Mercedes-Benz CLS
Despite its timeless style, Mercedes revamped the CLS for 2012, with changes to both the exterior lines and cabin. The end result is a few added millimetres, a new grille and a redesigned dashboard. What’s more, the CLS adds two new turbocharged V8s to its offering. The 63 AMG gets a 518-hp 5.5L V8 while the 550 base version comes with a 4.6L V8.
Mercedes-Benz CLS
| Pricing | |
|---|---|
| MSRP | CA$84,500 |
| Fees | CA$1,995 |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 |
| Monthly payments | CA$1,590/month |
| Powertrain | |
| Transmission | 7-speed automatic |
| Drivetrain | AWD |
| Vehicle type / Category | |
| Vehicle type | Sedan |
| Category | N/A |
| Assembly | N/A |
| Generation | N/A |
| Fuel efficiency / Autonomy | |
| City | 12.7 L/100km |
| Highway | 8.2 L/100km |
| Combined | 10.7 L/100km |
| CO₂ emissions | 246 g/km |
| Equipment | |
| Sunroof | standard |
| Heated front seats | standard |
| Heated rear seats | optional |
| Ventilated front seats | standard |
| Smart key | optional |
| Blindspot detection | optional |
| Lane departure warning | optional |
| Adaptive cruise control | optional |
| GPS | standard |
| Infotainment | |
| Auxiliary audio input | standard |
| CD player | standard |
| Apple CarPlay compatible | not available |
| Android Auto compatible | not available |
| Bluetooth audio | standard |
| Premium audio system | optional |
| Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires | |
| Steering | rack and pinion with assist |
| Turning diameter | 11 m (37′) |
| Front suspension | N/A |
| Rear suspension | independent, multi-link |
| Front brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Rear brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Front tires | P255/40R18 |
| Rear tires | P255/40R18 |
| Safety | |
| Seat belts | 4 |
| Dimensions / Weight | |
| Length | 4,940 mm (194″) |
| Width | 1,882 mm (74″) |
| Height | 1,415 mm (56″) |
| Wheelbase | 2,873 mm (113″) |
| Weight | 1,940 kg (4,277 lb) |
| Capacities | |
| Passengers | 4 |
| Trunk | 521 l |
| Fuel tank | 80 l (18 gal) |
| Towing capacity | N/A |
| Performance | |
| 0-100 km/h | N/A |
| 80-120 km/h | N/A |
| Top speed | N/A |
| Braking distance | N/A |
| Warranty | |
| Base warranty | N/A |
| Powertrain warranty | N/A |
| The Car Guide rating | |
| Driving | 8/10 |
| Safety | 10/10 |
| Interior | 8/10 |
| Reliability | 8/10 |
| Winter driving | 6/10 |
| Comfort | 8/10 |
| Average | 80%(view ratings) |