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2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS Class
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4-Door Sedan CLS 550 4MATIC
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
CLS-Class 4-Door Sedan CLS 550 4MATIC 16 25 $68,634 $73,800
CLS-Class 4-Door Sedan CLS 550 RWD 17 25 $66,309 $71,300
CLS-Class 4-Door Sedan CLS 63 AMG RWD 16 25 $88,257 $94,900
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4-Door Sedan DSG R-Line
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
CC 4-Door Sedan DSG R-Line 22 31 $30,266 $31,560
CC 4-Door Sedan DSG R-Line PZEV 22 31 $30,266 $31,560
CC 4-Door Sedan DSG Sport 22 31 $28,401 $29,615
CC 4-Door Sedan DSG Sport PZEV 22 31 $28,401 $29,615
CC 4-Door Sedan Executive 4Motion 17 25 $38,447 $40,090
CC 4-Door Sedan Lux 22 31 $30,131 $31,420
CC 4-Door Sedan Lux Limited 22 31 $32,956 $34,365
CC 4-Door Sedan Lux Limited PZEV 22 31 $32,956 $34,365
CC 4-Door Sedan Lux PZEV 22 31 $30,131 $31,420
CC 4-Door Sedan Lux Plus 22 31 $32,189 $33,565
CC 4-Door Sedan Lux Plus PZEV 22 31 $32,189 $33,565
CC 4-Door Sedan Manual R-Line 21 31 $29,211 $30,460
CC 4-Door Sedan Manual R-Line PZEV 21 31 $29,211 $30,460
CC 4-Door Sedan Manual Sport 21 31 $27,345 $28,515
CC 4-Door Sedan Manual Sport PZEV 21 31 $27,345 $28,515
Pricing
Invoice Price
$68,634
$30,266
Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price
$73,800
$31,560
Monthly Payment Estimate
$1230 / month
$526 / month
The Car Connection's Take
TCC Rating
8.4
8.0
TCC’s Bottom Line
Still a fashionista at heart, the 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS is cut from a more masculine pattern book these days--especially in powerful AMG trim. Value-minded sedan shoppers who are willing to sacrifice a little practicality in the name of style will find a lot to like in the 2012 Volkswagen CC.
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Fuel Economy
City
16 mpg 22 mpg
Highway
25 mpg 31 mpg
Vehicle
EPA Classification
Compact Compact
Interior Dimensions
Front Hip Room (in)
- TBD - - TBD -
Passenger Volume (ft³)
104.3 94
Second Leg Room (in)
35.0 37.3
Front Head Room (in)
36.9 37.4
Second Hip Room (in)
- TBD - - TBD -
Front Shoulder Room (in)
57.1 56.0
Passenger Capacity
4 4
Second Head Room (in)
36.1 36.6
Second Shoulder Room (in)
56.5 54.7
Front Leg Room (in)
42.1 41.6
Exterior Dimensions
Track Width, Rear (in)
64.1 61.4
Wheelbase (in)
113.2 106.7
Liftover Height (in)
- TBD - NA
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
74.1 73.0
Track Width, Front (in)
62.9 61.1
Min Ground Clearance (in)
- TBD - 5.0
Length, Overall (in)
194.5 188.9
Height, Overall (in)
55.8 55.8
Cargo Area Dimensions
Trunk Volume (ft³)
15.3 13.0
Brakes
Brake Type
Pwr Pwr
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
NA NA
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
14.2 x 1.4 12.3 x - TBD -
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
NA NA
Brake ABS System
4 Wheel 4-wheel
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes Yes
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
12.6 x 1.0 11.1 x - TBD -
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
23.8 18.5
Steering
Steering Type
Pwr Rack & Pinion Electric Rack & Pinion
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
2.6 3.0
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)
- TBD - - TBD -
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
- TBD - 16.4
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
37.0 37.4
Tires
Spare Tire Order Code
NA NA
Rear Tire Size
P285/35R18 P235/40R18
Rear Tire Order Code
NA NA
Front Tire Size
P255/40R18 P235/40R18
Spare Tire Size
- TBD - Compact
Front Tire Order Code
NA NA
Trailering
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
- TBD - NA
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
NA NA
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
- TBD - NA
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
NA NA
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs)
4158 3344
Wheels
Rear Wheel Size (in)
18 x 9.5 18 x 8
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material
- TBD - Steel
Front Wheel Size (in)
18 x 8.5 18 x 8
Spare Wheel Size (in)
- TBD - Compact
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum
Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)
- TBD - - TBD -
Electrical
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
- TBD - - TBD -
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
180 - TBD -
Engine
Engine Type
Gas V8 Turbocharged Gas I4
Fuel System
Direct Injection DI
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
443 @ 1600-4750 207 @ 1700-5000
Engine Order Code
NA NA
Displacement
4.6L/285 2.0L/121
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
402 @ 5000-5750 200 @ 5100-6000
Mileage
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)
19 25
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
25 31
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
16 22
Transmission
Reverse Ratio (:1)
3.42/2.23 3.99
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
2.86 2.05
Trans Order Code
NA NA
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
2.47 4.06/3.14
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.37 0.90
Trans Description Cont.
Automatic Automatic w/Manual Shift
Drivetrain
All Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.82 0.76
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)
0.73 NA
First Gear Ratio (:1)
4.38 3.46
Clutch Size (in)
NA NA
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.92 1.30
Trans Type
7 6
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.00 0.91
Trans Description Cont. Again
NA NA
Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)
- NA
Summary
Vehicle Name
Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class Volkswagen CC
Body Style
4 Door Sedan 4 Door Sedan
Suspension
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)
- TBD - NA
Suspension Type - Front
MacPherson Strut McPherson concept
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)
- TBD - NA
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
w/Air Springs NA
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)
- TBD - NA
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)
- TBD - NA
Suspension Type - Rear
Multi-Link 4-link fully independent
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
w/Air Springs NA
Emissions
Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
9.6 7.3
EPA Greenhouse Gas Score
- 6
Crash Test Ratings
Overall Rating
- --
Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
- --
Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver
- --
Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger
- --
Overall Side Crash Rating
- --
Side Barrier Rating
- --
Side Barrier Rating Driver
- --
Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat
- --
Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat
- --
Combined Side Rating Front Seat
- --
Combined Side Rating Rear Seat
- --
Rollover Rating
-

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