The short-throw action and optimum matching of engine power, gear ratios and final drive ratio provide optimum conditions for sporty yet fuel-efficient driving. In addition, a display in the instrument cluster supports a particularly thrifty use of resources.

All models fitted with the 6-speed manual transmission come with the ECO start/stoop function as standard. It reduces fuel consumption and emissions by automatically switching off the engine when the vehicle is at a standstill (for example when in a traffic jam or at traffic lights).

In conjunction with other consumption-reducing measures, the consumption- and efficiency-optimised 7G-TRONIC PLUS automatic transmission features compellingly reduced fuel consumption, precision gearshifts and reduced noise.

The AMG limited-slip rear differential improves traction, in particular when driving in a sporty manner In case of differences in the rotational speeds of the driven wheels, the torque is sent to the wheel with better traction to reduce slip.

The AMG RIDE CONTROL sports suspension offers a high level of vehicle dynamics or the long-distance comfort the brand is famous for thanks to its adjustable electronic damping system. To this end the front axle is equipped with steel spring struts and the rear axle features AMG-specific air springs.

The steel spring struts in the front ensure sensitive response, while the rear air spring struts keep the ride height of the vehicle constant thanks to the automatic self-levelling feature. An electronically controlled damping system automatically varies the damping characteristics depending on the driving situation and reduces body lean.

The advantages at a glance:

The AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT 7-speed sports transmission and its four driving programs, the double-declutching function and the Race Start function is equally suited for a fuel-saving driving style and for a fast lap on a closed racing circuit or dynamic acceleration manoeuvres.

Controlled Efficiency or "C" for short stands for consumption-optimised driving, particularly in combination with the new Controlled Efficiency start/stop function, which can switch off the engine temporarily when the vehicle is not moving. By contrast, the transmission modes "S" (Sport) and "M" (Manual) enhance both driving pleasure and dynamic spirit. They allow gear shifts in less than 100 milliseconds during upshifts. As you expect from an AMG, it has a powerful, sonorous exhaust note in all transmission modes.

The more direct steering ratio of the AMG speed-sensitive sports steering complements the suspension by offering more direct transfer of the steering movement to the road.

It consists of a rack-and-pinion steering gear, speed-sensitive power steering with speed-dependent power assist and a more torsion-resistant steering column. These technical features allow very precise steering even at high speeds and a sporty driving style as the result of more direct steering response.

The diesel particulate filter is able to filter more than 99 percent of the mass of solid matter particles from the exhaust gas. Filter regeneration is initiated by the electronic engine management system and controlled by the pressure and temperature of the exhaust gas at the filter.

The separated particulate matter on the filter duct walls is burned off at exhaust gas temperatures in excess of 600 degrees Celsius. Filter regeneration is initiated by an increase in the exhaust gas temperature and goes unnoticed by the vehicle occupants and other road users.

The DIRECT CONTROL suspension with selective damping combines both agility and ride comfort. The shock absorbers adjust automatically to the driving situation. The superior damping effect and vehicle stabilisation come into their own on poor road surfaces in particular.

The Direct-Steer system adds to the comfort of speed-sensitive power steering with a variable steering ratio dependent on the steering wheel angle. The vehicle's response to the steering angle becomes more agile and steering requirements are reduced.

To allow the driver to check how efficiently he is driving and to make adjustments where required, the ECO display shows an evaluation of driving style in the speedometer field of the instrument cluster.

The ECO start/stop function reduces fuel consumption and emissions by automatically switching off the engine when the vehicle is at a standstill (for example when in a traffic jam or at traffic lights).

The 3-stage Electronic Stability Program (ESP®) allows the driver to adapt the ESP® to the respective driving style depending on the situation. It reduces the vehicle's risk of skidding and thereby increases driving safety. Three individual control strategies are available: With the ESP® switch the driver can choose between the stages "ESP ON", "ESP SPORT Handling Mode" and "ESP OFF".

The standard-fit ADAPTIVE BRAKE system improves ride comfort and safety by helping to perform critical braking manoeuvres more safely with the basic function of the ABS anti-lock braking system, while convenience functions support the driver in everyday driving situations.

Improved perceptual safety and shortened reaction times for drivers following behind: The adaptive brake lights can make a significant contribution to preventing rear-end collisions by indicating an emergency stop to following traffic.

If the driver brakes or makes an emergency stop from a speed greater than 50 km/h, the brake lights flash in order to warn following traffic. If the vehicle comes to a stop from a speed greater than 70 km/h, the hazard warning lamps are switched on automatically.

The airbags for the driver and front passenger provide protection for the head and torso in a collision, and also afford additional stability to the entire body. They are thus able to mitigate the severity of injuries sustained in an accident. The airbags are deployed when the crash sensors detect an impact of sufficient force.

