Mercedes CL 500
Engine type: 4,966-cc SOHC 24-valve V-8 with alloy block and heads. Phased twin spark ignition, 2-stage intake manifold.
Low Emission Vehicle (LEV)

Peak Output: 302 hp @ 5600 rpm

Net torque: 339 lb-ft @ 2,700 - 4,250 rpm

Transmission: Electronically controlled 5-speed automatic featuring driver-adaptive shift control and manual-style Touch Shift feature.
 
 
 

   Automatic Slip Control (ASR): Helps to counteract drive-wheel slip under acceleration.

Electronic Stability Program (ESP): Helps to correct oversteer and understeer while cornering.
 
 
 

   Suspension: 4-wheel independent, 4-link front/5-arm multilink rear.

Active Body Control: ABC, a true active suspension system, utilizes a coil spring and an electronically controlled hydraulic cylinder in series plus a separate gas-pressurized shock absorber at each wheel. Using a total system pressure of up to 2,900 psi, ABC continually adjusts each wheel's suspension to counteract vibration, pitch, dive, squat and roll. ABC also provides automatic 4-wheel level control driver-selectable ride height and automatic lowering at higher speeds.

Brakes: Internally ventilated and cross-drilled front discs with 4-piston fixed-type calipers. Internally ventilated rear discs with 2-piston fixed-type calipers. Antilock Braking System (ABS) and Brake Assist (BAS) an emergency braking enhancement system.

Wheels: 7.5Jx17, aluminum alloy wheels.

Tires: 225/55R17 all season performance-rated steel belted radial tires.
 
 
 

   Construction: Monocoque pillarless hardtop coupe with hybrid steel aluminum and magnesium body. Advanced front and rear crumple zones. High strength/low alloy (HSLA) steel reinforcements in critical areas.

Coefficient of Drag: 0.28

Lighting: Bi-Xenon High Intensity Discharge low-beam and high-beam headlamps with automatic level control, heated washers, and three driver programmable modes. Halogen front foglamps. Single red rear foglamp. Night security illumination.
 
 
 
 

 Remote central locking with SmartKey transmitter. Automatic antitheft alarm system with towaway protection.

   100% CFC-free dual-zone automatic climate control with electonic dust filter, smog sensing activated charcoal odor filter, 4-direction sunlight sensor and humidity/dewpoint sensor.

 
 

   Cockpit Management and Data system integrates navigation, radio, cassette, standard CD changer and optional portable phone with a central in-dash control panel and 5" color LCD display.

TeleAid uses GPS navigation and a dedicated cellular link to provide 24-hour contact with Mercedes-Benz for information, Roadside Assistance and manual or automatic emergency calling.

   Multifunction steering wheel and display in speedometer face provides convenient access to controls for basic navigation, audio and telephone functions, as well as control of odometers, trip computer and programmable vehicle settings.

   Heated 14-way power front seats with courtesy folding feature for easier rear-seat access. Dual individual rear seats with wood- trimmed center console. Leather upholstery with Classico leather seating surfaces. Chestnut or burl walnut wood trim , depending on interior color.
   Bose® Sound: 10-speaker system includes a 10-inch NdTM woofer and automatic Vehicle Noise Compensation