2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS63 AMG performance

2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS63 At a Glance ; Believe unbridled power is the only way to go? The AMG model’s 5.5-liter V-8 comes in two blow-your-face-off variations, producing either 518 hp and 516 lb-ft of torque or 550 hp and 590 lb-ft. Positively animalistic.

As tested, my CLS63 with the AMG performance package (which adds the extra power), came to $123,525. That’s a price with a nasty bite. Mileage is 15 city and 22 highway.

During the first half of a long day’s drive around that grassy place known as Connecticut, I left the sports stuff alone. With the suspension and drive select in comfort modes, the engine was quiet, the ride cosseting, the cabin quiet.

It gave me time to assess the interior. It fits four, though backseat occupants only moderately comfortably. Carbon- fiber accents are attractive, yet the Alcantara-covered steering wheel felt too slick in my hands.

The 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS63 At a Glance

Engine: 5.5-liter twin-turbo V-8 with 550 horsepower and 590 pound-feet of torque.

Transmission: Seven-speed automated.

Speed: 0 to 60 mph in 4.3 seconds.

Gas mileage per gallon: 15 city; 22 highway.

Price as tested (with performance package): $123,525.

Best features: Ferocious performance, good manners.

Worst features: Seats only four; old navigation system.

Target buyer: The driver who wants a four door that canstay in the hunt.

Engine

Engine AMG 5.5-liter direct injection biturbo V8 engine

518 (550) hp @ 5,500 rpm

516 (590) lb-ft of torque @ 2,000-4,500 rpm

Acceleration (0 – 60 mph) in just 4.4s

Turbo Boost: 14.5 (18.8) psi

Security

24-Hour Roadside Assistance Program

Steel Reinforced Cabin with Front and Rear Crumple Zones

3-Point Seatbelts with Pre-tensioners and Force Limiters

Front Dual Stage Airbags

Front Side Airbags

Front Pelvic Airbags

Front and RearSide Window Airbags

Dual Front Knee Airbags*

NECK-PRO Active Head Restraints

4-Wheel Disc Brakes with ABS & BAS

Luxury

GPS Navigation with 40GB Hard-Drive

Bluetooth interfacePower Tilt Sliding Sunroof with One Touch Open & Close

Full Leather Interior

Burl Walnut Wood Trim

shift paddles on Multifunction Leather Sport Steering Wheel

4-Way Power Tilt with Telescoping Steering Column

14-way Power Adjustable Seats with 3 Position Memory for Seats, Steering Column and Exterior Mirrors, Multi contour seat of driver

Media

14-Speaker Harman/kardon LOGIC7 Surround Sound System with Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound

HD Digital Radio

In-dash 6-disc DVD/CD Changer

In-dash SD Card Reader

iPod and MP3 Media Interface

SIRIUS Satellite Radio

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