Mercedes GL 350 BlueTEC – video

These video shows some close-ups of the Mercedes GL 350 BlueTEC version. The diesel SUV is the ecological effort for this segment from Mercedes, presented at the New York show in a slight restyling. The BlueTEC version is based on the 320 CDI with the same V6 three-litre engine with 211 hp. The car is equipped with a special filter system, with DeNox system that reduces NOx values by 80 percent, reducing consumption to 9 l/100km.



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Mercedes SLK spied

If these pics were anything to go by, this Mercedes SLK would be off to the panel beaters, but instead these spy shots show some heavy camouflage to protect the SLK from spying eyes. No definite news is available as to the date of its presentation, though some sources have been talking the end of 2012.

While it’s likely we’ll see a debut before that date, looking at these pics we still get some idea as the modifications in style. The nose looks to dip less and the headlights look sharper in design, conforming with recent developments in Mercedes style. Other changes are the LED lights, and new rear vision mirrors.

The engine range appears to provide some tantalising news, with talk of the new turbo charged four-cylinder, although after rumours of the powerful 3.5 litre V6 twin turbo, all eyes are on the AMG version. It’s possible that the next generation SLK will sit somewhere between the 6.2 litre V8 aspirated engine, and the next, smaller, turbo models.

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2010 Mercedes E-Class

"It is not until you get behind the wheel of the new E-Class that much of what has been spruiked about the new car begins to ring true. The interior styling is richer, closer to an S-Class than a C-Class as had been the case in the previous generation. The lines are straighter, the surfaces flatter and more functional yet the ambiance retains a richness from the quality of materials used and precision of the layout. The seats are comfortable - spacious and supportive and with the extra padding of the restyled contruction evident immediately.

All very nice, but fire up the new 3.0-litre V6 diesel and the experience takes on a different level of appreciation. This is an engine that Mercedes can be justly proud of. Its strength is that the 540Nm - or a greater proportion of it - is ready for instant action from anything above idle. Tap the accelerator and go, jump on it and go harder - and all without the least hint of harshness. The balance between the engine, the seven-speed automatic gearbox and the active dynamics of the car's suspension and steering is a treat.

The direct-steer variable ratio steering never descends into vagueness, something that can not be said of all such systems and whether punting through twisting mountain roads or sruising along an open motorway the feeling is one of directness and precision.

Ride quality is what you would expect from this level of automobile - no more, no less. The active damping works well, seamlessly adjusting from comfort on a gentle cruise to a more sporting stiffness when pushed. A unexpected delight is how little drive enjoyment is given away by dropping from the hero engine to either of the new-generation four-cylinder offerings.

While the 2.1-litre direct injection turbocharged E250 CGI is an absolute sweetie with its 150kW and 310Nm it is the equivalent diesel, the E250 CDI, that will have you out of the car and counting the cylinders. With 150kW and a thumping 500Nm of torque squeezed out of the four cylinders by the twin-stage turbocharger this one is destined to be a star. Delivery is a little more peaky than the V6 with the torque dropping away around 600rpm earlier at 1800rpm, but you would be really hard to please if it didn't bring a smile to your face. And if there is any need to seal the deal, a combined fuel efficiency rating of 5.3L/100km should be just the ticket."

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Mercedes SLR Stirling Moss

Daimler has released a new set of Mercedes SLR Stirling Moss images, featuring the man who gave its name, Sir Stirling Moss, and showing both the interior and exterior of the car. Powered by a V8 engine, the Mercedes SLR Stirling Moss outputs 650 hp and needs only 3.5 seconds to reach 100 km/h.

The top speed of the Mercedes SLR Stirling Moss is 350 km/h which is even more extreme when think about the fact the car has no windshield. With s price tag of 750,000 Euros, the Mercedes SLR Stirling Moss will be build in a limited number starting from June this year.

The Mercedes SLR Stirling Moss celebrates the racing legend and Mille Miglia record-holder who drove the legendary racing cars from victory to victory during the 1950s.

