If the driver and front passenger change places frequently, the Memory package offers particular operating convenience. Up to three different positions for the power front seats, steering column and exterior mirrors can be stored at the touch of a button and retrieved.

The switches are arranged logically in the doors and are intuitive to operate. As soon as the driver or front passenger selects his or her setting by pressing the button, the height of the seat, angle of the seat cushions and backrest, steering wheel and exterior mirrors are all automatically moved into their saved positions.

So as to be able to keep things constantly in view when parking, the exterior mirror on the passenger side also has a parking function. This moves the exterior mirror on the passenger side automatically into a position giving the driver a better kerbside view as soon as reverse gear is engaged.

The Memory package contains further features and equipment which enhance comfort and safety:

The 7-speed automatic transmission combines a high level of comfort with driving pleasure and efficiency. It impresses with smooth operation and rapid gearshifts. At the same time, the 7G-TRONIC PLUS transmission contributes to reducing fuel consumption and emissions.

The seven forward gears ensure smaller shifts in engine speed and an optimal engine speed range. The integral ECO start/stop function turns the engine off at traffic lights or in a traffic jam, and starts it up again.

Powerful spurts of speed are possible at all times. For the transmission system then changes down one or more gears automatically, and the potential to accelerate soars in fractions of a second.

Gear changing just like in Formula 1: Using the DIRECT SELECT steering wheel gearshift paddles, the driver can change gear manually without taking his hands off the steering wheel. The shift modes P, R, N and D can be conveniently selected using the DIRECT SELECT selector lever on the steering wheel.

In combination with variable damper control, the air suspension system ensures ride comfort and dynamic handling at a very high level. The damping at each wheel is adapted to the current driving situation, and can be set for more comfortable or sporty characteristics as required.

It is also possible to raise the vehicle on bad roads or difficult ramps. The vehicle is automatically lowered at higher speeds, to give greater driving stability and reduced wind resistance - an additional contribution to reducing fuel consumption.

Fast laps, dynamic acceleration manoeuvres, fuel-saving progress: this automatic transmission impresses with diversity and efficiency. This is ensured by three transmission modes, seven gears and the AMG aluminium steering-wheel shift paddles.

The "S" (Sport), "C" (Controlled Efficiency) and "M" (Manual) transmission modes each have different gear-change characteristics and speeds:

Gear changes in "S" mode are around 20 percent swifter than in "C" mode – while in "M" mode gear changes take just 100 milliseconds, making them some 50 percent faster. A push of a button activates the desired driving mode: distinctly sporty or more comfort-oriented.

There is the automatic double-declutching function when downshifting, which provides an emotional sound experience as well as reducing power-off effects. This function has a positive effect when braking on the approach to bends in particular.

The diesel particulate filter can remove up to 99 per cent of all soot particles from the exhaust gas. This does not require any additives. The reduction of particulate emissions conserves the environment and in some countries has significant tax benefits.

The Direct-Steer system adds to the comfort of speed-sensitive power steering with a variable steering ratio dependent on the steering wheel angle. On winding roads this leads e.g. to more agile vehicle response and increases straight-line stability.

This makes, on the one hand, comfortable manoeuvring at low speeds, and on the other hand, stable straight-line characteristics at high speed possible. The electrically adjustable steering wheel with the EASY-ENTRY system provides additional comfort.

Automatically switching off the engine when stationary, for example in tailbacks or at traffic lights, lowers fuel consumption and emissions and saves fuel costs. The ECO start/stop function operates particularly effectively, quickly and quietly.

The braking system increases driving comfort and safety.On one hand it helps to perform critical braking manoeuvres with the basic function of the ABS anti-lock braking system while convenience functions make coping with daily driving situations easier on the other.

By priming the brakes the brake linings are already applied should the driver takes his foot abruptly off the accelerator. The valuable time won as a result shortens the brakes' response time and can thus reduce the stopping distance.

The HOLD function relieves the driver when stopping at traffic lights or in stop-and-go traffic by preventing unintentional rolling back of the vehicle. If the brake pedal is firmly depressed for a short time, it then maintains the braking pressure, allowing the driver to take his foot off the brake. The function switches itself off again automatically as the car moves off.

The system also intervenes to support the driver on uphill gradients, thereby helping to make the journey more relaxed. The Hill-Start Assist function prevents the vehicle from rolling back when moving from the brake to the accelerator pedal

And finally, the brake drying function provides a further boost to safety: In wet conditions, short braking impulses, unnoticeable to the driver, ensure that the water film which forms on the brake discs in wet conditions is removed and the response time of the brakes can be considerably shortened.

The flashing brake lights can help in an emergency situation to significantly shorten the reaction time of road users following behind. The LED adaptive brake lights thus make an important contribution to preventing rear-end collisions.

