Standard equipment and optional extras

Standard equipment (selection)

Engines and chassis

Safety

Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
Uphill start-off assistance The hill-start assist prevents the vehicle from rolling in the wrong direction when the driver switches from the brake pedal to the accelerator on a steep incline by maintaining the brake pressure until the driver operates the accelerator.
Brake Assist (BAS)
Adaptive brake light
Brake wear indicator
Selective damping system The selective damping system increases road roar and tyre vibration characteristics as the suspension automatically adjusts the spring and damper system according to the driving situation. When driving in a straight line the damper actuation is reduced, and on winding stretches of road it is increased to its maximum if needed.
Electronic Stability Program ESP®
Front airbags (adaptive) and head/thorax sidebags for driver and front passenger (sidebags in backrests offer additional protection for head) The two-stage front airbags are variably activated depending on the severity of the accident. In addition the head-thorax sidebags (larger sidebags with additional head protection) on the outer sides of the front seat backrests are deployed in the event of side impact and provide optimum safety for the driver and front passenger.
Headlamp Assist (automatic headlamp activation) The headlamp assist helps 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.
Crash-respons. emergency lights If an accident should occur the crash-responsive emergency lighting makes it easier for the vehicle occupants to be rescued and supports the efforts of rescue workers. After a delay the interior and footwell lighting switches on and aids rescue measures via its interconnection with the hazard warning lamps, engine shut-off and door-lock release.
Speed-sensitive power steering with STEER CONTROL assistance system The speed-sensitive steering reduces the power steering assistance as the speed increases, which provides a stable driving experience even at high speeds. At lower speeds the power steering assistance is once again continually increased. This also has advantages for parking, which becomes significantly easier. The STEER CONTROL steering assistance system provides the driver with an improved steering feel and also reduces consumption figures as energy is only required for movements of the steering wheel.
Tyre pressure loss warning system
Disc brakes all round
3-point seat belts (5) The 3-point seat belts with belt tensioners and adaptive belt force limiters on the driver’s and front-passenger side provide optimum safety if the worse should come to worse. In the Coupé an additional swivelling belt guide is offered in front, and in the Saloon the belt brackets for the driver and front passenger are height-adjustable.