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BRABUS Mercedes ML63 biturbo

The Mercedes specialist Brabus has unveiled today in Geneva the BRABUS Mercedes ML63 biturbo. The BRABUS Mercedes ML63 biturbo is powered by the brands famous 6.3-liter V8 engine that develops 650 hp (641 bhp) / 478 kW at 6,200 rpm and 630 Nm (464 lb-ft) of torque from 3,000 rpm to 5,500 rpm.

With this monster under the bonnet, the BRABUS Mercedes ML63 biturbo is able to get from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.2 seconds and up to a top speed of 310 km/h (194 mph). The engine of the BRABUS Mercedes ML63 biturbo transfers the power to all four wheels via a modified seven-speed SPEEDSHIFT 7G-TRONIC automatic gearbox.

Apart from the extra performance, the BRABUS Mercedes ML63 biturbo also features a range of exterior and interior styling upgrades.

The BRABUS Mercedes ML63 biturbo price starts at 190,602 Euros.

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Carlsson Aigner CK55 RS Mercedes GL500

Exclusive automobile manufacturer Carlsson Autotechnik GmbH, and the luxury leather brand Etienne Aigner AG are proud to present the third model to emerge from their co-operative venture. The Carlsson Aigner CK55 RS Rascasse, based on the Mercedes-Benz GL 500, makes its world premiere at the Geneva Auto Salon. The Rascasse will be an exclusive limited edition of 20 cars.

According to Carlsson, "the star qualities of this car are obvious at a glance." First and foremost, there's the paintwork, consisting of several coats of hand-rubbed wine-red metallic paint applied below the window line accented by black on the upper half of the model. Furthermore, there's a complete Carlsson body kit present, ranging from wider wheel arches, new side skirts and a new front and rear apron all the up to a new bonnet with integrated power domes. And the grille – let's not forget that big mesh, Chevy-looking grille.

So what else does 228,500 euros get you? More power, courtesy of Carlsson's engine conversion system for Mercedes' 5,461cc, 48-valve, DOHC V8. As a result, the Carlsson Aigner CK55 RS Rascasse boasts a total output of 456 hp (335 kW) with 640Nm of torque, enough to propel the model from 0-62 mph in 5.9 seconds. This compares to 6.5 sec for the standard GL500.

To help transmit this extra power and torque to the road, Carlsson use their three-piece 3/11 UL forged alloy wheels with highly polished outer rims in 11J x 23-inch size with 305/30ZR23 tires. The forging process creates a very light but exceptionally strong alloy wheel that helps to counter the increased unsprung weight of the larger diameter wheels and tires. The Carlsson electronic lowering kit, C-Tronic Suspension, drops the ride height of the Airmatic suspension by 40mm. In combination with the wider wheels and tires, this delivers superior handling and roadholding characteristics.

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Mercedes GL Facelift Spied

Mercedes-Benz's mammoth SUV is being facelifted for its mid-lifecycle. The Mercedes-Benz GL-Class was launched in 2006. It seems Mercedes-Benz is offering two different trim levels of the GL in the same way as the new 2010 E-Class. These spied prototypes show the black car with an LED light strip on the front bumper and a newly designed stainless steel underbody guard. That one would be the Elegance. The silver vehicle should be the Avantgarde model with its twin round headlights taken from the 2010 E-Class Avantgarde version.

For the facelift Mercedes-Benz GL also gets new LED rear lights, new door mirrors, a redesigned rear bumper and integrated exhaust pipes. Regarding engines it's expected most will remain unchanged but a few new ones will be introduced. These include GL350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY and the GL350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY which will help the company keep emissions low(er).

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BRABUS Mercedes G V12 S Biturbo

The German tuning specialists have announced they will premiere the BRABUS Mercedes G V12 S Biturbo at this year's Geneva auto show. The BRABUS Mercedes G V12 S Biturbo is powered by a 6.3 liters engine with a special crankshaft with longer stroke, larger cylinders and larger bore.