Durable LED technology is deployed here, which ensures better recognisability than with conventional bulb sets. In emergency braking the brake lamps flash at a frequency of approx. five hertz, which has been proven to be effective in tests.

If the vehicle is brought to a complete standstill from a speed greater than 70 km/h, the hazard warning lamps switch on automatically. In this way the system provides additional safety, for example at the end of a tailback on a motorway.

In a collision the airbags help to protect the upper torso and head of driver and front passenger. They also help to stabilise the whole body. This can mitigate the risk of severe injuries in an accident. The deployment of the airbags is commensurate to the severity of the impact.

The two airbags are inflated in two stages. With the front passenger airbag, the adaptive stage ensures that the inflation is varied according to needs, dependent on the seating position and stature of the front passenger.

If there is a Mercedes-Benz-approved child seat on the front passenger seat, the optional child seat recognition system ACSR will automatically deactivate the front passenger airbag. In this way small children in the child seat are protected from injuries caused by the inflating front passenger airbag, in particular for child seats designed to face towards the back.

The bonnet is raised up in a frontal collision with a pedestrian or cyclist. The increased clearance between the bonnet and the components in the engine compartment creates additional deformation space to absorb an impact sooner and thus mitigate the risk of injury.

The AMG high-performance composite brake system offers excellent deceleration values and precise control with its vented and cross-drilled brake discs all-round, featuring composite-technology on the front axle.

In particular during emergency braking the anti-locking braking system (ABS) provides more driving safety by preventing the wheels from locking. This assists the driver in maintaining control of the vehicle, for instance during evasive manoeuvres or when braking on a slippery road.

Moving off or accelerating on snow, wet roads or lose ground – under these circumstances ASR acceleration skid control reduces wheel slip to prevent the vehicle from skidding.

In particular on long trips and when driving at night this system can increase driving safety. Based on the driver's actions ATTENTION ASSIST recognises typical signs of fatigue and severe inattentiveness and issues visual and audible warnings of impending microsleep.

The system analyses the driver's driving style at speeds between 60 and 200 km/h, and issues an audible and visual warning as soon as it detects a deviation from the established way of driving.

The system can recognise an emergency stop by the driver and increases the brake pressure within fractions of a second to shorten the stopping distance. To do so, Brake Assist interprets the speed at which the brake pedal is depressed.

The anti-lock braking system (ABS) simultaneously meters the braking power up to the slip threshold so that the vehicle remains steerable. As soon as the driver releases the brake pedal, the automatic brake boosting is turned off again.

The brake pad wear indicator lamp warns the driver if the brake pads on the front axle brakes are worn and need to be replaced. The driver no longer needs to personally check the condition of the brake pads.

The system warns the driver visually and audibly of insufficient distance to the vehicle travelling ahead or of stationary objects. If COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST detects a dangerous situation it can assist the driver's braking action to ideally prevent a rear-end collision.

In critical handling situations the Electronic Stability Program (ESP®) can keep the vehicle from skidding. With targeted brake interventions on individual wheels ESP® reduces oversteer or understeer tendencies and thus increases handling safety.

The ESP®-based system provides more stability and handling safety in particular when accelerating on bends. If the ESP® sensors register a tendency to understeer, it can reduce this tendency with a targeted brake intervention on the inside wheels.

Depending on the ambient light Headlamp Assist automatically switches the dipped-beam on or off. In particular under fast changing light conditions the system can thus enhance driving safety and relieve the burden on the driver, e.g. when driving through tunnels or in multi-storey car parks.

A handle below the light switch allows simple and safe operation of the electric parking brake.For even more convenience and safety the electric parking brake is automatically engaged or released in certain situations.

The tail lamps show a characteristic design by day and night. Use of LED technology improves their visibility. The intensity of turn indicators and brake light varies depending on ambient light and speed to reduce the dazzle effect for other road others.

Automatically dimming mirrors improve perceptual safety and relieve the burden on the driver. The driver's side exterior mirror and the rear-view mirror automatically dim depending on the amount of dazzle and the ambient light. Manual adjustment is no longer necessary.

The system allows simple, fast and safe attachment of ISOIFIX child seats for optimal protection of the child in an accident. TopTether anchoring points offer added safety by anchoring the child seat behind the head restraints.

The LED high-performance headlamps provide more safety at night and an unmistakable, distinctive look.Thanks to LED technology they illuminate the road better than conventional headlamps – with less dazzle effect and lower energy use.

In the early phase of a frontal collision the safety belts pull the occupants deeper into the seat. At the moment of peak loads the retracted distance is released again in a controlled manner. This allows PRE-SAFE® Impulse to significantly reduce the risk of injury.

