👍👍👍👍😎

[@Kassiusday]

2003 : I guess you havethe coupe version of the 4 doors of Lady Diana limousine …. Was a terrific coupe at that time a huge one 😅

[@ciAMkia]

@Kassiusday Yes, that's right. I have loved the car since it was the Formula 1 safety car in 2000 and 2001. And yes, my beast is BIG. So BIG that the Mercedes engineers had to design new hinges for the doors so that they didn't slam into the doors of other cars, but allowed the occupants easy ingress and egress. The greatest thing about the 2003 CL 55 AMG is that the engine boffins decided to supercharge it. After the "Kompressor" was integrated into the M113 the monster under the hood produced an unholy 493 bhp and 516 ft-lbs of torque. Even with all of the luxury and weight, it still gets from 0 to 60 mph in 4.8 seconds. In my beast, I hit 62 mph in 4.4 seconds. After some discussions with mechanics who are experts in AMG cars, the thinking is that Mercedes fudged the numbers on the bhp and torque. It's a bit like running slow laps in the preliminaries, but just fast enough to qualify for the final race. Then, at the final race you explode from the blocks like your hair is on fire and blow your competitors off the track. Perhaps it's something like that. The other thing is that I won't change anything on my car. It is BONE STOCK. It is still the same car that left the factory. That's just the way I am regarding my "BABY." If you do a search on KZbin for CL 55 AMGs you'll see cars that have been modified. Some more modified than others. The last I heard there's a CL 55 AMG that puts out 1000 bhp. Wait. WHAT? Check it out, you might enjoy some of the madness that these "German Muscle Cars" can induce in their owners. 🤔🤔 It happens. The suspension systems are unique, and they're known for unreliability. However, if the system is well maintained, then there's usually no problem. Besides, it's still great fun for my wife and I to drive around our rural area. We live on a 60-acre farm and have a couple of mile-long driveways, with gates. Our preferred driveway isn't much more than a path through old growth trees that have canopied over the top. To drive out I put the car up as far as I can with the Active Body Control system. Then, upon reaching a blacktop, I push the button, and the car settles down to its lowest level. Often, a kid in a ________ , fill in the blank with Mustangs, Chargers, Camaros, Challengers, etc., will be at a stoplight and look over and see my wife and I, a couple in their 60s in an older, but fashionable car. Then, the throttle blipping begins. The 2 of us have to stifle our giggles, since we know how this always ends. When the light changes, suddenly the only thing the kids in the "fill in the blank" cars is the taillights of my CL 55 AMG. I might be older but I still have fast reflexes and my muscle memory from racing Formula Fords and sports cars is still very present in me. The concussions I'd gotten while serving in the military have given me a gift that keeps on giving, an intractable migraine. Crazy, right? So, I don't drive on bad days. The 2003 CL 55 AMG is an outstanding product. Luxury, technology, and POWER. They were truly wonders at that time. As my wife said, " I love this car! I can drive 150 mph and have the seat give me a massage while going that fast." Oh, and my wife got her 2009 CLK 550 two years before I found my dream car. They have the same M113 engines, but her's doesn't have a supercharger on her's. That makes a tremendous difference in the performance. Her CLK 550 was a black cabriolet with cream color leather interior. It was gorgeous and she loved putting that 5.4 liter engine to work. She loved it, until she drove my beast. Not too long after that she sold her car and bought the fastest Mini Cooper she could find. She's funny like that. 🤔 She's been like that since she was 15. She gets bored easily. Know what I mean? 👍👍👍👍😎😎😎😎

[@mbalii.]

nice review

[@janvanveelen]

This helped, I just bought one with 88k km. I hope it lives up to expectation!

[@The_North0]

Is it living up to expectation?

[@bensonbright]

Hey Jan , how's the car so far ?

[@jjtsg]

Great review! I got a facelift W212 E350 4MATIC 2DR (technically C207) and was thinking of grabbing this as a summer vehicle with more power and keeping the other as a daily driver year round. What a car, though the age definitely shows on the interior now. I wonder how the facelift CL63's look inside.

