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2013 Mercedes-Benz CLS : 17/25 mpg (CLS 550); 16/25 mpg (CLS 550 AWD); 15/22 mpg (CLS 63 AMG)
Thanks to a whole suite of drivetrain refinements, Mercedes says the CLS63 now avoids the Fed's dreaded gas guzzler tax.
Through the AMG Speedshift MCT seven-speed sports transmission drivers can select between modes C for "Controlled Efficiency," S, S+, M, and RS for "Race Start." In C, now there's a Toyota Prius-like green ECO light that lulls us into thinking we're actually doing earth a favor by buying an AMG and leaving every intersection in 2nd gear.
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2013 Mercedes-Benz CLS : 17/25 mpg (CLS 550); 16/25 mpg (CLS 550 AWD); 15/22 mpg (CLS 63 AMG)
EPA
Thanks to a whole suite of drivetrain refinements, Mercedes says the CLS63 now avoids the Fed's dreaded gas guzzler tax.
Autoblog
Through the AMG Speedshift MCT seven-speed sports transmission drivers can select between modes C for "Controlled Efficiency," S, S+, M, and RS for "Race Start." In C, now there's a Toyota Prius-like green ECO light that lulls us into thinking we're actually doing earth a favor by buying an AMG and leaving every intersection in 2nd gear.
Inside Line
The standard CLS 500 with rear-wheel drive rates 17 mpg city and 25 mpg highway according to the EPA. Adding all-wheel drive cuts the mileage to 16/25 mpg. The massively powerful CLS63 AMG scores a still-fair 15/22 mpg, for 18 mpg combined.
Conclusion
Though it won't win any gas-saving awards, the 2013 Mercedes-Benz CLS Class is surprisingly efficient for a large, fast, V-8 luxury car.
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