Crash Test
Not Tested
Source NHTSA
MPG (up to)
16 City / 25 HWY
Horsepower
402 -518
Seats
4
Front passenger 3/4 w/ wheels turned.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle L Huff
The comfort
It’s an expensive vehicle but well worth the cost Mercedes does it again
accountCircle Ana N
Buying my Benz was the best decision I have ever made.
It is very safe like all Mercedes Benzes in general. Drives very smoothly. It is beautiful and luxury. It has a sport drive option and a comfort drive option. It is blue efficiency. It uses a lot of gas. If it is not you der warranty the service and parts are very expensive. The insurance for it is pretty expensive. Overall I highly recommend it.
accountCircle Kris R
Beautiful and powerful classic luxury.
It is beautiful, powerful, fast, reliable, and has just the right amount of technology. The seats are great for short or long drives. From time to time there are odd glitches, but the car is getting old. The issues are suspension related, and once in a while an electrical glitch. Overall I really love this car!!
accountCircle DORIS G
Mercedes one beautiful vehicle.
Its a diesel and it high maintenance. The seats are comfortable and very good with the cameras for backing out of a parking space. Mercedes s550 is one beautiful vehicle. I own three of them. I just fell in love with this vehicle the very first time I saw one. Great ride, one of the best I ever rode in! Quiet ride, to the point where you feel so comfortable you want to rest instead of driving this vehicle. Now there is a good side to anything and there is the other side! Someone once said if you have to ask the price you must not have the ability to afford the cost to make repairs! First order of business, vehicle warranty a must! You ended up selling your first child to keep it on the road. Average maintenance cost per year $2,000 to $3,500 even if you have a good warranty. Tires, tune up, headlights for starters. The ride, the looks, the style might be worth the price to you.
accountCircle David L
It is like driving around in a tuxedo every day.
2012 mb cls63 AMG - the performance of this car is amazing. It sticks to the ground around every corner, will do 0-60 in 3.8 sec, and looks good doing it. The teardrop 4-door coupe shape was pioneered by this vehicle and it exudes presence when you drive around in it. The maintenance is on the more expensive side, but it is fun, comfortable, and full of gadgets.
accountCircle Dee D
Unmatched beauty - Mercedes cls 550 - high performance at its finest.
The style of the car is classic - still get positive comments from passersby! Heating or cooling options for both driver and passenger seats with climate control for each. Button controlled rear screen to keep those in the back seat cool. Comfortable leather seats with driver options for massage, racing, etc. Car can be driven with paddles to shift gears or in automatic mode - can also be changed from comfort to sport mode using hydraulics to raise or lower. Car has capability to park itself when option is selected although driver must apply brake. Front and rear sensors, parking assist. Sunroof, roomy and a sound system that is top notch!
accountCircle conrad C
Sporty and luxury with the performance when needed.
I feel that my car consumes a lot of gas. But i still love the comfort and the luxury of the ride when i take it on a long drive.
accountCircle Ameya K
Very nice car with only few minor problems.
My vehicle has minor problems such as it is not that shock absorbent and you can easily feel all the bumps when you drive over them. In addition, there are not that many miles per gallon on the fuel. The interior of the car is very nice and comfortable.

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Ameya K
Very nice car with only few minor problems.
My vehicle has minor problems such as it is not that shock absorbent and you can easily feel all the bumps when you drive over them. In addition, there are not that many miles per gallon on the fuel. The interior of the car is very nice and comfortable.

Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

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CLS 550
402 HP 19 MPG 4 Seats
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CLS 63 AMG
518 HP 19 MPG 4 Seats
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2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class Owner Reviews

4.63
8 Reviews
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5 stars 75%
4 stars 13%
3 stars 13%
2 stars 0%
1 star 0%
accountCircle DORIS G on January 29, 2021
Mercedes one beautiful vehicle.
Its a diesel and it high maintenance. The seats are comfortable and very good with the cameras for backing out of a parking space. Mercedes s550 is one beautiful vehicle. I own three of them. I just fell in love with this vehicle the very first time I saw one. Great ride, one of the best I ever rode in! Quiet ride, to the point where you feel so comfortable you want to rest instead of driving this vehicle. Now there is a good side to anything and there is the other side! Someone once said if you have to ask the price you must not have the ability to afford the cost to make repairs! First order of business, vehicle warranty a must! You ended up selling your first child to keep it on the road. Average maintenance cost per year $2,000 to $3,500 even if you have a good warranty. Tires, tune up, headlights for starters. The ride, the looks, the style might be worth the price to you.
accountCircle Dee D on January 17, 2021
Unmatched beauty - Mercedes cls 550 - high performance at its finest.
The style of the car is classic - still get positive comments from passersby! Heating or cooling options for both driver and passenger seats with climate control for each. Button controlled rear screen to keep those in the back seat cool. Comfortable leather seats with driver options for massage, racing, etc. Car can be driven with paddles to shift gears or in automatic mode - can also be changed from comfort to sport mode using hydraulics to raise or lower. Car has capability to park itself when option is selected although driver must apply brake. Front and rear sensors, parking assist. Sunroof, roomy and a sound system that is top notch!

Ranks #5 Luxury Midsize Cars by Owners

The 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class has an average owner rating of 4.63 out of 5 which ranks it #5 of 15 other Luxury Midsize Cars.

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4.82
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4.8
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4.63

Ranks #9 Luxury Midsize Cars by Fuel Economy

The 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class has a combined MPG of 25 which ranks it #9 of 15 other Luxury Midsize Cars.

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41 MPG
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34 MPG
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25 MPG

Is The 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class A Good Car?

Yes! It is one of my favorite cars and is something I had always wished to obtain. This vehicle is sleek stylish and very fast and fun to drive.
James T.

How Reliable Is The 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class?

The only thing that I can somewhat displeased about the car is the shift displacement on the car. It can be a bit confusing but you get use to it the more you drive the car.
James T.

Is The 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class A Good Value?

47,000. The car was of great value. I was able to obtain a 150,000 car for a third of the price. And it has been a joy to own.
James T.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the 2012 mercedes cls550 battery location?

Answer: The 2012 Mercedes CLS550 has two batteries in it, the main one in the trunk the auxiliary battery behind the driver side of the dash. The main battery, the one in the trunk is a group size 49 H8. If You need to...

What's the 2012 mercedes cls550 auxiliary battery location?

Answer: The auxiliary battery on the 2012 Mercedes cls550 is located in the trunk. The main function of the Mercedes-Benz auxiliary battery is to provide voltage to the "stop-start" function. The auxiliary battery is...

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Safety & Reliability

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