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2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS Class - Specifications

4 Door Sedan CLS550 4MATIC Performance Specs

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Engine

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 402 @ 5000-5750

Displacement 4.6L/285

Engine Order Code NA

SAE Net Torque @ RPM 443 @ 1600-4750

Fuel System Direct Injection

Engine Type Gas V8

Transmission

Trans Description Cont. Again NA

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) 1.00

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1) 0.73

Trans Type 7

Third Gear Ratio (:1) 1.92

Clutch Size (in) NA

Drivetrain All Wheel Drive

First Gear Ratio (:1) 4.38

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) 0.82

Trans Description Cont. Automatic

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) 1.37

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) 2.47

Trans Order Code NA

Second Gear Ratio (:1) 2.86

Reverse Ratio (:1) 3.42/2.23

Brakes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 14.2 x 1.4

Disc - Front (Yes or ) Yes

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in) NA

Brake Type Pwr

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 12.6 x 1.0

Disc - Rear (Yes or ) Yes

Brake ABS System 4 Wheel

Drum - Rear (Yes or ) NA

Steering

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft) - TBD -

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) 2.6

Steering Type Pwr Rack & Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) 37.0

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall - TBD -

Tires

Rear Tire Size P285/35R18

Spare Tire Order Code NA

Front Tire Order Code NA

Spare Tire Size - TBD -

Front Tire Size P255/40R18

Rear Tire Order Code NA

Wheels

Rear Wheel Material Aluminum

Spare Wheel Size (in) - TBD -

Front Wheel Size (in) 18 x 8.5

Spare Wheel Material - TBD -

Front Wheel Material Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in) 18 x 9.5

Suspension

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm) - TBD -

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) w/Air Springs

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in) - TBD -

Suspension Type - Front MacPherson Strut

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm) - TBD -

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) w/Air Springs

Suspension Type - Rear Multi-Link

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in) - TBD -

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