• 2.5L DOHC SMPI 24-valve V6 engine
• Dual-stage resonance intake manifold
• 6-speed fully synchronized manual transmission-inc: direct-action short-throw shifter
• Electronic stability program (ESP)
• Rear wheel drive
• Independent 3-link front suspension-inc: coil springs over sport-tuned gas- pressurized shock absorbers, antidive geometry
• Independent 5-arm multilink rear suspension-inc: antisquat geometry, alignment control, separate coil springs, sport-tuned shock absorbers
• Lowered ride height
• Enlarged front/rear stabilizer bar
• 225/45ZR17 front/245/40ZR17 rear high-performance tires
• 17" x 7.5" front/17" x 8.5" rear 6-spoke aluminum wheels
• Quick-ratio pwr rack & pinion steering w/integrated hydraulic damper
• 2-piston pwr perforated & internally ventilated front disc brakes
• 1-piston pwr solid rear disc brakes
• Anti-lock braking system w/brake assist
• Dual chrome AMG exhaust tips
• Nano-particle clearcoat technology paint
• Chrome trim-inc: bumpers, rub strips, side window sills
• AMG front air dam w/front mesh air intakes
• AMG side skirts & rear apron
• AMG trunk lid spoiler
• Black grille w/chrome ribs & surround
• Variable-focus halogen headlamps-inc: polycarbonate lenses, light-sensing auto-on headlamps, automatic lamp substitution
• Halogen front foglamps
• Single red rear foglamp
• Programmable daytime running lamps
• Dual pwr heated mirrors
• Blue-tinted glass
• Dual aero-blade windshield wipers w/heated washer system
• Folding rear armrest w/slide-out dual cupholders
• Pockets in all doors
• Dual seatback pockets
• Parcel net in front RH footwell
• Dual illuminated visor vanity mirrors
• Courtesy lamps w/delay shutoff
• Night security illumination
• Entrance lamps in front doors
• Dual front map lights
• Rear-cabin courtesy light
• Black/silver leather-trimmed sport shift knob
• Illuminated carpeted cargo area
• M-B Tex upholstery
• 10-way adjustable front sport seats w/pwr height & recline, lumbar support
• Head restraints at all positions
• Black Birdseye Maple interior trim
• Front center armrest-inc: dual enclosed storage, 3-way lid, air vents at rear of console
• Velour floor carpeting & floor mats
• Rubber-studded aluminum pedals
• Black leather-trimmed 3-spoke 4-way tilt & telescoping adjustable sport steering wheel-inc: raised thumbgrips, audio/multifunctional display controls
• Multifunction display in instrument cluster-inc: trip computer, exterior temp gauge, oil level check, digital speedometer, audio status, reminder & malfunction messages, driver-programmable settings
• Instrumentation-inc: fuel & coolant temp gauge, clock, Touch Shift/mode selection display, tachometer
• Audible reminders-inc: fasten seat belt, release parking brake, headlamps on, remove ignition key
• Mercedes-Benz Maintenance System Plus display
• Touch turn signals (flashes (3) times w/(1) touch)
• Pwr windows w/(1) touch express up & down
• SmartKey system-inc: remote central locking system, anti-theft engine immobilizer, driver-programmable user-recognition features, drive away automatic locking
• SmartKey infrared-remote-inc: opening trunk, opening & closing windows, panic alarm, fuel filler door, lock unlock all doors or drivers
• Cruise control
• Anti-theft alarm system w/towaway protection
• Automatic dual-zone climate control-inc: dust/pollen filters, tunnel mode w/(1) touch closing of all windows, upper & lower temp sensors, dash-top diffuser vent
• Electrically heated rear window w/auto shut off based on time & exterior temp
• AM/FM/weatherband stereo w/CD player-inc: MP3 capability, 6-speakers, automatic speed-sensitive volume adjustment, fiber-optic communication among among components
• Illuminated 2-tier glovebox
• Retractable large-capacity dual cupholders
• Anti-lock braking system w/brake assist
• Driver & front passenger adaptive dual-stage airbags w/front passenger occupancy sensors
• Adjustable 3-point shoulder belts w/height adjustable for front shoulder belts
• Automatically height-adjusting outboard rear shoulder belts
• Front & rear outboard ETD
• Universal LATCH system (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children) at rear seating positions
• Electronic stability program (ESP)
• Illuminated emergency trunk release
• Driver-programmable daytime running lights
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• - Results based on a 35 MPH frontal crash and 38.5 MPH side crash. Results are reported in a range of one to five stars, with five stars indicating the best crash protection for vehicles within the same weight class. This test used driver and passenger belts and airbags.
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• - The Rollover Resistance Rating is an estimate of your risk of rolling over if you have a single vehicle crash. It does not predict the likelihood of that crash. The Rollover Resistance Rating utilizes a "fishhook" maneuver which is a series of abrupt turns at varying speeds to see how "top-heavy" a vehicle is. The more "top-heavy" the vehicle, the more likely it is to roll over. The lowest rated vehicles (1-star) are at least four times more likely to roll over than the highest rated vehicles (5-stars).