Mercedes CLS 350 Specification

The long right-hander ahead stretches as far as I can see. Almost subconsciously, I pile a bit more pressure on the throttle. The suspension hunkers down, the rear wheels bite the tarmac a little bit harder and, apart from the increase in pace, everything remains completely calm inside the cabin. What’s immediately clear is that, though this car is based on the current E-class, the new CLS delivers a driving experience that surpasses its donor. The nearly 2.9-metre wheelbase and wide footprint give it amazing stability around longer corners, and once settled into the bend, the near-five-metre length and 1735kg kerb weight seem to somehow shrink. The Airmatic suspension lowers the ride height, the suspension gets a bit stiffer when you select Sport, and the already impressive body control tightens up even further.
The direct, electromechanical steering is lacking in feel, but it is very precise and that makes it easy to place the immense CLS in a corner quite easily, even at triple-digit speeds. However, more weight and feedback would have been welcome. Through sharper corners, it becomes apparent that the CLS is no lightweight supercar. Push it hard and the rear-wheel-drive car understeers and the ESP cuts in rapidly. Get carried away and take your eyes off the clocks, and you’ll find yourself at speeds worryingly close to the two-tonne mark. Which is why more bite and feel from the first few millimetres of brake travel would have been nice too.
It may be called a 350 like the E-class, but this motor is different. Developing a much healthier 306bhp and 37kgm of torque this creamy-smooth, direct-injection engine has ample torque right from 1500rpm. In many cars, the message from the accelerator seems to pass through a government agency and a translation service before reaching the engine. But in the CLS the right pedal and the motor seem to be connected via ESP (Extra-Sensory Perception). A light dab of the accelerator sends the CLS rolling forward smoothly. Press down with greater urgency and the motor hauls you forward briskly, and like all very torquey motors, the resulting change often pins your head to headrest. The 7G-tronic gearbox, however, is a bit slow on the downshift and using the paddles can be a bit frustrating at times. All put together, the CLS manages 0-100kph in a claimed 6.95 seconds, which is plenty quick.
Back in 2004 I dismissed the first-generation CLS as unnecessary and frumpy. But that was only until I saw it in the metal. After that I promptly fell hopelessly and nonsensically in love with it. Mercedes’ second take on the four-door coupe design is also a bit hard to swallow. Although this time, I’m giving it a more patient hearing. The new C218 CLS is attention grabbing, albeit in a technical and futuristic manner. While the last CLS’ design could be represented with just a few light strokes, the new CLS has a frenzy of highlights and a barrage of hectic lines. There is plenty of muscle here and the low roof, tight-fitting boot and the LED lamps give it a presence you just can’t ignore, and that’s just what Merc wants. Taking it easy in the CLS is quite rewarding too. In Comfort mode, a thick carpet seems to cushion the ride and passengers are not tossed around. However, some thuds over deep ruts do reveal an underlying stiffness, but that is only to be expected.
Passengers won’t feel short-changed in the CLS either. It exudes a dignified ambience, the rear seats are sculpted to feel almost like bucket seats, and though there is space only for two in the rear, this is a genuinely usable backseat that offers great underthigh support. It doesn’t hurt that the CLS has almost the same amount of legroom in the rear as an S-Class either. However, headroom is in short supply and the low roof demands some dexterity when getting in or out.
While it can be argued that the new CLS can’t top its predecessor for sheer class, there is no doubt it is a much better car. It is very attractive to look at, very quick both in a straight line and around corners, and it is very comfortable and very refined as well. It is beautifully built, will stand out as something special in any parking lot and the Rs 71.1-lakh (ex-showroom Mumbai) price isn’t too bad either, considering this car looks like it could cost upwards of a crore. Wish you could buy it with a diesel though.

