2011 Mercedes-Benz R-Class (2010 New York Auto Show)

Today at the 2010 New York Auto Show, Mercedes-Benz showed that it’s still behind the all-but-forgotten “Sports Tourer” when it unveiled the heavily restyled 2011 R-Class. The minivan-that-isn’ta-minivan has had a rough life up to this point. It was never really marketed well by Mercedes, and the droopy snout never really helped. Like Jennifer Gray though, it’s amazing what a new nose can do for you. The 2011 model adopts the automaker’s new corporate face with its larger three-pointed star resting inside that upright rectangular grille. It does just enough to butch it up and make the front end handsome. Although in profile, it does look a bit like an extended wheelbase Honda CRV with that sloping D-Pillar. Out back there’s also a revised rear bumper with integrated reflectors, new lenses and a new black diffuser below the bumper. Interior changes are small, and Mercedes only announced an R350 BlueTEC 4MATIC and R350 4MATIC model for the US for 2011. The 3.0 liter BlueTEC V6 with 210 horsepower and 400 ft-lb of torque is capable of 18/24 miles per gallon, giving it a range of more than 500 miles or just about two tankfuls to Wally World. Pricing wasn’t announced, but the new R-Class should be priced similar to the 2010 models, or $51675 for the R320 BlueTEC and $50175 for the R350 4MATIC.

2010 Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG Official Trailer

Shortly after the launch of the new E-Class, AMG is kicking off the new 2009 motoring season with the introduction of the new Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG. This dynamic sports saloon with day-to-day suitability impresses with outstanding performance, thrilling handling characteristics and a technology transfer from the SL63 AMG high-performance Roadster. The new Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG distinguishes itself from the regular Mercedes-Benz E-Class models with a completely newly developed AMG RIDE CONTROL sports suspension with electronically controlled damping and a new front axle, and with its autonomous exterior and interior design. At the same time Mercedes-AMG has achieved a reduction in fuel consumption by almost 12 percent for the new Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG, thanks to the concerted use of fuel efficiency measures. With its unique combination of pioneering driver assistance systems, the Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG further consolidates the brand’s leading position in the field of automotive safety. The AMG 6.3-litre V8 engine in the new Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG develops a power output of 525 hp and a torque figure of 630 Nm, matching the outstanding figures for the SL63 AMG. The high-performance Roadster has also donated its AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT 7-speed sports transmission to the new model. It dispenses with a conventional torque converter and uses a compact, wet start-up clutch. In conjunction with the four individual driving modes, the throttle-blipping and RACE START functions, the …

2010 Mercedes-Benz S400 BlueHybrid – Car and Driver

Hybrid S-class to go on sale in US in 2009. 2010 Mercedes-Benz S400 BlueHybrid – Auto Shows www.caranddriver.com 2008 Paris Auto Show www.caranddriver.com

Emily from Mercedes-Benz of Buckhead Talks About the 2010 GLK350

Emily shares with us the cool features and accents found on the 2010 GLK350. The newest member of the Mercedes-Benz family; the GLK is a 4-matic four wheel drive compact SUV.

Mercedes-Benz W210 E300TD engine startingup 3.0TD TurboDiesel

Mercedes-Benz W210 E300TD cold engine startingup 3.0TD TurboDiesel W210 odpalanie 300TD ‘na zimno’ Engine Type inline 6-cylinder dual overhead cam, 24-valve turbocharged diesel Engine Size 3.0 liters / 183 cu. in. Horsepower 174 @ 5000 Torque (lb-ft) 244 @ 1600 through 3000 Transmission 5-speed electronically-controlled automatic Wheelbase / Length 111.5 in. / 189.4. in. Curb Weight 3640 lbs. Pounds Per Horsepower 21 Fuel Capacity 21.1 gal. Fuel Requirement Diesel Brakes, front/rear vented disc / solid disc Suspension, front/rear independent double wishbone with coil springs / independent multilink with coil springs Drivetrain front engine, rear-wheel drive PERFORMANCE EPA Fuel Economy – miles per gallon city / highway / observed 26 / 34 / 29 0 to 60 mph 8.5 sec 1/4 mile (ET) 16.5 sec Coefficient of Drag (cd) 0.29

Chicago Mercedes-Benz Dealer Feels Addition Of Electric Vehicles Is A Great Move For The Brand

There is still a lot of speculation and very little hard evidence of how electric vehicles will be welcomed into a newly green automotive industry – but it seems this is the direction most manufacturers are headed in the coming years, spurred by production models that automakers like Nissan and Chevrolet are getting ready to unveil this year. While the adoption of electric engine technology has existed mostly in cars manufactured by mid-range brands, the luxury market has definitely hopped aboard the fuel efficiency train. After all, to stay competitive you can’t continue creating the same old stodgy vehicles, regardless of how competitive they were a few years ago.

Now, your Chicago Mercedes-Benz dealer is preparing for the launch of a line of electric vehicles in a big way. While we don’t have many details on the actual models, moves by Daimler to bring zero emission vehicles to its brands and to the luxury market as a whole have made it pretty clear that the company is about ready to announce new electric cars. Batavia Mercedes-Benz drivers are bracing themselves for a new revolution in the luxury automotive segment, one that will manifest itself under both Mercedes Benz and Smart labels.

According to several reports, Daimler AG research and development chief Dr. Thomas Weber is enacting measures to make sure the entire company (including Chicago Mercedes dealers) are ready for the prospective switch to electric engine technology. This year, we’ll have a chance to see the first 1,000 electric Smarts, but it might be a few more years before the electric technology reaches the Mercedes brand. Still, it’s exciting to know that Mercedes is taking steps in the right direction, and the prospect of the brand to ramp up electric vehicle production in the coming years should be exciting for Batavia Mercedes-Benz drivers.

An event at the University of Duisburg-Essen’s Center for Automotive Research saw Dr. Weber calling service personnel to become familiar with high voltage power systems in battery and fuel cell vehicles. For your Chicago Mercedes-Benz dealer, that indicates that the luxury manufacturer has some fuel efficient electric technology on its way down the pipeline – which will serve as exciting news for Chicago Mercedes drivers. He also mentioned that, in addition to the drive systems, Mercedes electric vehicles will get a range of new systems like electric climate control and charging that service departments will have to compete with.

The preparedness likely from the recent announcement should help put the company in the right position to accept these new technological advancements when they’re ready to be unveiled. Let’s hope they’re right, as we have recently seen what can happen to unprepared manufacturers. The recent Prius crisis is indicative of the disasters that can occur when your company is not familiar enough with its new technologies. Toyota might have to take a page out of Mercedes’ book after the effects of the recall have worn off, which might not be for several years as far as we can tell.

Environmentally-friendly white van man: Robert Barry compares the fuel economy of the Mercedes-Benz Eco-Start Sprinter 315 CDI with its standard sibling … An article from: NZ Business

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Title: Environmentally-friendly white van man: Robert Barry compares the fuel economy of the Mercedes-Benz Eco-Start Sprinter 315 CDI with its standard sibling in a real-world match up–with surprising results.(MOTOR)
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Date: September 1, 2009
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