The gas generators of both airbags work in two stages. Both stages are activated depending, amongst other factors, on the detected deceleration force. Depending on the predicted severity of the impact, the first stage of the gas generator is initially activated and the airbag only partially inflated. If a higher severity of impact is predicted, the second stage of the gas generator is activated after a slight delay and the airbag is completely filled.

The active bonnet can reduce the risk of injury to pedestrians and cyclists. If the system registers a collision, the rear section of the bonnet rises up by approximately five centimetres using a pyrotechnical propellant. This produces additional deformation space to absorb the impact of the upper body of the affected person sooner.

The anti-lock braking system (ABS) enhances driving safety, especially when braking for hazards. When braking hard, ABS prevents the individual wheels from locking by modulating the braking pressure of the individual wheels. This ensures that the vehicle remains directionally stable and steerable while maintaining maximum braking power. In other words: ABS allows the driver to brake and steer simultaneously – allowing precise evasive manoeuvring – in order to avoid an accident

Acceleration skid control (ASR) ensures that the wheels do not spin when accelerating. Especially when moving off on snow, ice and gravel, acceleration skid control prevents individual wheels from spinning and the vehicle from fishtailing.

The system uses speed sensors to monitor wheel slip. If the system senses a wheel is starting to spin, acceleration skid control corrects the wheel speed by braking and intervening in the engine management system, thus reducing wheel slip.

The ATTENTION ASSIST function is particularly helpful on long journeys and when driving at night. The system warns the driver if it detects signs of inattention and increasing fatigue.

At speeds of between 80 and 180 km/h, ATTENTION ASSIST warns the driver visually and audibly as soon as it registers any signs of fatigue or inattention. The background: sensors analyse driving behaviour and can detect any changes compared with the previously determined individual driver profile.

Brake Assist (BAS) can protect against the risk of accidents. The system can recognise emergency braking from the speed at which the braking pedal is depressed and supply full braking power automatically.

The anti-lock braking system (ABS) then meters the braking power up to the slip threshold, which is how steering control is maintained. Once the driver releases the brake pedal, automatic brake boosting is immediately terminated.

Too small of a gap between vehicles is one of the main causes of severe accidents. The radar-based collision warning system COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST can enhance safety and driving comfort by warning the driver of following too closely and can support the driver's braking when it detects danger.

The system can recognise insufficient spacing between the own vehicle and objects travelling in front at speeds between 7 and 250 km/h. When the system detects the danger of a rear-end collision it can issue a visual and acoustic warning to the driver.

If the system detects a danger and the driver applies the brakes at the same time, Adaptive Brake Assist can intervene for good measure: It then provides precisely the right amount of brake pressure that is needed ideally to avoid an impending collision. COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST is an innovative component of the Integral Safety Concept of Mercedes-Benz.

In critical situations, the Electronic Stability Program (ESP®) can help to stabilise the vehicle by applying a braking force to individual wheels, and adjusting engine performance. By carrying out targeted braking interventions at individual wheels ESP® can prevent both over- and understeer, thus enhancing handling safety.

If the ESP® system detects a critical situation, it applies the brakes systematically to one or more wheels according to the situation. Should the system consider it necessary, it will also make an automatic adjustment to engine torque. In this way ESP® helps the driver to stabilise the vehicle within the laws of physics – particularly when cornering and during sudden evasive manoeuvres.

Headlamp Assist reduces the strain on the driver by automatically switching on low-beam headlamps, tail lamps and number plate illumination when it gets dark outside. The assistance system performs this task even when it's raining or snowing by electronically detecting the cycles of the windscreen wipers.

The LED tail lamps create an unmistakable night design. All functions are realised with LEDs and to some extent with fibre optics technology. This allows to make LEDs in certain areas of the tail lamp glow at different intensities depending on the light function. The lenses are carried out in red and white.

The ISOFIX child seat attachment points are designed for child seats that use the ISOFIX attachment system. The ease of attachment using this system lowers the risk of incorrect attachment.

A further belt can be attached to the two additional Top Tether attachment points, which prevents the child seat from tipping forward and therefore makes the child seat attachment system even more stable.

The childproof locks can be used to prevent the rear doors and windows from being opened. They are set manually for the rear doors and electrically for the power windows.

The kneebag installed as standard on the driver’s side helps to protect the legs during impact and also stabilises the entire body. It can thus help mitigate the potential severity of injuries sustained in an accident. If the crash sensors detect a collision of a certain force, the kneebag is deployed.

The NECK-PRO head restraints for driver and front passenger are activated in a relevant rear-end collision and can reduce the risk of whiplash injuries.

