MERCEDES-BENZ AT THE 72ND GENEVA MOTOR SHOW: WORLD PREMIERE OF THE NEW CLK-CLASS

Soft contours, high-quality materials, attractive colours and great attention to design detail create an immediate atmosphere of well-being in the interior of the Coupé. The instrument panel, centre console, door panels and seats are new developments ensure that the interior, too, accentuates the autonomous character of the CLK-Class. All the controls are located within easy reach, the classic dial instruments in the cockpit provide clear and instant information about the road-speed, the engine speed and the time and decorative touches such as the chrome instrument surrounds or the large areas of exotic wood or structured aluminium trim in the centre console emphasise the feeling of luxury in the interior. Automatic control systems relieve the driver of effort while providing the greatest possible operating convenience.

In the rear the standard, asymmetrically divided backrests and seat cushions can be separately or jointly folded forward, enabling CLK-Class passengers to vary the loading capacity of the Coupé. Folding the rear seats forward creates an almost level loading surface in the rear.

Standard equipment meets the highest demands on safety and comfort

The standard appointments in the new CLK-Class are even more extensive than in the preceding series and represent an added value of more than 2800 Euro. They include windowbags, automatic belt feeders, power windows in the rear, Headlamp Assist, a rain sensor, mixed tyres and an adjustable steering column, as well as an efficient automatic climate control system which operates on the basis of sensors which continuously measure the interior and ambient temperatures and the air humidity.

DISTRONIC and other innovations for the first time in this vehicle class