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2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class
Used from
$158,700 excl. on-roads
CarExpert Rating
Safety Rating
NA
Warranty
3 year
Fuel Efficiency
6.2 - 10 L / 100km
About the Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class
Last updated Dec 18, 2024The 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class is a Large Luxury offered in a 4D sedan body style. Used prices in Australia typically range from $158,700 for the Base variant and topping out at $263,500 for the AMG.
There are 2 variants of the CLS available in Australia and this generation went on sale in July of 2011.
Engine options include 3.5L petrol direct injection (225kW/370Nm), 5.5L turbo petrol direct injection (410kW/800Nm), 3.0L turbo diesel common rail (195kW/620Nm) and 4.7L turbo petrol direct injection (300kW/600Nm). All variants feature 7-speed automatic transmission. All variants feature rear-wheel drive.
The 2012 CLS was offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.
2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class Price
Base
Configuration | Price From* |
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3.5L, 7-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $159,200 |
3.0L, 7-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Diesel, RWD | $159,200 |
4.7L, 7-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $210,800 |
AMG
Configuration | Price From* |
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5.5L, 7-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $263,500 |
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2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class Specs
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2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class Dimensions
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
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2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class Fuel Economy
There are 5 different fuel economy figures for the Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class
The most fuel efficient Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class is the Base with a 7-speed Automatic which is powered by a 3.0L TURBO DIESEL COMMON RAIL and uses 6.2L of diesel per 100km on the combined cycle.
The Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class that uses the most amount of fuel is the AMG with a 7-speed Automatic which is powered by a 5.5L TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION and uses 10L of premium unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.
Below is a table of all the Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class variants and their fuel economy figures. Click below the table to see an expansion and additional details, including specific usage for city and highway driving.
Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class | Fuel Type | Combined |
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3.5L, 7-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | Premium Unleaded | 8.6 L/100km |
3.0L, 7-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Diesel, RWD | Diesel | 6.2 L/100km |
4.7L, 7-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | Premium Unleaded | 9.9 L/100km |
2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class Warranty
What is the warranty on a Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class?
The Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class offers a 3 year unlimited km warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.
Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class FAQs
The cheapest Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class is the Base that starts from $158,700.
The most expensive Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class is the AMG that starts from $263,500.
The best towing capacity of a Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class is null kg offered by the following variants: Base and AMG.
The largest Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class is the AMG which measures 1881mm wide, 4996mm in length and sits 1406mm tall.
The most powerful Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class is the AMG which has 410kW of power from its 5.5L TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION engine.
The Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class is built in Germany and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class is the AMG which weighs 2415 kg (kerb weight).
The Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes premium unleaded or diesel.