2011 Mercedes-Benz CL65 AMG

Daimler has released the first images, of one of its most stunning AMG models, the new generation 2011 Mercedes CL65. Differences between the new CL65 AMG and the yet introduced CL63 AMG are going into details. The only things we could notice so far is the chromed front air splitter which is black on the CL63, and the equally chromed rear diffuser.

The 2011 CL65 AMG will be powered by the 6.0 liter V12 engine developing 630bhp together with a stunning 1,000Nm of torque. Top speed will again be limited to 250km/h (155mph), of course no doubt that owners can do something about that. Sprint time from standstill to 100km/h (62mph) is officially at 4.4 seconds.

Wheelsandmore Mercedes SL65 AMG

Mercedes SL65 AMG

Wheelsandmore have given the same treatment as for the Audi R8 V10 we saw earlier to the Mercedes SL65 AMG. Basically, the German firm have created another low profile tuned Mercedes.

Power has been increased from 612hp and 1000Nm of torque up to 697hp and 1150Nm thanks to a handmade exhaust system and an ECU tune. The exhaust system features a remote valve flap and can be finished with the serial AMG exhaust tips at the customers request.

Three-piece Wheelsandmore forged alloys have been added to this car too. ‘6Sporz’ are available in sizes 10,0×20 inch at the front and 12,0×20 inch at the rear axle. The rims are equipped with high performance tyres by Dunlop, sized at 255/30/20 front and 305/25/20 rear

Mercedes E-Klasse W211 PD65 by Prior Design

Prior Design tuned the exterior for the new Mercedes E-Klasse, bringing it a new impressive and cool aspect.

The car has now new front and rear bumper, side skirts, rear trunk spoiler and roof spoiler, all made by Prior Design.

Mercedes SLS Supersport Black Edition by Kicherer

Kicherer is a great German tuner that focused its attention on the latest model from Mercedes, the SLS AMG.

This tuner changed the aspect of the car, and also the performance of it. The new model has matte black paint, new front spoiler made of carbon fiber, side grilles and a new exhaust system, which comes with four, generously-sized, round tips.

If we speak about its performance, the car has improved engine that develops 620 hp (571 hp the standard version) and can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in just 3.8 seconds.
Source: autoevolution

2010 Mercedes C63 AMG DR520 Special Edition

Mercedes-Benz UK has launched an exclusive new model, the C-Class DR 520 with more power and performance than any other C-Class. Only 20 units of this car will be available, and it is sold exclusively through the company’s Specialist Products division at Mercedes-Benz World at Brooklands, Surrey.








Based on the high-performance C 63 AMG, the DR 520 has a performance upgrade and boasts 520 hp and 650 Nm of torque, a 60 hp and 50 Nm advantage over than the standard C 63 AMG. The DR 520 Saloon can reach 0-62 mph in just 4.1 seconds with the Estate achieving the same in 4.2 seconds, and both are electronically limited to a top speed of 187 mph.

Mercedes-Benz E-Class E200 K Classic (Petrol)

Drive to your office in style in the Mercedes-Benz E-Class - India's most preferred car manufacturer. A Mercedes-Benz car in India is an ideal family as well as personal choice any time. Spend a few minutes to read the New Mercedes-Benz E-Class E200 K Classic (Petrol) Review here.

Not content to rest on its laurels, Mercedes-Benz has launched a Mercedes-Benz E-Class model to give a tough fight to its counterparts. The model will reportedly strike a perfect balance between elegance and capability and has already cornered a central space for itself in the Mercedes-Benz passenger car-line. Updated look, upgraded engineering, new equipment and as an option, a new five-cylinder intercooled turbocharged diesel engine are some of the added featured of the E-class model. It is supposedly the E-Class cars, i.e. the mid-size sedans with its rough and tough attributes that gives Mercedes-Benz a cutting edge over the others. Mercedes-Benz E-Class is available in three variants.

