2012 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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In the model year following an overhaul of the front end, engine and optional convenience equipment, the Mercedes-Benz CL-Class rolls out for 2012 unchanged.
Four trims are available for the Mercedes-Benz CL-Class for 2012: the CL550 4MATIC, CL600, CL63 AMG and CL65 AMG. Each trim has its own powertrain. The 4-wheel-drive (4WD) CL550 4MATIC has a 429-hp 4.6-liter, twin-turbo, direct injection, 36-valve, DOHC, SEFI V12 engine that makes 516 lb-ft of torque and is paired with a 7-speed automatic transmission. The rear-wheel-drive (RWD) CL600 comes standard with a 510-hp 5.5-liter, 32-valve, DOHC, turbocharged SEFI V8 engine matched with a 5-speed automatic transmission and reaches 612 lb-ft of torque. The CL550 4MATIC is estimated by the EPA to get 15 mpg city/23 highway, while the CL600 gets 12/18.
For the AMG trims, the RWD CL63 AMG also gets a with a 7-speed manual transmission matched up with a 536-hp AMG 5.5-liter, bi-turbo 32-valve, SOHC, SEFI V8 engine that maxes out at 590 lb-ft of torque, while the RWD CL65 AMG gets a 621-hp 6.0-liter, bi-turbo 36-valve, SOHC, SEFI V12 engine that is paired with an AMG-tuned 5-speed automatic transmission and makes 738 lb-ft of torque. The CL63 AMG averages 15/21, and the CL65 AMG is estimated at 12/18.
The CL550 4MATIC comes standard with power glass tilt-and-slide sunroof, dual-zone automatic climate control, cruise control, power windows, power door locks, power steering, tilt-and-telescopic steering column, leather steering wheel with mounted audio and cruise controls and paddle shifters, genuine wood trim, leather seats, front dual reclining heated and cooled bucket seats with power-adjustable lumbar support, headrests, and 3-position power memory, rear power window sunshade, auto-dimming rear-view mirror, power adjustable heated exterior mirrors, GPS and hard drive navigation aid with real-time traffic, 8-inch screen, voice activation and Zagat Survey Restaurant Guide, 600-watt 11-speaker Harman Kardon sound system with HD/AM/FM radio, Logic7 surround sound, 6-CD changer, MP3 player, and Sirius XM satellite radio, Mercedes-Benz mbrace with safety & security, navigation, and destination planning & convenience services, rear window defogger, intermittent rain-sensing wipers, HID xenon headlights, and 18-inch 5-spoke aluminum alloy wheels with all-season tires. Standard equipment for the other trims is virtually the same as the CL550 4MATIC, except that the CL600 gets 19-inch multispoke aluminum alloy wheels with all-season tires, and the AMG trims get 20-inch 5-spoke forged aluminum alloy wheels with performance tires.
Numerous packages are available for all 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class trims. These include the Premium 1 Package, which adds heated and ventilated front seats and Keyless-Go SmartKey technology; the Premium 2 Package, which adds a rear-view camera and active multicontour front seats with massage; the Driver Assistance Package, which includes active blind-spot assist and lane-keeping assist; as well as two Sport packages that upgrade the size of the wheels and style of tires.
Adaptive driver and passenger airbags with dual-stage deployment, front side airbags, front and rear side curtain airbags and a driver’s knee airbag are all standard for the 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class. Additional standard safety and security features include side guard door beams, crumple zones, tire pressure-monitoring system, rear fog lights, 4-wheel antilock disc brakes with electronic brake assist and an antitheft alarm system with engine immobilizer and panic button alarm.
Competing against the likes of the Aston Martin DB9, Bentley Continental GT and Maserati GranTurismo, the Mercedes CL-Class finds itself in some heady company in the high-end luxury coupe class. And, in the case of the CL65 AMG, that also includes a steep price tag. However, as the most powerful vehicles that Mercedes-Benz offers, fans of the brand will be rewarded with all of the power, handling and styling they desire from the German automaker.
