Audio and Communications Standard Features9-speaker audio system with 4-channel amplifier and automatic speed-sensitive volume adjustment
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Climate Control Standard FeaturesDual-zone CFC-free automatic climate control with dual rotary temperature controls, automatic control of blower speed and airflow distribution (with manual override). Dash-top diffuser vent. Rear-cabin air vents at rear of front console
Electrostatic dust and pollen filter. Humidity/dewpoint sensor helps reduce window fogging during humid weather, and helps prevent overdrying of cooled air
Tunnel mode offers one-touch closing of all windows (and sunroof, if equipped) and cabin air intake by pressing and holding the air-recirculation button. Pressing button again restores previous window and sunroof positions
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Exterior Standard EquipmentAtlas Grey grille with four chrome ribs and chrome surround
Variable-focus halogen headlamps with projector low beams and clear high-impact polycarbonate lenses. Halogen front foglamps, in front apron. Single red rear foglamp, integrated in left taillamp cluster
Driver-selectable light-sensing head lamps can be set via the Auto position of the headlamp switch to automatically illuminate in darkness, or when entering dark tunnels or parking garages
Driver-programmable Daytime Running Lamps illuminated low-beam headlamps at reduced intensity (full intensity for optional Bi-Xenon lamps) in daylight, with auto-on override in darkness
Automatic lamp substitution uses a nearby lamp if a critical bulb fails
Touch Turn Signals flash three times with one touch of turn-signal lever, for lane-changing. Auxiliary LED turn signal indicators are integrated with side mirror housings
Dual power mirrors, linked to driver's seat memory and automatically heated. Auto dimming left-side mirror. Parking-assist right-side mirror can be programmed to tilt down upon shifting to Reverse
Neutral-tinted glass
Electrically heated rear window with auto-shutoff based on time and outside temperature
Dual aero-blade windshield wipers. Heated windshield washer nozzles
Infrared rain sensor automatically adjusts wiper speed and intermittent wiper frequency from infinite delay to fast wiping speed based on amount of rainfall measured on windshield
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Interior Standard EquipmentMultifunction steering wheel provides convenient, additional controls for basic functions of audio system and optional phone, plus operation of multifunction display
Power windows, all with one-touch express-up/down
4-way (tilt/telescoping) power steering column, position linked to driver's seat memory
Driver-programmable easy-exit feature for driver's seat rearward and/or steering column when SmartKey is removed from ignition, and restore positions when key is reinserted
Electronic cruise control
Automatic ambient lighting provides gentle illumination to the console, door handles, all four footwells, and the front and rear seating areas while driving in darkness.
Four reading lamps. Courtesy lamps wit programmable fade-out time. Entrance lamps in all four doors and outside mirrors. Dual sun visors with illuminated vanity mirrors
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
Front center console with wood-trimmed rolltop cover, enclosed storage compartment and removable dual cupholders.
Illuminated glovebox. Pop-open drawer in dash. Storage pocket with motorized wood-trimmed door behind central dash switch panel. 12-volt power outlet
Folding rear center armrest with enclosed storage and retractable dual cupholders. Magazine pockets on both front seatbacks. Pockets in all doors. Parcel net in right front footwell
Illuminated, carpeted cargo area (with tie-down hooks on sedans with optional folding rear seats and on all wagons). 12-volt power outlet in cargo-area side panel
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Restraint Systems Standard FeaturesAdaptive dual-stage front air bags are deployed in response to frontal impact severity
Occupant Classification System (OCS) automatically turns the front passenger's front air bag on or off based on the weight category determined by weight sensor readings from the front passenger seat.
ETD's are deployed in a front or rear impact exceeding a preset threshold of severity, or certain rollovers. A front ETD will not deploy if seat belt is unfastened
Tele Aid Automatic Collision Notification engages SOS function if an air bag or Emergency Tensioning Device (ETD) deploys
Universal LATCH system (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children) at outboard rear seating positions. Selectable passenger seat-belt retractors help secure child seats
Front seat belts include height-adjustable shoulder belts and lower points attached to seat frames. Outboard 2nd-row shoulder belts are automatically height-adjusting (sedans) or height-adjustable (wagons)
Front head restraints power-adjust for height, manually adjust for-aft, and automatically height-adjust as each seat is move for-aft.
Three individually retractable rear head restraints. All three head restraints can also be remotely retracted by the driver for improved rearward vision when the rear seats are unoccupied
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Suspension & Steering Standard FeaturesFront suspension - Independent 4-link with antidive geometry and stabilizer bar.
