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Slick looks imply fast drives: If it's showy, folks will want to see it go.
* Mercedes-Benz CL600
Price: $124,170
Engine: 5.8-liter V12, 362 hp, 391 lb-ft
Curb weight: 4300 lbs
Drivetrain: rwd, five-speed automatic
Like a finely forged synthesis of the analytic and emotional, the Mercedes-Benz CL600 not only strikes a balance between the technical and luxurious sides of high-class motoring, it seamlessly melds these two aspects into a single impression. First off, everything about Mercedes-Benz's big coupe is smooth, from the sound of the starter motor to the ride at 100-plus mph to the lines of its body as they swoop over its sleek silhouette from headlight to taillight. But it's the CL600's technical side that adds to its buttery smoothness, from its active body control system flattening out the curves, to its big disc brakes equipped with ABS, electronic brake distribution and brake assist pulling the car to a silky but assertive stop. Fast, slick and smooth.