It seems that there's actually a market for a 4Matic CL, otherwise Mercedes' would have serious plans to produce one.

Not sure about a potential 4Matic CL AMG or a CL600. I think a CL500 4Matic is still within the limits and there are probably people out there that live in areas where AWD is a must during the winter so the CL500 will fulfill that need perfectly.

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Mercedes-Benz is set to introduce the AWD 4MATIC version of its latest CL mega-coupe with the new model set to arrive this April following a possible Geneva Motor Show debut. The 4MATIC option will be available on the CL500/550 models, sitting between the standard RWD V8 model and high-performance CL63 AMG in terms of both price and options.

The permanent AWD system is based on the same set-up used in the larger S-Class saloon, which officials claim is one of the lightest AWD systems in the world, adding just 70kg to the CL’s kerb weight. According to Germany’s Auto Motor und Sport, both fuel consumption and straight line speed are almost the same as the RWD model, which means the 0-100km/h sprint is completed in just 5.4 seconds and mileage remains at 19.5mpg (12.1L/100km). Top speed remains limited to 250km/h.
The 4MATIC system features a planetary-type center differential and splits power between the front and rear wheels in a ratio of 45 to 55%. An integrated multiplate clutch ensures additional traction and the combination of Mercedes’ standard traction control and braking systems helps make the AWD mega-coupe one of the safest vehicles on the road.
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Love that the AWD model is faster than RWD,if i were in a market for a CL500 i'd go for that model for sure.Wish CL65 gets 4matic

A lot of S550 buyers have been wanting to combine 4Matic with ABC but couldn't. Now since the CL550 will be coming with 4Matic I wonder if MB will now offer the S550 with ABC and 4Matic.

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Bentley CGT owners drive their cars all years around, even in snow and with a CL 4Matic MB want to target those people who like that extra torque. AWD is useful for people living in areas where they experience heavy snow fall during winter.

Well for these there is the Unimog. With that you can easily put the CGT to a shame concerning snow-driving abilities. Or the G-Class, bit faster on the road and hardly less competent on the snow...

Seriously, I don't really know why Coupe was not compatible with AWD. So I think that is a "non-event", because I don't see any problem with an AWD Coupe. Wonder why BMW and Benz were so long to offer AWD as an option on Coupes or high-end cars.

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Not many large cruisers comes with AWD. VAG are the only ones enforcing it. Maserati, Lexus, RR let alone Ssangyong offer AWD as an option for their top of the line rides.

But I think it's a good idea because in some places like northen Sweden slipping or getting caught in thick snow is not unusual.

Yeah and you always look ridiculous when your somptuous 100,000€ ride is stupidly stuck in the border of the road and the guy with his 1,000€ Panda 4x4 does not even spin a wheel when passing you with a big smile on his face...

[Source: CarScoop]

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Might be fake, shouldn't the model number be 550????