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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    Roller sunblind, rear panorama roof
    The rear panorama roof roller sunblind protects the vehicle occupants in the third row of seats from direct sunlight. You can open/close the roller sunblind by hand. Always guide the roller ...

    Trailer towing
    For vehicles with a trailer tow hitch, the minimum length for parking spaces is slightly increased. If you have attached a trailer to your vehicle, you should not use Active Parking Assist. On ...

    Vehicles with manual transmission
    Shift to either first gear or reverse gear R. Turn the SmartKey to position 0 in the ignition lock and remove it. The immobilizer is activated. Apply the parking brake firmly. ...