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, 2024

    The 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.

    See Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class models from other years

    2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class Price

    *excl. on-roads

    2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class Specs

    See our comprehensive details for the Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class

    Base

    • Air conditioning
      • Air Conditioning Type: Fully-auto
      • Climate Control Number Of Zones: 3
      • Rear Control For Climate Control
    • Anti collision system
      • Activates Brake Lights
      • Activates Seat Belts
      • Automatic Emergency Braking
    • Audio system
      • Disc Stacker
      • Disc Stacker Capacity: 6
      • Brand Name: Harman/kardon
      • Digital Media Card
      • Disc Player Reads Mp3
      • In-dash Cd
      • Radio: Am/fm
    • Blind
      • Type: Electric
    • Bluetooth
      • Includes Music Streaming
      • Includes Phone Control
    • Bumpers
      • Colour: Painted
    • Connection to ext.entertainment devices
      • Aux Jack Front
      • Usb Connection Front
      • Ipod Front
    • Cool storage compartment
      • Type: By Air Conditioning Vent
    • Cruise control
      • Adaptive Cruise Control
      • Adaptive Cruise Control (acc)
    • Disc stacker
      • Capacity: 6
      • Media Type: Dvd
    • Display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 7.0
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Auto-dimming
      • Colour: Painted
      • Heated
      • Indicator Lights
      • Type: Electrically Adjustable
    • Electrically foldable mirrors
      • Operation: Electric
    • Electronic traction control
      • Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management
    • Entertainment display screen
      • Dvd
      • Television
    • Front seat
      • Electrically Adjustable
      • Heated
      • Height Type: Memory
      • Lumbar Type: Electric
      • Lumbar Type: Memory
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 6
      • Reach Type: Memory
      • Reclining Type: Memory
      • Type: Bucket
      • Ventilated
    • Head rests
      • Active
      • Electric Adjustable
      • Number: 2
    • Headlight control
      • Auto Highbeam
      • Dusk Sensor
      • Height Adjustment: Automatic
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Led
    • Internal Memory /HD
      • Storage Capacity (gb): 10.00
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 40.1
      • Headroom Front: 1018
      • Headroom Rear (in): 36.5
      • Headroom Rear: 927
      • Hip Room Front (in): 58.9
      • Hip Room Front: 1495
      • Hip Room Rear (in): 58.8
      • Hip Room Rear: 1494
      • Shoulder Room Front (in): 57.2
      • Shoulder Room Front: 1453
      • Shoulder Room Rear (in): 56.5
      • Shoulder Room Rear: 1435
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Wood Or Woodlook
      • On Dash: Wood Or Woodlook
      • On Doors: Wood Or Woodlook
    • Memorized adjustment
      • Door Mirror Position
      • Steering Wheel Position
    • Multi-function display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 7.0
    • Navigational systems
      • Information Type: 3d And Voice
      • Information Type: Full Map And Voice
      • Screen Size (in): 7.0
    • Paint
      • Type: Metallic
    • Parking assistance
      • Type: Full Automatic Parking
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Sensor
      • Type: Sensor & Camera
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Card Key
      • Operation: Remote
    • Power steering
      • Active Rack
      • Vehicle Speed Proportional
    • Rear seats
      • Folding: Fixed
      • Seating Capacity: 2
      • Type: Bench/sports
    • Rear view mirror/camera
      • Auto-dimming
    • Rear view mirror
      • Auto-dimming
    • Rear window
      • Type: Fixed
    • Remote audio controls
      • Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
    • Responsive suspension
      • Type: Electronic
      • Type: Mechanical
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Leather
      • Main Seat Material: Leather
    • Seating
      • Seating Capacity: 4
      • Seating Configuration: 2+2
    • Smart card / smart key
      • Includes Keyless Entry
      • Includes Keyless Start
      • Type: Automatic
      • Type: Manual
    • Spare wheel
      • Type: Spacesaver
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 12
      • Number Of: 14
    • Steering wheel
      • Electric Adjustment
      • Height Adjustment
      • Telescopic Adjustment
      • Type: Alloy & Leather
      • Type: Wood & Leather
    • Sunroof
      • Operation: Electric
      • Type: Glass
    • Vanity mirror
      • Illuminated
    • Ventilation system
      • Digital Display
    • Voice activating system
      • Includes Audio Player
      • Includes Navigation System
      • Includes Phone Functions
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Automatic
      • Rain Sensor

    AMG

    Adds to Base:
    • Alternate suspension
      • Type: Sport
    • Front seat
      • Active/massage
      • Type: Sports
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Wood & Leather
      • On Dash: Wood & Leather
      • On Doors: Wood & Leather
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Suede
    Removes from Base:
    • Audio system
      • Brand Name: Harman/kardon
      • In-dash Cd
    • Bluetooth
      • Includes Music Streaming
      • Includes Phone Control
    • Display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 7.0
    • Entertainment display screen
      • Dvd
    • Front seat
      • Type: Bucket
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Wood Or Woodlook
      • On Dash: Wood Or Woodlook
      • On Doors: Wood Or Woodlook
    • Multi-function display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 7.0
    • Navigational systems
      • Information Type: 3d And Voice
      • Screen Size (in): 7.0
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Remote
    • Responsive suspension
      • Type: Electronic
      • Type: Mechanical
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Leather
    • Smart card / smart key
      • Type: Manual
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 14
    • Steering wheel
      • Type: Wood & Leather
    See all 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class Specs

    2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class Dimensions

    1416mm
    1881mm
    4940mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

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    2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class Towing Capacity

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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-ClassFuel TypeCombined
    3.5L, 7-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWDPremium Unleaded8.6 L/100km
    3.0L, 7-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Diesel, RWDDiesel6.2 L/100km
    4.7L, 7-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWDPremium Unleaded9.9 L/100km
    See all Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class Fuel Economy

    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.

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