2012 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class

A coupe with the size and price tag that comes with the 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class can only be found on the competing vehicles from Jaguar and Bentley. While the CL is shorter than the S-Class, the CL in 2012 takes some styling cues from its big brother. The 2012 CL offers may be dressed in four different models, and is the first car in the world with active LED headlamps use. The CL-Class offers a choice of a new V-8 or V-12 coupled to a five-speed or seven-speed automatic transmission is not.

Step on the accelerator of the CL and expect inertia to force you back in your chair. The CL control is quick to touch, giving the driver an active driving experience. All the while, the driver and the passenger cabin surrounded by the most luxurious Mercedes-Benz can imagine. If you insist on taking two more passengers you can, but those who often need the S-Class sedan, which all took into account the CL-Class offers a real back seat.

Body: Coupe

Engines: 4.6-liter V-8, 5.5-liter turbocharged V-8, 6.0-liter V-12, 6.2-liter V-12

Transmissions: 5-speed automatic, 7-speed automatic

Model: CL550 4MATIC, CL63 AMG, CL600, CL65 AMG

The CL rolls into 2012 with a new style, two new V-8 engine and the World 'first active-LED headlamps. New aluminum doors hug the sides of the coupe, while electromechanical controls which directs the go. Fuel is the name of the game with the new direct-injection 4.6-liter V-8 is covered by a seven-speed automatic transmission in the CL550. The CL63 welcomes the addition of a direct injection 5.5-liter V-8 with ECO Stop / Start technology. Other technology updates include a color instrument cluster display, multicolor lights and a central controller. LED taillights and Active Parking Assist also make an appearance on the 2012 model.

The 2012 CL-Class has an exterior that looks crooked, even at a standstill, and if you tack on the AMG package, you have a mean look Benz. A newly designed front fascia for 2011 was exercised in the current model year, together with other organ accents, the CL visually appealing. While the back draws ire of a number that looks like a mid-'90s Pontiac Sunfire, the rest of the CL executes the new look good. Depending on trim and options selected, 18 -, 19 - or 20-inch wheels carry the CL on the road and LED turn signals and taillights come along for the ride.

The CL-Class seats four people, two very uncomfortable in the back. A 11-speaker Harman / Kardon surround sound system leather seats, both of which are standard in the CL. A Bluetooth interface, iPod integration and Alcantara roof lining are available options. A sliding glass sunroof headlines the usual cutting edge technology found in a Mercedes-Benz interior, while polished wood and elegant leather lines the inside surfaces. Refined wood forms the center console and can also be switched out for a console made of carbon fiber.

A twin-turbo V-8 was added last year, so the CL-Class mid-range more power, but it pales in comparison to the largest motor that can be found in the CL. A V-12 that churns 621 horsepower at even the most seasoned driver smile when hitting the accelerator. All four available engines deliver power that stretches for miles backed by an arsenal of seven-speed automatic. Do not let the size of the CL of a fool you, the treatment is unparalleled. If the default options are not enough slack in the AMG tag on to even more power to accelerate and brake to get just as fast.

Mercedes-Benz vehicles with food safety and the 2012 CL is no exception. Active Lane Keeping Assist assistants' drivers to avoid risk through corrective braking through the recognition of lane markings. Alerts are sent to the driver and CL crosses the line by an electric motor that makes the wheel rumble. Electronic Stability Program is applied to this system, while Active Blind Spot Assist and attention are also available safety features. 10 airbags line the inside of the CL with dual front airbags, front and rear side airbags, driver-side knee bag, and full-length curtain airbags are all standard. All four wheels have disc brakes with ABS and stability control to keep the driver in control of the CL.

CL550 4MATIC: 15 mpg city/ 24 mpg highway

CL63 AMG: 15 mpg city/ 22 mpg highway

CL600: 12 mpg city/ 18 mpg highway

CL65 AMG: 12 mpg city / 18 mpg highway