The BRABUS Mercedes G V12 S Biturbo develops 700 hp (690 bhp) / 515 kW at 5,100 rpm and 1,320 Nm (973 lb-ft) of torque at 2,100 rpm. The torque however is electronically limited to 1,100 Nm (811 lb-ft).

The top speed of the BRABUS Mercedes G V12 S Biturbo, if not limited, is 260 km/h (163 mph) and the 0 to 100 km/h sprint takes 4.3 seconds.

The BRABUS Mercedes G V12 S Biturbo price starts at 379,000 Euros.

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ASMA Design Perfectus Mercedes SLR

ASMA Design reckons they have perfected the art of tuning, a Mercedes-Benz SLR 722. ASMA calls this black supercar the Perfectus SLR. Using carbon fiber material for the body and a 5.4-litre V8, ASMA has been able to draw out a maximum power output number of 515kW (700hp) out of the SLR. Torque is 885Nm made at 3,300rpm. McLaren Mercedes themselves could only manage 478kW (650hp) from the same powerplant out of the SLR 722 Edition.

Putting all that grunt on the tar are thick black wheels measuring 325/25-20 at the back and 255/30-20 up front. The standard 5-speed automatic gearbox is mated to the Perfectus with performance figures stated as 3.5 seconds for the 0 - 100km/h sprint and 348km/h for the top speed. ASMA says the car will return an average fuel consumption of 19.8 litres per 100km.

The custom carbon fiber bodywork has been used to the effect of not only keeping weight down but also showing how the material can be sculpted with sharp lines and slits particularly at the front.

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2010 Mercedes GLK350 4MATIC

The five-passenger Mercedes GLK-Class launches as a 2010 model, but the 4MATIC model is available now, and the base rear-wheel drive GLK350 appears at dealers in April. The GLK is slotted as the new compact entry-level SUV for Mercedes, with a price point to match. Upgrading to the M-Class increases the MSRP by $13K, and the GL-Class adds $24K over the GLK.

Without spending any extra money on options, a buyer is looking at standard features such as 19-inch aluminum wheels with all-season tires, dual chrome exhaust tips, roof rails, Bluetooth, eight-way power adjustable driver’s seat, dual-zone automatic climate control adaptive brakes, six airbags and Agility Control suspension.

What isn’t included are some fairly basic features I’d expect at a luxury level. However, this à la cart menu is typical of a Mercedes. Here’s a heads up for you on some of those items you’ll have to pay extra for: an iPod integration kit ($375), park assist ($790), heated front seats ($740) and any color of exterior paint other than red, white or black ($720). The test vehicle was the 4MATIC version, which was greatly appreciated in this hideous weather we’ve been having. Base price with the all-wheel drive is $36,775, and believe me, for an extra $2K over the base model, it’s so worth it.

Powering the GLK is a 3.5-liter V-6, and this engine is superb. It delivers 268 horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque. Mated to the seven-speed transmission, the power is smooth seamless and fast. Fast to the tune of 6.5 seconds for a 0-to-60-mph time. Not bad for a 4,036-pound vehicle.

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2009 Mercedes E-Class Cabriolet spied

The entire new generation Mercedes-Benz E-Class range is slowly being unveiled to the public both through legitimate and unofficial means. The latest variant to be caught in the public eye has been a deceptively camouflaged prototype of the E-Class Cabriolet, so far called the CLK. While features such as the headlights and tail lamps have been covered over, their design is no real mystery, having already been unveiled on the sedan variant at the Detroit Auto Show.

Although the most crucial feature is the seemingly soft-top convertible roof, which is actually a clever way of hiding the retractable hard-top design. Clearly visible in these images is the joint between the windshield and front edge of the roof, along with the wider disguise of the c-post and matching wider boot deck lid.

Still officially baring the CLK namesake, the new E-Class coupe and cabriolet are based on the C-Class sedan to meet the more ambitious driving demands of prospective buyers.The engine line-up will also come from the current C-Class range, including a flagship V8 unit for an E 500.
2009 Mercede E-Class Coupe and Cabriolet are expected to arrive in showrooms overseas by mid to late 2009.

