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.
Cadillac DTS The Cadillac DTS (DeVille Touring Sedan or D-Series Touring Sedan) is a full-size luxury notchback sedan that was produced by Cadillac. The DTS replaced the Cadillac DeVille as Cadillac's largest luxury car for the 2006 model year. This renaming followed new nomenclature conventions set by the earlier CTS and STS.