The body type is sedan. The gear transmission is automatic The fuel type is petrol. Mileage-city is 7.1 kmpl. The maximum Power recorded is 157.7@5,500 (PS@rpm) and the maximum torque power recorded is 22.5@3,500-4,500 (kgm@rpm)

Mercedes-Benz R-Class to come to India remains unconfirmed

Due tothe successful launch of Mercedes Benz R-Class at the New York International Auto Show last March, the new-generation R-Class might as well come to India. But when contacted by wheelsunplugged.com to confirm the report, Dr. Wilfried Aulbur, managing director & CEO, Mercedes-Benz India said that they have ‘lots of surprises for the (Indian) market’ but refused to give comments about the release of Benz R-class in the country.

The latest addition to the MB fleet retains the high-class appeal and prestige of classic Mercedes-Benz luxury-class saloons, and the interior versatility of its predecessor. The appeal of the R-Class is also enhanced by a range of optimized diesel engines.

Daimler AG Board of Management member Dr. Thomas Weber said: “We have reworked the R-Class completely, thereby adding to its appeal and enhancing its premium qualities, but without losing any of the advantages of this unique vehicle concept. On top of this, our BlueEFFICIENCY strategy makes the R-Class the most economical and environmentally friendly MPV in the premium segment.”a

Mercedes-Benz SLS Gullwing AMG E-Cell Prototype

Although the name may be quite long-winded, preview shots of the E-Cell Gullwing have been released, and, well, it’s certainly wants attention. Electric cars of the late have been mostly boring, dreary creations designed by those who are just as bland. This just rewrites the rulebook though.

The electric-only power is supplied by four motors, located close to each wheel. They combine to give a total output of 392kW so the aluminium-framed chassis will power off to 100km/h in just four seconds.

AMG says the energy for all this comes from a lithium polymer battery pack that can offer up to 480kW.

The SLS AMG E-Cell comes in its own ion-savvy colour too, coded Lumilectric Mango, which means… umm. Check out the huge LCD screen in the centre fascia! The screen displays everything you need and could need to know about the electricity states, and it does all the other driver comfort stuff too.

Mercedes-Benz CLC Will Not Enter Production Post 2010

New models of the Mercedes-Benz CLC will not celebrate the new year with us as the company plans to end production of the vehicle by the end of the year. The move comes after the small hatchback based on the last-generation (W203) C-Class platform failed to attract enough customers across the world.

The current-generation CLC was introduced in several markets in 2008 but was never bought to North America. That was because company’s C Class Sports Coupe had failed to impress the Americans and had recorded low sales numbers.

The CLC currently is being produced at Benz’s Juiz de Fora facility in Brazil, which will be undergoing changes in its production line. Mercedes plans to repurpose the plant to build trucks and high-end Accelo Actros.

Lorinser Previews Their Own 2011 Mercedes CLS

Mercedes tuner Lorinser has already come up with an imaginary kit for an imaginary new-look Mercedes CLS! Well, it’s not that imaginary to be honest, Mercedes has already shown us a shooting brake concept which kinda previewed the looks of the new CLS, and there has been a couple of revealing spyshots showing that the actual car is very close to what you see here.


So yes, Lorinser is the first to announce a package for the new CLS, but what they got?! Based on what we see, it’s a traditional Lorinser body kit with modified bumpers, a new bonnet, Lorinser famous side gills, Lorinser wheels and of course a bootlid spoiler and a diffuser. This kit actually looks pretty nice on the yet-to-be-revealed CLS!

The German tuner also will also provide different upgrade programs for the car’s interior as well as engine and suspension.

Spy Shots: 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS caught

Spy Shots: 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS

The new Mercedes-Benz CLS was caught hanging out for a photo shoot prior to its debut at the 2010 Paris Motor Show in October. As you can see from the pictures, the next-generation CLS is heavily inspired by the Mercedes-Benz F800 Style Concept.

The model in the pictures is the CLS 350CGI, which is powered by Mercedes-Benz’s V-Generation 3.5L engine making 302-hp and 273 lb-ft of torque.

Mercedes-Benz SL 65 Black Series-based Brabus Stealth 65

When you’re as good at making one-off high performance beasts as German tuning house Brabus, you can be excused for making quite a few one-offs.

Its latest creation is the Brabus Stealth 65: a white Mercedes-Benz SL 65 AMG Black Series-based road rocket.

Brabus has applied its T65 RS tuning kit to the 6.0-litre AMG biturbo V12 which includes four intercoolers and reworked turbines, as well as a remapped ECU and a new stainless steel exhaust.