They provide head support and reduce the load on the spine at an earlier stage employing a spring mechanism to thrust the head restraints forward and upwards. The restraints can be returned manually to the original position after activation. In the rear compartment three manually height-adjustable and soft padded head restraints provide the necessary comfort. The head restraints for driver and front passenger can be lowered at the push of a button for better visibility during manoeuvring.

The STEER CONTROL assistance system can boost safety by providing corrective intervention in the event of oversteering and braking manoeuvres on unequal road surfaces.

The ESP® control unit calculates the additional steering torque required for the respective situation. The electric power assist (EPS) then performs the appropriate steering command. If the vehicle starts to skid, the system can help the driver to countersteer in the right direction with a perceptible pulsation of the steering wheel.

The headlamp range adjustment adapts the light cones of the headlamps to the vehicle’s pitch (pitch angle). In this way the lighting of the road ahead is always optimal for the driver, and oncoming road users and vehicles travelling ahead are not dazzled.

The pelvisbags for the driver and front passenger provide protection for the pelvic region and hip in a collision. Consequently they can mitigate the severity of injuries sustained in an accident.If the crash sensors detect a relevant side collision, the pelvisbag is deployed.

The pelvisbag is deployed in the space between the front-seat occupants’ pelvic region and the door panelling. The pelvisbag then braces itself against the impact area, pushing the occupant’s pelvic region away from the door panelling at a very early stage of the collision.

The preventive PRE-SAFE® occupant protection system can recognise critical driving situations and, if necessary, pre-emptively activate reversible safety systems to help reduce the risk of injury to the vehicle occupants.

This is based on PRE-SAFE® continuously monitoring sensor data from systems such as BAS and identifying driving situations such as oversteer/understeer and emergency stops.

If a typically critical driving situation is identified by the system, the belt tensioners are activated at lightning speed, the electrically adjustable front-passenger seat (only in conjunction with the Memory package) is moved to a more "favourable" crash position, and the power windows and/or the sliding sunroof or the panoramic sliding sunroof (both optional) are closed automatically.

The tyre pressure loss warning system promptly informs the driver of a detected dangerous drop in pressure in individual tyres, which helps to prevent accidents. The system monitors the rotational speed of the individual wheels and can recognise significant losses in pressure depending on any changes. The warning is provided via a display in the instrument cluster.

The sidebags for driver and front passenger help protect the sides of the body in the event of a side impact and stabilise the entire body in addition. Consequently they can mitigate the severity of injuries sustained in an accident.

They are triggered when the central control unit and the side satellite sensors register acceleration or deceleration forces acting on the vehicle in excess of a certain threshold. The sidebags deploy at chest height between the vehicle side and the occupant.

Relaxed and fatigue-proof driving, increased ride comfort and a fuel-saving driving style made easier: The cruise control function allows the driver to set a desired cruising speed. The integrated variable speed limiter (SPEEDTRONIC) enables the driver to set a desired maximum speed, for example when limits are in force or in 30-km/h zones.

The speed limit is selected in increments of one or ten km/h up to the top speed with the control lever, and is displayed in the instrument cluster. If the preset limit is exceeded, e.g. on downhill stretches, the system autonomously shifts the automatic transmission down a gear and applies the brakes to a certain extent. However, if the braking effect is not sufficient, a warning tone alerts the driver that the service brake must also be applied in order to stick to the desired speed limit.

SPEEDTRONIC variable cruise control is an additional function to the familiar cruise control functions and can be activated with a lever. A yellow LED light on the switch and a symbol in the instrument cluster indicate that cruise control mode is turned off and Speed Limit Assist is activated. Speed Limit Assist is switched off by moving the lever back to the cruise control position, by turning it to the "OFF" position or by using the vehicle's kick-down function.

The TIREFIT tyre sealant enables the vehicle to continue driving after suffering a tyre puncture. The sealant is pumped into the flat tyre using an electric air pump, seals holes in the tyre and allows the vehicle to continue on its way to the nearest workshop.

In the event of a side impact with a force exceeding a defined threshold (as well as other accidents with the corresponding lateral dynamics), the windowbag deploys to cover the side windows and reduce the risk of a collision between the occupants’ heads and the side of the vehicle or of objects penetrating the vehicle interior. The windowbag is triggered simultaneously with the side- and pelvisbags and always on the side of the vehicle involved in the side impact.

Once deployed, the windowbag covers the side panes between the A and C-pillars like a curtain. The window airbag covers a large part of the side when deployed.

The window airbag provides the following advantages:

The central locking system can increase safety by automatically locking the doors when the vehicle is in motion. The occupants can also exit the vehicle quickly after an accident thanks to the crash sensor with emergency unlocking function.

The doors are unlocked when a door is opened or the interior switch for the central locking system is activated. If no doors or the liftgate are opened for 40 seconds after the vehicle has been unlocked via the electronic key, the vehicle will be locked again.

