2012 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class: What's New

Vehicle 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