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2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class
$71,300 - $94,900Starting MSRP
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Model Highlights
Fuel Economy
19 MPG Comb.
Transmission
Automatic
Body Type
Sedan
Seatings
4 Seats
Overview
The all-new CLS-Class is offered in two different models for 2012: a CLS550, with a 402-horsepower, 4.6L V8, and a higher-performance CLS63 AMG with a 518-hp, 5.5L V8. Both engines have a twin-turbo setup, along with direct injection, and come...
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Specs
EPA Classification: Compact
Engine Order Code:
Engine Type: Gas V8
Displacement: 4.6L/285
Fuel System: Direct Injection
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM: 402 @ 5000-5750
SAE Net Torque @ RPM: 443 @ 1600-4750
Drivetrain: All Wheel Drive
Trans Order Code:
Trans Type: 7
Trans Description Cont.: Automatic
Trans Description Cont. Again:
First Gear Ratio (:1): 4.38
Second Gear Ratio (:1): 2.86
Third Gear Ratio (:1): 1.92
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1): 1.37
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1): 1.00
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1): 0.82
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1): 0.73
Reverse Ratio (:1): 3.42/2.23
Clutch Size (in):
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1): 2.47
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG): 19
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG): 16
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG): 25
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary): - TBD -
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps): 180
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts): - TBD -
Base Curb Weight (lbs): 4158
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs): - TBD -
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs): - TBD -
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs):
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs):
Suspension Type - Front: MacPherson Strut
Suspension Type - Rear: Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.): w/Air Springs
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.): w/Air Springs
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm): - TBD -
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm): - TBD -
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in): - TBD -
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in): - TBD -
Brake Type: Pwr
Brake ABS System: 4 Wheel
Disc - Front (Yes or ): Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or ): Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in): 14.2 x 1.4
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in): 12.6 x 1.0
Drum - Rear (Yes or ):
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in):
Front Tire Order Code:
Rear Tire Order Code:
Spare Tire Order Code:
Front Tire Size: P255/40R18
Rear Tire Size: P285/35R18
Spare Tire Size: - TBD -
Front Wheel Size (in): 18 x 8.5
Rear Wheel Size (in): 18 x 9.5
Spare Wheel Size (in): - TBD -
Front Wheel Material: Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material: Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material: - TBD -
Steering Type: Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall: - TBD -
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering): 2.6
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft): 37.0
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft): - TBD -
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal): 23.8
Wheelbase (in): 113.2
Length, Overall (in): 194.5
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in): 74.1
Height, Overall (in): 55.8
Track Width, Front (in): 62.9
Track Width, Rear (in): 64.1
Min Ground Clearance (in): - TBD -
Liftover Height (in): - TBD -
Trunk Volume (ft³): 15.3
Passenger Capacity: 4
Passenger Volume (ft³): 104.3
Front Head Room (in): 36.9
Front Leg Room (in): 42.1
Front Shoulder Room (in): 57.1
Front Hip Room (in): - TBD -
Second Head Room (in): 36.1
Second Leg Room (in): 35.0
Second Shoulder Room (in): 56.5
Second Hip Room (in): - TBD -
Vehicle Name: Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class
Body Style: 4 Door Sedan
Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year: 9.6
Pricing
This model has 3 different trims.
MSRP
$73,800
Invoice
$68,634
Description
4.6L/285, 402 @ 5000-5750, Automatic
Fuel Economy
This model has 3 different trims.
City
16 MPG
Hwy
25 MPG
Combined
19 MPG
Description
4.6L/285, 402 @ 5000-5750, Automatic
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