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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General notes
The most important part of the dynamic
handling package with sports mode is the
adjustable suspension system. This
automatically controls and adapts the
suspension to the respective driving
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New dimensions in energy efficiency
The performance of the Mercedes-Benz M-Class engines becomes particularly
apparent when looking at the reduced energy requirements coupled with a marked
increase in power output per litre for the ...
New for 2011
There are no major changes, but "mbrace," a new telematics system, replaces
Tele Aid and has features such as locating a vehicle in a parking lot and
remotely locking and unlocking doors ...