The exterior appearance of the new Mercedes-Benz CL-Class is characterized by the taught profile of the hood, the dynamic V-shape radiator grille and the curving headlamps - design details that discreetly but effectively emphasize the car's elegant yet powerful lines.

The front bumper presents a new three air intake design accented with a prominent chrome trim strip. An LED strip with chrome surround for the daytime running lights is elegantly integrated in the side openings for the brake cooling air. With standard Bi-Xenon Headlamps with active curve illumination and Adaptive Highbeam Assist, the headlamps offer state-of-the-art illumination. LED turn indicators and position marker lamps round off the car's advanced image while the rear of the vehicle is characterized by the newly-designed tail lamps.