[@stephenpollard8748]

Great review. I have a CL65.... absolutely amazing cars...

[@stephenpollard8748]

Mine is also obsidian black, black leather with carbon fibre interior. Keep doing these quality videos! Thanks

[@takeitforadrive]

Thanks Stephen, sounds like a great car!

[@Speedmanize]

Is this the stock exhaust setup? Very beautiful car

[@manoz6194]

Love the design of this. Not many cars have such muscular haunches.

[@instafan_page_toulouse_fc8209]

Great video 😎

[@takeitforadrive]

Thanks!

[@dragon-lf9ow]

Healthy sounding car

[@larryp.450]

Fun review!! In the boot, the owner could store golf clubs or guns. Brilliant line and I love the way you pronounce ‘subtle’.

[@takeitforadrive]

Thanks Larry! 🙏

[@jordie8462]

CL is the ultimate sleeper class

[@gian_zapattini]

This one an the first cls are trully beautys

[@revinot]

The 6.3 Badging pays homage to the AMG's of old that had 6.3L engines. (e.g. the red pig)

[@takeitforadrive]

Cool, good to know! I assumed it had to be because of heritage.

[@9Trillionaire]

Amazing car. I personally prefer the 600 because it has a V12

[@zenasbartasevicius6397]

hello great cl 63.As i want to ask maybe you know how to change voice control from german to english on command

[@kxngearner698]

I currently have a W221 S class and a W212 E class at the moment but I would love to buy a 2007-2013 CL 550 hopefully I can find a nice black one and hopefully it will have airmatic because I have a W221 s class with the abc suspension and I got rid of it before it ever gave me a problem with the suspension the abc setup has too many things to care for

[@eez3628]

@2:31... what sports car has 22" and up wheels stock? 21" is the biggest ive seen on a car straight from the factory but i have been out of the loop the last few years so maybe there is cars with 22s and 24s now lol. But sounds kinda ridiculous

[@killerboypoor]

dam that looks better than a bentley in that era

[@mihailhidler5400]

Ceo of a brothel chain

[@QuamarBismil]

the beast

[@plant-basedmd8155]

WHat's the production numbers for these.. I live in LA and rarely saw them on the road..

[@takeitforadrive]

I’m not sure, but they are pretty rare here as well. Thats what makes them extra special.

[@doca8792]

6.3 to pay homage to the 300sel 6.3 beast

[@45nnd]

does it have the dynamic seats like the s coupe? and massage seats?

[@benirass]

Yes, both

[@slightliestupid9]

“Golf clubs or guns” hhahahahah facts

[@highwaycruiser6486]

What exhaust is there? Muffler delete?

[@eddherring4972]

It’s standard, they sound that good straight out of the factory.

[@byrongreen6180]

Beware.... lifter issues, plastic parts. If you hear a tapping noise you have a problem. If one breaks get ready to open up the wallet.

[@erkang27]

It’s strange, new s coupe is much smaller than CL class! It make the s coupe very not practical ! Bad ideas ! Hope the CL class will be opened one day in the future

[@akcoop]

Why are you reviewing such a beautiful car in the dirt tho??

[@cbizkit36]

CL65 amg is a 6.0Bi-Turbo

[@pipolebnene]

Just a pain to maintain

[@Chostera]

the reason its 63 its not that it sound cooler but because of history... learn the history before you make a review

[@THEDIESELCHANNEL]

Its actually about German tax laws. Also why 55 is a 5,4. You also need to learn the history before commenting.

[@Chostera]

@@THEDIESELCHANNEL bro i have a 55 , so spare me the lesson , thanks

[@Midg-td3ty]

6.5 liter ? no the 65 has a 6 liter v12 not 6.5

[@abnercoutinho9917]

Good car, but I prefer the m5 e60

[@kingxerxes3139]

CL65 didn’t had a 6.5 liters engine 😉

[@thecrazyy2O4]

That car is just to long for me to like it. It’s cool cause it’s a two door but nah for the body style seems super heavy

[@tshepomalephane2621]

Bootspace for golf clubs or guns.....(global appeal)

[@vuyokazikuse4237]

This car it does not reach 320 speed it's limited on 155 it's what you are saying??????

