2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class Summary

2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class

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2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS550 4dr RWD Sedan shown
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2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class

Starting MSRP $71,300–$94,900

MPG City: 16 – 17 Highway: 25

Available Engines

402-hp, 4.6-liter V-8 (premium)
518-hp, 5.5-liter V-8 (premium)
550-hp, 5.5-liter V-8 (premium)

Transmissions

7-speed automatic w/OD and auto-manual

Average Consumer Rating

(5.0) 4 consumer reviews

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Expert Snapshot

New or Notable

•Redesigned for 2012
•Four doors, coupe profile
•Powerful V-8 engine choices
•Seven-speed automatic
•Rear- or all-wheel drive
 

What We Like

•Ride comfort
•Power
•Cabin quality
•Front-seat comfort
•Exhaust sound (AMG version)

What We Don't

•Long rear doors
•Adjustable suspension needs more variability (AMG version)
•Grabby brakes (AMG version)

The original Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class revolutionized modern automotive design. Called a four-door coupe, the CLS promised the sporty dynamics of a coupe with a dash of sedan practicality. With its 2012 redesign, the four-seat CLS incorporates Mercedes' current design language; it's also more powerful and more efficient. One of its chief competitors is the Audi A7.

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3 Available CLS-Class Trims

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Standard Equipment & Options

    Engine MPG MSRP Invoice
Base CLS550 4dr Rear-wheel Drive Sedan
See Specs | Price with Options		 8 cyl 17/25 $71,300 $66,309
Base CLS550 4dr All-wheel Drive 4MATIC Sedan
See Specs | Price with Options		 8 cyl 16/25 $73,800 $68,634
Base CLS63 AMG 4dr Sedan
See Specs | Price with Options		 8 cyl 16/25 $94,900 $88,257
Destination charge: $875
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