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Price Range (in lakhs)*

Ex-showroom price

Rs 71.1 lakh, (ex-showroom, Mumbai)

Engine

Fuel	Petrol
Installation	Front, longitudinal
Type	6-cyls in-vee, 3498cc
Power	306bhp at 6500rpm
Torque	37.7kgm at 3500-5250rpm
Power to weight	176.4bhp per tonne

Transmission

Gearbox

7-speed automatic

Dimensions

Length	4940mm
Width	1881mm
Height	1416mm

Chassis & Body

Weight	1735kg
Tyres	245/45R 17

Suspension

Front

MacPherson

Brakes

Front	Vented discs
Rear	discs

Economy

Tank size

89 litres

Mercedes SL350 Specification

Convertibles are just So special. When the weather is right, there’s no denying the charm of driving with a billion square kilometres of sky above you and the wind in your hair. Most convertibles however are not too practical in a country like ours – there’s just too much dust and paan flying around to fully enjoy the convertible experience on most days.
Not with this Merc though. With its folding metal roof, it gives you the security of a fixed roof on dusty days and, when you’re on a scenic road with a clear blue sky, it allows you to drop the top in just 16 seconds.
It’s sheer desirability that the SL350 convertible is all about. It looks stunning, especially with the hood down, and by Indian standards this is a full-fledged exotic. The long silhouette, the mean-looking front and the long bonnet result in the perfect interplay of curves and surfaces. The hard-top doesn’t take too much away from the design either – the SL looks great even
with the roof up.
However, don’t be fooled by its sporty looks. The SL, especially with this engine, is no sportscar. The 3.5-litre, 316bhp motor is the same as the one in the much lighter SLK350. You notice this when you want immediate acceleration or to overtake quickly on a two-lane road – the SL takes time to gain momentum. It is primarily the car’s substantial 1.8-tonne kerb weight at fault (more than 300kg heavier than the SLK) and the seven-speed automatic isn’t the quickest around either. In terms of outright performance, the SL350 takes 8.09sec to reach 100kph, which is no great shakes by two-seater standards, and tops out at 250kph. In-gear acceleration times are nothing spectacular either.
The key to enjoying this car is to drive it at considerably less than 100 percent. That’s when you’ll discover it has a nice, easy gait at triple-digit speeds, and that it is more than happy maintaining those speeds all day long. This chassis has a phenomenal ability to mask speed, has incredible grip and good body control, making it all the more suited to relaxed continent crossing. The effortless manner in which it cruises and its unflappable poise make this Merc feel like it’s never going to break into a sweat. The handling is also helped by the fact that this suspension hasn’t been raised to deal with Indian roads. The steering could have done with more feel but it is direct and the brakes are perfectly weighted, and you just find yourself going harder and harder without much of a problem.
The biggest surprise though is the way the SL350 takes to our potholed roads. Even the worst surfaces are dealt with well – you are comfortable in the cabin and ride quality is nothing short of outstanding. Like with most convertibles, you expect a fair amount of scuttle shake but surprisingly the SL’s body retains its composure and vibrations are kept out pretty well.
The SL’s cabin is a special place too. The large seats are exceptionally comfy and interior quality is top-class. Everything is solidly built – the buttons function with a nice damped feel and, apart from the mirror controls which feel and look cheap, there are no complaints. Luggage space is at a premium though, especially with the roof down.
Buy the SL350 for the relaxed cruiser it is. Buy it for its coupé/convertible dual-purpose nature.
Buy it if you like life at a stylish, sedate pace. If not, there are better ways to spend Rs 90 lakh.

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Price Range (in lakhs)*

Ex-showroom price

Rs 90 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi)

Engine

Fuel	Petrol
Installation	Front longitudinal, RWD
Power	316bhp at 6500rpm
Torque	36.70kgm at4900rpm

Transmission

Gearbox

7-                        speed automatic

Dimensions

Length	4562mm
Width	2069mm
Height	1317mm
Wheel base	2560mm

Brakes

Front	Ventilated discs
Rear	Ventilated discs
Anti-lock	Yes

Performance

0-20	0.86
0-40	2.38
0-60	3.89
0-80	5.72
0-100	8.09
0-120	10.89
0-140	14.32
0-160	18.65
0-180	23.52
0-200	31.02

Acceleration in gear

20-80kph in 3rd gear	5.44
40-100kph in 4th gear	6.23

Mercedes E63 AMG specification

 

At first it’s not easy to distinguish this car from your everyday E-class. The view over the bonnet with the three-pointed star bobbing lightly is the same, the levels of pampering inside the cabin are just as good and, on a light throttle, this E feels as well mannered as a crisply ironed English butler. Only occasionally, when you accelerate lightly, do you hear a distant rumble and wonder, “is that thunder or is it me?”, flexing your right foot a bit more to check. Then rear seat comfort is just as good as that on the standard car, this car is just as solidly built and acoustic refinement and sealing are also pretty impressive as well. And the cabin is tastefully trimmed in large swatches of suede or Alcantara leather.

