2012 Mercedes-Benz CL‑Class Luxury Intuitive Elegance

What drives us to gather the most time-honored traditions of motoring and set them free? For 125 years, we’ve had two fundamental motivations: the passionate desire to travel in ways that only existed in the imagination and the ingenuity to make these dreams real. Ever since inventing the first car, the engineers of Mercedes-Benz have been reimagining not just what sets the world in motion, but what stimulates our emotion. “The best or nothing.” This was the mantra of Gottlieb Daimler, and it remains the driving force of Mercedes-Benz today.

It is why the most exacting engineering, exhaustive testing, painstaking craftsmanship and precise interweaving of every aspect of performance come together to form such an uninhibited result: the  2012 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class. Its freshly resculpted body achieves extraordinary rigidity without the visible encumbrance of a center roof pillar to engender a panoramic sense of freedom befitting a true coupe. Its new twin-turbo V‑-8 unleashes appreciable swells in power, torque and visceral response yet it consumes less fuel and leaves behind fewer emissions. Its innovative chassis systems harness the forces of nature with unbending confidence and unparalleled grace. And its advanced technology engages the driver and car in a seamless, intimate bond. Every detail of the 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class has been thoughtfully deliberated, to make the fortunate few who will call it their own feel thoroughly liberated.

2012 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class

A new era of power. For decades, the coupes of Mercedes-Benz have reignited driving passion with dramatic breakthroughs in performance from fuel injection in the 1950s to the Electronic Stability Program (ESP) in the 1990s. For 2011, a new generation of leaner, meaner and cleaner engines debuts with the CL 550’s 429‑-hp 4.6‑-liter V‑-8. Its twin turbochargers spin up to 150,000  rpm to boost low-end torque by as much as 45%. New high-pressure Direct Injection microscopically fine-tunes the fuel spray, while rapid-multispark ignition fires up to 4,000 times per second squeezing more thrust, and fewer emissions, from every atom of gasoline. And as its AIRMATIC suspension turns compressed air into calm composure, and its 4matic all-wheel drive hugs the road, the CL 550 reminds you how refreshing change can be.

An unsurpassed heritage of looking out for what’s ahead. Look back over the life story of the automobile and you’ll find Mercedes-Benz continually leading the way in safety innovation from the invention of the first crumple zone 60 years ago to the exclusive PRE-SAFE system of today that can detect and prepare for a collision before it happens. True to its heritage, the 2011 CL-Class is engineered with visionary safety advances that watch the road ahead and to your side, and that help you to see and be seen. Maybe all cars will do this someday. The protection a 2011 CL‑-Class offers today could rewrite the story of your own life.

2012 Mercedes-Benz CL‑-Class

Body structure. Even without visible B-pillars, the 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL‑-Class body structure achieves exceptional rigidity. Extensive use of ultra-high and high-strength steel in critical areas helps it manage both weight and impact forces. Advanced crumple zones help dissipate impact energy over, under and around the reinforced passenger cabin. Standard 11-way air bag protection. A system of nine air bags offers 11-way protection.

Every 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL‑-Class features dual-stage front air bags, a driver’s knee air bag, front and rear side-impact air bags, and side curtain air bags for all four seats. Every seat belt is equipped with an Emergency Tensioning Device (ETD) and belt-force limiter. Brighter lighting. All-LED taillamps provide quicker illumination of the brake lamps than conventional bulbs, potentially reducing the reaction time of drivers behind you. Standard Bi‑-Xenon headlamps feature Active Curve Illumination and Adaptive Highbeam Assist an innovation that continuously varies the headlamp range to maximize illumination without creating glare for other drivers.

2012 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class

Bright white LED Daytime Running Lamps maximize visibility with minimal energy draw. Night View Assist PLUS with Pedestrian Detection. When you’re driving in darkness, this innovative option projects invisible infrared beams and reads them with a special camera. The system displays a clearer, supplemental real-time view of the road ahead on an in-dash 8" screen positioned directly in front of the driver. It can even help to identify and point out pedestrians.

PRE-SAFE. During certain vehicle maneuvers, the exclusive PRE‑-SAFE system can detect instability suggesting that a collision or rollover is imminent. PRE‑-SAFE can then tighten the front seat belts, adjust the front passenger seat, and close the windows and sunroof all in an effort to better prepare the occupants. DISTRONIC PLUS with PRE-SAFE Brake. Another breakthrough first introduced by Mercedes-Benz, this active cruise control option adapts your set speed in response to traffic ahead. It automatically slows or even stops your car, and then resumes when your path is clear again. The system also includes PRE‑-SAFE Brake, whose radar-based sensors can detect an impending collision with the vehicle ahead. PRE‑-SAFE Brake automatically applies up to 100% of the car’s braking power to help reduce the severity of impact.

ATTENTION ASSIST. By continually monitoring numerous driving behaviors, this Mercedes-Benz innovation can audibly and visually alert the driver if it detects signs of drowsiness on long trips.
Active Lane Keeping Assist and Active Blind Spot Assist. These optional systems can warn the driver of unintended drifting across visible lane markings10 and at speeds above 20  mph alert the driver to some unseen vehicles in the adjacent lane. Should the driver disregard these alerts, new active technology for 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL‑Class allows either system to help guide the car back into its own lane by gently applying the brakes to specific wheels.

 Time-honored customs meet new-age convenience in the 2012 CL‑Class. Four individually contoured seats a Mercedes-Benz coupe hallmark are divided by a sweeping full console. Hand-fitted leather, hand-finished wood, brushed metal and polished chrome adorn virtually every surface of the seats, doors, dash and steering wheel. Elegantly designed controls fall naturally to your hands, and even the most advanced systems operate with an intuitive simplicity. The COMAND system puts audio, navigation, vehicle settings and information such as real-time traffic reports within easy reach, with a convenient central controller, Enhanced Voice Control and two high-resolution 8" widescreens. Making something startlingly new feel comfortably familiar is a Mercedes-Benz tradition.

