2012 Mercedes CLS63 AMG Review: Car Reviews

1. A twin-turbo 5.5L V8 makes 518-hp and 516 lb-ft of torque for a 4.4 second 0-60 mph time. 2. An AMG Performance Package adds a carbon fiber trunk lid spoiler and engine cover, sports suspension, AMG steering wheel, upgraded brakes and brings power to 550-hp and 590 lb-ft of torque for a 4.3 second 0-60 time.
3. The AMG Speedshift MCT 7-speed automatic transmission offers five drive modes: ‘C’ (controlled efficiency), ‘S’ (sport), ‘S+’ (Sport Plus), ‘M’ (manual) and ‘RS’ (race start).
4. CLS63 AMG models start at $94,900.

2012 Mercedes CLS63 AMG Review: Car Reviews


This CLS starts at $94,900, and with the AMG Package and some other options, our tester came to $112,585. That amount of money will buy most people three or four cars, but for those who can afford it, it’s actually quite a bargain. After all, you get a complete full sized luxury car, and can save a hundred to two hundred thousand dollars by not needing to buy that Porsche, or Ferrari as a second vehicle to satisfy your speed demon jollies.