However, pay more attention to the car and the slightly more athletic character shines through, especially from the suspension. The rear, for instance, doesn’t have that extra bit of suppleness all Mercs possess and, despite the rear suspension being air sprung, body control is tight and rigid; no hint of typical Merc wallow detectable here. It’s as if the the E is flexing its muscles a bit tighter.

Of course, all doubts about this being an ordinary E-class dissolve like paper in aqua regia as soon as the Affalterbach-built E63 AMG gets a whiff of an open road. Even a half-hearted prod on the accelerator rouses the beast under the bonnet, and then it’s down the gearbox and into the sweet spot of the power band, your back now glued to the seat as the E just runs away from you. Your head does a bit of a toss, you tighten your grip on the steering wheel and, then slowly, the corners of your mouth curl up in a smile. And that’s what AMG is all about, swapping that slightly haughty expression Merc owners have for a beaming smile but without getting rid of too much Mercedes-Benz character.

It all starts at the nose, where you have a more aggressive chin and wheel arches that have been pushed out, and carries on to the rear where four square stub exhausts tell you something evil is lurking under the hood. And, of course, does anyone make better wheels than AMG? The simple answer is no.

However, under the skin there are massive changes. The front struts, suspension arms and
anti-roll bars are totally changed from the standard E-class, the front track is much wider, the steering system has been made more direct and the wheels have been given a negative camber for more grip. Plenty of updates have been carried out to the rear suspension too, with a more rigid sub-frame added for greater stiffness.

The biggest change, however, lies under the hood. Here lurks a massively powerful 518bhp customised V8 that is redlined at a dizzy 8000rpm. And AMG has a custom seven-speed auto too; there’s no torque converter but a compact wet multi-plate start-up clutch that allows lightning-quick shifts. 

So, when you really step on it and want to kick the tacho needle up into the loud part of the power band, mechanical fingers fly though the filing cabinet of gears and pluck exactly the ratio you are looking for. The motor now breathes in deep through individual throttle flutes, variable vales allow massive amounts of air into the combustion chamber and the beefed-up fuel system opens the floodgates. Now, among other things, your eyeballs get gently pushed back into their sockets, you experience a few violent gearshifts and the exhaust note changes from a NASCAR rumble to an angry snarl. Despite the mass of the car, 100kph can be dispatched in a scant 4.5 seconds and there is just no let up in thrust. Remember this isn’t just a 6208cc engine, it’s 6208cc of purpose-built menace. After 3500rpm, this car feels monumentally fast, with enough performance on tap to keep up with outwardly sportier cars.  

And the performance is additive. This car trawls the rarified region between 180 and 200kph as easily as the standard car attains 100kph, and you simply never get the impression you are even close to running out of steam. On empty stretches of unrestricted autobahn, near AMG’s home in the sleepy town of Affalterbach in Germany, the manner in which the E63 slips regularly past 230kph with such ease is stupefying. Does this motor have a weakness? Well, not really, but I wish there was a bit more grunt below 3500rpm. But then I’m just being picky.

What’s completely vice-free though is the handling. Once you’ve configured the car right for the conditions, via the panel near the gear lever, and set the electrically adjusted side bolsters on the sports seat, this big saloon turns into something that feels as agile as a two-seater, as clichéd as it sounds. There’s masses of feel from the quick-steering system, the front end bisects ‘too pointy’ and ‘lethargic’ bang in the middle and the car gives you so much confidence and feedback that you always feel you are going too slowly. It just corners flat and the slack-free steering places the car exactly where you want it. And that’s on long corners, through tight twisties or over and around evil dips.

That the best E-class is also the most expensive at approximately Rs 1.5 crore is a bit of a shame. But if you want something understated and suave on one hand but equally hardcore and metal on the other, this one’s for you. 

Fact File

Price Range (in lakhs)*

Ex-showroom price

Rs 1.5 crore (ex-showroom Mumbai)

Engine

Fuel	Petrol
Installation	Front, longitudinal, rear-wheel drive
Power	518bhp at 6800rpm
Torque	64.15kgm at 5200rpm

Transmission

Gearbox

7-speed automatic

Dimensions

Length	4891
Width	1872
Height	1442

Chassis & Body

Weight	1840kg
Wheels	Alloy
Tyres	255/35 ZR19 (f), 285/30 ZR19 (r)

Economy

Tank size

80 litres

Mercedes C-Class Review

The Mercedes Benz C-Class car has been among the most popular and sought after cars at entry level in this luxury sedan brand. Daimler Chrysler brought changes in the design of the C-Class and the new car is available in petrol as well as diesel variations. This car contains all the elements, style and features that are distinctive of Mercedes brand.

