| Pros | Cons | What's New |
|---|---|---|
Astonishingly powerful Twin-Turbo engine | V8 is a thirsty machine | No changes for the 2012 model year |
Optional AMG Performance Package | Lacks a bit of driver engagement | |
Plaint road manners with good practicality | The performance package costs $8,000 more than its already eye-brow-raising base price |
$151,500
price536 hp @ 5500 rpm
horsepower590 lb.-ft. @ 2000 rpm
torque7-Speed Shiftable Automatic
transmission5.5L 8cyl RWD 7A
engine-
basic warrantyCompeting in the midsize coupe segment, the 2012 Mercedes Benz AMG CL 63 Coupe is a direct competitor to the Aston Martin DB9 and the Bentley Continental GT Coupe. The AMG CL 63 starts off at an MSRP of $151,500. The AMG CL 63 is offered with a 5.5L twin-turbocharged V8 engine and a 7-speed automatic transmission producing 537 horsepower and 590 lb-ft of torque. Through this powertrain, the CL 63 manages a 0-60 of 4.4 seconds and a combined fuel economy of 18 MPG.
The 2012 CL 63 does what is expected of it in a very planted and effortlessly fast manner. It offers good practicality with its decent boot space and extra large fuel tank. The exclusivity of the marque and sheer torque that comes of it from its Twin-Turbo engine remain unhindered.
Car Name | 0-60 MPH | Quarter Mile | Top Speed | Source | Compare | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2012 Mercedes-Benz AMG CL 63 Ranked #5 | 4.09 sec | 12.2 sec | 116 mph | |||
2012 Porsche 911 Turbo Ranked #1 | 3.5 sec | - | - | |||
2012 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 Ranked #2 | 3.77 sec | 11.4 sec | 133 mph | |||
2012 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Ranked #2 | 3.77 sec | 11.6 sec | 133 mph | |||
2012 Mercedes-Benz AMG CL 65 Ranked #3 | 3.78 sec | - | - | |||
2012 Bentley Continental Supersports Ranked #4 | 3.8 sec | - | 205 mph |
Car Name | MPG City | MPG Highway | MPG Combined | Fuel Tank Capacity | Range (C/H) | Source | Compare | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2012 Mercedes-Benz AMG CL 63 Ranked #3 | 15 mpg | 22 mpg | 18 mpg | 23.8 gal. | 357/523.6 mi. | |||
2012 Porsche 911 Carrera Ranked #1 | 18 mpg | 25 mpg | 21 mpg | 16.9 gal. | - | - | ||
2012 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport Ranked #2 | 16 mpg | 26 mpg | 19 mpg | 18 gal. | 288/468 mi. | |||
2012 Porsche 911 Turbo Ranked #2 | 17 mpg | 24 mpg | 19 mpg | 16.9 gal. | 283.2/424.8 mi. | |||
2012 Chevrolet Corvette Ranked #2 | 15 mpg | 25 mpg | 19 mpg | 18 gal. | - | |||
2012 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Ranked #3 | 15 mpg | 24 mpg | 18 mpg | 18 gal. | 270/432 mi. |
Car Name | Length | Width | Height | Ground Clearance | Wheelbase | Source | Compare | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2012 Mercedes-Benz AMG CL 63 Ranked #1 | 200.2 in. | 73.7 in. | 55.8 in. | 5 in. | 116.3 in. | |||
2012 Mercedes-Benz AMG CL 65 Ranked #2 | 199.4 in. | 73.7 in. | 55.8 in. | 5 in. | 116.3 in. | |||
2012 Maserati GranTurismo Ranked #3 | 192.2 in. | 75.4 in. | 53.3 in. | 4 in. | 115.8 in. | |||
2012 Bentley Continental Supersports Ranked #4 | 189.1 in. | 76.6 in. | 54.3 in. | 4.5 in. | 108.1 in. | |||
2012 Aston Martin Virage Ranked #5 | 185.8 in. | 75 in. | 50.4 in. | 4 in. | 107.9 in. | |||
2012 Aston Martin DBS Ranked #5 | 185.8 in. | 75 in. | 50.4 in. | 4 in. | 107.9 in. |
Car Name | Trunk Capacity | Passenger Volume | Max Trunk Volume | Source | Compare | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2012 Mercedes-Benz AMG CL 63 Ranked #9 | 13.5 cu.ft. | - | 13.5 cu.ft. | |||
2012 Porsche 911 Carrera Ranked #1 | - | 91 cu.ft. | 4.8 cu.ft. | |||
2012 Bentley Continental Supersports Ranked #2 | 13.1 cu.ft. | 125.3 cu.ft. | 74.7 cu.ft. | |||
2012 Aston Martin DB9 Ranked #3 | 6.6 cu.ft. | 78 cu.ft. | 6.6 cu.ft. | |||
2012 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Ranked #4 | 22.4 cu.ft. | 52 cu.ft. | 22.4 cu.ft. | |||
2012 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport Ranked #5 | 22.4 cu.ft. | 116 cu.ft. | 22.4 cu.ft. |
Car Name | Cargo Volume | Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area | Max Cargo Volume | Bed Length | Source | Compare | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2012 Mercedes-Benz AMG CL 63 Ranked #1 | 13.5 cu.ft. | 13.5 cu.ft. | 13.5 cu.ft. | - | |||
2012 Bentley Continental Supersports Ranked #2 | 74.7 cu.ft. | 13.1 cu.ft. | 74.7 cu.ft. | 98 ft. | |||
2012 Mercedes-Benz AMG CL 65 Ranked #3 | 13.5 cu.ft. | 13.5 cu.ft. | 13.5 cu.ft. | - | |||
2012 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport Ranked #4 | 44.8 cu.ft. | 22.4 cu.ft. | 22.4 cu.ft. | 98 ft. | |||
2012 Aston Martin Vantage S Ranked #5 | 38.3 cu.ft. | 10.6 cu.ft. | 10.6 cu.ft. | - | |||
2012 Aston Martin Virage Ranked #6 | 35.9 cu.ft. | 6.6 cu.ft. | 6.6 cu.ft. | - |
Car Name | Towing Capacity | Payload Capacity | Weight | Source | Compare | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2012 Mercedes-Benz AMG CL 63 Ranked #2 | - | - | 4806 lbs. | |||
2012 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport Ranked #1 | 4000 lbs. | 1440 lbs. | 3311 lbs. | |||
2012 Aston Martin DB9 Ranked #2 | - | - | 4090 lbs. | |||
2012 Porsche 911 Turbo Ranked #2 | - | 914 lbs. | 3461 lbs. | |||
2012 Aston Martin DBS Ranked #2 | - | - | 3737 lbs. | |||
2012 Aston Martin Virage Ranked #2 | - | - | 3836 lbs. |