The liftgate is locked automatically when the vehicle exceeds a speed of 3 km/h. The doors are additionally locked when the vehicle exceeds a speed of 15 km/h. If the crash sensor registers an accident, all doors and the liftgate are unlocked to allow outside help to reach the occupants and to let occupants exit the vehicle quickly.

Audio 20 CD provides entertainment and can be optionally equipped with an integrated 6-disc CD changer. It is operated via the multifunction steering wheel and also includes loudspeakers chosen to match the vehicle interior.

The system comes with an extensive range of equipment, including a 14.7-cm colour display, CD player and telephone keypad. Bluetooth® now makes it possible to display text messages and to stream music from a device to the radio. The classic hands-free operation mode is obligatory in this context.

The heated exterior mirrors can be adjusted electrically from the driver’s seat. They are controlled with the switches on the driver’s armrest The angle of the mirrors is set with these buttons. The aspherically curved glass reduces the blind spot, ensuring enhanced active safety.

The heated rear window prevents the window from icing or misting up due to moisture, ensuring clear visibility to the rear. The timer adjusts the operating time of the heating to the outside temperature and the vehicle speed.

The windscreen wiper with rain sensor ensures relaxed driving even in poor weather conditions by eliminating the need to adjust the intermittent wiper setting manually. The system also makes sure that the wipers aren't activated prematurely as the result of occasional drops.

The electronically controlled rain sensor detects automatically if the windscreen is wet and controls the wipe interval accordingly when the driver activates the intermittent wiper control function. The sensor is located behind the rear-view mirror on the inside of the windscreen and emits infrared light towards the windscreen pane at a certain angle; the light is reflected differently according to how wet the windscreen is. The amount of reflected light captured by the sensors controls the wiper cycle from single wipe to continuous wipe. In order to prevent the formation of ice and condensation the measurement sector is heated.

The partial-LED headlamps with LEDs for dipped and main beam, daytime running lamps and position markers create less glare in traffic and consequently enhance safety. The fast-start LEDS have a very long service life and their probability of failure is low. Furthermore, depending on the function the energy requirement is significantly lower than with conventional headlamps, which also has positive effects on the energy balance of the vehicle.

Compared with standard glass, heat-insulating glass reduces the transmission of solar heat to the interior of the vehicle. As a result, less energy is required to keep the passenger compartment at the desired temperature.

Fast and safe changing of transmission modes and convenient operation of the various function buttons: The AMG DRIVE UNIT tilted towards the driver is the central command centre for the sports transmission and for all vehicle dynamics functions.

Via a rotary switch and push-buttons the driver can change transmission modes, ESP® stages and suspension settings. The driver can easily and swiftly change the drive mode between "R", "N" and "D" by tapping the E-SELECT selector lever. If the vehicle is stationary, the parking position can be activated by simply pressing the "P" button. Rotary switches for the transmission programme including the Race Start function as well as the buttons for the ESP® functions and the AMG memory function are also arranged there.

The Race Start function lets the driver make full use of the acceleration potential of the vehicle, and ensures maximum traction of the driven wheels. The optimal pulling-away engine speed is set fully automatically and the vehicle now accelerates in the shortest possible time – even all the way to the top speed if the driver is thus inclined. The driver does not need to shift manually; the AMG transmission shifts gears with short shift times.

The EASY-PACK quickfold rear seat backrests make an individual extension of the load capacity possible by folding down the backrests .

The rear seat is split 1/3 : 2/3, and each backrest section can be folded down separately. Thus, folding down the seat backrests offers an individual extension of the loading capacity. It is not necessary to remove the head restraints before folding down the backrests.

The power windows have one-touch control for opening and closing the windows. With the buttons in the driver's door control cluster it is possible to operate all the power windows.

In addition to this, the windows can be operated by means of the buttons on each respective door. The automatic reverse function ensures a lower risk of injury and material damage when closing the windows.

THERMATIC automatic climate control delivers individual temperatures and a pleasant climate in the vehicle interior.

The preferred temperature and air distribution for the left and right-hand sides of the interior can be regulated separately for two zones. In addition, a special filter ensures high air quality by absorbing dust particles from the outside air.

The 3-tube instrument panel has three analogue round dials and one TFT multifunction display for depicting information from the on-board computer. The round dial in the centre shows the current speed. The round dial on the left shows the fuel level and coolant temperature, the round dial on the right the current engine speed.

The instrument cluster also has permanent displays (for vehicle speed, engine speed and fuel level), control and warning lamps. In addition, control messages and warnings, operating statuses, convenience displays and the trip computer are shown in the multifunction display. The settings shown in the multifunction display can be modified using the push-buttons on the multifunction steering wheel.