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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    Copying music files from audio CDs to the hard disk
    Audio files can be copied from CD to COMAND's hard disk. Select Audio by sliding and turning the COMAND controller and press to confirm. Switch on CD/audio DVD or MP3 mode. Select a m ...

    Telescopic rod
    The telescopic rod can be used to secure the load against the rear seats to prevent it from moving around. – To install: insert one bracket 2 into both the left and the right loading rails ...

    Setting the rear-compartment side air vents
    These rear-compartment side air vents are only available if your vehicle has 3-zone automatic climate control. 1 B-pillar air vent 2 Thumbwheel for B-pillar air vent - To open/close: turn thu ...