[@benirass]

It does with the P30 option

[@JohnyMcNeal]

Wheels (their size) are not to be looked and admired at but to fullfill a function, one of which car could not function and one that is of most importance, so a top priority one. That newbie trend of so called car entusiasths that never rebuilt a simply atmo engine and don't know even the basics of mechanics brought us to a point that we have 22" size wheels that have all the possible downsides and only look huge so influence the sales caus eof noobs. Not to mention newest trend of the importance of infotaiment possibilities and so on...

[@ayugoslav5554]

Hitler's car if he was still alive

[@markcarlson9914]

He hade the 500k special I suspect

[@thecrazyy2O4]

Yea that car is a E 350 because it’s heavy asf plus has a luxury look meaning it’s heavy an shit fuck that

[@mailoyndavis1975]

I'm thinking about getting one..anyone wanna stop me plz speak to me

[@benirass]

Go for it, u won’t regret it. Make sure to inspect the V8 (intake camshafts right and left should not make noise, head bolts have to be changed if the engine is older, ABC suspension not leaking, 20’ alloy wheel should be inspected from inside as they are forged ones and can be easily damaged by road bumps) that’s it, set a budget for maintaining this V8 before riding it, don’t forget, this is a dream car

[@antoniocalimero1173]

Better buy the facelift version. The motor is better and no problems.

[@EpicTube84]

If im not mistaken s class is based on the cl class not the other way around

[@djdimiters2655]

It’s sad 😞 that you don’t know why is a 63 badge! The laws in Germany is forced them to put 63 because the engine is actually 6,208 cm cube and it’s all about tax i have an e220 2019 it has a 2000cm cube but is actually a 1950 cm cube or 1.950 l lets try and give people the correct information ℹ️

[@tiramisumouse5582]

It's old yet so ostentatious. I was dreaming of one but i'm let down by how ostentatious and full of itself the car is. It's too much for me. I'm going to park one in the garage but i can't be driving something with animal leather throughout the whole thing. It's too much. I don't want a night vision camera for the fear of somebody shooting at me. In fact, i dont want to be the type of person to be expecting shooters either. I am sorry i am going to pass on this car for now. Not anything for me. Great eye candy though! Thank you very much for your review. It was very well thought out, very well laid out. Your speech was clear. Your pronunciation was alright too. Very good and simple review. No for the car though i dream about it often. Some things are better off as a dream. Thank you.

[@harrybenx3554]

talking way too fast

[@lesleyfernandez636]

Good reviewer but NOT 🚫 a good driver!

[@blinx197]

Holy crap can you give any more false information? I hope this is your first review and you have gotten better because there's a lot of factual stuff that you have incorrect

[@brewswillis7294]

Junk engine. Head bolts break. Cam and lifters fail. Suspension maintenance nightmare. $15-20k / year to maintain.

[@tombiondi9969]

Really, tell us more? I read these were pretty much bulletproof.

[@amaurysleonardo772]

Best model is 2011-2013 Bi Turbo Head bolts issue was fixed those years

[@brewswillis7294]

@@amaurysleonardo772 Not true. Some 2011 model year cars had old head bolt design.

[@benirass]

With proper maintenance, this engine is bullet Proof A CL63 V8 has to get proper effective budget for maintenance at the Mercedes dealership, otherwise don‘t approach such cars. These are Dream Sports Cars, Not a camry Change oil each 5000 km, inspect ABC oil level, change the 20 head bolts with new ones, verify the state of cams and lifters once in a while, that’s it

[@lorienmalone3497]

Not sure about junk engine but I just spent a nice amount on getting fixed the right way as previous owner didn't this car is a master piece junk engines are the newer turbos that they slap on and downsize engine.