Mercedes C-Class Specification

The new C-Class comes with three engine options and these include 1.8L petrol engine and 2.2L diesel engine with CRDi feature and 6.2L V8 petrol engine. The 1.8L engine can deliver power of 178 bhp at 5600 rpm along with torque of 240Nm at 3500 to 4500 rpm. The 2.2L engine can deliver power of 170bhp at 3700 rpm along with torque of 410 Nm at 2000 rpm.

The 6.2L V8 engine can deliver power of 457bhp at 6800 rpm along with torque of 600 Nm at 5000 rpm. The 1.8L and 2.2L engines have 6-speed manual transmission while the 6.2L engine has 7G-Tronic 7-speed Speedshift automatic transmission. The length of the car is 4581mm and its width is 1770mm while its height is 1447mm. The car has front ventilated and rear disk brakes. The ground clearance of the car is 130mm and its kerb weight is 1520 kgs while its fuel tank capacity is 62 litres.

Mercedes C-Class Mileage

The Mercedes C-Class review indicates that the 1.8L engine can deliver mileage of 7km/litre in the city while the mileage on the highway is 1.3 km/litre. The 2.2L engine delivers mileage of 9.8 km/litre in the city and the mileage on the highway is 15.4 km/litre. The 6.2L engine can deliver mileage of 5 km/litre in the city and the mileage on the highway is 10 km/litre.

Mercedes C-Class Interiors

 

 

The interiors of the car are extremely elegant and sophisticated. The car has comfortable seats along with new gauges. The standards aspects include front as well as rear armrest that have cup holders. The car has THERMATIC automatic climate control feature, heated mirrors, front seats that have power height along with backrest adjustment, and electronic stability feature and brake assist system. The car has universal media interface, MP3 compatible CD player, 6 CD changer, i-pod, i-phone and USB stick. The limited edition car has 24 hour road side assistance feature.

Mercedes C-Class Safety features

The car is packed with several safety features and these include front row along with side airbags. The seat belts can be adjusted for height and have pre-tensioners. The car doors have child proof feature along with side impact protection, automatic child seat recognition, anti lock brake system and electronic immobiliser. The special edition cars have PRE-SAFE protection feature wherein the car can prepare itself in case an accident is likely to occur.

Mercedes C-Class Price and design variations

The price of the car is around Rs 25 lakhs to approximately Rs 35 lakhs. The car is available in several design variations and these include C200 Kompressor, C230, C220 Limited Edition and C220 CDI along with C63 AMG.

Mercedes C-Class Colors

The car is available in several colors and these include tansanite blue, obsidian black, carneol red, periclase green, palladium silver, tenorite grey, cubanite silver, iridium silver and sani dinebeige.

Mercedes S600 Guard Review

Mercedes Benz Company has always been known for launching cars that are an amalgamation of exquisite style, superb engineering and classy features. True to its tradition the company has now launched a luxury limousine specifically meant for heads of industries, members of royalty and government leaders. This large and armoured vehicle not only delivers excellent performance but also provides superior safety features to its occupants.

Mercedes S600 Guard Specification

The Mercedes Benz S-guard comes equipped with 12 cylinder 5513cc bi-turbo engine. This can deliver power of 517 bhp along with peak torque of 830 Nm. The body of the vehicle has been designed and engineered so as to withstand high resistance levels and provides protection from attacks and explosions.

The length of the car is 5209mm and its width is 2115mm while its height is 1473mm. The suspension system of the car includes torsion bars airmatic air suspension and this provides stability to the car. The structure of the car is modified so as to allow for integration of some special protection aspects or elements.

The car has boot space of 560 litres. The car has tilt steering along with front ventilated and rear disk brakes. The car has 5 manual gears and its ground clearance is 150mm. The kerb weight of the car is 1925 kgs and its fuel tank capacity is 99 litres.

Mercedes S600 Guard Mileage

The car delivers mileage of 7 km/litre in the city while the mileage on the highway is around 9 km/litre.