The result is a car that puts out 603kW of power and an epic 1420Nm of torque. Comparatively speaking, that’s 15kW more than Brabus’ previous one-off SL 65 creation, the Vanish, and 110kW/420Nm more than the standard Black Series from AMG.

Mercedes SL65 AMG Black Series T65 RS

Is it possible to make the most powerful production Mercedes of all time, the SL 65 AMG Black Series, even more powerful, faster, more spectacular and exclusive? BRABUS can! Equipped with T65 RS tuning the high-performance model delivers even more power and becomes even more elite. T65 RS tuning bumps power output to 800 hp (788 bhp) / 588 kW. With it the two-seater accelerates from rest to 200 km/h (124 mph) in just 9.8 seconds and reaches a top speed of more than 330 km/h (206 mph). In the upholstery shop at BRABUS (Brabus-Allee, D-46240 Bottrop, phone + 49 / (0) 2041 / 777-0, fax + 49 / (0) 2041 / 777 111, Internet www.brabus.com) the interior can be clad in a sporty yet elegant combination of the finest leather and Alcantara, giving it an even more striking ambiance. Further BRABUS options are special paintjobs such as the matte black shown here or the customization to customers‘individual specifications that’ll make it a true BRABUS one-off with customdesigned personalized logos on the illuminated scuff plates and the speedometer.

BRABUS T65 RS tuning unleashes the inherent power reserves of the Black Series engine. It includes the BRABUS high-tech twin turbo system that includes two special exhaust manifolds with integrated turbine housings and high-performance turbochargers. Four generously dimensioned intercoolers are placed beneath the space created by the BRABUS carbon-fiber hood scoop. The special BRABUS stainless-steel high-performance exhaust system with free-flow metal catalysts was specifically designed for the Black Series power upgrade.

Newly programmed engine electronics with special mapping for injection and ignition coordinate the perfect interaction of all high-performance components and at the same time ensure that the engine meets strict EURO IV emission limits. The high-tech lubricants for the entire powertrain are supplied by technology partner ARAL.

The T65 RS engine delivers 800 hp (788 bhp) / 588 kW at 5,500 rpm and an even moreimpressive peak torque of 1,420 Nm (1,047 lb-ft), available already at a low 2,100 rpm. Peak torque is limited electronically to 1,100 Nm (811 lb-ft).

Powered by this engine, the Black Series coupe delivers truly superlative performance: From rest the sports car, weighing in at a mere 1,795 kilograms (3,957 lbs.) sprints to 100 km/h (62 mph) in just 3.6 seconds, and reaches 200 km/h (124 mph) after just 9.8 seconds. The car could reach a top speed of more than 330 km/h (206 mph) but for tire safety reasons top speed is limited electronically to 320 km/h (200 mph).

The BRABUS upholstery shop creates a special sporty and luxurious interior to customers’ exact specifications, down to the last detail. The power comfort seats offer excellent lateral support without constricting the occupants. In this true BRABUS one-off car, made to the specifications of a longtime customer, they are upholstered in an exclusive combination of especially soft and breathable black leather and Alcantara. The same materials are found on door panels, headliner and dashboard. Precision-sewn red seams add striking highlights to all interior elements.


Stainless-steel scuff plates with illuminated logo and the speedometer that sports the car’s name were also custom-made for this car’s owner.

All components are available for any Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series.

2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK out in the wild

A few eagle-eyed spies have laid their peepers on what appears to be the next iteration of the Mercedes-Benz SLK. The shooters managed to nab the car with significantly less camouflage than we're used to seeing, allowing the interwebs a quick look at what the car's new nose job should look like. From what we can tell, the Silver Arrow's designers have decided to pull from the same gene pool as the SLS AMG when it comes to the car's new fenders, fascia and hood.


Usually that would be a good thing, though we're having a hard time swallowing that new upright grille. Yes, the language looks right at home on the new Gullwing, but on the baby SLK we're getting whiffs of Dodge Caliber from the look. We're hoping that's something we stepped in.

Gullwing Mercedes flying off the shelf

The Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG, the first vehicle developed entirely in-house in the 40-year history of the German carmaker and its performance arm, will cost $450,000 when it lands in New Zealand in a few months.

