2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS Class

Inside the CLS-Class, the finest leathers, hand-fitted over individual rear seats, and redesigned COMAND system assure an intimate connection between driver and road.

Looks aren't everything.  In the 2009 CLS, there's also power.  Under the hood of the CLS 550, an aluminum-alloy V8, paired with a driver-adaptive 7-speed automatic transmission, turns 382 horsepower into a 5.4-second rocket ride to 60 mph.  Its performance bested only by the best: the hand-built, 507-horsepower CLS 63 AMG - a powerplant so tremendous, it's managed by racing-inspired, steering-wheel-mounted shift paddles and reaches 60 mph in an astonishing 4.3 seconds.

Inside the 2009 CLS is a wealth of luxuries.  First, you're greeted by the finest leathers, hand-fitted over individual rear seats, as well as 10-way power front seats with 3-position memory.  Gleaming hand-finished Laurel wood trim fills the cabin.  Four individual climate zones cater to individual comforts.  Your comfort is why we never stop pushing ourselves.

CLS550: 5.5L DOHC 32-VALVE V8. 382 HP @ 6,000 RPM. 391 LB-FT @ 2,800-4,800 RPM net torque. 7-speed automatic transmission. Acceleration 0-60 MPH in 5.4 seconds. 18" Twin-5-spoke wheels.

CLS63 AMG: 6.3L AMG DOHC 32-Valve V8. 507 HP @ 6,800 RPM. 465 LB-FT @ 5,200 RPM net torque. AMG Speedshift Plus 7-speed automatic transmission. Acceleration 0-60 in 4.3 seconds. 19" AMG Triple 5-spoke wheels.