This function works on the front seats through the three-point safety belt system. The major difference between this and conventional systems is that the power pulling in the seat belt can be maintained for a significantly longer period of time than was hitherto usual.

The system is able to identify critical handling situations in advance and initiate preventive measures for occupant protection in the event of an impending accident. These include e.g. the reversible belt tensioning or the automatic closing of any open windows.

The system comprises the following functions:

In strong, gusty crosswind the system can help the driver to remain in the lane. Targeted brake interventions significantly reduce the vehicle's lateral offset. This enhances the driver's sense of security and helps prevent undue reactions.

The ASSYST service interval display computes the date of the next service based on driving style and displays it in the instrument cluster.

Driver and front passenger both have a 3-point safety belt with pyrotechnical belt tensioning and belt force limiters as well as a reversible belt tensioner. The upper seat belt guide is anchored on the B-pillar and height adjustable.

The belt is tensioned pyrotechnically at each of the three belt anchoring points by means of special force characteristics following a defined escalation scenario and released again under controlled force.

In a side-on collision the sidebags help to protect the upper torso and pelvic area of driver and front passenger. They also help to stabilise the whole body. This can mitigate the risk of severe injuries in an accident.

The chest of the rear-seat passengers is protected by the sidebags in a side-on collision. They are integrated into the rear side panelling and inflate at chest height between the side of the vehicle and the occupants.

They are triggered if the crash sensors register acceleration or deceleration forces acting on the vehicle in excess of a specific threshold. The sidebags deploy at chest height between the side of the vehicle and the occupant.

Cruise control with SPEEDTRONIC allows relaxed and fuel-saving driving especially on long journeys. In addition to the desired cruising speed the system also allow setting an individual top speed, for example, to safely comply with speed limits.

The TIREFIT tyre sealant is a fast interim solution and allows continuing on to the nearest workshop in the event of a tyre puncture. It is filled into the flat tyre using a tyre inflation compressor located in the boot and seals tyre punctures.

The system is able to recognise speed limits, "no-entry" and "no-overtaking" signs and their cancellation, and show them in the instrument cluster. If the appropriate signs are posted, the system issues a visual and audible warning when the driver enters a street contrary to road traffic regulations against the specified direction of travel.

The camera on the inside of the front windscreen continues to capture signed speed limits, including those on gantry signs or in roadworks, for example. The data are compared with the data held in the navigation system and can be displayed both in the instrument cluster and in the map view.

No overtaking signs and their discontinuation signs are registered and displayed. In addition, for no-entry signs, a visual and audible warning signal is shown/played in the instrument cluster – an effective contribution towards avoiding serious accidents caused by wrong-way drivers.

In a side-on collision the windowbag covers the side windows and can help reduce the risk of the head impacting the sides of the vehicle or intruding objects. It protects the driver, front passenger and passengers on the outer rear seats.

Navigation, telephone, audio, video, internet – with the COMAND Online control and display system the driver keeps these and many other functions in sight and under control. Information is shown on a 31.2-cm high-resolution colour display. Operation is intuitive.

A fast hard-drive-based navigation with realistic topographical map display guides you stress-free to your destination. In combination with a suitable mobile phone it is possible to call up internet pages when the vehicle is stationary, and to use Mercedes-Benz apps such as POI search, weather or internet radio while driving. An integrated WLAN hotspot also allows integration of a notebook or tablet PC. A DVD player, radio, 10 GB memory for audio and video files and ports for connecting external devices provide entertainment made to measure.

Traffic Sign Assist makes a particular contribution to safety. It is able to recognise speed limits, "no-entry" and "no-overtaking" signs and their cancellation, and show them in the instrument cluster. Other highlights of COMAND Online include the LINGUATRONIC voice control system, a Bluetooth® interface with hands-free function, a read/write function for text messages and emails and music transmission via audio-streaming.

The most important elements at a glance:

The previous vehicle and COMAND Online Owner's Manuals have been completely digitised. Users can call up the information directly in the vehicle via COMAND controller in the centre console on the large display.

The sound system with a total of ten loudspeakers and Frontbass technology provides a brilliant and balanced sound. The subwoofers are integrated into the bodyshell and use the volume of the longitudinal members as a resonance chamber for first-class bass reproduction.

Using this service allows the reception of up-to-date and precise traffic information for optimised dynamic route guidance and a more accurate estimated time of arrival. Data transfer is via a communication module using a fast mobile internet connection.

Live Traffic Information registers and transmits a large amount of traffic data from various sources. These are available within seconds of starting the vehicle, and are updated every two to three minutes via the existing mobile phone connection.

Thanks to detailed information about any potential delays, their causes and above all their direct effect on the planned route, the driver can make an informed decision on whether to opt for an alternative route suggested by the system.

