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Mercedes CLS CLS500 5.5 AT 500 Equipment — First Generation

Cabin comfort is a personal standard rather than a fixed one, and that is the useful lens for anyone reading about the Mercedes CLS CLS500 5.5 AT 500.

1 generation · Fastback

2004–2008

CLS500 5.5 AT

Gasoline · Automatic · RWD

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Performance & powertrain

Top speed
?

The highest speed a vehicle can sustain under manufacturer test conditions. Some cars are electronically limited below their mechanical potential. Glossary entry

250 km/h
Engine type
Gasoline
Transmission
Automatic
Type of boost
?

A turbocharger or supercharger compresses the air entering the engine so a smaller engine can produce more power. Naturally aspirated engines draw air without a compressor. Glossary entry

No
Type of drive
?

Which wheels receive power: front-wheel drive, rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive. All-wheel drive can send power to every wheel for extra traction. Glossary entry

RWD
Bore and stroke
?

The diameter of a cylinder (bore) and the distance the piston travels inside it (stroke). Together they determine the displacement of the engine. Glossary entry

98 × 90.5 mm
Engine capacity
?

The total volume swept by all pistons inside the cylinders, usually stated in cubic centimetres or litres. Larger displacement often means more power but higher consumption. Glossary entry

5461 cm³
Engine location
Front, longitudinal
Number of gears
?

How many fixed forward ratios a gearbox offers. More gears can improve economy and refinement; continuously variable transmissions have no fixed steps. Glossary entry

7
Maximum power
?

A unit of engine or motor output. One metric horsepower is about 0.735 kilowatts. Peak power is normally reached at high engine speed. Glossary entry

388 hp
Maximum power, kw
?

A unit of engine or motor output. One metric horsepower is about 0.735 kilowatts. Peak power is normally reached at high engine speed. Glossary entry

285 kW
Compression ratio
?

The ratio between the largest and smallest volume of a cylinder as the piston moves. Higher ratios improve efficiency but may require higher-octane fuel. Glossary entry

10.7
Maximum power rpm
6000 rpm
Maximum torque N⋅m
530 N⋅m
Maximum torque rpm
2800 rpm
Acceleration to 100
?

The time a vehicle needs to reach 100 km/h from a standstill, a common shorthand for overall performance. Glossary entry

5.4 s
Engine power system
Distributed injection (multi-point)
Number of cylinders
8
Valves per cylinder
?

The number of intake and exhaust valves in each cylinder. Four valves per cylinder is common and helps the engine breathe at higher speeds. Glossary entry

4
Cylinder arrangement
V-shaped
Maximum power ICE
Not provided
Maximum power ICE
Not provided

Energy & emissions

ECO class
Not provided
Battery power
Not provided
Fuel grade
98
Mild Hybrid
?

A car with a small electric motor and battery that assist the combustion engine and recover braking energy but cannot drive on electricity alone. Glossary entry

Not provided
Battery type
Not provided
CO2 emissions
?

The amount of carbon dioxide released per kilometre under a standardised test. Lower figures usually go hand in hand with lower fuel consumption. Glossary entry

Not provided
Full charge home
Not provided
Power consumption
Not provided
Fuel tank capacity
80 l
Full public charging time
Not provided
Driving range, maximum
?

The distance an electric or plug-in vehicle can travel on a full charge under a stated test cycle. Temperature, speed and load change the real result. Glossary entry

Not provided
Driving range, minimum
?

The distance an electric or plug-in vehicle can travel on a full charge under a stated test cycle. Temperature, speed and load change the real result. Glossary entry

Not provided
Fuel consumption city
17 l
Average consumption
11.6 l
Fuel consumption highway
8.5 l

Dimensions & body

Doors number
4
Number of seats
4
Width
1873 mm
Height
1403 mm
Length
4913 mm
Body type
Fastback
Wheelbase
?

The distance between the centres of the front and rear wheels. A longer wheelbase usually gives more cabin space and a calmer ride; a shorter one helps agility and parking. Glossary entry

2854 mm
U-turn diameter
Not provided
Depth of the ford to be crossed
Not provided
Body style
Sedan
Rear track width
?

The distance between the centres of the two wheels on the same axle. A wider track generally improves stability in corners. Glossary entry

1603 mm
Trunk volume max
Not provided
Trunk volume min
505 l
Front track width
?

The distance between the centres of the two wheels on the same axle. A wider track generally improves stability in corners. Glossary entry

1593 mm
Max weight
2300 kg
Curb weight
?

The weight of the vehicle with all standard equipment and fluids but without passengers or cargo. Glossary entry

1765 kg
Ground clearance, maximum
?

The gap between the lowest point of the underbody and the road. More clearance helps on rough roads and steep driveway ramps. Glossary entry

Not provided
Ground clearance, minimum
?

The gap between the lowest point of the underbody and the road. More clearance helps on rough roads and steep driveway ramps. Glossary entry

118 mm

Identity & configuration

Body code
C219
Vehicle class
E
Body designation
C219
Right-hand drive
No
Engine code
M273 E55

Additional specifications

Stop
2008-01-31
Start
2004-10-01
Wheel size
Not provided
Rear brakes
Disc
Front brakes
Disc
Rear suspension
Independent, spring
Front suspension
Independent, spring

Trim equipment

Dimensions & body

Number of seats
4

Additional specifications

Driver Assistance Systems
Anti-lock braking system (ABS), Electronic stability program (ESP), Emergency brake assist (BAS, EBD, EBA)
Stop
2008-01-31
View
Fog lamp, Light sensor, Rain sensor
Start
2004-10-01
Airbags
Driver's airbag, Passenger airbag, Side front airbags, Window airbags (curtains)
Material
Alloy
Comfort
On-board computer, Power folding mirrors, Power mirrors
Exterior
Metallic
Interior
Sports front seats, Sunroof, Power window
Safety
Tire pressure sensors
Sound
Audio system
Diameter
R18 ″
Multimedia
Bluetooth, Voice control, DVD/CD player
Cruise control
Cruise control
Power steering
Power steering
Air conditioner
Single-zone climate control
Seat position memory
Front seats with memory function
Steering wheel adjustment
Steering wheel height adjustment, Steering wheel reach adjustment
Anti theft system
Keyless central locking, Immobilizer
Seat trim
Fabric seats
Power seat adjustment
Front seat adjustment

Not provided means the source has no value. Zero remains zero. Units are shown as supplied; range test cycles are only stated when known.

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Comfort and Convenience

Seating position is the clearest example: a tall driver and a short one rarely settle on the same relationship between pedals, wheel and seat, because comfort depends on body proportions rather than on any single correct setting.

Safety and Driver Assistance

Spending a few minutes with the basic controls while parked is simply sensible preparation. Learning where the lights, demister and hazard switch sit removes one small task from the list of things happening at once later.

Multimedia and Connectivity

Keeping a phone charged on the move is its own separate need from playing music or taking calls. If charging is possible, a long drive no longer depends on the battery level you set off with.