Segment:
Luxury Grand Tourer (GT) Coupe/Sedan
Vehicle Concept:
Four-door coupe styling with luxury, comfort, and performance focus
Key Competitors:
BMW 6 Series Gran Coupe (later models), Audi A7, Porsche Panamera (later models)
Design:
Sleek, flowing lines; distinctive profile; opulent interior
Technology:
Advanced COMAND APS infotainment, optional air suspension, premium audio options
Powertrain:
Powerful V6 and V8 engine options, smooth automatic transmission
Primary Coverage:
COMAND APS infotainment system operation and features
Secondary Coverage:
Navigation, audio, climate control, communication, and vehicle settings accessible via COMAND
Estimated Page Count:
150-200
Type:
Operator's Manual / Owner's Manual
Format:
Digital PDF (Instant Download)
Infotainment Core:
COMAND APS system interface, controls, and display functions
Navigation:
Map data, destination entry, route planning, traffic information, points of interest (POI)
Audio:
Radio (AM/FM/Satellite), CD/DVD player, Media interface (e.g., AUX, USB, SD card), Bluetooth audio streaming
Climate Control Integration:
Operation of climate control system through COMAND interface (if applicable)
Communication:
Bluetooth hands-free calling, phone book management, message access
Vehicle Settings:
Customization of vehicle features and preferences via the COMAND system
Voice Control:
Operation of COMAND functions using voice commands
Multimedia Playback:
MP3, WMA, AAC file playback from various media sources
Basic Operation:
Startup, shutdown, basic menu navigation, control knob and button usage
Setup Configuration:
Initial setup, personalization, language and display settings
Destination Input:
Manual entry, address book, recent destinations, POI search
Route Management:
Route guidance, route options (fastest, shortest), detour, route saving
Audio Source Selection:
Switching between radio, media, Bluetooth, etc.
Bluetooth Pairing:
Connecting and managing mobile phones
Voice Command Usage:
Executing commands for navigation, audio, and phone
Depth:
Comprehensive user-level operation and feature explanation
Scope:
Focus on how to utilize the system's capabilities as intended by the manufacturer
Engine Code Common:
M272 (for CLS350), M273 (for CLS500/CLS550)
Displacement Cls350:
3.5 Liters (3498 cc)
Configuration Cls350:
3.5L V6
Horsepower Cls350:
268 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque Cls350:
258 lb-ft @ 2400-5000 rpm
Displacement Cls550:
5.5 Liters (5461 cc)
Configuration Cls550:
5.5L V8
Horsepower Cls550:
382 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque Cls550:
391 lb-ft @ 2800-4800 rpm
Acceleration 0 60 Cls350:
Approx. 6.5 seconds
Acceleration 0 60 Cls550:
Approx. 5.4 seconds
Injection Type:
Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI) / Sequential Multi-Point Fuel Injection (MPI)
Recommended Fuel:
Premium Unleaded Gasoline (91 octane or higher)
Transmission Type Cls350:
7-speed Automatic (7G-TRONIC)
Transmission Type Cls550:
7-speed Automatic (7G-TRONIC)
Optional Transmission:
None for this model year/variant
Driving Modes:
Comfort (C) and Sport (S) modes
Transmission Fluid Spec:
MB 236.14 (e.g., Pentosin ATF1, Mobil ATF 134)
Length:
193.0 inches (4900 mm)
Width:
71.5 inches (1816 mm)
Height:
54.5 inches (1384 mm)
Wheelbase:
112.4 inches (2854 mm)
Seating Capacity:
4 passengers (2 front, 2 rear bucket seats)
Trunk Volume:
15.9 cubic feet (450 liters)
Curb Weight Cls350:
Approximately 3,700 lbs (1680 kg)
Curb Weight Cls550:
Approximately 3,900 lbs (1770 kg)
NHTSA Front Crash Test:
5-Star (for models tested)
IIHS Front Offset Crash Test:
Good (for models tested)
Brake System:
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), Electronic Stability Program (ESP), Brake Assist (BAS)
Traction Control:
Traction Control System (TCS)
Airbags:
Front dual-stage airbags, front side-impact airbags, window curtain airbags
Seatbelts:
3-point inertia-reel seatbelts with pretensioners and force limiters
Body Structure:
High-strength steel passenger cell, crumple zones
System Name:
COMAND APS (Cockpit Management and Navigation EXperience)
Display Size:
7-inch color display
Navigation Media:
DVD-ROM for navigation maps (region-specific)
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Optional DISTRONIC (depending on vehicle specification)
Parking Assistance:
Optional PARKTRONIC parking sensors (front and rear)
Lane Keeping:
Optional Lane Keeping Assist (LKA) and Blind Spot Assist (BSA)
Bluetooth Handsfree:
Standard integrated Bluetooth telephony
Media Interface:
Optional Media Interface (MI) allowing connection of external audio/video devices (e.g., iPod, USB)
Premium Audio Option:
Optional Harman Kardon LOGIC 7 surround sound system
Oil Change Interval:
Every 10,000 miles or 12 months, whichever comes first (using synthetic oil)
Major Service Interval:
Flexible Service System (FSS) based, typically around 30,000-40,000 miles for spark plugs, transmission service
Brake Fluid Change:
Every 2 years (DOT 4)
Engine Oil Cls350:
MB 229.5 (e.g., Mobil 1 0W-40, Castrol EDGE 0W-40)
Engine Oil Cls550:
MB 229.5 (e.g., Mobil 1 0W-40, Castrol EDGE 0W-40)
Coolant:
MB 325.0 / 326.0 (Antifreeze/Coolant, blue color)
Power Steering Fluid:
MB 343.0 or MB 345.0 (Hydraulic fluid, green color)
Engine M272 Balance Shaft Wear:
Premature wear of the balance shaft sprocket in certain M272 engines (affecting CLS350) can lead to check engine light and rough running. Requires timing chain and sprocket replacement.
Transmission 7G Tronic:
Occasional rough shifting or transmission control module (TCM) issues. Regular fluid and filter changes are crucial.
Air Suspension Components:
Air springs (struts) can develop leaks over time, leading to vehicle sag. Control modules can also be a point of failure.
Heritage Focus:
Luxury, engineering excellence, innovation, safety
First Generation Start:
2004 (C219 for Europe, C219 for North America 2005)
Second Generation Start:
2010 (C218)
W219 Key Distinction:
Mercedes-Benz's first four-door coupe, pioneering the segment
Manufacturing Location:
Sindelfingen, Germany
Production Years W219:
2004-2011