Rear suspension - Independent 5-arm multilink with aluminum links and wheel-hub carriers, geometry for antisquat and alignment control, and stabilizer bar.
Steel spring system - Front coil springs over gas-pressurized monotube shock absorbers. Separate rear coil springs and gas-pressurized monotube shock absorbers
Steering type - Rack-and-pinion with vehicle speed-sensitive power assist and integral hydraulic damper. Steering-wheel turns: 2.8 lock-to-lock. Turning circle: 37.4 ft/11.4 m curb-to-curb
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Wheels & Tires Standard FeaturesWheels - Five twin spoke design. 8.0J x 17.
Tires - Standard steel-belted radial 245/45 R17 95H all-season performance.
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| Brake Standard FeaturesBrake system - 4-circuit electrohydraulic
Brake discs, front - rear - 12.3" ventilated - 11.8" solid
Brake calipers, front - rear - Single-piston floating
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Engine and Drivetrain Standard FeaturesEngine - 3,498-cc DOHC 24-valve 90 degrees V-6. High-pressure die-cast alloy cylinder block, alloy heads, counter-rotating balance shaft
Driver-adaptive programming - Adjusts shift points to the driver's current driving style
Touch shift control - Allows driver to manually downshift and allow upshifts by nudging the shift lever left or right from the Drive position
Shift into Optimum Gear - Programming allows one-touch selection of the best gear for maximum acceleration or engine braking by holding the shift lever to the left of Drive for one second
Comfort mode - Driver-selectable comfort mode starts vehicle moving in 2nd gear or a second Reverse gear, and upshifts at lower rpm, to help improve control on slippery surfaces.
Rear Axle Ratio - 3.07:1
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Instrumentation Standard FeaturesElectronic analog speedometer, tachometer and quartz clock, all with chrome rings. Electronic bar-graph fuel and coolant temperature gauges
Black gauges with white markings and glacier blue backlighting
Digital display for odometer and Touch Shift gear/mode selection
Mercedes-Benz Maintenance System Plus displays distance remaining to next basic maintenance service, indicates type of service due, and provides automatic reminder feature when service interval draws near. System also monitors brake-pad wear
Messages/audible reminders for open door or sunroof; exterior lamp failure; low fuel, engine oil, coolant and washer fluid; and to release parking brake, switch off headlamps and remove ignition key
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Locking and Security Standard FeaturesSmartKey uses an electronic code to unlock the steering column and ignition. Removing SmartKey from ignition disables engine computer to help prevent unauthorized starting
SmartKey remote control integrates Door lock/unlock buttons, Trunk opener (sedan) or tailgate unlock button (wagon), Removable valet key, Panic alarm.
SmartKey offers infrared-remote opening/closing of windows and sunroof, and can turn on Active Ventilated front seats, from outside the car
Driver-programmable driveaway locking can automatically lock all the doors when the car reaches 9 mph
Night security illumination uses the car's exterior lights to help illuminate a path after parking. Driver-programmable intervals allow lights to stay on for 60, 45, 30 or 15 seconds, or not at all
Locator lighting uses the car's lights to help light a return path when the car is remote-unlocked in darkness. Remote unlocking activates illuminated entry system.
Automatic antitheft alarm system with towaway protection and remote panic feature
Emergency trunk release, located inside trunk and illuminated for 60 minutes after trunk lid is closed
Integrated 3-button garage door control, compatible with HomeLink components and some other systems.
Tele Aid GPS-based Stolen Vehicle Recovery allows law enforcement agencies to track and recover stolen vehicle
Tele Aid Remote Door Unlock allows owner to have doors automatically unlocked in the event the SmartKey becomes locked inside vehicle
Tele Aid Automatic Alarm Notification alerts Mercedes-Benz to contact vehicle owner if antitheft alarm sounds
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Seating and Trim Standard Features10-way power front seats, each with 3-position memory. Driver's adjustable lumbar support. Driver's seat memory includes steering column and outside mirror positions and is linked to SmartKey user-recognition feature
M-B Tex upholstery with leather front seating inserts.
Leather-trimmed steering wheel and shift knob
Hand-polished Burl Walnut trim on dash, console, doors, shift gate, and shift knob. Polished chrome outlining for wood trim and switch cluster
Stainless-steel door sill trim
Velour floor carpeting and floor mats
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Warranty Standard FeaturesNew Vehicle Limited Warranty - 4 years/50,000 miles
Powertrain Limited Warranty - 4 years/50,000 miles
Roadside Assistance - Unlimited
Corrosion Coverage - 4 years/50,000 miles
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