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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    Instrument cluster
    Selecting the unit of measurement for distance The Display Unit Speed-/Odometer: function allows you to choose whether certain displays appear in kilometers or miles. The selected unit of measurem ...

    Rear-view mirror
    Rear-view mirror (manual anti-glare) ► anti-glare mode: flick anti-glare switch 1 forwards or back. ...

    Normal occupant weight
    The number of occupants the vehicle is designed to seat, multiplied by 68 kilograms (150 lbs). ...