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Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class

C2182012–2014

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cls550 ↗7-speed automatic · 2012–2014Gasoline · 4.7 L · 402 hp402 hpRear-wheel drive
cls550 4matic ↗7-speed automatic · 2012–2015Gasoline · 4.7 L · 402 hp402 hpAll-wheel drive
cls63 amg ↗7-speed automatic · 2012–2014Gasoline · 5.5 L · 518 hp518 hpRear-wheel drive
cls63 amg 4matic ↗7-speed automatic · 2014–2014Gasoline · 5.5 L · 550 hp550 hpAll-wheel drive
cls63 amg s ↗7-speed automatic · 2014–2014Gasoline · 5.5 L · 577 hp577 hpRear-wheel drive
cls63 amg s 4matic ↗7-speed automatic · 2014–2015Gasoline · 5.5 L · 577 hp577 hpAll-wheel drive
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About this generation

The second-generation CLS-Class moved to the C218 body code and debuted for the 2012 model year in the U.S. It continued the original CLS formula with a more modern shape and a broader U.S. lineup that included CLS550 and AMG CLS63 variants. This generation was replaced by the facelifted version for 2015.

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