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2008 Mercedes Benz CL Class 2dr Cpe 5.5L V8

Specs

All new 2008 Mercedes Benz CL Class specifications include engine specs, transmission, drivetrain, bodystyle, color choices, standard features and options, and more. These vehicle specs will arm you with the knowledge you will need to shop for or compare cars.

EPA FUEL ECONOMY RATINGS

City 14/hwy 21 (5.5L engine/7-speed auto trans)
City 15/hwy 22 (5.5L engine/7-speed auto trans)

EXTERIOR

Bi-xenon high-intensity discharge headlamps-inc: polycarbonate lenses, automatic level control, heated headlamp washers, selectable light-sensing auto-on headlamps, automatic lamp substitution
Dual aero-blade windshield wipers w/infrared rain sensor, heated washer system, heated wiper parking position
Halogen front foglamps
Infrared rain-sensing aero-blade windshield wipers w/heated washer system
Laminated infrared-reflecting & noise insulating glass
Pneumatic door & trunk closing assist
Programmable pwr folding heated mirrors-inc: memory, auto-dimming driver mirror, integrated LED turn signals
Pwr tilt & sliding tinted glass sunroof w/(1) touch express-open & close, memory
Pwr tilt/slide tinted glass sunroof w/1-touch express open/close, memory
Pwr trunk w/button on drivers door & trunk lid & SmartKey
Rear foglamp

INTERIOR

(2) rear head restraints w/pwr retractable, manually adjustable fore-aft
11-Speaker 600-watt harman/kardon LOGIC7 5.1 digital surround sound system w/5.1 channel amplifier, digital dynamic volume control
14-way pwr front bucket seats w/3-position memory, pneumatic lumbar support
4-way pwr tilt & telescoping steering column w/memory
4-way pwr tilt/telescopic steering column w/memory
AM/FM/weatherband radio w/fiber-optic communication among components
AM/FM/Weatherband radio w/in-dash 6-disc CD changer, memory card slot
Anti-theft alarm system
Audible reminders/messages-inc: exterior lamp failure, low fuel, engine oil, coolant, washer fluid, headlights on, remove key from ignition, door/sunroof open
Auto dimming rearview mirror
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
Automatic dual-zone climate control
Chrome-framed analog clock
COMAND cockpit management & data system-inc: hard drive-based navigation system
COMAND cockpit management & data system-inc: hard drive-based navigation system, audio status, 8" color-LCD screen, Hands-free communication system controls, driver-programmable settings for instruments, lighting, vehicle, convenience feature
Digital display-inc: speedometer, odometer, Touch Shift gear & mode selection
Dual front/rear reading lamps
Dual illuminated vanity mirrors
Electronic analog tachometer/fuel gauge
Front center console w/enclosed storage, dual cupholders
Gloss Burl Walnut wood trim
Gloss Burl Walnut wood trim (2008)
GPS navigation system w/20-GB hard drive
GPS navigation system w/20GB hard drive (2008)
Hand-polished gloss Burl Walnut wood trim (2008)
Hands-free communication system w/voice control
Heated front seats
Illuminated trunk w/grocery bag hooks, tie-down hooks
In-dash 6-disc DVD changer (2008)
Integrated HomeLink compatible 3-button garage door control
Leather & wood trimmed steering wheel-inc: audio & multifunction display control, programmable easy-exit feature
Leather & wood-trimmed steering wheel-inc: audio & multi-function display control, programmable easy-exit feature, mounted shift buttons
Memory card slot for audio files
Mercedes-Benz Maintenance System Plus display-inc: distance remaining to next maintenance, type of service due, reminders, brake-pad wear
Multi-function display in instrument cluster-inc: trip computer, exterior temp gauge, maintenance system, digital speedometer, reminder & malfunction messages, audio status, navigation route guidance, tire pressure
Multifunction displays in instrument cluster-inc: trip computer, exterior temp gauge, maintenance system, digital speedometer, reminder & malfunction messages, audio status, navigation route guidance, tire pressure
Night security illumination
Parktronic
Premium leather upholstery
Premium leather upholstery (2008)
Pwr rear window sunshade w/1-touch express up/down
Pwr rear-window sunshade w/1-touch express-up/down
Rear folding center armrest
Rear window defroster w/auto-shutoff based on time/driving speed/exterior temp
Sirius satellite radio
Sirius satellite radio (2008)
SmartKey infrared remote-inc: windows & sunroof open/close, active ventilated seats on
SmartKey infrared-remote-inc: opening/closing windows/sunroof, opening trunk, panic alarm, fuel filler door, lock/unlock all doors or drivers
SmartKey system-inc: remote central locking system, anti-theft engine immobilizer, driver-programmable user-recognition features, drive away automatic locking
Stainless-steel door sill trim
Tele Aid global positioning system (GPS) satellite system-inc: stolen vehicle recovery, remote door unlock service, automatic alarm/collision notification
Tire pressure monitoring system

MECHANICAL

18" x 8.5" front & 18" x 9.5" rear 9-spoke light aluminum wheels
18" x 8.5" front 9-spoke light aluminum wheels
18" x 9.5" rear 9-spoke light aluminum wheels
4-wheel ventilated pwr disc brakes
5.5L DOHC 32-valve V8 engine (2008)
5.5L DOHC SMPI 32-valve V8 engine
7-speed automatic transmission
7-speed automatic transmission (2008)
Active Body Control (ABC)-inc: coil spring & electronically controlled hydraulic cylinder w/gas-pressurized shock absorber at each wheel, automatic all-wheel level control, driver-selectable ride-height control, automatic speed-sensitive lowering
Anti-lock braking system (ABS) w/brake assist
Electronic stability program (ESP)
Independent 4-link front suspension-inc: anti-lift control, stabilizer bar
Independent multi-link rear suspension-inc: anti-squat, anti-dive system
Independent multilink rear suspension w/antisquat, antidive system
P255/45R18 front high performance tires
P275/45R18 rear high performance tires
Rear wheel drive
Speed-sensitive pwr rack & pinion steering

NOTE

**ALL STANDARDS ARE 2007 UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED**

PROCESSING-OTHER

City 14/hwy 21 (5.5L engine/7-speed auto trans)

SAFETY

3-point seat belts w/emergency tensioning device, dual-stage belt force limited
3-point seat belts w/emergency tensioning device, dual-stage belt force limiter
Anti-lock braking system (ABS) w/brake assist system
Driver/front passenger adaptive dual-stage airbags
Drivers knee airbag
Electronic stability program (ESP)
Front passenger occupant classification system
Front/rear side-impact airbags
Front/rear window curtain airbags
Illuminated emergency trunk release
Pre-Safe system w/extended functions
Universal LATCH (lower anchors & tethers for children) system

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