
Mercedes CL-Class C216 Silver AUTOart 1:18

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Specifications
- Brand
- Mercedes
- Manufacturer
- AUTOart
- Scale
- 1:18
- Material
- Diecast
- Model Condition
- Used Model
- SKU
- 76164
- Year
- 2008
- Era
- 2000s
- Body Type
- Coupe
- Vehicle Class
- Luxury Coupes
- Openable Parts
- Yes
- Packaging Condition
- Traces of Storage
- Model Type
- Street Models
- EAN / GTIN
- 674110761641
About the Mercedes CL-Class C216 Silver AUTOart 1:18
TL;DR: AUTOart's 1:18 diecast Mercedes CL-Class C216 in silver reproduces the large luxury coupe with the panel precision AUTOart is known for at the mid-to-upper diecast tier. A strong anchor piece for a Mercedes flagship coupe collection.
The C216 CL-Class sat at the top of Mercedes' coupe range through the 2000s, a two-door grand tourer built on S-Class underpinnings, and its long, low proportions give a scale replica plenty of surface to get right.
Diecast Detail on a Large-Bodied Coupe
AUTOart's diecast work at this tier typically holds tighter shut lines than mass-market alternatives, which matters on a car this long since any inconsistency in the doors or trunk seams shows up more obviously across a bigger surface. Zinc alloy construction gives the model real weight, noticeable the moment it's lifted clear of its packaging, and that heft supports opening doors and hood without feeling flimsy in hand. The silver finish suits this kind of formal luxury coupe well, since a metallic paint reveals the CL's smooth surfacing under direct light rather than hiding it the way a darker or matte color might. Interior detailing on a model at this level generally includes distinguishable seat stitching and dashboard trim rather than the flat-color simplification seen on entry-tier pieces.
Positioning in a Mercedes Coupe Collection
The CL-Class occupies a specific niche: a two-door flagship built for comfort and presence rather than outright sportiness, distinct from Mercedes' SL roadsters or C-Class coupes. At 1:18, the CL's long wheelbase gives it a noticeably larger footprint than a compact coupe, closer to a full-size sedan in shelf depth, so plan cabinet space with that in mind. This model pairs naturally with other Mercedes flagship-era pieces or with a broader luxury grand tourer theme spanning different marques. Mid-to-upper diecast at this level rewards careful handling and dust-free storage, since a silver finish shows dust and fingerprints more readily than darker colors. For collectors tracking Mercedes' coupe lineage through the 2000s, this is a solid, well-detailed representation of a car that rarely gets the collecting attention its siblings receive.














