CLS standard vs optional features

[Targarama]

I'm toying with getting a 2008-2010 CLS 350 petrol as my next motorway cruiser (to replace an E39 530i, which will take some beating). Is there a list of standard vs optional features for the Mercedes CLS?

- Is Isofix standard in the rear?
- If a car has sat nav does that mean it has the Command system?
- Are auto dimming mirrors standard?

Anything particular to watch out for with the 350 petrol engine? I'm fine with 30 ish mpg on a long haul btw. A 320CDi is an outside choice but I'm allergic to the dirty pump. A V8 would be nice but not sure about long run economy?

Thanks!

[Targarama]

ZX10R NIN said:

with Fuel at £1.11 per Litre = £5.04 per gallon if you do 10k per year

The 350 will cost you £1247.52
The 500 will cost you £1513.51

So there's an extra £266 as well as £215 VED per year but the V8 is much better suited to the car if I was going for the V6 I would have to seriously consider the one from the dark side more torque 70bhp less but way better fuel & that's before you re-map it, after which they become really close.

350 Petrol 297bhp 270ft/lb after a Remap 327bhp 294ft/lb
320 Diesel 221bhp 373ft/lb after a Remap 281bhp 465ft/lb
500 Petrol 387bhp 390ft/lb after a Remap 419bhp 421ft/lb
350 Diesel 261bhp 457ft/lb after a Remap 312bhp 527ft/lb

Thanks. I won't be remapping anything, I have a TVR for fast fun. I'm sure all the above can hold their own in a traffic light GP or overtaking manoeuvre.

£300 to drive a V8, man maths makes it sound OK to me.

[Targarama]

Thanks chaps.

Ran some numbers and read some road tests (Evo magazine has some good ones). I'm waiting for a good 2008 onwards 350 petrol to come up for sale. I see a few. My BMW is running fine so I'm prepared to wait for the right car, I know they are rare.

I don't need the V8 (additional insurance/servicing/fuel/road tax cost) since I have a TVR for fun driving.

I won't be buying a diesel. Every time I start it/drive/refuel a bit of me will die inside.