At first glance, the new 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL600 Coupe appears to be a classy luxury car, but once looking past its suave style, its powerful V12 engine generating 510-horse power is revealed. Those looking for a vehicle with both style and high performance should look no further than this model.

Style is important, and adding to the ‘08 CL600 Coupe’s look are features including a power tilt/sliding tinted glass sunroof, halogen foglamps and bi-xenon low-/high-beam headlamps that have automatic level control and heated headlamp washers, which also add to convenience.

Sleek appearance makes its way inside this ride with leather upholstery and trim, and also hand-polished Burl Walnut wood trim. Convenient features inside, which also add to comfort for its occupants, include Drive-Dynamic multicontour front seats, each with 4-level massage. The front seats also are heated at three levels. There’s also dual-zone climate control with individual driver and front passenger control of temperature, speed, and airflow distribution.

Entertainment comes in abundance in the CL600 Coupe, with features like the audio system, with LOGIC7 digital surround-sound and an integrated single-feed 6-disc CD changer. There’s also a hard-drive-based navigation system that uses GPS satellites, which can determine the location of the vehicle, giving more accurate directions.

Safety is combined with innovation with PRE-SAFE, a system that prepares occupants for a collision before it even occurs. If the program senses a possible accident based on brake pedal application or steering-wheel input, it can adjust the front passenger seat for airbag effectiveness, inflate outboard side holsters and seat cushions and close the side windows and sunroof to prevent ejection. Other safety features in the CL600 Coupe are an integrated restraint system including dual-stage front airbags and side-impact protection.

The 2008 CL600 Coupe from Mercedes-Benz combines technology, safety and convenience, making it a ride most luxury car buyers will want to have keys to in the near future.