What was the first flagship sedan of the class of Mercedes-Benz which preceded the Mercedes-Benz CL-Class?
Mercedes-Benz CL-Class (C215) The second generation of the Mercedes-Benz CL-Class is the C215-chassis coupé of 2000–2006. It is based on the 1999–2006 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (W220), though it rides on an 8 in shorter wheelbase. Sales in Germany started in August 1999 for the CL 500 V8.
Mercedes-Benz W120 "This page combines information on both the Mercedes-Benz W120 180 and W121 190 sedans"