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2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class CLS63 AMG

The 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class CLS63 AMG is a 518-hp twin-turbocharged V8 with an amg speedshift mct 7-speed. It is rated at 19 mpg combined.

Spec Value
Engine
Engine Type5.5L V8 Twin-Turbo 90-Degree (Aluminum)
Horsepower518 hp @ 5,250 rpm
Torque516 lb-ft @ 1700–5000 rpm (590 lb-ft w/ AMG Performance Package) rpm
Redline6,400 rpm
ValvetrainDOHC, 4 Valves per Cylinder
Bore and Stroke98.0 x 90.4 (converted from TECH1: 3.86 x 3.56 in.)
Compression Ratio10.0:1
Injection TypeDirect Gasoline Injection, Twin-Turbo
Transmission
TransmissionAMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT 7-Speed (AMG DRIVE UNIT)
1st Gear4.34 (43 mph **)
2nd Gear2.89 (64 mph **)
3rd Gear1.92 (96 mph **)
4th Gear1.37 (135 mph **)
5th Gear1 (185 mph **)
6th Gear0.82 (225 mph **)
7th Gear0.73 (253 mph **)
Reverse3.42
Final Drive2.65
Fuel Economy
City16 MPG
Highway25 MPG
Combined19 MPG
Suspension
Front Suspension3-Link Front Axle, Anti-Dive Control, Coil Springs, Electronic Gas-Filled Spring Struts, Anti-Roll Bar
Rear SuspensionIndependent Multi-Link, Anti-Squat and Anti-Dive, AIRMATIC Full-Support Air Suspension, Electronically Controlled Damping, Anti-Roll Bar
Turning Diameter37.1 ft
Brakes
Front Brake Disc14.2" dia / 1.4" thick (ventilated & perforated)
Rear Brake Disc14.2" dia / 1.0" thick (ventilated & perforated)
Tires & Wheels
Wheels Front19" x 9
Wheels Rear19" x 10
Tires Front255/35 R19
Tires Rear285/30 R19
Dimensions & Weight
Length196.7 in
Width74.06 in
Height55.35 in
Wheelbase113.15 in
Front Track63.86 in
Rear Track63.2 in
Cargo Volume15.31 ft³
Curb Weight4,277 lbs
Interior
Headroom Front36.93 in
Headroom Rear36.14 in
Legroom Front42.1 in
Legroom Rear35 in
Shoulder Room Front57.1 in
Shoulder Room Rear56.5 in
** Theoretical max speed per gear at redline
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