Model Year | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 |
Model | CLS | CLS | CLS |
Trim | CLS400 | CLS550 | AMG CLS63 S |
Engines | |||
Transmissions | |||
Drivetrains | |||
Tires | |||
Audio Systems | |||
Accessories | |||
Automatically maintains set distance behind preceding vehicle as well as set speed. Can bring vehicle to a complete stop then accelerate back up to set speed. Replaces regular adaptive cruise control, and includes its value. | |||
Often must be ordered with power rear side windows, if these are available. | |||
Decklid can be opened and closed using buttons inside the vehicle and on the keyfob. | |||
Enter and start the vehicle without removing the key from your pocket. | |||
Check on car and remotely control various functions (remote start, locks, lights, and/or HVAC) from a telephone or computer. Can require a monthly fee. | |||
Unlock and lock the car using buttons on the keyfob. | |||
Operate the power windows, sunroof, and/or convertible roof using buttons on the keyfob. | |||
Automatically steers the vehicle into a parking space. Driver operates the transmission, and sometimes also the brake and accelerator. | |||
One-time charge for special order options | |||
Greatly reduces the amount of sunlight entering the rear window. Includes the value of manual rear shade. | |||
Homelink. | |||
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||
Rear disc brakes. | |||
If active, automatically move forward when the vehicle is rear-ended. Note: becoming less common. | |||
Only listed when pricing a single model because insufficient data for all cars. | |||
Automatically pulse the brakes in hard stops to prevent wheels from locking up, making it possible to brake and steer at the same time. | |||
Small external cameras provide a top-down view all around the vehicle, to reduce blind spots while parking. | |||
If collision detection system senses imminent collision, applies moderate braking. | |||
Automatically brakes car to avoid low-speed collisions. | |||
Selectively applies the brakes to guide vehicle back into the original lane when detects that a lane change will cause a collision with a vehicle in the blind spot. | |||
Mirror-mounted lights indicate when another vehicle is in a blind spot. | |||
When a panic stop is sensed, fully applies the brakes. | |||
Ceramic composite brake rotors. | |||
Adjusts seats and/or head restraints when sensors detect that the car is likely to be hit from the rear. Might also flash rear lights to warn approaching car. | |||
Warns of traffic coming from either direction when vehicle is in reverse, to prevent accidents when backing out of parking spaces. | |||
Warns when driver is drowsy and needs to pull over. | |||
Alerts driver when approaching the preceding car too quickly. | |||
Mandatory, in all cars. | |||
Alerts driver when the vehicle seems to be wandering out of the lane. | |||
Proactively helps keep the car centered inside a detected lane via steering assistance. | |||
Beeps signal distance to object in front of vehicle. Parking aid. | |||
Beeps signal distance to object behind vehicle. Parking aid. | |||
Warns driver of pedestrians in path of car. | |||
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | |||
Prepares brakes (and sometimes also seat belts) for use when radar detects an imminent collision. Might also move seats and close windows. Early Lexus system used laser. Since automatic braking became common it has been unclear which models have this feat | |||
Torso-level second row airbags, usually contained in the rear door. Some also protect the head, but not as well as side curtain airbags. | |||
Deploys extended duration side curtain airbags when the vehicle rolls over. Usually included on tall vehicles. Rare on others. | |||
Airbags contained just above the window level. Except in cars without a rear seat usually cover first and second row. | |||
Selectively applies the brakes to prevent excessive understeer or oversteer (spinning). | |||
Two types: a warning light when a tire is low on air and a pressure readout for each tire. | |||
Uses the brakes to channel torque to the outside wheels and counteract understeer. Similar to stability control, but proactive, and acting to improve cornering performance rather than prevent loss of control. | |||
When a drive wheel slips, it is braked and/or engine power is reduced, restoring traction. | |||
Additional features for stability control, such as performance calibration. | |||
Cargo Management | |||
Above floor system for organizing cargo. | |||
Second-row center console that does not rise above the level of the seat cushions. | |||
Climate Control | |||
Automatically recirculates interior air when pollution is detected in outside air. | |||
Maintains set temperature in front row. Requires air conditioning and does not include its value. | |||
Filters exterior air before it enters the passenger compartment. No default value because most cars have them, even in cases where they're not in the official list of features. | |||
Wipers automatically turn on and adjust their speed based on input from a rain sensor. | |||
Vents at aft end of center console, in B-pillars, and/or in ceiling. | |||
Ducts under front seats direct heated air to the second row. | |||
Provides heat for an extended period of time after the engine has been cut off. | |||
Drivetrain | |||
When one rear wheel spins, the differential locks up, sending power to the wheel with better traction. | |||
Engine / Motor | |||
Automatically cuts off the engine when the vehicle is stopped and restarts it when the driver lifts off the brake pedal. Not listed for hybrids, where it is generally part of the powertrain system. | |||
Permits a higher top speed before fuel cutoff kicks in. | |||
Changes sound of exhaust and/or appearance of the tips. In some cases might slightly improve performance. | |||
Exterior | |||
Side skirts and possibly a front air dam and rear apron. | |||
Increasingly often these are not actually connected to the exhaust. | |||
Can be small lip spoiler or a larger raised spoiler. | |||
Infotainment | |||
