EPA FUEL ECONOMY RATINGS
City 19/hwy 24 (3.5L engine/7-speed auto trans)
EXTERIOR
Dual aero-blade windshield wipers w/heated windshield washer nozzles
Dual pwr heated mirrors
Red & white rear lamps
Halogen front fog lamps
Driver-programmable daytime running lamps
Touch turn signals (flashes three times w/(1) touch)
Electrohydraulic retractable steel hardtop
Single rear red fog lamp
Variable-focus halogen headlamps-inc: polycarbonate lenses, light-sensing auto-on headlamps, automatic lamp substitution
Formula One-style nose w/color-keyed grille crossfins
INTERIOR
Retractable dual cupholders
Parcel net in RH footwell
Audible reminders-inc: release parking brake, headlights on, remove key from ignition
Leather-trimmed shift knob
Rear window defroster w/auto-shutoff based on time/driving speed/exterior temp
Fine-mesh wind deflector
AM/FM/weatherband radio w/in-dash CD-player, fiber-optic communication among components
Pockets in both doors
Rubber-studded brushed aluminum pedals
Warning lights/messages-inc: exterior lamp failure, low fuel, engine oil, coolant, washer fluid
SmartKey infrared-remote-inc: opening trunk, panic alarm, fuel filler door, lock & unlock all doors or drivers, driver-programmable drive away automatic locking
Night security illumination
Multifunction display in instrument cluster-inc: trip computer, exterior temp gauge, digital speedometer, coolant temp, maintenance system, audio status, reminder & malfunction messages, driver-programmable settings, engine oil- level check
Automatic dual-zone climate control-inc: dust & pollen filters, active charcoal filter, tunnel mode w/1-touch closing of all windows, REST mode w/engine heat recirculation feature or cabin ventilation, dash-top diffuser vent
Velour carpeting & floor mats
Premium leather upholstery-inc: seats, head restraints, door inserts
Illuminated glovebox
Electronic analog speedometer, tachometer, fuel level, quartz clock
Leather-trimmed 3-spoke tilt & telescoping sport steering wheel w/audio & multifunction display controls
Digital odometer
8-way adjustable sport seats w/silver painted magnesium trim
Tele Aid GPS stolen vehicle recovery system w/remote door unlock, automatic alarm notification alert
Illuminated carpeted trunk
Mercedes-Benz Maintenance System Plus display-inc: distance remaining to next maintenance, type of service due, reminders, brake-pad wear
Center console w/enclosed storage
Automatic antitheft alarm system
Dual front reading lamps
Silver trim-inc: doors, dash, console
Stainless-steel door sill trim
Black gauges w/white markings
Front & rear courtesy lamps w/delay shutoff
Pwr windows-inc: 1-touch express-up & down, 1-button raising & lowering of all windows by pwr top switch
Cruise control
MECHANICAL
Rear wheel drive
4-piston perforated & ventilated front & 2-piston solid rear disc brakes
Independent 5-arm multilink rear suspension w/separate coil springs, shock absorbers, antisquat & alignment control
Vehicle-speed-sensitive pwr rack & pinion steering
3.5L DOHC SMPI 24-valve V6 engine
10-spoke 17" x 7.5" front & 17" x 8.5" rear alloy wheels
225/45ZR17 front & 245/40ZR17 rear high performance tires
Front & rear lowered ride height & stabilizer bars
Independent 3-link front suspension w/coil springs over gas-pressurized shock absorbers, antidive geometry
SAFETY
4-wheel anti-lock disc brakes system (ABS) w/brake assist system
Knee air bag
Electronic stability program (ESP)
Head & body side-impact airbags
Driver & front passenger adaptive dual-stage airbags w/supplemental restraint system
Dual fixed-position heat-treated micro-alloy steel roll bars
3-point shoulder belts w/emergency tensioning device (ETD) & belt force limiter
Illuminated emergency interior trunk release