2012 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class Interior

Thoughtful. Heated and Active Ventilated front seats offer 12-way power adjustment, four zones of lumbar support and 3-position memory. Optional Drive-Dynamic front seats add a massage function and active support in cornering maneuvers. The wood/leather multifunction steering wheel puts audio and Bluetooth controls at your fingertips. Optional heating can quickly warm your hands in winter.

Delightful. With 600 watts of Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound, the 11‑-speaker harman/kardon LOGIC7 system lets you enjoy HD  Radio stations, SIRIUS Satellite Radio, iPod integration, a 6‑-DVD/CD changer, memory card reader and 7.2GB Music Register for storing digital music. The 40GB hard-drive navigation system features Zagat Survey ratings and SIRIUS Traffic™ with dynamic re-routing.

Insightful. PARKTRONIC with Parking Guidance helps you size up a parallel parking space as you drive by, then guides you into it. The Premium  Package adds a rear view camera that shows a live color image on the central 8" widescreen when you shift into Reverse. The exclusive new SPLITVIEW option lets you play a DVD movie on the same screen that’s only visible to the front passenger.

Beyond all the racing trophies earned in the storied legacy of AMG the high-performance arm of Mercedes-Benz one small plaque tells an even greater story. Affixed atop each AMG engine, it bears the signature of the single master technician who assembled it from race-proven components with his own hands. The superlatively engineered automobile which houses this engine will go forth to achieve imposing results in virtually every dimension of performance. But no matter what numbers it generates  horsepower and pound-feet, mph and rpm, or seconds and g’s every measure of a 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL‑-Class CL 63  AMG or 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL‑Class CL 65  AMG starts with “one.”

2011 Mercedes-Benz CL‑Class CL 65 AMG-developed engines. With reduced displacement, numerous innovations and twin turbochargers, the all-new 5.5‑-liter Direct Injection V‑-8 of the CL 63  AMG outputs a thunderous 536  hp  @ 5,500  rpm and 590  lb‑-ft of torque  @ 2,000–4,500  rpm. Along with substantially improved efficiency and emissions, 0–60  mph arrives in just 4.4  seconds. Not to be outdone, the CL 65  AMG reaches 60  mph in a scant 4.2  seconds, courtesy of a 6.0‑-liter twin-turbo V‑-12 generating 621  hp @ 4,800  rpm and the highest torque output of any AMG engine yet: 738  lb‑-ft  @ 2,000–4,000  rpm.

SPEEDSHIFT Transmissions. A 7‑-speed SPEEDSHIFT MCT automatic in the 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL‑Class CL 63  AMG offers three driving modes: Controlled Efficiency, Sport and a paddle-shifted Manual mode with lightning-quick 100-millisecond shifts. A wet startup clutch eliminates the power losses of a traditional torque converter. The reinforced 5‑-speed SPEEDSHIFT automatic of the 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL‑Class CL 65  AMG offers Sport, Comfort and Manual modes that also reprofile the throttle and suspension.

AMG-enhanced chassis. The Active Body Control (ABC) fully active suspension features AMG-specific calibration and selectable Sport and Comfort modes. In its firmest setting, ABC virtually eliminates body roll in corners. The adaptive brakes feature massive perforated, ventilated composite discs and dual front calipers. Lightweight yet highly rigid " AMG twin 5‑-spoke alloy wheels forged on the CL 65 wear staggered-width high-performance tires.

Race-bred refinement. Swathed in Premium leather (or Exclusive diamond-quilted leather in the CL 65  AMG), the Drive-Dynamic front seats provide active support in corners. An AMG instrument cluster includes a RACETIMER for timing track laps, while the central analog clock is modeled after the classic IWC Ingenieur watch. Impeccably composed and lavishly crafted, the Mercedes-Benz CL‑Class CL 63  AMG and Mercedes-Benz CL‑Class CL 65  AMG are high-performance cars you can enjoy every day.

2011 Mercedes-Benz CL‑Class Connected

Your vehicle is more than a source of enjoyment, it’s a vital part of everyday living. The Mercedes‑-Benz mbrace system can make it easier from planning a trip, to remembering where you parked, to handling an unexpected emergency.You can access a world of security, convenience and destination planning services from your vehicle, your computer or even your smartphone. With advanced, reliable technology, plus 24‑-hour support from helpful experts, mbrace helps keep you, your life and your Mercedes‑-Benz connected.

From your vehicle -Three buttons inside your Mercedes-Benz can connect you to emergency services, our 24‑-hour Customer Assistance Center, or our Roadside Assistance service. Numerous mbrace services are also integrated with your vehicle’s standard COMAND navigation system. From your smartphone. The mbrace Mobile Application for your iPhone or BlackBerry lets you locate your vehicle from up to a mile away, remote-lock or unlock its doors, find a dealer, and contact Roadside Assistance, Customer Service or even Mercedes-Benz Financial with a touch. From your computer. Beyond the support you’ll find at mbrace.MBUSA.com, the Search & Send feature lets you look up destinations on Google Maps using any web browser. You can then send the address directly to your vehicle’s navigation system with just a few clicks.

2011 Mercedes-Benz CL‑-Class Prices MSRP $113,150 - $209,300

2011 Mercedes-Benz CL‑Class CL550 4MATIC Coupe    $113,150
2011 Mercedes-Benz CL‑Class CL63 AMG Coupe           $150,250
2011 Mercedes-Benz CL‑Class CL600 Coupe                   $157,000
2011 Mercedes-Benz CL‑Class CL65 AMG Coupe           $209,300

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