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2012 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class Pricing
Trims & specs
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Driver knee airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Rear side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags
Audio System
Auxiliary audio input: iPod/iPhone integration · 6 disc in-dash CD · Premium Brand: Harman-Kardon · HD radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · 2 subwoofers · Surround audio: 5.1 · Total Number of Speakers: 14 · 600 watts
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: rear center folding with storage · Center console trim: alloy · Dash trim: wood · Door sill trim: illuminated scuff plate · Door trim: leather · Headliner trim: Alcantara · Shift knob trim: alloy · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Center console: front console with storage · Cupholders: front · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Easy entry: power driver seat · Memorized settings: passenger seat · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 2 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Storage: cargo tie-down anchors and hooks · Sunshade: power rear window · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 14
Drivetrain
4WD Type: full time
Exterior Features
Door handle color: chrome · Grille color: chrome · Paint: special factory paint
Headrests
Adjustable rear headrests: retractable · Front headrests: power adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 2
In Car Entertainment
Infotainment screen size: 8 in.
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: low oil pressure
Lights
Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: Auto on
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: integrated turn signals
Passenger Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 14
Rear Seats
Type: bucket
Roof
Moonroof: remote operation
Safety
Camera system: rearview · Parking sensors: front
Seatbelts
Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front and rear · Seatbelt pretensioners: front and rear
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: reclining · Rear headrests: adjustable · Upholstery: leather
Spare Tire
Mount Location: inside
Suspension
Driver Adjustable Suspension: height · Front Spring Type: pneumatic springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: multi-link · Leveling: self leveling suspension · Rear Spring Type: pneumatic springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): front
Telematics
Navigation system: hard drive navigation system · Phone: voice activated · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth · Satellite communications: TeleAid
Tires
Diameter: 20 · Profile: 45 · Type: performance · Width: 255
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy · Wheels: alloy
Wheels
Wheel spokes: 10 · Width: 8.5
Windows
Front wipers: rain sensing · Power windows: remote operation
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Driver knee airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags
Audio System
Auxiliary audio input: jack · In-Dash CD: DVD · Premium Brand: Harman-Kardon · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · 2 subwoofers · Surround audio: 5.1 · Total Number of Speakers: 14 · 600 watts
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: rear center folding with storage · Center console trim: alloy · Dash trim: wood · Door sill trim: illuminated scuff plate · Door trim: wood · Headliner trim: Alcantara · Shift knob trim: alloy · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Center console: front console with storage · Cupholders: front · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Easy entry: power steering wheel · Memorized settings: side mirrors · Multi-function remote: keyless entry with panic alarm · One-touch windows: 2 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Reading lights: rear · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Storage: door pockets · Sunshade: power rear window · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 14
Exterior Features
Door handle color: chrome · Exhaust: dual exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: chrome · Grille color: chrome · Paint: premium
Headrests
Adjustable rear headrests: retractable · Front headrests: power adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 2
In Car Entertainment
Infotainment screen size: 8 in.
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: lamp failure
Lights
Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: HID
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: heated
Passenger Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 14
Rear Seats
Type: bucket
Roof
Moonroof: power glass
Safety
Camera system: rearview · Parking sensors: front
Seatbelts
Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front and rear · Seatbelt pretensioners: front and rear
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: sport bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: height · Rear headrests: adjustable · Upholstery: premium leather
Spare Tire
Mount Location: inside
Suspension
Driver Adjustable Suspension: height · Front Spring Type: pneumatic springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: multi-link · Leveling: self leveling suspension · Rear Spring Type: pneumatic springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): rear · Suspension control: electronic
Telematics
Navigation system: hard drive navigation system · Phone: voice activated · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth · Satellite communications: TeleAid
Tires
Diameter: 20 · Type: performance
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Wheels
Wheel spokes: 5
Windows
Front wipers: rain sensing · Power windows: remote operation
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Driver knee airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags
Audio System
USB auxiliary audio input · 6 disc in-dash CD · Premium Brand: Harman-Kardon · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · 2 subwoofers · Surround audio: 5.1 · Total Number of Speakers: 14 · 600 watts
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: rear center folding with storage · Center console trim: wood · Dash trim: alloy · Door sill trim: illuminated scuff plate · Door trim: leather · Shift knob trim: alloy · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Adaptive stop and go cruise control: semi-automatic · Center console: front console with storage · Cruise control: adaptive · Cupholders: rear · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Easy entry: power driver seat · Memorized settings: side mirrors · Multi-function remote: keyless entry with panic alarm · One-touch windows: 2 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Storage: grocery bag holder · Sunshade: power rear window · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Active driver support: active bolstering · Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 14
Exterior Features
Door handle color: chrome · Grille color: chrome · Paint: premium · Rear trunk/liftgate: power operated
Headrests
Adjustable rear headrests: retractable · Front headrests: power adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 2
In Car Entertainment
Infotainment screen size: 8 in.