Eight cars will be built in 2010 for this market - and all have buyers' names on them. The first SLS will arrive in August/September.

"We expect four or five out of the eight to go into the hands of owners this year," says Mercedes-Benz national sales manager Shae Wright. "The remainder will be built later in the year and arrive here early in 2011."

Wright says only eight cars were allocated to New Zealand for 2010. "We weren't going to get any more because of the size of our market," he says.

Most of the eight SLS buyers are existing Mercedes-Benz owners - "not surprisingly from Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch" - but Wright hopes to lure owners of rival supercars into the SLS next year.

"I expect production numbers from the factory to be a bit more flexible in 2011 and I'd like to think we could get conquest sales from Ferrari, for example."

Mercedes SLS AMG Arrived In Romania

This new Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG is a supercar that can also be bought in Romania at a price starting from 149.000 euro, without TVA. I know, this price might seem big but the standard equipment is very satisfying, providing a large range of features, the main objective being the driver comfort.

The driver comfort is ensured by the following: THERMOTRONIC air conditioning, Alcantara Anthracite roof, designo black leather upholstery, cruise control with SPEEDTRONIC, AMG sport seats, AMG DRIVE unit with E-SELECT lever and race start function, COMAND APS multimedia system with navigation on HDD, it has 4 GB of memory for MP3, DVD and LINGUATRONIC vocal command system. From the exterior point of view, this car is highlighted by several elements.

Mercedes-Benz Shooting Break Concept

You may remember the first info leaked by Mercedes on the CLS Estate a few weeks ago.

Mercedes Benz Shooting Break Concept

Well now this car sees actual form as a concept and it’s called the Mercedes-Benz

Mercedes shows off new 2011 R-Class crossover

Mercedes-Benz is giving its big R-Class luxury crossover a new look.

But while some others are reducing their size, the Mercedes will stay true to its roots with the R-Class. It will come in either six- or seven-passenger versions.

It will come with two engines. The 3.5-liter V-6 gasoline engine in the R350 4MATIC produces 268 horsepower. The 3-liter turbo-diesel in the R350 BlueTEC 4MATIC develops 210 horsepower -- and 18 miles a gallon in the city and 24 mpg on the highway. All will have all-wheel-drive.

Mercedes-Benz confirms 2011 C-Class Coupe

2011 C-Class Coupe
Mercedes Benz has made it official: the 2011 C-Class Coupe is on its way. The German luxury automaker has announced it will build the two-door C-Class at its massive Bremen plant, with production scheduled to begin in 2011. The addition of the Coupe gives Mercedes Benz three different variants of the C-Class, with a convertible almost certainly to follow. The impressively flexible Bremen plant, which employs 12,600 workers, also makes the C-Class sedan, wagon, GLK, two E-Class variants, the SL and SLK.

With the C-Class Coupe officially on its way to production, we're more than a bit curious as to how Mercedes will differentiate the smaller Benz two-door from the larger, more expensive E-Class Coupe. See, the bi-door E-Class already utilizes the C-Class platform, and the more expensive E Coupe is almost identical in every dimension to the C-Class Saloon. But the E-Class coupe commands a price premium of $9,000 compared to a C-Class sedan with the same 3.5-liter V6 engine.

2011 Mercedes-Benz R-Class tries harder to be an SUV

2011 Mercedes-Benz R-Class

Here its is, the 2011 Mercedes-Benz R-Class made its world debut today here at the 2010 New York Auto Show. Still classified as an SUV/Crossover, the 2011 R-Class does its best to stop looking like a minivan. Even though it seems like it’s doing a good job, there is still ways to go – at least in our opinion.

“Thanks to our successful model offensive, we are able to offer a uniquely wide range of tailor-made products designed to meet the needs of a demanding customer base,” said Dr. Joachim Schmidt, Head of Marketing and Sales for Mercedes-Benz Cars. “A significant proportion of this success is down to the innovative vehicle concepts with which Mercedes-Benz has repeatedly established and opened up new market segments,” he continued. “These include the R-Class, the original SUV tourer, which we have now extensively redesigned and upgraded.”

