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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    Stowage compartments in the front
    Glove box i The glove box can be ventilated •► To open: pull handle 1 and open glove box flap 2. •► To close: fold glove box flap 2 upwards until it engages. The glove box can o ...

    R 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC: as clean as a petrol model
    With the R 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC, Mercedes-Benz is offering one of the cleanest diesel models in the world. The V6 engine achieves an output of 155 kW (211 hp) and substantial torque of 540 Nm. Compa ...

    Closing the DEF filler cap and fuel filler flap
    – Place DEF filler cap 2 on the filler neck and turn it clockwise. – To close the fuel filler flap, press it in the direction of arrow 1. – Drive at a speed above 10 mph (16 km/h). The Check ...