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2010 Mercedes E500 Coupe

We've been able to show you some candid spy photos of the upcoming Mercedes E-Class Coupe, but here's likely the first official press shots of the upcoming 2010 Mercedes E500 Coupe.

We question the absolute legitimacy of these photos, but they could quite possibly be the first official images of the 2010 Mercedes E500 Coupe. The 2010 E-Class sedan has already been revealed so the front design doesn't tell us anything new, but the rear end and the profile have been tidied up nicely to create the coupe. No official information is available, but we expect the new E-Class Coupe to receive not only the V8, but the whole range of engines offered to it's sedan sibling.

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Mercedes E-Class AMG Coupe caught undisguised – video

This is the latest footage of the coupe out performing winter testing. Although the testers have no intention of rolling down the windows, hopefully Mercedes will take a page from the CLK’s book and delete the B-pillar to get the stylish hardtop convertible look of its smaller sibling. We expect Mercedes to offer a wide variety of V6 and V8 engines, including a 525 hp 6.3-liter V8 for the E63 AMG model. Judging by the taped over AMG badging on the cars in the video, this is latter playing in the snow.



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Mercedes Classe E Coupé - video

Mercedes has let slip out a couple of official shots of its E Class sedan, and now we pass from spy shots to a spy video of the E Class coupé. Here we get a good look at the first impressions of the Mercedes sports effort. In this test run, alongside the CLK, the car is put through its paces in the cold. We can see some change in design, moving towards a more sports style, with less of the cruisy sedan look. There are some similarities with the official E Class sedan shots that were leaked, especially in the lights.



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Mercedes-Benz McLaren SLR Roadster headed for the auction block

Mercedes-Benz has stuffed the market to the gills with limited and special editions of its McLaren SLR supercar, but this is one we’re sure the automotive world won’t mind. Mercedes-Benz has announced that the last SLR to ever be produced will be auctioned off for charity in the U.S.

Of course, in true SLR fashion, the last SLR Roadster to ever be produced will be a unique edition. When the last SLR rolls across the auction block, it will be the only such car in America sporting Sienna Pearl metallic paint and a Tobacco Brown interior. The Sienna Pearl SLR’s engine bay won’t be quite as unique, as it will feature the same 617 horsepower 5.5L supercharged V8 found in other SLR Roadsters.

The auction is slated to begin on November 20th at 1pm EST, with the final gavel dropping at 5pm the same day. Mercedes will open the bidding at $529,500, with any amount beyond the starting bid benefiting the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

We suspect that the last SLR could creep up on the higher side of expectations as collectors tend to value the first and last editions of any production run.

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2010 Mercedes SLC Gullwing Spied

In August we saw the first pictures of the “C197” testing in the States, now we have even more pictures of what will surely be Mercedes answer to the growing number of German supercars.

The “Mercedes Gullwing” has often been referred to as the SLC, but we’re expecting the production version to have a new name and quite possibly sit under the AMG brand. Although nothing is official and Mercedes are yet to confirm any details, a bright silver paddle shifter has been spotted by our spy directly behind the steering wheel suggesting this will only be available as a automated-manual.

Six, seven or maybe even 8 gears might be in order. We can see a strip of LED, daytime running lights along the bottom of the headlight clusters. There also seem to be additional LEDs in the top section of the headlight cluster. Another details that pops out are the large cross-drilled, slotted rotors. Those large rotors will be stopping a set of Pirelli tires. We’re also pretty sure a large Mercedes star will be dead centre on the grill much like it appeared on the 300 SL.

The Gullwing is expected to be introduced at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show, with a limited run of sales for a period of two years. Production numbers will likely be around 6000 units a year and should carry a price tag of several hundred thousand dollars. We’re hearing horsepower estimates in the 550-650 range, with power expected to come from a forced-induction V8, or maybe even a V10.

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2009 Mercedes C350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY

Mercedes unveiled today the C350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY featuring second generation direct fuel injection as the fourth BlueEFFICIENCY model in the C-Class.

The C350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY is powered by a V6 engine with port injection that delivers 292 hp and a maximum torque of about 270 ft lbs. It delivers 8.3 litres of premium grade fuel per 100 kilometres in the European driving cycle, with CO2 emissions of 193 g/km.It accelerates to 60 mph from a standstill in 6.2 seconds, while its top speed is limited electronically to 155 mph.

At the heart of the new Mercedes-Benz C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY, which is available to order immediately, is the world’s first petrol engine with spray-guided direct injection. It produces 215 kW/292 hp and a maximum torque of 365 Nm. This is 15 kW/20 hp and 15 Nm more than the current V6 engine with port injection. Thanks to its innovative combustion system with piezo injection and a particulary efficient gearshift program the C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY consumes 8.3 litres of premium grade fuel per 100 kilometres in the European driving cycle, with CO2 emissions of 193 g/km. This figure is more than 1.4 litres less than the value attained by the current C 350 and already meets future EU5 emission limits.

The price of the C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENGY is 46,796.75 euros (incl. VAT).

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Mercedes SLR McLaren 722S Roadster

When Mercedes-Benz unveiled the convertible version of its very rare SLR McLaren 722 S Coupe late last month, all it had for us were ethereal renderings of what the car would look like. This week the German automaker has given unto us a gallery's worth of high-res photography showing what is likely to become the world's fastest convertible.

The SLR McLaren Roadster 722 S features the same 650-hp supercharged 5.5L V8 as the coupe version, but lops off its top in favor of a power soft top that can actually sustain 200+mph speeds. The only other convertible we can think of that could possibly compete is the recently spied 602-hp Bentley Continental GTC Speed, the coupe version of which can crest 200 mph.

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Mercedes SL500 by Lorinser

The Mercedes SL got a facelift from Sportservice Lorinser which makes the car suitable more than ever with the “Sport light” nature. Sportservice Lorinser has reset the jewel among sports cars: the aerodynamic body parts of the Swabian vehicle customiser are fascinatingly reminiscent of the original racing car character, when the letters SL still stood for "Sport Light".

The new model received a new spoiler bumper featuring three huge openings with racing grill inserts and a blade shaped spoiler hung below. New side skirts with large air openings in the rear part come to complete the sports look. The new Mercedes SL is now nearer to ground which makes driving at high speeds more fun than ever.

The RS 9 wheel is full of energy, and this central theme also applies especially to the design of the rear of the vehicle: while the series model tends to appear rather simple here, the Lorinser spoiler bumper draws a great deal of power from its strong contours.

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Mercedes Gullwing

Here’s a Merc with wings! This is the Mercedes Gullwing, set to fly to the top of the tree when it hits showrooms in 2010 after a Geneva show debut the same year. This heavily disguised mule looks like the offspring of an encounter between a Dodge Viper and a Mercedes SLR, thanks to its slung back cabin and disproportionately long bonnet, but one feature gives its true identity away – the doors.

This is the first time a Gullwing mule has been spotted with production-ready top-hinged doors (albeit sporting some gargantuan panel gaps), verifiable by the pair of riveted black panels on either side of the roof, which cover the hinges. Previous mules were a mishmash of Viper and Mercedes SL parts.

Details on the Gullwing are sparse at present, though sources suggest the newcomer, codenamed C197 internally, will wear an AMG badge and have a unique moniker aimed to distinguish it as a standalone, flagship model. To ensure exclusivity and prestige, production will run for only two years, limited to around 6000 cars per year worldwide.

It’s difficult to decipher many styling details through the distracting disguise on this test mule, but front daytime running lights are visible, as well as (only just) a pair of ‘shark fin’ vents at either side of the bonnet bulge.

Power is expected to come from either a turbocharged V8 or a naturally aspirated V10 engine, pushing out between 550bhp and 650bhp. Our spies also spotted a pair of silver paddle shifters behind the wheel of this mule (though they didn't manage to snap them), suggesting power will go to the wheels via Mercedes’ 7-Tronic automatic gearbox.

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