2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class

lots of power and driving pleasure-true beauty

By Mensah (NJ) on Sunday, October 21, 2012

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 5,200

Pros: "pure driving pleasure and power"

Cons: "none"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10

"Test drove the panamera 4s- felt rather sluggish. Also test drove the bmw 550 which felt much better, but the cls was an absolute blast! Considered the jaguar xj, but wanted something sportier. Go for the 4matic if you live in the north east (or states with lots of snow). True driving pleasure, just wish the back seats hand folding capability and also that the side mirrors could automatically fold in. buying a bit more gas, but that I expected. I’ve loved every minute of owning and driving this car over the past 10 month- absolutely no issues whatsoever. Go for it!"

12 people out of 12 found this review helpful

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Perfect package - looks, handling, performance

By Mike (WA) on Saturday, June 30, 2012

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 1,000

Pros: "Fun to drive, solid and safe, comfy yet sporty"

Cons: "They don't give them away (expensive)"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 9

"After 6 BMWs, I fell in love with the new CLS and had to have one. It does it all superbly -- comfortable, quiet but with a great V-8 exhaust note, handles great on corners but also a great cruiser, fast, looks fabulous, all the great options. I've only had it a short time, but already find the quality better than BMW (plus it doesn't have those horrible run-flat tires)."

4 people out of 4 found this review helpful

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Just a great fun car to drive!!

By Robert (CA) on Monday, July 09, 2012

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 7,500

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10

"I love this car."

1 person out of 1 found this review helpful

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Power, power, and more power.

By Jackrabbit (TX) on Friday, March 16, 2012

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 6,500

Pros: "Too pricey, but worth every penny when you push it"

Cons: "Some fit and finish issues. 50 MPH spare."

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 8

"I have owned this car for almost a year. Where it shines is in high speed passing on the highway. Its handling is not on a par with the BMW M3, but what is? Or even the Lincoln LS, which is much more positive in tight turns. But the CLS 550 is a BLAST to drive. Just don't push it too hard into corners, and you will have the drive of your life. The electronics on the car are even more quirky than the "My Ford" electronics, and I still have not mastered all the features. The suspension is quick to bottom out, especially in the sport mode. The tires are not good for anything but smooth pavement, and I have broken two tires on mild potholes. The M-Brace system works great as long as you are near civilization, but watch out if you are 200 miles or more from a dealer. You are on your own."

14 people out of 15 found this review helpful

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nice car when not in repair shop for warranty wor

By dj (FL) on Tuesday, July 10, 2012

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 12,000

Pros: "ride, handling, power"

Cons: "NAV system and even worse reliability"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 1

"Satisfied with ride, handling, power but car has been to dealer for 4 plus times for several days at a time for electrical problems. The car's beauty is not worth the poor NAV system and even worse reliability"

9 people out of 10 found this review helpful

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