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  • Full-LED headlamps

    The first-ever all-LED active headlamps

    The world's first all-LED active headlamps, part of the Premium 1 Package, generate light that´s even closer to natural daylight than the standard Bi-Xenon headlamps. Active Curve Illumination and Adaptive Highbeam Assist continuously vary the beam pattern of the LED headlamps to help maximize illumination of corners and straightaways.

  • The future of safety

    The future of safety, for your future

    The CLS550 is a protective showcase of Mercedes-Benz safety firsts. PRE-SAFE® can detect conditions that suggest a collision or rollover is imminent, then adjust the front seat belts, front passenger seat, windows and sunroof, to better prepare the occupants in the moments before a collision.[*1] ATTENTION ASSIST can help alert the driver it detects signs of drowsiness on longer trips.[*2]

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  • Audio and navigation

    A world of entertainment and guidance

    The COMAND system makes advanced technology easy to enjoy, with a convenient central controller and a high-resolution LCD screen. A 610-watt harman/kardon surround sound system delivers SiriusXM Satellite Radio[*3], HD Radio™ stations, or your own music via iPod®[*4], memory card, new Bluetooth audio streaming, or a 10GB Music Register. Navigation[*5] features an 80GB hard drive, Zagat® Survey ratings plus SiriusXM Traffic and new SiriusXM Weather[*6].

  • Driver Assistance Package

    An advanced package of driving assists

    DISTRONIC PLUS active cruise control adapts to traffic, automatically slowing or stopping until your path clears. Its radar-based PRE-SAFE Brake can sense an impending collision and apply full braking.[*7] Active Blind Spot and Active Lane Keeping Assists can help alert you to unseen vehicles in the next lane[*8], help warn you of drifting out of lane[*9], and even help steer the car back should you disregard the alerts.

Sirius® Satellite Radio

SIRIUS Satellite Radio with SIRIUS Traffic
Sirius Satellite Radio offers 130+ channels of premium digital entertainment, from news, talk and sports to commercial-free music from every genre. Enjoy live broadcasts of the biggest NFL®, NCAA®, NHL® and NBA® teams, plus 150+ college sports teams. While you listen, Sirius Traffic™ keeps you up to date on accidents, traffic, construction and road closures, and even helps your vehicle's navigation system find the fastest route based on real-time traffic.

19" 5-spoke wheels

19-inch 5-spoke wheels
Optional 19-inch alloy wheels feature five spokes with a dynamic twist effect and a bright silver finish. Staggered in width, the rear wheels and high-performance tires are wider than the fronts, for greater acceleration grip without sacrificing crisp steering feedback.

ATTENTION ASSIST

The first system of its kind, ATTENTION ASSIST continuously monitors different parameters of driving behavior, and can automatically alert the driver with both visual and audible warnings if it detects signs of drowsiness on long trips.

4.6-liter V-8

4.6L twin-turbo V-8 engine
A new 402-hp 4.6-liter V-8 combines numerous advances and twin turbos to deliver noticeably more low-end torque. New rapid-multispark ignition can fire up to four times per millisecond, while high-pressure Direct Injection microscopically tunes the fuel spray to reduce emissions, fuel consumption and noise. A lightweight diecast-alloy block, quicker and more widely variable valve timing, reduced friction, and clever "on-demand" ancillary components like the alternator further boost efficiency.

Active Lane Keeping Assist - Driver Assistance Package

Active Lane Keeping Assist
With technology that monitors ordinary road markings, Active Lane Keeping Assist helps detect unintended drifting off-course,and alerts the driver by vibrating the steering wheel. If the driver continues to drift, it can apply the brake to a single rear wheel to help guide the car back into its lane.

4-wheel Electronic Traction System - 4MATIC Package

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For optimum traction, even in slippery conditions, 4MATIC all-wheel drive incorporates our advanced 4-wheel Electronic Traction System. 4-ETS can help get you going even if three wheels lose their grip. Sensors at each wheel monitor traction based on wheel speeds. If one or more wheels start to slip, 4-ETS individually brakes the slipping wheels to maintain the flow of torque to the wheels with grip. Even if only one wheel has grip, 4-ETS can help get you going and stay in control.

