2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class

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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

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(5.0) 4 consumer reviews

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