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: auto delay off · Taillights: adaptive
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Passenger Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 14
Rear Seats
Type: bucket
Roof
Moonroof: power glass
Safety
Automatic emergency braking: front · Camera system: rearview · Parking sensors: rear · Pre-Collision Warning System: visual warning
Seatbelts
Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front and rear · Seatbelt pretensioners: front and rear
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: reclining · Rear headrests: adjustable · Upholstery: premium leather
Spare Tire
Mount Location: inside
Suspension
Driver Adjustable Suspension: height · Front Spring Type: pneumatic springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: multi-link · Leveling: self leveling suspension · Rear Spring Type: pneumatic springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): front · Suspension control: electronic
Telematics
Navigation system: hard drive navigation system · Phone: voice activated · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth · Satellite communications: TeleAid
Tires
Diameter: 20 · Profile: 45 · Type: performance · Width: 255
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Wheels
Wheel spokes: 10 · Width: 9.5
Windows
Front wipers: rain sensing · Power windows: remote operation
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Driver knee airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags
Audio System
Auxiliary audio input: iPod/iPhone integration · In-Dash CD: DVD · Premium Brand: Harman-Kardon · HD radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · 2 subwoofers · Surround audio: 5.1 · Total Number of Speakers: 14 · 600 watts
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: rear center folding with storage · Center console trim: leather · Dash trim: alloy · Door sill trim: stainless steel · Door trim: wood · Headliner trim: Alcantara · Shift knob trim: alloy · Steering wheel trim: leather and wood
Convenience Features
Adaptive stop and go cruise control: semi-automatic · Center console: front console with storage · Cruise control: adaptive · Cupholders: rear · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Easy entry: power driver seat · Memorized settings: 3 driver · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 2 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Storage: cargo tie-down anchors and hooks · Sunshade: power rear window · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Active driver support: active bolstering · Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 14
Exterior Features
Door handle color: chrome · Exhaust: dual exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: chrome · Grille color: chrome · Paint: premium · Rear trunk/liftgate: power operated
Headrests
Adjustable rear headrests: retractable · Front headrests: power adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 2
In Car Entertainment
Infotainment screen size: 8 in.
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: self-leveling · Taillights: adaptive
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: heated driver mirror
Passenger Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 14
Rear Seats
Type: bucket
Roof
Moonroof: power glass
Safety
Automatic emergency braking: front · Camera system: rearview · Parking sensors: front · Pre-Collision Warning System: audible warning
Seatbelts
Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front and rear · Seatbelt pretensioners: front
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: sport bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: height · Rear headrests: adjustable · Upholstery: premium leather
Spare Tire
Mount Location: inside
Suspension
Driver Adjustable Suspension: height · Front Spring Type: pneumatic springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: multi-link · Leveling: self leveling suspension · Rear Spring Type: pneumatic springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): rear · Suspension control: electronic
Telematics
Navigation system: hard drive navigation system · Phone: voice activated · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth · Satellite communications: TeleAid
Tires
Diameter: 20 · Type: performance
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Wheels
Wheel spokes: 5
Windows
Front wipers: rain sensing · Power windows: remote operation