2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS-class Features And Specs

Year

Style, Configuration, Engine Options

Trim

CLS550 CLS550 Coupe Package Includes

  • Interior

  • Leather upholstery

  • 10-way pwr front seats-inc

    3-position memory, adjustable lumbar, pwr height adjustable active head restraints

  • Retractable outboard rear head restraints

  • Front/rear floor mats

  • Leather-trimmed pwr 4-way tilt/telescopic steering wheel-inc

    memory, driver-programmable easy-exit, audio & multi-function display controls

  • Multi-function display in center of speedometer-inc

    trip computer, exterior temp gauge, oil level check, digital speedometer, driver-programmable settings

  • Tire pressure monitoring system

  • Instrumentation-inc

    electronic analog speedometer & tachometer, digital odometer & Touch Shift & mode selections, quartz clock, electronic bar-graph fuel & coolant temp gauges

  • Mercedes-Benz Maintenance System Plus display-inc

    distance remaining to next maintenance, type of service due, reminders, brake-pad wear

  • Pwr windows w/1-touch express up/down

  • Pwr door locks w/auto-lock

  • Cruise control

  • SmartKey system-inc

    selective unlock, fuel filler door, panic alarm, windows & sunroof open/close

  • Tele Aid global positioning system (GPS) satellite system-inc

    stolen vehicle recovery, remote door unlock service, automatic alarm & collision notification

  • Integrated HomeLink compatible (3) button garage door opener

  • Anti-theft alarm system w/engine immobilizer

  • COMAND cockpit management/data system-inc

    AM/FM/Weatherband radio, in-dash 6-disc CD changer, auxiliary audio input

  • Harmon/kardon LOGIC7 digital surround system

  • Sirius satellite radio

  • Automatic quad-zone climate control-inc

    electrostatic dust/pollen filter, sun & humidity/dew point sensors, tunnel mode

  • High-gloss Laurel wood trim

  • Auto-dimming rearview mirror

  • Night security illumination

  • Leather-trimmed shift knob

  • 12V pwr outlet in rear seat storage compartment & cargo area

  • Exterior

  • Pwr tilt/slide tinted glass sunroof w/1-touch express open/close, memory

  • Silver grille w/(4) chrome ribs

  • Driver-selectable light-sensing headlamps

  • Halogen front foglamps

  • Single red rear foglamp in left taillamp

  • Driver-programmable daytime running lamps

  • Pwr heated mirrors-inc

    memory, auto-dimming driver mirror

  • Blue tinted glass

  • Rain-sensing variable intermittent wipers w/heated washer nozzles

  • Entertainment

  • Engine

  • Engine Order Code

    NA

  • Engine Type and Required Fuel

    Gas V8

  • Displacement (liters/cubic inches)

    5.5L/333

  • Fuel System

    SMPI

  • Maximum Horsepower @ RPM

    382 @ 6000

  • Maximum Torque @ RPM

    391 @ 2800 - 4800

  • Cooling System Capacity (quarts)

    NA

  • Electrical

  • Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F

    NA

  • Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

    NA

  • Safety

  • Anti-lock brake system (ABS) w/brake assist system

  • Dual front adaptive dual-stage airbags w/occupant classification system

  • Front/rear side-impact airbags

  • Front/rear side-impact curtain airbags

  • Driver knee airbag

  • Front 3-point seat belts-inc

    emergency tensioning device, belt force limiter, shoulder belt height-adjusters

  • Rear 3-point seat belts-inc

    emergency tensioning device, belt force limiter

  • Illuminated emergency interior trunk release

  • Electronic stability program (ESP)

  • Universal LATCH (lower anchors & tethers for children) system

  • Front/rear crumple zones

  • Driver-programmable daytime running lamps

  • PRE-SAFE collision preparedness system

  • Steering

  • Steering Type

    Vehicle Speed-Sensitive

  • Steering Ratio (:1)

    NA

  • Turns, lock to lock

    NA

  • Turning Diameter / Radius, curb to curb (feet)

    36.7

  • Turning Diameter / Radius, wall to wall (feet)

    NA

  • Mechanical

  • 5.5L DOHC SMPI 32-valve V8 engine

  • 7-speed automatic transmission

  • Electronic stability program (ESP)

  • Rear wheel drive

  • Independent 4-link front suspension w/anti-dive geometry

  • Independent 5-arm multi-link rear suspension-inc

    aluminum links, wheel-hub carriers, anti-squat geometry, alignment control

  • Airmatic dual control semi-active air suspension w/Adaptive Damping System (ADS II)

  • Front/rear stabilizer bars

  • P245/40R18 front high performance tires

  • P275/35R18 rear high performance tires

  • 18\ x 8.5\ front 7-spoke aluminum wheels

  • 18\ x 9.5\ rear 7-spoke aluminum wheels

  • Vehicle-speed-sensitive pwr rack & pinion steering

  • Pwr 4-piston ventilated front & 1-piston ventilated rear disc brakes

  • Anti-lock brake system (ABS) w/brake assist system

  • Dual chrome exhaust tips

  • Suspension

  • Front Suspension Type

    Independent 4-Link

  • Rear Suspension Type

    Independent 5-Arm

  • Front Shock Absorber Diameter (mm)

    NA

  • Rear Shock Absorber Diameter (mm)

    NA

  • Front Anti-Roll Bar Diameter (inches)

    NA

  • Rear Anti-Roll Bar Diameter (inches)

    NA

  • Towing

  • Maximum Trailer Weight, dead weight hitch (pounds)

    NA

  • Maximum Tongue Weight, dead weight hitch (pounds)

    NA

  • Maximum Trailer Weight, weight distributing hitch (pounds)

    NA

  • Maximum Tongue Weight, weight distributing hitch (pounds)

    NA

  • Transmission

  • Transmission Order Code

    NA

  • Transmission Description

    Automatic

  • Number of Transmission Speeds

    7

  • First Gear Ratio (:1)

    NA

  • Second Gear Ratio (:1)

    NA

  • Third Gear Ratio (:1)

    NA

  • Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

    NA

  • Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

    NA

  • Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

    NA

  • Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

    NA

  • Reverse Ratio (:1)

    NA

  • Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

    2.65

  • Clutch Size

    NA

  • Vehicle

  • EPA Classification

    Compact

  • Drivetrain

    Rear Wheel Drive

  • Warranty

  • 4 Basic Years / 50,000 Basic Miles

  • 4 Drivetrain Years / 50,000 Drivetrain Miles

  • 4 Corrosion Years / 50,000 Corrosion Miles

  • Unlimited Roadside Assistance Years / Unlimited Roadside Assistance Miles

  • Brakes

  • Brake Type

    Pwr

  • Anti-Lock-Braking System

    4 Wheel

  • Front Brake Rotors, diameter x thickness (inches)

    13.0 x -TBD-

  • Rear Brake Rotors, diameter x thickness (inches)

    11.8 x -TBD-

  • Rear Drums, diameter x width (inches)

    NA