Touchscreen and/or voice control over apps that can include online search, Facebook, Twitter, Pandora, OpenTable, and MovieTickets.com. Requires connected compatible phone. Fees may apply after first three years. | |||
Requires compatible Apple iPhone. | |||
Jack for an iPod or similar device. No value because of incomplete data. Will soon be standard on nearly every car. | |||
Uses Bluetooth rather than a cable to integrate audio device. Requires compatible audio device and/or phone. | |||
Enables hands-free communication by wirelessly connecting a cell phone to a microphone and the vehicle's stereo speakers. | |||
Includes CD player. | |||
Audio system capable of playing DVDs on a front-row screen. Inoperative when the vehicle is moving. No value because of incomplete data. | |||
High-definition radio, which broadcasts a digital signal. Free, no subscription fees. | |||
Connects car to the Internet to update systems, download information, and/or browse. Includes internal modem, usually requires car-specific broadband service with monthly fee. | |||
Built-in drive with at least 10 GB of storage for MP3 and other audio files. | |||
Audio system capable of playing discs with MP3 files. | |||
Screen-based navigation system. | |||
XM or Sirius. Includes a subscription for three to six months, after which monthly fees apply. | |||
SD, CF, PCMCIA, or other digital media reader. | |||
Converts text messages to speech. | |||
In-vehicle security, communications, and diagnostics system plus turn-by-turn navigation (no map display). For 2011 and newer cars often includes a remote app. Monthly fee after the first 1-12 months. | |||
Information about traffic plus weather, gas prices, sports news, and/or movie times. Monthly fee after first 3-12 months. | |||
Often permits an iPod or phone to be integrated into the vehicle's entertainment system and controls. | |||
Sometimes also includes voice control over climate control system. | |||
Includes frequencies for weather channels. Only listed when pricing a single model because incomplete data for all model. | |||
Provides Wi-Fi within the car. Includes internal modem, usually requires car-specific broadband service with monthly fee. | |||
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||
Based on input from a camera, individual lighting modules are dynamically and independently aimed and dimmed to produce the optimal light pattern for the situation, such as upcoming curves. | |||
Driver-side exterior mirror automatically dims when hit by headlights of following vehicle. | |||
High beams automatically turned on and off. | |||
Interior rearview mirror automatically dims when hit by headlights of following vehicle. | |||
Headlights automatically turn on and off. Includes value of automatic-off headlights. | |||
Stopwatch, lap timer. Usually includes an analog clock. | |||
We haven't given this feature a value because it's hard to tell which cars have it. | |||
Lights illuminate area just ahead and to the side of the vehicle when the turn signals are used or the steering wheel is turned. | |||
Make it easier for following vehicles to see the vehicle in fog. | |||
Clears ice and fog from mirrors. | |||
Includes value of non-illuminated vanity mirror. | |||
Includes value of non-illuminated vanity mirror. | |||
LEDs cast a soft glow over and/or highlight parts of the interior. Can change the colors of the lights. | |||
LED headlights last longer and use less energy than other types. | |||
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | |||
Front row reading lights. | |||
One or both exterior mirrors tilt down when the transmission is in reverse, to provide view of the curb. | |||
Area around the vehicle is illuminated when the vehicle is remotely unlocked. | |||
Includes value of manual remote mirrors. | |||
Mirrors fold and unfold with the touch of a button inside the vehicle. Good for narrow roads and parking lots. | |||
Reports engine speed. | |||
Reports average fuel economy, and perhaps also instantaneous fuel economy, distance to empty, average speed, and other stats. | |||
Seats and Interior Trim | |||
The outside seatback bolster automatically firms up in hard turns. | |||
Seat folds to enlarge cargo area. Unless the seat is also removable, it usually folds flat or nearly flat. | |||
Seating surfaces are trimmed in leather; other upholstery tends to be leatherette. | |||
Power lumbar or vibration used to massage lower back. | |||
Lower back support power-adjustable vertically as well as in and out. | |||
Lower back support power-adjustable vertically as well as in and out. | |||
Power-adjustable cushion length; provides better support for long legs. | |||
Power tilting seat cushion; can take the form of a second height adjustment. | |||
Power tilting seat cushion; can take the form of a second height adjustment. | |||
Fold at press of a button on the instrument panel, to improve rearward visibility. | |||
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | |||
Usually also includes synthetic suede on the pillars. | |||
Synthetic suede steering wheel rim. | |||
No additional value over leather upholstery because no way to standardize across all models. | |||
Real wood trim on instrument panel, door panels, and/or center console. | |||
Real wood comprises part of the steering wheel rim. | |||
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||
Shocks that electrically adjust their firmness based on sensor readings of the road surface. The driver might also be able to select a \"sport\" setting. | |||
Air springs automatically level the vehicle and enable manual adjustment of ride height. | |||
Same value as regular alloy wheels because no way to compare across models. | |||
Varies throttle, steering, ABS, and/or stability control calibration. | |||
Air springs maintain the rear ride height. | |||
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | |||
Transmission | |||
Electronically controls engine and transmission for perfect launch. | |||
Paddles or buttons that can be used to manually shift the transmission. Only listed when optional or not always included with an automatic transmission. |
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