Adaptive Highbeam Assist - Premium 1 Package

Adaptive Highbeam Assist
Engineered to maximize road illumination without creating glare for other drivers. Adaptive Highbeam Assist (included with the optional all-LED headlamps) uses continuous input from a camera to automatically vary the range of your high-beam headlamps, based on the distance to oncoming vehicles and to those ahead of you.

Premium 1 Package

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Premium luxuries you'll soon consider must-haves:

• All-LED headlamps with Active Curve Illumination and Adaptive Highbeam Assist
• Heated and Active Ventilated front seats
• iPod®/MP3 Media Interface
• Rear view camera
• KEYLESS-GO
• Electronic trunk closer
• Power rear-window sunshade

Active Blind Spot - Driver Assistance Package

Active Blind Spot Assist
Above approximately 20 mph, Active Blind Spot Assist can alert you to some unseen vehicles in the next lane. If radar sensors in the rear bumper detect a vehicle in the "blind spot" area to either side, an indicator lights up in the appropriate side mirror. If you activate a turn signal while a vehicle is detected, a warning sounds. And if you disregard the alerts and begin changing lanes, advanced active technology can apply the brake to a single rear wheel, to help guide the car back into its lane.

AIRMATIC suspension

AIRMATIC adaptive air suspension
For the ideal balance of control and comfort, the AIRMATIC semi-active suspension employs electronically controlled air springs. Every time a wheel moves up or down, the system automatically selects one of four damping profiles for each spring-strut. Sport and Comfort modes let drivers match the handling character to their mood. Automatic 4-wheel level control adapts for additional cargo or passengers, and lowers the car at higher speeds for improved aerodynamics.

LED Daytime Running Lamps - Premium 1 Package

LED Daytime Running Lamps and taillamps
The world's first all-LED active headlamps, part of the optional Premium 1 Package, generate light that´s even closer to natural daylight than the standard Bi-Xenon headlamps. Active Curve Illumination and Adaptive Highbeam Assist continuously vary the beam pattern of the LED headlamps help to maximize illumination of corners and straightaways, without creating glare for other drivers.

Hand-Finished Wood

High-gloss wood trim (Burl Walnut or Black Ash)
Hand-polished wood trim, in your choice of warm Burl Walnut or dramatic Black Ash, graces the console, dash and doors, lending the cockpit a further air of refinement.

DISTRONIC PLUS - Driver Assistance Package.

This advanced, radar-based cruise control monitors the vehicle ahead and adjusts your speed to help maintain a chosen following distance. It can even bring the car to a halt if it senses stopped traffic, then resume automatically. Should the car ahead slow or stop suddenly, the PRE-SAFE Brake system can automatically engage up to 40% of available braking power and issue an audiovisual alarm. If you still haven't applied the brakes within 0.6 seconds of a calculated impact, it automatically engages 100% braking power.

7-speed automatic transmission

7-speed automatic transmission
The industry's first 7-speed automatic has been made even smoother, more responsive and more efficient. A wide range of closely spaced gear ratios delivers the ideal response in virtually every driving situation, for relaxed cruising, quick acceleration, and thanks to two overdrive ratios, better highway fuel efficiency. Adaptive logic monitors adjusts the shift points to match your driving style, while paddle shifters on the steering wheel let you enjoy manual-style control anytime you wish.

19" AMG 5-spoke wheels - Wheel Package Plus One

19-inch AMG 5-spoke wheels
The centerpiece of the optional Wheel Package Plus One is its 19-inch AMG alloy wheels. Five slightly tapered spokes feature an aggressively chiseled design. Staggered in width, the rear wheels and high-performance tires are wider than the fronts, for greater acceleration grip without sacrificing crisp steering feedback.