Mercedes R-Class refreshed at NY Auto Show 2010

With a refreshed face lifted front end Mercedes has shown that it wants to make a go of it with its seemingly unloved R-Class. And it has to be said that the heavy restyling has done wonders for the once not very attractive “Sports Tourer”.

In keeping with the German companies new corporate face a large three-pointed star sits in its upright rectangular shaped grille making the car look far more masculine. A reshaped rear bumper holding integrated reflectors, a new lower diffuser and updated lenses along with a selection of wheel choices complete the look.

2010 Mercedes-Benz E550 coup

2010 Mercedes-Benz E550 coupe

2010 Mercedes-Benz E550 coupe Base Price: $55,525

2010 Mercedes-Benz E550 coupe As-Tested Price: $63,345

2010 Mercedes-Benz E550 coupe : 5.5-liter V8; RWD, seven-speed automatic

2010 Mercedes-Benz E550 coupe Output: 382 hp @ 6,000 rpm, 391 lb-ft @ 2,800-4,800 rpm

2010 Mercedes-Benz E550 coupe Curb Weight: 3,783 lb

2010 Mercedes-Benz E550 coupe Fuel Economy (EPA/AW): 18/17.8 mpg

2010 Mercedes-Benz E550 coupe Options: P02 Premium Package including COMAND with 40GB hard-drive GPS navigation, real-time traffic data, voice control, 6GB music register, Harman/Kardon LOGIC7 surround-sound system with Dolby Digital 5.1, HD radio, Sirius satellite radio, iPod/MP3 media interface, iPod/MP3 media interface cable, power rear-window sunshade, rearview camera, heated and active ventilated front seats, bixenon headlamps with active curve illumination, adaptive high-beam assist, LED daytime running lamps, LED front turn indicators, headlamp washers, Keyless-Go ($6,350); 318 wood/leather steering-wheel package including wood/leather steering wheel and shift knob ($750); steel grey paint ($720)

Maybach May Never Be Back : Mercedes

The super luxury brand from the Mercedes stable, Maybach, may finally be nearing the end of its life-cycle. This is not the first time that news of the brand’s demise has been discussed in the media. The Maybach brand has had serious problems ever since it was brought back eight years ago.
The reasons behind the brand’s demise are many. There have been no new models in the pipeline recently. The sales figure for the brand has been abysmal, with nearly a third of what its closest rival Rolls-Royce has. Lastly, the demand for hyper-expensive, ultra-luxurious cars around the globe has fallen down considerably. All these reasons have considerably added to the slow death of the brand. Now, with theMaybach gone, Mercedes shall focus more on the new Mercedes-Benz S-Class model, refurnishing it with better design and radical styling. Mercedes is reported to be pushing the upcoming S-Class as a substitute to the Maybach models.

2010 Bahrain Grand Prix: A decent finish for Mercedes GP

MERCEDES GP PETRONAS’ Nico Rosberg and Michael Schumacher take fifth and sixth place respectively in the opening race of the Formula One 2010 season in Bahrain. Both drivers had to struggle with soft option tires before changing to prime tires during their one and only pit stop.

The seven-time world champion Schumacher says he had fun in his comeback race and thanks the team for their tremendous support. Head honcho Ross Brawn believes they were out of pace, but is confident the cars will be more than ready to challenge for podium on the next grand prix in Australia.

Meanwhile, it was two-time world champion Fernando Alonso’s time to shine as he plucks the first ever top podium spot for the 2010 season in his debut for Scuderia Ferrari. Teammate Felipe Massa takes second while McLaren’s Lewis Hamilton took third.

Mercedes-Benz C-Class Spy Shots

Mercedes-Benz C-Class
next Mercedes-Benz C-Class undergoing winter testing, and these latest shots give us the clearest look yet at the entry-level luxury sedan's updated front and rear. The baby Benz should make its official debut later this year, and these photos clearly show that we can expect some mild yet substantive alterations to their appearance.

Mercedes Rumored to Bring its B-Class to the US

For the past couple years, Mercedes-Benz B-Class has been itching to break into the US small-car market. With the unnecessary SUV craze gasping its last few breaths and a renewed emphasis on automotive efficiency, now is the perfect time.


