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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    Multifunction steering wheel
    Multifunction steering wheel Function 1 Multifunction display 2 Audio system/COMAND; see the separate operating instructions 3 Switches on the Voice Control System; see the separate operating ...

    Outside temperature display
    The outside temperature display is in the multifunction display WARNING The outside temperature indicator is not designed to serve as an ice-warning device and is therefore unsuitable for ...

    Suspension tuning
    General notes The electronically controlled damping system works continuously. This improves driving safety and ride comfort. The damping is tuned individually to each wheel and depends on: & ...