MARKET ANALYSIS
CL Class (1997 to 2014)

The Mercedes-Benz CL-Class, manufactured globally from 1997 to 2014, represents the definitive era of the brand’s standalone flagship luxury coupé nameplate. This prestigious lineage began with the final years of the C140 (1997–1999), which saw the earlier S-Class Coupé officially rebranded as the CL, before transitioning into the more svelte and technically groundbreaking C215 (1999–2006) and the sophisticated, feature-heavy C216 (2006–2014). In the 2026 Australian market, the CL-Class has achieved an elite "modern-classic" status, with desirability exceptionally high for the biturbo V12-powered CL65 AMG and the final "Grand Edition" models of the C216 series. The buyer pool in Australia is composed of high-end collectors who value the model's signature pillarless silhouette and mechanical purists who seek out the effortless, continent-crossing torque of the late-model V8 and V12 engines. Locally, market value has remained remarkably firm for original, Australian-delivered examples with low kilometres, as 2026 buyers are prioritising vehicles with a documented service history from specialists like Stuttgart Shop or MB Spares to ensure complex systems—specifically the Active Body Control (ABC) suspension—have been proactively maintained. For the Australian aficionado, the CL-Class is regarded as the last of the truly bespoke, full-sized Mercedes coupés, continuing to serve as a prized centerpiece at Mercedes-Benz Club concours events nationwide.
The Mercedes-Benz CL-Class, manufactured globally from 1997 to 2014, represents the definitive era of the brand’s standalone flagship luxury coupé nameplate. This prestigious lineage began with the final years of the C140 (1997–1999), which saw the earlier S-Class Coupé officially rebranded as the CL, before transitioning into the more svelte and technically groundbreaking C215 (1999–2006) and the sophisticated, feature-heavy C216 (2006–2014). In the 2026 Australian market, the CL-Class has achi…
Model years for Mercedes-Benz CL-Class (1997 to 2014)

2005 Mercedes-Benz (C215) CL65 AMG
163,446 km • Automatic • RHD
🇦🇺Peakhurst, NSW
FOR SALE
Auction
Feb 25, 2026
2008 Mercedes-Benz (C216) CL65 AMG
132,200 km • Automatic • RHD
🇦🇺Clovelly, NSW
$53,000
Auction
Feb 15, 2026
2003 Mercedes-Benz (C215) CL500 - 51,474 Km
51,474 km
🇦🇺Melbourne, VIC
$37,500
Auction
Jan 29, 2026
2004 Mercedes-Benz (C215) CL65 AMG
66,087 km • Automatic • RHD
🇦🇺Southport, QLD
$75,000
Auction
Jan 27, 2026
2007 Mercedes-Benz (C216) CL500
162,802 km • Automatic • RHD
🇦🇺Cheltenham, VIC
$13,500
Auction
Jan 05, 2026
2000 Mercedes-Benz (C215) CL500
183,417 km • Automatic • RHD
🇦🇺Roxburgh Park, VIC
$10,000
Auction
Dec 09, 2025
2008 MERCEDES-BENZ (C216) CL500 AMG
107,186 km • Automatic • RHD
🇦🇺Hunters Hill, NSW
$35,750
Auction
Jul 28, 2022
1997 Mercedes-Benz (C140) CL 600
120,121 km • Automatic • RHD
🇦🇺Fairfield, VIC
$50,500
Auction
Mar 04, 2024
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2004 Mercedes-Benz (C215) CL65 AMG
190,000 km • Automatic • RHD
🇦🇺Silverwater, NSW
$24,000
Auction
Oct 28, 2024
2004 Mercedes-Benz (C215) CL500
150,494 km • Automatic • RHD
🇦🇺Perth, WA
$10,250
Auction
Dec 03, 2024
2001 Mercedes-Benz (C215) CL500
59,804 km • Automatic • RHD
🇦🇺Sydney, NSW
$19,250
Auction
May 14, 2025
2007 Mercedes-Benz (C216) CL500
68,964 km • Automatic • RHD
🇦🇺Hornsby, NSW
$29,027
Auction
Oct 22, 2025