Active Body Control (ABC) handling control system[5]
The electronically controlled Active Body Control (ABC) dynamic handling control system increases the sporty driving dynamics by suppressing the vehicle body's pitching, rolling and vertical movements. The vehicle body also automatically lowers from a certain speed, which improves handling and at the same time reduces wind resistance and fuel consumption. When the road surfaces are poor it is also possible to raise the level of the car with the push of a button.
Speed-sensitive power steering
Safety
Adaptive brake light
Airbag with two-stage deployment sensors, sidebag in front and rear plus windowbag
Brake Assist (BAS)
ADAPTIVE BRAKE system with HOLD function and hill start assist
The integral ADAPTIVE BRAKE system improves ride comfort and safety by helping to execute critical braking manoeuvres with the basic function of the ABS anti-lock braking system and making difficult driving situations easier with convenience functions.
These include the HOLD function which acts like a parking brake and can be activated by briefly depressing the gas pedal. The HOLD function then keeps the vehicle from rolling unintentionally when stopped at a light or in stop-and-go traffic. The hill-start assist prevents the vehicle from rolling back unexpectedly on inclines when changing from the brake to the gas pedal. The brake drying function ensures that full braking power is available even under wet conditions. And with the priming programme the system reduces the response time of the brakes.
Electric parking brake with comfort release function
Electronic Stability Program (ESP®) including acceleration skid control (ASR)
Headlamp Assist
Intelligent Light System (ILS)
The Intelligent Light System – as an active element of the safety concept – provides improved vision. It helps in detecting possible dangers early on.
In the country light mode the light from the low-beam headlamps is distributed such that the edge of the carriageway is significantly better illuminated than with conventional headlamps.
The motorway mode is automatically activated in two levels: from 90 km/h the system increases the performance of the bi-xenon lamps. From 110 km/h the setting of the headlamp on the inside of the traffic lane also changes to uniformly illuminate the entire width of the lane for up to a distance of around 120 metres.
With the expanded fog lamp the system improves the visibility when fog is present. The left bi-xenon headlamp tilts outwards and the light cone is simultaneously lowered downwards. This light function is automatically activated as soon as the rear fog lamp is switched on and the vehicle is not travelling faster than 70 km/h.
The active light function follows the driver's steering angle: sensor data on the steering angle, yaw rate and vehicle speed allow the bi-xenon headlamps to tilt to the side within seconds as soon as the vehicle drives into a curve. With the cornering light function the cornering lamps automatically switch on when the driver activates the indicator or turns the steering wheel.
ISOFIX child seat attachment points in rear
TIREFIT tyre sealant with electric pump
Tyre pressure loss warning system
ASSYST PLUS service interval indicator
Seat belts, 3-point design (4), with automatic comfort-fit
Doorhold
Cruise control with SPEEDTRONIC variable speed limiter
Tinted, noise-insulating, infrared-reflecting laminated glass all round
Central locking with radio remote control and immobiliser
Telephony, entertainment and navigation
COMAND control and display system with integral radio, 8-inch colour display, DVD drive[6]
COMAND is equipped with an 8-inch colour display. Together with the COMAND controller on the central console it serves as the central control unit for all telematics components.
Besides outstanding e-mail and WAP capability the system’s entertainment functions include a twin tuner radio, a DVD drive which is video and MP3-compatible, an equalizer with speed-sensitive volume control and separate volume adjustment for audio and telephone and a 20 GB hard disk. An Aux-in connection in the glove compartment, a slot for SD memory cards and a Bluetooth interface provide connections to external data devices and a mobile telephone. In addition the Gracenote® database supplies information on the album and artist for CDs and DVDs.
Pre-installation for mobile phone with universal interface[1], [3]
Multifunction steer wheel
Exterior
Electrically folding exterior mirrors left and right
Courtesy lights in the doors
Chrome-plated door sill panels featuring “Mercedes-Benz” lettering
Automatic dimming for rear-view mirror and left exterior mirror
Light-alloy wheels
Metallic paintwork
Headlamp cleaning system
Electrically-operated tilting/sliding glass sunroof with PRE-SAFE® closing function
Interior
Stowage compartment behind rear armrest
Active multicontour front seats with massage and dynamic function, incl. PRE-SAFE® positioning function[1], [3]
The active multicontour seat allows even better adjustment to individual seating needs, tunes itself to each driving situation, massages the back muscles and reduces the risk of injury in the event of an accident.
Depending on the steering angle, lateral acceleration and speed the air cushions in the seat side bolsters are tightened pneumatically in two stages such that ideal lateral support is guaranteed even when the driver is employing a very dynamic driving style. After the dynamic function is switched off the previously selected pressure in the side chambers are automatically reset symmetrically.
The massage function prevents the back muscles from becoming tired on long drives. It supports the principle of "dynamic sitting" which is recommended by orthopaedists. That is why the multicontour seat has been given the AGR quality seal by the "Aktion gesunder Rücken e. V." ("Campaign for healthy backs") which is awarded to products which are especially good for the back.
Besides its benefits for health and comfort, the active multicontour seat also contributes to safety: when PRE-SAFE® is activated, the PRE-SAFE® positioning function will automatically move the front passenger seat into a position which is favourable in the event of an accident.
Front passenger seat adjustable from driver’s seat
DIRECT SELECT lever with steering wheel gearshift paddles
Getting in and out of the front of the CL-Class has never been easier thanks to EASY ENTRY and automatic steering-wheel adjustment, deactivable
Power windows front and rear with PRE-SAFE® closing function at the front
Luggage net at side of luggage compartment
Remote-control boot lid (open/close)
Automatic climate control
Leather upholstery[6]
Memory package for front seats, steering column and mirrors
Centre armrests front (with compartment) and rear, folding
Multicontour front seat with PRE-SAFE® positioning function[7]
Front seats with lumbar supports, electrically adjustable for height and length; PRE-SAFE® positioning function for front passenger[6]
Heated front seats
Trim parts in dark burr walnut wood finish[8]
Trim parts in high-gloss natural poplar wood finish[1], [3]
[1] For CL 65 AMG.
[2] For CL 63 AMG.
[3] For CL 600.
[4] For CL 500 and CL 500 4MATIC.
[5] Not available for CL 500 4MATIC.
[6] For CL 500.
[7] For CL 500 4MATIC and CL 63 AMG.
[8] For the CL 500, CL 500 4MATIC and CL 63 AMG models.