2012 Mercedes-Benz AMG CLS 63

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Rating7.9
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$94,900
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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on November 3, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

Exceptional handling

Limited rear headroom

Completely redesigned

Responsive transmission

Quite an expensive price tag

Monstrous V8 engine

A plethora of standard features

Appealing and eye-catchy exterior

Specs & Features

$94,900

price

518 hp @ 5250 rpm

horsepower

516 lb.-ft. @ 1700 rpm

torque

7-Speed Shiftable Automatic

transmission

5.5L 8cyl RWD 7A

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

The 2012 Mercedes-Benz AMG CLS 63 Sedan is a midsize sedan offered in a single trim level, starting off at a base MSRP of $94,900. For that price, it mainly competes with the Jaguar XF XFR Sedan and the more expensive Porsche Panamera Turbo. The AMG CLS 63 offers only one powertrain. The base engine is a 5.5L Twin-Turbo V8 capable of making 518 horsepower and 516 lb-ft of torque. If more power is required, the same engine also makes 550 horsepower and 590 lb-ft of torque when equipped with the AMG Performance Pack pumps.

Furthermore, a 7-speed automatic transmission is the standard setup. The AMG CLS 63 reaches 60 mph from zero in 4.4 seconds with standard engine output. The AMG CLS 63 manages a combined fuel economy of 19 mpg. While we’re on the topic of choices, the 10 striking colors the AMG CLS 63 comes in really pull you towards itself.

Buying Advice

The AMG CLS63 trim sits on the top of the CLS food chain. It adds a more powerful twin-turbo V8, a different transmission, 19-inch wheels, a sport-tuned adaptive suspension, a sport steering wheel with paddle shifters, upgraded leather upholstery, a power rear sunshade, a split-folding rear seat and an iPod/USB audio interface.

Trims

    Base
    $94,900 onwards
    • COMAND infotainment with 8.4-inch central screen
    • Nine-mode AMG traction control
    • Power AMG performance seats

Compare to similar cars

Price

$94,900

Engine

Gasoline

Rating

7.93

Horsepower

518 hp @ 5250 rpm

Torque

516 lb.-ft. @ 1700 rpm

Capacity

4

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$207,895- $226,850

Gasoline

7.81

470 hp @ 6000 rpm

443 lb.-ft. @ 5000 rpm

4

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$63,215

Gasoline

7.86

556 hp @ 6100 rpm

551 lb.-ft. @ 3800 rpm

5

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$127,250- $135,200

Gasoline

7.83

425 hp @ 7000 rpm

361 lb.-ft. @ 4750 rpm

5

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2012 Mercedes-Benz AMG CLS 63 vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    SourceCompare
    4.39 sec--
    3.9 sec12.1 sec-
    4.7 sec13.2 sec168 mph
    5.3 sec13.7 sec174 mph

    2012 Mercedes-Benz AMG CLS 63 vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
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      16 mpg25 mpg19 mpg21.1 gal.337.6/527.5 mi.
      14 mpg19 mpg16 mpg18 gal.252/342 mi.
      13 mpg19 mpg15 mpg23.9 gal.310.7/454.1 mi.
      12 mpg18 mpg14 mpg23.8 gal.285.6/452.2 mi.

      2012 Mercedes-Benz AMG CLS 63 vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
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        196.7 in.74.1 in.55.4 in.5 in.113.2 in.
        200.7 in.74.6 in.56.6 in.4 in.120.6 in.
        197.6 in.75.9 in.53.5 in.4 in.117.7 in.

        2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class

        Ranked #4

        193.6 in.74.1 in.55.8 in.5 in.113.2 in.

        2012 Mercedes-Benz AMG E 63

        Ranked #5

        192.4 in.73.7 in.56.8 in.4.1 in.113.1 in.
        191.3 in.72.5 in.57.3 in.5 in.113.4 in.

        2012 Mercedes-Benz AMG CLS 63 vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
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          15.3 cu.ft.104.3 cu.ft.-
          14 cu.ft.83 cu.ft.31.3 cu.ft.
          13.6 cu.ft.94.1 cu.ft.13.6 cu.ft.
          15.9 cu.ft.-15.9 cu.ft.

          2012 Mercedes-Benz AMG CLS 63 vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            SourceCompare
            -15.3 cu.ft.-
            15.7 cu.ft.13.6 cu.ft.13.6 cu.ft.
            12 cu.ft.15.9 cu.ft.15.9 cu.ft.
            35.9 cu.ft.14 cu.ft.31.3 cu.ft.

            2012 Mercedes-Benz AMG CLS 63 vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Towing Capacity
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              SourceCompare
              -1070 lbs.4277 lbs.
              1000 lbs.-4222 lbs.
              --4387 lbs.
              -587 lbs.4389 lbs.

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