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  • 2012 Wald Mercedes-Benz CLS Black Bison

    2012 Mercedes CLS Black Bison received unique tuning package from Wald International. The car is just staggering and we can’t wait to see it in action.

    The exterior is finished in black and boasts complete aerodynamics package consisting of a new front bumper, a new rear bumper and a pair of side skirts. There are also daytime running LED lights, new front fenders and a new boot lid spoiler.

    The wheels are finished in matte black to complete the aggressive vision.

    CLS Black Bison is based on CLS 63 AMG, so it comes with the new 5.5 liter V8 Bi-turbo engine delivering 525PS (386 kW) and 700Nm (516 lb-ft). 0 to 100 km/h in 4.4 seconds and top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph). However, the engine can be boosted with the AMG Performance package, which adds another 33PS (24 kW) and 100Nm (84 lb-ft). The top speed is 299 km/h (186 mph).

    2012 Wald Mercedes-Benz CLS Black Bison Front Side
    2012 Wald Mercedes-Benz CLS Black Bison Front Side
    2012 Wald Mercedes-Benz CLS Black Bison
    2012 Wald Mercedes-Benz CLS Black Bison

    Source: Wald International

  • 2012 Mercedes CLS US price – $71 300 USD

    Mercedes-Benz USA priced the latest 2012 CLS 4-door coupe, today.  The price list includes CLS550, CLS550 4MATIC and the high-performance CLS 63 AMG.

    2012 Mercedes CLS550 is powered by a new 4.6 liter direct-injected twin-turbo V8 with 402HP (296 kW) and 600Nm (443 lb-ft) of torque. 2012 CLS550 4MATIC has the same power unit, but sends the torque to all four wheels. The new engine offers better  mileage with a total of 26% over the previous CLS550. The new twin-turbocharged engine returns 18 mpg in the city and 26 mpg on the highway.

    Among the stadard equipment, there are PRE-SAFE, ABS anti-lock brakes with Brake Assist, ATTENTION ASSIST, traction control and the ESP electronic stability control. The options list includes Active Blind Spot Assist and Active Lane Keeping Assist systems.

    The top-of-line CLS 63 AMG is powered by a 5.5 liter direct-injected V8 with 518HP (381 kW) and 700Nm (516 lb-ft). It is mated to a 7-speed MCT (multi-clutch technology) sport gearbox. Additionally, the AMG Performance Package can be ordered. It improves the engine performance qualities of the engine – 550HP (405 kW) and 800Nm (590 lb-ft). Despite all that power, CLS 63 AMG manages to return 15 mpg in the city and 23 mph on the highway.

    2012 Mercedes CLS550 US is priced at $71 300 USD, CLS550 4MATIC is tagged at $73 800 USD. 2012 Mercedes CLS63 AMG US has a price tag of $94 900 USD.

    2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS 63 AMG

    CLS-Class Four-Door Coupe (June)

    • New-generation four-door coupe debuts with dramatic styling, two new V8 engines, electromechanical steering, aluminum doors and world-first active LED headlights.
    • CLS550 new direct-injection 4.6-liter biturbo V8 (402 hp, 443 lb.-ft) with more fuel-efficient 7-speed automatic transmission, AIRMATIC suspension and available with 4MATIC all-wheel-drive (Sept).
    • CLS63 AMG new direct-injection 5.5-liter biturbo AMG V8 (518 hp, 516 lb-ft) with ECO Stop/Start technology, AMG 7-speed MCT and AIRMATIC rear suspension. Optional Performance Package yields 550 hp/590 lb-ft.
    • Other new technology includes a color instrument cluster display, multicolor ambient lighting and central controller
    • LED taillamps and PARKTRONIC with Active Parking Assist
    • Safety technology includes available Active Lane Keeping Assist, Active Blind Spot Assist, 10 standard airbags and standard ATTENTION ASSIST
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    2012 Mercedes CLS 63 AMG
    2012 Mercedes CLS 63 AMG
    2012 Mercedes CLS 63 AMG
    2012 Mercedes CLS 63 AMG
    2012 Mercedes CLS 63 AMG
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    2012 Mercedes CLS 63 AMG
    2012 Mercedes CLS 63 AMG
    2012 Mercedes CLS 63 AMG
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    2012 Mercedes CLS 63 AMG
    2012 Mercedes CLS 63 AMG
    2012 Mercedes CLS 63 AMG
    2012 Mercedes CLS 63 AMG
    2012 Mercedes CLS 63 AMG
    2012 Mercedes CLS 63 AMG
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    2012 Mercedes CLS 63 AMG
    2012 Mercedes CLS 63 AMG
    2012 Mercedes CLS 63 AMG
    2012 Mercedes CLS 63 AMG
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    2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS 63 AMG
    2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS 63 AMG
    2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS 63 AMG
    2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS 63 AMG
    2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS 63 AMG
    2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS 63 AMG
    2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS 63 AMG
    2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS 63 AMG
    2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS 63 AMG
    2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS 63 AMG
    2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS 63 AMG
    2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS 63 AMG
    2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS 63 AMG
    2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS 63 AMG
    2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS 63 AMG
    2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS 63 AMG

    Source: Mercedes-Benz USA

  • BRABUS 2012 Mercedes CLS Coupe

    Brabus are ready with their refining program for the new Mercedes-Benz CLS.

    The exterior package includes a front spoiler installed to the OE front bumper, modified air vent inserts with LED lights, sport fenders with side gills, side skirts, rear spoiler and a custom fitted lower rear bumper apron, which accommodates four tailpipes of the BRABUS sport exhaust system. (more…)

  • 2012 Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake goes into production

    Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake Concept was introduced at the 2010 Beijing Auto Show and the good news is that it goes into production. It will be assembled in the Mercedes-Benz Plant Sindelfingen and available as 2012 model.

    Currently, this factory produces the C-Class Sedan, the E-Class Sedan and Estate, the S-Class and the coupes CLS and CL as well as the Maybach models and Mercedes-Benz Guard vehicles.

    Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG will be also produced in the same plant as well as the B-Class eCell. Starting 2014, the new Mercedes-Benz SL-Class will also be manufactured in Sindelfingen. (more…)