Navigation

Hard-drive navigation
Using GPS technology and a 40GB hard drive to store maps, points of interest, and Zagat® Survey ratings for restaurants, hotels and golf courses, this virtual copilot provides detailed driving directions with remarkable speed and a friendly voice. The COMAND system's large color-LCD screen also displays gas stations, ATMs and Mercedes-Benz dealerships along your route within the contiguous U.S., Canada and Oahu, Hawaii, with periodic updates available at your authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer.

harman/kardon surround sound system

harman/kardon LOGIC7 sound system
Specifically engineered for the CLS-Class, this premium digital sound system fills the cabin with 610 watts of beautifully balanced audio. No fewer than 14 strategically placed speakers deliver a wholly immersive listening experience through Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound technology. Digital Dynamic Volume Control impeccably and imperceptibly maintains the sound spectrum for consistent listening pleasure in varying driving conditions.

* Excludes all options, taxes, title, registration, $875 transportation charge, and dealer prep fee.

† Stated rates of acceleration are based upon manufacturer´s track results and may vary depending on model environmental and road surface conditions, driving style, elevation and vehicle load.

1. PRE-SAFE® closes the side windows and sunroof when the system's sensors detect side movement that suggests a possible rollover.

2. Driving while drowsy or distracted is dangerous and must be avoided. ATTENTION ASSIST may be insufficient to alert a fatigued or distracted driver of lane drift and cannot be relied on to avoid an accident or serious injury.

3. The purchase or lease of a new, satellite radio-enabled Mercedes-Benz includes a 6-month trial subscription to SiriusXM Satellite Radio. If you decide to continue your SiriusXM service at the end of your trial, all SiriusXM services are sold separately, and the plan you choose will automatically renew and bill at then-current rates until you call 1-866-635-2349 to cancel. See SiriusXM Customer Agreement for complete terms, www.siriusxm.com. Sirius U.S. Satellite service available only to those at least 18 years of age in the 48 contiguous United States, DC and Puerto Rico (with coverage limitations). While the Sirius network of satellites and terrestrial antenna provides nearly seamless service throughout the contiguous U.S., Sirius service may be unavailable or interrupted for a variety of reasons, including environmental or topographical conditions; in certain locations such as tunnels, parking garages, or within or next to large buildings; or near other technologies that can interfere with the Sirius signal.
Sirius, XM and all related marks and logos are trademarks of Sirius XM Radio Inc.

4. All iPod® devices are sold separately. Feature not compatible with iPod Shuffle. See dealer for details. iPod is a registered trademark of Apple Inc.

5. While the navigation system provides directional assistance, the driver must remain focused on safe driving behavior, including paying attention to traffic and street signs. The driver should utilize the system's audio cues while driving and should only consult the map or visual displays once the vehicle has been stopped in a safe place. Maps do not cover all areas or all routes within an area.

6. SiriusXM Traffic service is available in select markets, and requires an active SiriusXM subscription and hardware. A 6-month trial subscription is included with new-vehicle purchase or lease. If you decide to continue your service at the end of your trial, all SiriusXM services are sold separately. SiriusXM Traffic covers the primary highways in several US major metropolitan areas, with added local information in some markets. Accurate incident information is dependent on locating, verifying and reporting the incident as soon as the incident occurs. Incident information is dependent on various third-party sources and may be delayed.

7. Distronic Adaptive Cruise Control is no substitute for active driving involvement. It does not react to stationary objects, nor recognize or predict the curvature and lane layout of the road or the movement of the vehicles ahead. It is the driver's responsibility at all times to be attentive to traffic and road conditions, and to provide the steering, braking and other driving inputs necessary to retain control of the vehicle. After braking the car for stopped traffic ahead, the system resumes automatically only if traffic pauses for less than 3 seconds.

Drivers are cautioned not to wait for the DISTRONIC Proximity Warning System before braking, as that may not afford sufficient time and distance to brake safety.

Braking effectiveness also depends on proper brake maintenance, and tire and road conditions.

8. Blind Spot Assist may not be sufficient to avoid all accidents involving vehicles in your blind spot and does not estimate the speed of approaching vehicles. It should not be used as a sole substitute for driver awareness and checking of surrounding traffic conditions.

9. Driving while drowsy or distracted is dangerous and must be avoided. Lane Keeping Assist may be insufficient to detect a fatigued or distracted driver or driver inattention. It cannot be relied on to avoid an accident or serious injury.