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CNET Car Tech: 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS 550

A Mercedes you drive when you want folks to notice you're driving a Mercedes.

The CLS 550 is a baller, rather practical, and puts itself away nicely. Oh, and fast. Brian Cooley takes you for a drive to check the tech.

Also, check out CNET's full review of the CLS 550.

Car Tech Live 229: Check the tech in the Mercedes CLS550 (podcast)

Cadillac gets a Volt, HP wants WebOS somewhere--how about cars? AAA takes on OnStar. Can you sell your parking spot? And we drive the Mercedes CLS550

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• CNET loves the 2012 Mercedes CLS 550

• Cadillac Converj is now the ELR--a hot Chevy Volt

• AAA gets ready to take on OnStar with tech

• Aptera refunds deposits in a complicated reorganization

• Can you really sell your parking spot?

• CNET's LOLCars gallery!

2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS four-door coupe to start at $71,300

Mercedes-Benz this week released pricing information and specs on the all-new CLS-Class coupe.

This is a major redesign for Mercedes. The four-door coupe is 1.2 inches longer and wider than its predecessor, and with new biturbo direct-injection V8 engines, the three trims offer some surprising features.

The CLS550 features a new 4.6-liter direct-injection twin-turbo V8; delivering 402 horsepower and 443 lb.-ft. of torque. It is equipped with new electrically assisted power steering, Airmatic air suspension, and a revised seven-speed automatic transmission. The CLS550 will offer an estimated 18 mpg city and 26 mpg highway.

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