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2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class

Used from

$158,700 excl. on-roads

Review Rating

N/A

Safety Rating

Warranty

3 year, unlimited km

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 June of 2011.

Engine options include 3.0L turbo diesel common rail (195kW/620Nm), 4.7L turbo petrol direct injection (300kW/600Nm), 3.5L petrol direct injection (225kW/370Nm) and 5.5L turbo petrol direct injection (410kW/800Nm). 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.

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Meets the standard for this segment. May not stand out, but still a dependable and reasonable option.

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Falls a bit behind others in the segment, but still passes safety checks and may suit specific needs or budgets.

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Power to Weight

108.89 - 209.34 kW/t

73.07 kW/t

214.7 kW/t

Boot Space

520 litres

300 litres

695 litres

Fuel Efficiency

6.21 - 10 L/100km

4.69 L/100km

15.63 L/100km

Vehicle Range

800 - 1,290 km

560 km

1,569 km

Price

$158,700 - $263,500

$77,400

$298,800

Warranty (Years)

3 years

4 years

Warranty (Distance)

No Data

Years on Sale

20 years

3 years

31 years

Service Interval

No Data

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2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class Price

Base

Configuration	Price From*
3.0L, 7-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Diesel, RWD	$158,700
4.7L, 7-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD	$158,700
3.5L, 7-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD	$158,700

AMG

Configuration	Price From*
5.5L, 7-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD	$263,000

*excl. on-roads

All Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class Pricing

Year	Price From*	Price To*
2024	$182,791	$196,791
2023	$182,791	$196,791
2022	$164,476	$197,600
2021	$142,836	$189,100
2020	$142,836	$186,800

*excl. on-roads

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2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class Specs

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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 (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
- 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
Navigational systems
- 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
Power locks
- 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 window
- Type: Fixed
Remote audio controls
- Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
Responsive suspension
- Type: Electronic
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
Spare wheel
- Type: Spacesaver
Speakers
- Number Of: 12
Steering wheel
- Electric Adjustment
- Height Adjustment
- Telescopic Adjustment
- Type: Alloy & 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
Warranty anti-corrosion
- Distance: Unlimited Km
- Duration (months): 36
Warranty powertrain - Total
- Distance: Unlimited Km
- Duration (months): 36
Warranty roadside assistance
- Distance: Unlimited Km
- Duration (months): 48
Warranty whole vehicle - Total
- Distance: Unlimited Km
- Duration (months): 36
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
Power locks
- Operation: Card Key
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
Navigational systems
- Screen Size (in): 7.0
Power locks
- Operation: Remote
Responsive suspension
- Type: Electronic
Seat upholstery
- Additional Seat Material: Leather

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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

Year	Braked Capacity from	Braked Capacity to
2024	1900Kg	1900Kg
2023	1900Kg	1900Kg
2022	1900Kg	1900Kg
2021	1900Kg	1900Kg
2020	1900Kg	1900Kg

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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
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
3.5L, 7-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD	Premium Unleaded	8.0 L/100km
3.5L, 7-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD	Premium Unleaded	8.6 L/100km

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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.