2005 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class

Monaco Motor Group is proud to offer this 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL65 AMG, a flagship grand touring coupe from one of the most extreme eras in AMG history. Finished in a beautiful Black exterior over a black leather interior with wood grain accents, this CL65 AMG carries the presence, power, and engineering depth that made these V12 AMG cars so legendary. With only 68,805 miles since new, this example represents an opportunity to acquire one of the most fascinating high-performance luxury coupes Mercedes-Benz ever produced.

At the heart of the CL65 AMG is the legendary hand-built AMG M275 6.0L twin-turbocharged V12 engine, paired to an AMG SpeedShift 5-speed automatic transmission. This powerplant was factory rated at an astonishing 604 horsepower and 738 lb-ft of torque, with that massive torque arriving at just 2,000 rpm. Those numbers were extraordinary in 2005 and remain deeply impressive today. This was not just a luxury coupe with a big engine this was AMG taking Mercedes-Benzs flagship pillarless coupe and giving it one of the most forceful production engines of its era.

The engineering behind the CL65 AMG is what makes it so desirable among enthusiasts. AMG enlarged the V12 to 5,980cc, used forged internal components, upgraded the turbocharging system, and created an engine so capable that its torque output was electronically limited for drivetrain durability. The M275 family also earned its reputation beyond AMG models, as versions of this twin-turbo V12 architecture were also used in ultra-luxury Maybach models, further reinforcing its status as one of Mercedes-Benzs most significant modern twelve-cylinder engines.

Performance was staggering for a full-size luxury coupe. Period testing recorded 0-60 mph in just 4.0 seconds and the quarter mile in 12.4 seconds at 115 mph. That level of acceleration, combined with the CLs smooth grand touring character, is exactly what makes the CL65 AMG so special: it delivers supercar-level thrust in a refined, leather-lined Mercedes-Benz coupe.

Inside, this CL65 AMG surrounds its occupants with classic flagship Mercedes-Benz luxury. The black leather seating, wood grain accents, and power-adjustable front seats create a cabin that feels rich, substantial, and purpose-built for long-distance comfort. The infotainment screen includes AM/FM radio and navigation, giving the interior the technology expected from a top-tier Mercedes-Benz of this period.

This car also represents what many enthusiasts consider the last of the no-limits AMG era: massive displacement, a twin-turbo V12, rear-wheel drive, and a level of mechanical excess rarely seen in modern performance cars. It came from a time before downsizing and electrification reshaped the performance landscape, when AMGs answer to speed was more engine, more boost, more torque, and more presence.

For collectors and enthusiasts, the 2005 CL65 AMG stands out because it combines rarity, flagship luxury, hand-built AMG engineering, and one of the most outrageous torque figures of its era. This is a car built for the buyer who understands what a twin-turbo V12 AMG represents: power, prestige, and a level of engineering excess that Mercedes-Benz may never repeat in quite the same way again.