2012 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class
Starting MSRP $114,100–$211,000
By Cars.com Staff
Cars.com National June 10, 2011Vehicle Overview
The CL-Class is the two-door equivalent of Mercedes' high-end S-Class sedan. With seating for four, the CL-Class competes with the Bentley Continental GT.
New for 2012
There are no significant changes for 2012.
Exterior
The CL measures a whopping 200 inches long, making it as long as some full-size SUVs. Exterior features include:
- Dual stainless steel exhaust with chrome tailpipe finish
- Standard power moonroof
- Bi-xenon headlights include washers
- AMG Sport Package with front/rear aprons, side skirts and 20-inch wheels
Interior
CL-Class coupes accommodate up to four occupants and have bucket-like rear seats. Interior features include:
- Standard mbrace telematics system
- Heated front seats
- Power-closing trunk lid
- Comand multimedia system
- Burl walnut wood trim
- Backseat DVD entertainment system available
Under the Hood
Typical of Mercedes-Benz, the CL-Class maintains a rich powertrain selection for 2012. Mechanical features include:
- CL550 4Matic has a 429-horsepower, twin-turbo 4.6-liter V-8 with 516 pounds-feet of torque
- CL600 has a 510-hp, twin-turbo 5.5-liter V-12 with 612 pounds-feet of torque
- CL63 AMG has a 536-hp, twin-turbo 5.5-liter V-8 with 590 pounds-feet of torque and start-stop technology
- CL65 AMG has a 621-hp, twin-turbo 6.0-liter V-12
- Five- or seven-speed automatic transmission
- 4Matic all-wheel drive available
- Self-leveling suspension system standard
- Parking Guidance, which assists in parallel-parking maneuvers, is optional with adaptive cruise control
Safety
Safety features include:
- Side-impact airbags for both rows of seats
- Side curtain airbags
- Antilock brakes
- Electronic stability system
- Automated collision-mitigation braking system prepares car for impending impact
- Optional adaptive cruise control adjusts speed automatically to maintain a preset following distance
- Optional blind spot warning system available with adaptive cruise control
- Standard Attention Assist system notifies drivers when they need a break, based on behavioral changes
- Night View Assist with pedestrian detection
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