2012 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class
Key Takeaways
- A sledgehammer for an engine in the AMG models
- Luxury trim includes things like massaging seats
- Hot rod exhaust note out of a luxury sedan
What We Think
The Mercedes CL is one of the biggest touring coupes on the market, and in AMG guise, one of the fastest
The 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL-class coupe gets a choice of two V8s or a V12 engine. Power ranges from 429 hp in the CL550 all the way up to 621 hp in the CL65 model. Five- or seven-speed transmissions are offered. Fuel economy is rated at 16 mpg in the city and 24 mpg on the highway for the CL550. The Mercedes-Benz CL550 is available only in all-wheel drive, while the rest are rear-wheel drive. The CL-class continues to have some of the most advanced safety features on the market including Distronic Plus cruise control, blind spot indicators, “Active Lane Keeping Assist” and automatic brake intervention.



