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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Important safety notes
WARNING
Hybrid vehicles: be sure to read the "HYBRID"
supplement. Otherwise, you could fail to
recognize dangers.
WARNING
If you tow the vehicle, you must use a rigid
towing bar ...
High-Tech Features
Optional high-end gadgets include Night View Assist, which can "see" almost
500 feet ahead of the car and display the view in the instrument panel. Equally
interesting is the available D ...
Active Curve System
The Active Curve System uses active
stabilizers to optimize both driving comfort
and vehicle agility. Depending on the ADS
mode selected (Y page 180), the Active Curve
System also changes the ...
