Various Questions

[jamesnj]

1 What does CDI stand for? I heard it means common rail direct injection but have no idea what that means.

2 What does CLK stand for?

3 Is Sensotronic Brake Control only on "e" classes and is it really a help?

4 How does PRE SAFE work? What does it do other than tighten the seat belts if the car skids?

5 Why would someone buy an S55 over an S600 or vice versa? I hear the S600 is a luxury ride and the S55 is a sport ride, other than that 0-60 times are identical.

6 In the "S" class sedans, how much longer is an "L" than a standard car? For example, how much longer is an S500L than an S500? I realise in the USA cars aren't given the "L", but in Europe some cars are badged with an "L" and others aren't. Are we getting the short version or the "L" version in North America?