Most speculate that Mercedes is prepping their European B-Class platform for the US in SUV, hatchback and small car forms. The next generation B-Class is scheduled to go on sale in Europe next year and was displayed at the Geneva Show this past week.


Given the surge of economy cars and the noticeable lack of any upmarket small-car offerings in the States, the market for a pint-size Mercedes surely exists. After all, the elite can't be expected to maintain an eco-minded facade and roll around in guzzling luxo-barges, nor plebeian econo-boxes and homely hybrids.


An important draw to an American B-Class would be some sort of alternative drive-train. These days, if it doesn't have some original, cutting-edge energy saving feature, it probably isn't worth discussing. Marketability could benefit greatly from some hybrid variation or one of Mercedes' legendary diesels. Adding BlueTec technology to one of the diesels offered in the European B-Class could fair very well here.


Mercedes has also been toying with fuel cell technology for years and the B-Class is one of its prototype platforms dubbed the F-Cell. I got a chance to drive the Mercedes F-Cell at the Detroit Auto Show this year. The silent electric retained surprising amounts of interior space given its smaller exterior dimensions. The full-featured car was able to seat a rather lanky Mercedes representative in the back seat comfortably. Fuel Cells are a very promising technology, but held back by inadequate infrastructure and various other industry setbacks.

Mercedes Builds A Car To Protect Us

Mercedes-Benz has been on a relentless quest to achieve hyper-safe accident-free driving since 1959, when it introduced the first car to feature energy-absorbing crumple zones. At long last, it’s getting pretty close to reaching its goal.

The Experimental Safety Vehicle concept car essentially turns the entire vehicle into an airbag using novel metal panels that inflate moments before impact. The company’s first all-out attempt at building a perfectly safe car since the original ESF in 1974 is packed with technology designed to save us from ourselves. Mercedes recently opened the doors to its North American headquarters to tell us more about the car.

Mercedes isn’t alone on its quest. Volvo, to name one example, wants to offer an almost injury-proof car by 2020, and Sweden’s head of traffic safety says it will be the biggest revolution in the auto industry since the seatbelt. Automakers are pouring colossal amounts of money into the campaign to increase safety, something Mercedes says is imperative.

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Mercedes May Help Owners Get Inexpensive Auto Insurance

Mercedes has long been known as one of the safest vehicles on the road, but that hasn’t stopped the car manufacturer from attempting accident free driving. Its newest protocol, the Experimental Safety Vehicle, demonstrates some impressive new features that could reduce injury and death, and possibly even accidents. If brought to market, you can bet you will see inexpensive auto insurance rates for drivers of Mercedes.

The car essentially turns itself into a giant airbag just before impact to protect the driver and passengers inside. Here’s how it works.

There are video cameras and infrared sensors around the vehicle that can “see” an accident before it happens and react accordingly. This foresight is what Mercedes calls “pre-safety.”

If the car detects danger, the seats move inward up to 50 millimeters, which is supposed to reduce the force of impact on those in the car by one third. Airbags are activated before impact, and get this: there is a giant airbag located on the undercarriage of the vehicle that further absorbs impact. We wouldn’t be surprised if insurers offer inexpensive auto insurance rates for this feature alone.

This braking bag is mounted at the front of the Mercedes, and can raise the car up to 8 centimeters to help the car slow and reduce brake dive caused by slamming on the brake. When the car lifts thanks to the airbag, the passengers are pushed back in their seats, which keeps them safer.

Mercedes to offer B-class and CUV to North America?

In the United States, the Mercedes-Benz product portfolio starts off with the C-Class sedan. There are no A-class or B-class players here, which makes the alphabet a bit messed up as well as displeases buyers as they have no cheaper option at hand than the rather pricey C-Class.

It seems the people over at Mercedes-Benz finally realised (part of) this aspect, and decided to offer American and Canadians the possibility of purchasing a B-Class personal car. That’s what we hear in this report from Automotive News at least

We also heard that the we hear that the F-800’s controversial snout is in fact a near match for the next-gen E, and that America could receive a sedan version of the rumored B-Class lineup as well.

So when will the U.S. get cheaper, more fuel efficient Mercedeses, be it B-Class A-Class or some-class?. No one can say for sure at this point. Joachim Schmidt, sales and marketing chief at MB: