2012 Mercedes-Benz CL65 AMG

Basic Specs

Base Price $211,000
Drivetrain Rear Wheel Drive
Curb Weight (lbs) 5027
City (MPG) 12
Hwy (MPG) 18
Horsepower 621@4800
Torque (lb-ft) 738@2300-4300
Wheelbase 116.3
Length (in.) 201.02
Width (in.) 73.7
Height (in.) 56.2

The CL65 AMG is the big, big brother in the CL line, even topping the 563 horsepower CL63 AMG with ease thanks to its absolutely massive and twin-turbocharged V12 engine.

The latest and all-new CL65 AMG appears to largely copy the looks of its lesser CL63 AMG counterpart, but does get a few unique styling cues of its own. The CL65's lone grille bar is wider than that of the CL63, and the lower front splitter gets a metallic treatment.

Out back is essentially the same story, with the CL65 gaining a chrome accent below its bumper and oval rather than rectangular exhaust outlets, hinting at the CL65’s extra power.

The biggest news under the CL65 AMG’s long hood is a modest bump in power – from 604 to 621 horsepower. New exhaust gas turbochargers are largely responsible for the increase in power, although the German automaker also chalks up the changes to an increased inlet diameter on the compressor housing and revised engine management electronics. Torque remains 738 lb-ft. from 2,300 to 4,300, but Mercedes-Benz says that the big V12 is capable of an astonishing 885 lb-ft.

Mercedes-Benz ultimately was forced to de-tune the engine to "just" 738 lb-ft of torque in order to keep from grenading its most robust transmission, a five-speed automatic.

Fuel consumption and CO2 emissions are down 3.5 percent compared to the outgoing model despite the power gain thanks to a handful of small changes.

Aside from the minor differences in styling and the major difference in power, the CL65 otherwise shares its feature list with the lesser CL63 - which isn't a bad thing given the impressive list for the "entry-level" CL AMG model.

The standard features list includes the COMAND system with 40GB hard-drive GPS navigation, Bluetooth connectivity, an 11-speaker Harmon-Kardon LOGIC7 5.1-channel surround-sound system, power sunroof, bi-xenon headlamps with active curve illumination, electronic closing trunk and a slew of AMG-specific interior upgrades like premium leather, performance steering wheel with aluminum shift paddles, new instrument cluster and 14-way power heated seats.

In terms of safety and security features, the CL65 AMG comes with roadside assistance, adaptive dual stage front airbags, driver knee airbag, side and full-length curtain airbags and active head restraints. Electronic safety comes in the form of the AMG 2-stage electronic stability program, a predictive occupant protection system, a roll-over sensor, anti-theft alarm with engine shut-down and night security illumination.

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    • General
    • Body Style:Coupe
    • Size:Fullsize
    • Market Segment:Performance
    • Weight:5027 lbs
    • Exterior
    • Length:201.02 in.
    • Width:73.7 in.
    • Height:56.2 in.
    • Wheelbase:116.3 in.
    • Ground Clearance:TBD
    • Front Track:63.0 in.
    • Rear Track:63.3 in.
    • Weight Distribution:TBD
    • Drag Coefficient:TBD
    • Interior - General
    • Seats:4
    • Passenger Volume:104.2 cu. ft.
    • Cargo Volume:13.5 cu. ft.
    • Cargo Volume (Seats Folded):TBD
    • Interior - Front Row
    • Volume:TBD
    • Leg Room:42.2 in.
    • Head Room:36.9 in.
    • Shoulder Room:59.2 in.
    • Hip Room:TBD
    • Interior - Second Row
    • Volume:TBD
    • Leg Room:32.2 in.
    • Head Room:36.4 in.
    • Shoulder Room:55.2 in.
    • Hip Room:TBD
    • Propulsion
    • Fuel Type:Gas
    • Engine Type:6.0L V12
    • Power:621 hp @ 4800 rpm
    • Torque:738 lb-ft @ 2300-4300 rpm
    • Transmission:5-Speed Automatic
    • Highway Fuel Economy:18 mpg
    • City Fuel Economy:12 mpg
    • Forced Induction:Turbocharger
    • Direct Injection:No
    • Chassis
    • Layout:Rear Wheel Drive
    • Front Suspension:Double Wishbone
    • Rear Suspension:Multi-Link
    • Wheels
    • Front:20" Aluminum
    • Front Tires:255/35 ZR20
    • Rear:20" Aluminum
    • Rear Tires:275/35 ZR20
    • Trailering & Hauling
    • Trailer Weight:TBD
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    • Tongue Weight:TBD

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      Premium Package 1

      • Heated and Active Ventilated front seats
      • Keyless-GO

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      Premium Package 2

      • Night View Assist PLUS with Pedestrian Detection
      • Rear View Camera

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      Driver Assistance Package

      • Active Blind Spot Assist
      • Active Lane Keeping Assist
      • Distronic Plus (with Pre-Safe Brake)

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      Splitview Entertainment System

      • Exclusively technology lets the 8-inch in-dash screen show vehicle info to the driver while the passenger watches a DVD.
      • Includes wireless remote and headphones.
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      Heated Wood / premium Leather Steering Wheel

      • Exquisitely crafted steering wheel combines Premium leather with hand-polished wood. Rapid heating of the rim offers instant comfort in cold weather, with automatic timed step-down for lasting comfort - No cost.

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      AMG Illuminated Door Sills

      • Brushed aluminum door sill inserts welcoem you into the exclusive world of AMG with cool-blue backlit logos.

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      20-inch AMG twin five-spoke forged alloy wheels (titanium grey)

      • Forged to deliver great strength at a lower eright than their cast cousins, these high-performance wheels enable more precise steering input and help enhance vehicle handling by reducing unsprung weight.
      • They feature titanium grey painted pockets set off by polished spokes, and are fitted with high-performance, Y-speed-rated tires.

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      20-inch AMG twin five-spoke forged alloy wheels (black)

      • Forged to deliver great strength at a lower eright than their cast cousins, these high-performance wheels enable more precise steering input and help enhance vehicle handling by reducing unsprung weight.
      • They feature black painted pockets set off by polished spokes, and are fitted with high-performance, Y-speed-rated tires.

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      Handcrafted 6.0 L Biturbo V-12 Engine

      • Generating 621 hp @ 4,800 rpm, the handcrafted 6.0-liter twin-turbo V-12 of the CL65 AMG outputs more torque than any AMG engine before it: a pavement-trembling 738 lb-ft @ 2,000-4,000 rpm.
      • Innovative liquid-to-air intercooling helps reduce intake temperatures by up to 25% at full throttle, assuring high power and torque output under all operating conditions and regardless of the outside temperature. The twin turbochargers operate at up to 22 psi boost, while an instantly variable high-pressure fuel pump and high-speed engine management deliver instant response at all rpm and engine loads.
      • The 4.2-second 0-60 time and electronically limited 186mph top speed are but two ways to quantify the result. The overwhelming reward of driving a CL65 AMG defies measurement.

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      5-speed AMG SpeedShift Transmission

      • reinforced and re-engineered to manage the massive torque of the AMG twin-turbo V-12, the 5-speed AMG SpeedShift automatic of the CL65 AMG offers three driver-selectable modes. "Comfort" mode optimizes efficiency and around-town smoothness with fully automatic shifting and driver-adaptive programming. "Sport" mode raises the shift points to higher rpm, for an edge in performance. And the paddle-shifted "Manual" mode allows the most direct driver control of shift timing.

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      AMG High-performance Compound Braking System

      • Extraordinary develeration, sensitivity and fade resistance come courtesy of oversized composite-material brake rotors at all four corners.
      • Internally ventilated and perforated for exceptional heat dissipation, they're paired with 6-piston fixed calipers in front and 4-piston calipers at the rear.

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      AMG Sport Suspension

      • The AMG sport suspension enhanced the superlatively advanced Active Body Control (ABC) with exclusively developed AMG spring-struts, to virtually eliminate the unwanted body movements that occur when launching, conering and braking.
      • A "Sport" suspension profile can be selected by the driver via a button on the dash.
      • The ABC Sport mode utilizes the extraordinary capabilities of the advanced, fully active suspension to effectively suppress the body roll normally caused by quick handling maneuvers, for uncannily flat cornering.

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