Mercedes S600 Guard Interiors

 

 

The interiors of the car are designed to provide outstanding comfort along with excellent ambience to its occupants. The car has special hot key buttons that provide immediate access to functions that are frequently used. The driver can easily operate various features like CD/DVD changer, navigation system, TV receiver and radio either through buttons on steering wheel or the COMAND system or through the switches.

The Cockpit management and data system is at the same level as instrument cluster and so can be easily accessed. The seats of the car are designed to provide complete comfort and these can be adjusted in twelve ways and provide lumbar support. Certain aspects in the car can be individualised or customised as per specific requirements of owner.

Mercedes S600 guard Safety features

The safety features include airbags that are deployed in one or two stages as per the situations. The car has night view assist feature and this ensures that possibility of accidents in the night is reduced. As per the Mercedes S600 Guard review the car has highest protection status and this implies that the car has been tested and certified by some of the most important international organisations. Other important safety aspects include self sealing fuel tank, fire extinguishing system and run flat tyres. The entire passenger cell is enclosed with a coat of armour. The car has NECK-PRO head restraints as well.

Mercedes S600 Guard Price and design variations

The price of the car is around Rs 6 crores and it is available in a single design variations

Mercedes SLK-Class Review

Mercedes Benz has been an automobile company known for developing stylish and high performing cars. The SLK-Class has been a part of the highly successful fleet of vehicles launched by the company. This car was initially launched in 1998 to compete with the likes of Porsche Boxster as well as VMW Z3. Over a period of time the car design and technology was revamped and launched in its new version.

Mercedes SLK-Class Specification

The Mercedes SLK-Class review indicates that the Kompressor variant of the car has a 1.8L in line petrol engine and this can develop power of 163 bhp and the SLK 350 design has a 3.5L V6 petrol engine. This engine can develop power of 272 bhp. The other variant includes SLK 55 AMG and this has 5.4L V8 engine that can generate power of 360 bhp.

The SLK 350 as well as SLK 55 AMG is mated with 7-speed 7G-Tronic automatic transmission. The SLK 200 is mated with 5-Speed automatic transmission. The SLK 55 AMG can deliver power of 360 bhp while the peak torque delivered by the car is 510Nm. The car has direct rack and pinion steering which provides accurate and weighted steering.

The car comes with McPherson three-link front suspension along with anti drive control and the rear has multi-link suspension and this gives a sporty feel to the car. The length of the car is 4103mm and its width is 2012mm while its height is 1296mm. The car has front ventilated along with rear disk brakes. The kerb weight of the car is 1730 kgs and its fuel tank capacity is 80 litres.

Mercedes SLK-Class Mileage

The 1.8L petrol engine can deliver mileage of 6 km/litre in the city while the mileage on the highway is 8 km/litre. The 3.5L petrol engine can deliver mileage of 5.7 km/litre in the city while the mileage on the highway is 8.3km/litre. The 5.4L petrol engine can deliver mileage of 5.7km/litre in the city and the mileage on the highway is 8.3km/litre.

Mercedes SLK-Class Interiors

The interiors of the car are based on a new concept and this includes black cockpit along with controls that have aluminium finish. The sports seats in the car have magnesium frame and the airscarf system in the car provides warm air to the neck as well as shoulders. The seats have leather upholstery and can be adjusted in several different ways. The car has CD changer along with sound system.

Mercedes SLK-Class Safety features

The car has several safety features and these include antilock brake system, front as well as side airbags, electronic stability program and brake assist system. The seat belts have belt tensioners along with force limiters. Some other safety aspects include cruise control and rollover bars .

Mercedes SLK-Class Price and design variations

The price of the car is approximately Rs 47.57 to Rs 66 lakhs. The design variations available in the country include SLK 200K, SLK 55 AMG and SLK 350.

Mercedes SLK-Class Colors

The car is available in 11 colors and these include black, metallic iridium silver, metallic obsidian black, periclase green, metallic cubranite silver, fire opal, calcite white, tanzanite blue, jasper blue, tellur silver and thulite red.

Mercedes SL-Class Review

The Mercedes SL-Class was launched as the fifth generation vehicle by the Mercedes Benz automobile company. The exterior design of the car along with its interiors has been revamped. The new SL-Class incorporates technological innovations along with complete comfort and this ensures that the driver and occupants of the car can enjoy a pleasurable driving experience.

