The CLS adopts a holistic approach, combining agility and dynamism with leading-edge efficiency technologies as well as innovative packages of measures aimed at optimising both fuel consumption and emissions.

When we develop a new model, responsibility for our environment plays a major role. People's awarness is increasing as emissions, fuel consumption and fuel prices become topics that affect us all. It is therefore only natural that the CLS-Class models are also BlueEFFICIENCY models. And, far from being just a vision of a clean environment, BlueEFFICIENCY incorporates a whole raft of specific measures:

1 Ancillaries with energy-saving control (oil, water and fuel pumps, electromechanical steering)
2 Radiator shutter for CLS-Class
3 Alternator management with kinetic-energy recuperation
4 New BlueDIRECT V6 engine generation with direct petrol injection
5 Refrigerant compressor only activated when actually needed
6 Optimised aerodynamics (exterior-mirror housings, front apron, rear apron, underbody)
7 Specially designed tyres for reduced rolling resistance
8 Optimised 7G-TRONIC PLUS automatic transmission