The most important elements at a glance:

In the event of an accident the Mercedes-Benz emergency call system can help to speed up the arrival of the rescuers at the accident scene decisively. Prerequisite for this is a mobile phone connected to COMAND Online.

The tailpipe trim is positioned hidden from view behind the rear bumper.

The twin tailpipe trim is positioned in plain sight in the rear bumper.

The controllable AMG sports exhaust system with two chromed twin tailpipes provides that sonorous sound typical of AMG. It is controlled by the C-S-M transmission mode.

The AMG bodystyling lends the vehicle its unmistakable character.

The elements of the AMG bodystyling at a glance:

At the push of a button the driver can fold the exterior mirrors in and out to protect the mirror housing against damage, for example when parking or driving through a car wash. Folding the mirrors at an angle brings them even closer to the vehicle.

Apart from the standard Mercedes-Benz three-pointed star, the chrome-design electronic key features the exclusive AMG emblem embossed in solid rhodium-plated 999 fine silver on the back.

If the rear windscreen is iced or fogged up, the heating restores a clear view to the rear in no time at all. The timer adjusts the operating time of the heating to the outside temperature and the vehicle speed.

A separate button on the chrome-design electronic key allows unlocking the boot lid conveniently. This facilitates opening and loading the boot, for example when shopping.

The tyre-change tool kit allows undoing the wheel bolts quickly and simply, and changing the wheel.

The electronically controlled rain sensor makes driving in inclement weather a more relaxing affair. The system recognises if the windscreen is wet and if the intermittent wiper function is active automatically sets the correct wiping interval for the amount of precipitation.

The larger capacity of 25 litres of this SCR reservoir increases the operating range until the next refill with AdBlue. The boot capacity is reduced by about 20 litres as a result.

The use of heat-insulating glass as opposed to conventional glass reduces heat irradiation into the interior. This means that less energy is required to keep the interior constantly at the desired temperature.

For more interior comfort the windows all-round are made of heat-insulating, noise-insulating and infrared-reflecting laminated safety glass. A three-ply acoustic film further improves noise insulation.

The vehicle has four 12V sockets to connect notebooks, MP3 players, mobile phones and other electrical devices – one in the front and two in the rear of the centre console, and one in the boot.

Getting in and feeling at home – with its pleasant, indirect light the ambience lighting creates an unrivalled sense of well-being throughout the interior. Seven different colours and five dimming levels are available to create the desired lighting mood.

When the doors are opened, the ambient lighting switches itself on and greets the passengers with a "Welcome home" effect. It is also switched on if the exterior lighting is activated; is dimmable and can also be switched off completely.

The AMG stainless-steel door sill panels are a sporty-looking eye-catcher and add to the interior’s high-class feel. At the same time, they protect the door area against scratches.

AMG velour floor mats.

The AMG instrument cluster with 31.2-cm (12.3'') colour TFT display, including AMG main menu and AMG start-up display, combines striking looks and highest functionality
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The spectacles should always be stored safely and within easy reach of the driver. The spectacles compartment with LED lighting in the overhead control unit offers an ideal solution.

The climate-controlled glove compartment is especially useful in summer. It keeps snacks and beverages for the trip fresh longer. The spacious lockable compartment has a solid locking system, energy-saving LED lighting as well as pen and map holders.

The automatic climate control system provides an individual on-board atmosphere of well-being with two climate zones and three climate styles. Driver and front passenger can set temperature, air volume and air distribution independently of each other, and select one of five stages for the temperature in their footwells.

The instrument cluster offers a new dimension in driver information. All displays are in high resolution and in colour on a 31.2-centimetre multifunction display. This allows a more variable presentation of content and makes the functions of the assistance systems even more tangible.

For the rear-seat passengers two illuminated vanity mirrors are integrated into the roof liner on the left- and right-hand side. They feature LED technology and can also be used as reading lights.

The safety steering column is electrically adjustable for height and reach and can thus be conveniently adapted to the driver's requirements. The EASY-ENTRY system facilitates getting in and out of the vehicle. The steering wheel retracts automatically and consequently creates space.

Reading in twilight or at night in the rear compartment without bothering the fellow passengers – the LED reading lights make it possible. They are integrated into the grab handles on either side and provide focused light to the passengers in the outer rear seats.

The trip computer provides important information about the drive. It allows calling up and displaying operating range, average fuel consumption and real-time fuel consumption on the multifunction display. It is operated conveniently by pushing a button on the steering wheel.

The side-pivoting sun visors for driver and front passenger protect against irritating incidence of light from the front or the side. A vanity mirror with LED lighting is integrated into the inner face of each.

Power front seats allow convenient and individual adjustment of the seating position and head restraints. Operation is intuitive using ergonomic switches in the door control panels.