03 August 2011
Mercedes-Benz S 350 BlueTEC is now fitted with ECO start/stop as standard making it even more efficient than before. To be more precise – 10%, which means 45.6 mpg on the combined cycle while CO2 emissions have been reduced by 7% to 164 g/km.
So, the S 350 BlueTEC is the first model, which meets EU 6 regulations, which will come into effect in the UK until 2014.
S 350 BlueTEC is powered by a 3.0 liter V6 diesel with hefty 258PS (190 kW) and 620Nm of torque. 0 to 60 mph in 7.1 seconds and has a limited top s
02 August 2011
Mercedes-Benz USA has released a nice video, where the sports coupe – 2012 C63 AMG makes some "Figure Eight Drift" around two cars of the same model.
Seems not that difficult with its 6.2 liter naturally aspirated V8 delivering 457PS (336 kW) and 600Nm (443 lb-ft) of torque. The engine is mated to a 7-speed SpeedShift MCT gearbox, which delivers all power to the rear wheels. 0 to 100 km/h in 4.5 seconds and top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph). Still, the car is capable of returning 24 mpg on combined cycle (12 lit
29 July 2011
Mercedes-Benz has released some Interior pictures of the upcoming 2012 B-Class. The manufacturer will put high-quality materials and some additional extras in the hatchback.
There will be various cabin finishes and the dashboard is available in stitched ARTICO man-made leather like in the S-class. Good!
The steering wheel in all Benzes was awful, but we like the new three-spoke one, which is borrowed from the CLS. The instrument cluster panel is made up of four analogue dials with two smal
28 July 2011
Mercedes has released two pictures of the Viano Vision Pearl Concept, which will be exhibited at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show.
The vehicle boasts a full leather interior in white and grey, wood floor, brushed aluminium trim, chromatically tinting windows and the Bang & Olufsen high-end sound system make a journey in the Viano Vision Pearl a memorable experience for up to 6 occupants.
"BeoSound Viano" includes totally 18 specially hand-built loudspeakers with total power of 1320 Watts.
The exterior i
25 July 2011
Carlsson has announced the new tuning program for the Mercedes S Class type W221. It includes both performance and styling packages.
The Carlsson Mercedes S600 L is powered by V12 bi-turbo engine tuned to 600PS (441 kW) and 1024Nm of torque. The result is thanks to an ECU re-map, a sports air filter and a sport exhaust system. 0 to 100 km/h in 4.3 seconds and top speed of 320 km/h (199 mph).
Carlsson also offers tuning programs for all engine of the flagship, including V6,V 8, and V12 cyli
25 July 2011
Mercedes-Benz has announced the new 2012 S Class Grand Edition W221. The W221 Grand Edition is created to celebrate the 60 years that passed since the model first entered the market.
The car was developed by the AMG PERFORMANCE STUDIO and comes with a new aerodynamics package. The body kit features a new front spoiler with integrated LED daytime running lights and a lower air intake, a pair of new side skirts, a rear apron and a re-styled rear bumper.
The interior boasts a lot of individual options as well as
25 July 2011
Mercedes-Benz has announced the most powerful and brutal C-class, ever. The C 63 AMG Coupe Black Series boasts 517PS (380 kW) and 620Nm (460lb–ft) of torque. This is a 29PS more than a C 63 AMG equipped with performance package.
The performance is breath-taking: 0 to 100 km/h in 4.2 seconds and top speed somewhere beyond 300 km/h (without speed limiter). Furthermore, the 6.2 liter naturally aspirated V8 need just 12.2 litres per 100 km on combined cycle and emits 286 g/km of CO2. So, you can have an economical
22 July 2011
Mercedes-AMG has developed a new 5.5-litre V8 engine, which will first be introduced in the upcoming 2012 SLK 55 AMG. Thanks to a fuel saving of around 30% compared to the existing AMG 5.5-litre V8 engine, the naturally aspirated, high-revving eight-cylinder demonstrates the great innovative strength of AMG.
The engine is based on the M157 unit, which is a 5.5 liter twin-trubo V8, which was introduced by the company, last year.
The new M152 boasts 422PS (310 kW) and 540 Nm (398 lb-ft) of t
22 July 2011
Prior Design has announced the special styling package for the Mercedes-Benz SL R230.
The aerodynamic package includes: a new front bumper, modified rear bumper, new front fenders, modified front bonnet, a pair of side skirts, rear widenings, a rear diffusor, rear trunk spoiler, front lip spoiler and replacement windshield water tank.
All parts are tested and approved and the result is really amazing.
The tuning company didn’t release any information about performance packages, but the new turbocharged
19 July 2011
Lorinser has introduced a new styling packaged for the 2011 Mercedes CLS C218. Despite, the new CLS was released back in June last year, Lorinser is new first to announce a personalization program for the car.
Lorinser Mercedes CLS C218 received a new front bumper with LED daytime running lights, a pair of modified side skirts, a new rear apron, a trunk lid spoiler and a rear window spoiler. The new CLS also gets new front fenders with vents for cooling the brakes and a new sport exhaust sy
18 July 2011
Brabus has introduced some very interesting upgrades for the Mercedes E-Class with AMG Body Styling and S-Class with AMG Body Styling.
The upgrades for the E 63 AMG include - a front spoiler lip, a diffuser and rear spoiler. There are also a centrally located reflector, and stylishly blends with the rear bumper. It
15 July 2011
MEC Design has introduced a new aerodynamics package for the Mercedes CLS W219.
The kit includes front bumper with LED fog and day lights, rear bumper with carbon fibre "Extreme" diffusor, side skirts with LED, 3 piece trunk lid spoiler, rear window spoiler. The car is finished in matte black.
MEC Design Mercedes CLS W219 stands on MecxtremeIII one-piece alloy wheels in Full Matt Black finish with dimensions 10.5J x 20” fitted with 285/25 ZR 20 ultra-low profile tires.
The tuning comp