2012 Mercedes-benz CLS 550 problems, recalls, safety rating, MPG & value

Q: What gas mileage does the 2012 Mercedes-benz CLS 550 get?

The 2012 Mercedes-benz CLS 550 has a U.S. EPA estimate of 20 mpg combined (17 city / 25 highway).

2012 Mercedes-benz CLS 550 at a glance

Combined20 mpg

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2012 Mercedes-benz CLS 550 MPG & running costs

Combined20 mpg

City17 mpg

Highway25 mpg

Est. annual fuel cost$4,100

EPA size classCompact Cars

TransmissionAutomatic 7-spd

Forced inductionTurbocharged

Passenger volume92 cu ft

Cargo volume11 cu ft

5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$8,500 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2012 Mercedes-benz CLS 550 costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$20,500

Fuel only$20,500

Per mile$0.27

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

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2012 Mercedes-benz CLS 550 — frequently asked questions

What gas mileage does the 2012 Mercedes-benz CLS 550 get?

The 2012 Mercedes-benz CLS 550 has a U.S. EPA estimate of 20 mpg combined (17 city / 25 highway).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.