1998 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class pricing starts at $6,151 for the CL-Class CL 500 Coupe 2D, which had a starting MSRP of $92,495 when new. The range-topping 1998 CL-Class CL 600 Coupe 2D starts at $4,766 today, originally priced from $135,895.

	Original MSRP	KBB Fair Purchase Price (national avg.)
CL 500 Coupe 2D	$92,495	$6,151
CL 600 Coupe 2D	$135,895	$4,766

The Kelley Blue Book Fair Purchase Price for any individual used vehicle can vary greatly according to mileage, condition, location, and other factors. The prices here reflect what buyers are currently paying for used 1998 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class models in typical condition when purchasing from a dealership. These prices are updated weekly.

CL-Class Consumer Sentiment

Owners give this generation Mercedes-Benz CL-Class (1998-1999) a 4.8 out of 5 rating, which is higher than most, and 100% recommend it. These figures are based on 11 consumer reviews, like these:

What Owners are Saying About the 1998 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class

"Awsome"

"Solid luxury ride and super coup performance and handling. Classic, "Old Mercedes" quality & styling. A real bargin on the pre-owned market."

"Best car i've ever owned"

"The best car I've ever owned. Got it used four years ago with 50K miles, now has 125,000. Runs flawlessly. Thougt about selling until I drove one of the newer CL 600's and didn't like it as much as mine. Amazing power and it gets great freeway milage 22 to 25 mpg. City milage is much lower, around 15mpg. This car sold for $145,000 in 1999 and you can pick them up now for mid $20's. That's less than a new Ford Mustang."

"Last of the Handmades"

"A great vehicle. Comfort, style, handling, and durable."

Overall 1998 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class Quality

User sentiment suggests the overall quality of the 1998 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class is above average for its class. Owners rated the 1998 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class quality a 4.9 out of 5.

1998 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class Reliability

The 1998 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class receives an average consumer rating of 4.8 overall and a 4.8 for reliability, which means owners consider its reliability to be above average.

Favorite 1998 CL-Class Features

According to drivers of the 1998 CL-Class, here are some of its best features:

Immense engineering, appreciated by few.
Exudes class, confidence and style

1998 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class MPG by Trim

1998 CL-Class CL 600 Coupe 2D - city 11 MPG - hwy 18 MPG

1998 CL-Class CL 500 Coupe 2D - city 14 MPG - hwy 20 MPG

1998 CL-Class Safety

1998 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class Safety Features

Child Door Locks: Not available
Child Seat Anchors: Not available
Driver Airbag
Passenger Airbag
Rear Side Airbag
Slip Control
Front Side Airbag
Rear Parking Sensors

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1998 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class Styles

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1998 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class Depreciation

A 1998 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class has depreciated $511 or 11% in the last 3 years and has a current resale value of $3,788 and trade-in value of $1,688.

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1998 Mercedes-Benz Cl-Class Annual Depreciation

Year	Vehicle Depreciation*	Resale Value	Trade-In Value
2022	+ $244	$4,299	$2,357
2023	$173	$4,126	$2,054
2024	$219	$3,907	$1,836
Now	$119	$3,788	$1,688

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2-Year Forecasted Depreciation

*Depreciation for the last 12 months of the private party resale value.

1998 Mercedes-Benz Cl-Class Depreciation

Annual Depreciation is an estimation of what your vehicle's value might be over time based on an average of similar vehicles. Estimations are calculated by comparing Kelley Blue Book Private Party Values of vehicles similar to yours over time, as well as forecasts from Manheim Auction data comparing current and projected auction values against current Kelley Blue Book Private Party and Trade-In Values. This is not a guarantee of actual depreciation. Local weather conditions, market factors and driver performance will also impact your vehicle's actual depreciation.

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Specifications

Dimensions, Weights & Capacities

	Curb Weight	4960 lbs.
	EPA Passenger	92.7 cu.ft.
	Fuel Capacity	26.4 gallons
	Front Head Room	36.5 inches
	Front Leg Room	41.7 inches
	Max Seating Capacity	4
	Minimum Ground Clearance	6.2 inches
	Overall Length	199.4 inches
	Front Shoulder Room	61.7 inches
	Trunk or Cargo Capacity	14.2 cu.ft.
	Turning Diameter	38.3 feet
	Wheel Base	115.9 inches
	Width with mirrors	75.3 inches

Exterior

	Alloy Wheels	Available
	Moon Roof/Sun Roof	Available
	Number of Doors	2 doors
	Rear Spoiler	Available

Fuel Economy

	City	11 mpg
	Highway	18 mpg
	Combined	13 mpg

Mechanical

	Drivetrain	RWD
	Transmission Type	Automatic

Performance

	Horsepower	389 @ 5200 RPM
	Torque	420 @ 3800 rpm
	Engine	V12, 6.0 Liter
	0 to 60	6.3 seconds
	Top Speed	155 mph

Warranty

	Basic	4 years / 50000 miles
	Powertrain	4 years / 50000 miles

Entertainment

DVD Entertainment System
MP3 Player
Premium Radio
CD Player

Interior

Power Windows
Tilt/Telescoping Steering Wheel

Seating

Leather Seats
Dual Power Front Seats
Power Driver's Seat

Technology

Cruise Control
Hands Free Phone
Navigation System

1998 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class Safety

1998 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class Safety Technology

Child Door Locks: Not available
Child Seat Anchors: Not available
Driver Airbag
Passenger Airbag
Rear Side Airbag
Slip Control
Front Side Airbag
Rear Parking Sensors

Compare to Similar Vehicles

	Used 1998 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class	Used 1998 Nissan 240SX	Used 2001 Honda Prelude	Used 2003 Acura CL
		See Details	See Details	See Details
Price	$4,766	$4,613	$4,713	$4,587
Consumer Rating	4.8	4.8	4.8	4.7
Fuel Economy	City 11/Hwy 18/Comb 13 MPG	City 21/Hwy 28/Comb 24 MPG	City 20/Hwy 22/Comb 22 MPG	City 17/Hwy 27/Comb 21 MPG
Fuel Type	Gas	Gas	Gas	Gas
Seating Capacity	4	5	4	4
Basic Warranty	4 years or 50000 miles	3 years or 36000 miles	3 years or 36000 miles	4 years or 50000 miles
Horsepower	389 @ 5200 RPM	155 @ 5600 RPM	195 @ 7000 RPM	260 @ 6100 RPM
Engine	V12, 6.0 Liter	4-Cyl, 2.4 Liter	4-Cyl, VTEC, 2.2 Liter	V6, HO VTEC, 3.2L
Drivetrain	RWD	RWD	FWD	FWD

1998 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class Rankings

Rank	Vehicles	HP
#1	1998 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class	389
#2	2002 Cadillac Eldorado	300
#3	2003 INFINITI G	280
#4	2006 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class	268
#5	2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse	263

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FAQs

Is 1998 a good year for a Mercedes-Benz CL-Class?

Owners of the vehicle give it 4.8 out of 5 stars. To find out if the 1998 CL-Class is the right car for you, check out the pros and cons, trims, specs and options at Kelley Blue Book.

Is the Mercedes-Benz CL-Class 1998 a good Coupe?

Owners of the vehicle give it 4.8 out of 5 stars. To find out if the 1998 CL-Class is the right car for you, check out the pros and cons, trims, specs and options at Kelley Blue Book.

What is the MPG for a 1998 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class?

The 1998 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class gets 11 mpg in the city and 18 mpg on the highway.

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