Under the Hood

The CLS500 gets a 302-hp, 5.0-liter V-8 that works with a seven-speed-automatic transmission. The CLS55 AMG has a 469-hp, supercharged 5.5-liter V-8 that's connected to a five-speed-automatic transmission. Both transmissions have manual-shift provisions.

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    Setting the map scale
    To hide the menu: slide the COMAND controller and, when the Full screen menu item is shown, press . To call up the scale bar: as soon as you turn the COMAND controller, scale bar 3 ap ...

    The drive system: Four new engines giving the ultimate in driving pleasure
    Efficiency at the highest level: this is the common characteristic shared by all four engines used in the Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class. All of the engines feature increased performance and torque compa ...

    EBD (electronic brake force distribution)
    Observe the "Important safety notes" section. EBD monitors and controls the brake pressure on the rear wheels to improve driving stability while braking. WARNING If EBD has malf ...