Mercedes SL-Class Specification

The SL-Class comes with a 3.0L V6 engine and the other engine option is a 5.5L V8 engine. The 3.0L V6 engine can deliver power of 306 bhp along with torque of 350 Nm. The 5.5L V8 engine delivers power of 382 bhp and the torque is 530 Nm. The car has 7G-TRONIC 7-speed automatic transmission.

The length of the car is 4562mm and its width is 2069mm while its height is 1317mm.The car has 4-link front suspension along with MB multi link rear suspension and this provides stability to the car and ensures that the driving the car is a pleasurable experience. The car also comes equipped with Sensotronic brake controls. The car has a boot space of 235 litres and the kerb weight of the car is 1910 kgs. The fuel tank capacity of the car is 83 litres.

Mercedes SL-Class Mileage

The 3.0L V6 petrol engine can deliver mileage of 6.3 km/litre in the city while the mileage on the highway is 9.4 km/litre. The 5.5L V8 petrol engine can deliver mileage of 4.8 km/litre in the city and the mileage on the highway is 7.3 km/litre.

Mercedes SL-Class Interiors

The interiors of the car have new seats with perforated leather and contrast stitching in silver color. The car has a hydraulic operated Vario roof fold which can be operated in only 16 seconds. The car also has dashboard materials of high quality.

Mercedes SL-Class Safety features

The car has several standard safety features and these include side airbags, TeleAid emergency communication system, antilock brake system along with brake assist, active body control and pop up roll bar.

Mercedes SL-Class Price and design variations

The price of the car is around Rs 1.15 crore. The car is available in three design variations and these include Mercedes Benz SL 500, SL 600 and SL 350.

Mercedes SL Colors

The car is available in 14 stylish colors and these include magma red, tektite grey metallic, metallic obsidian black, metallic travertine beige, tanzanite blue metallic, andradite green, tellurium silver, black, green black metallic, brilliant silver metallic, jasper blue metallic, amber red metallic, topaz blue and alabaster white.

Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG

2011 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Super Sport Car incorporates a mixture of fascination and automotive technology consumed. 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Super Sport Car get the aircraft manufacturing influences. Mercedes-Benz apply aluminum body with gullwing doors spaceframe on 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Super Sport Car.

The style of the new 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Super Sport Car impresses with its sporty and passionate reinterpretation of the beautiful Mercedes-Benz 300 SL – one of the icons of the iconic design of the Mercedes-Benz. The color code for 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Super Sport Car includes nine paintings exclusive. The files sport seats are made of magnesium, a high-tech material that combines light weight and high strength. Sports seats feature called seat cushions in both areas.

A powerful eight-cylinder engine manufactured by Mercedes-AMG is the heart of the new 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Super Sport Car. The 6.3-liter V8 engine tuned developing 420 kW/571 hp at 6800 rpm, the AMG Mercedes-Benz SLS in a sports car the most powerful in its segment. 265/35 R 19 (front) and 295/30 R 20 (rear) tires developed exclusively for 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Super Sport Car optimal performance.

Mercedes Benz a-Class Concept

The 2012 Mercedes-Benz A-Class Concept features a radar-based collision warning system with adaptive Brake Assist, which lowers the risk of rear-end collisions. The 2012 Mercedes-Benz A-Class Concept will be unveiled this year at New York auto show and Shanghai auto show.

The proportions of the 2012 Mercedes-Benz A-Class Concept suggest concentrated dynamism with a long bonnet, a low silhouette and slim window areas. The 2012 Mercedes-Benz A-Class Concept‘s sporty appearance is given particular depth by the interplay between lines and surfaces. The wind and the waves, as well as aviation engineering, were the sources of inspiration for its designers.
2012 Mercedes-Benz A-Class Concept exterior.

The exterior design of the 2012 Mercedes-Benz A-Class Concept features the combination of defined edges and free interplay with the body surfaces the Mercedes-Benz first showed in the F800 Style. The side view is structured by three prominent lines: the front structural edge above the front wing forms a dropping line, while the prominent shoulder muscle above the rear axle underlines the  2012 Mercedes-Benz A-Class Concept‘s coupé-like character and a further line extends upwards from the rear wheel arch in a sweeping curve.

The front end of the 2012 Mercedes-Benz A-Class Concept is a real eye-catcher. The Mercedes-Benz logo appears to be surrounded by a starry sky. Where there are usually apertures or louvres, the radiator grille consists of numerous metallic silver “dots” on black stems. This theme is reflected in the design of the wheels. A very special effect is created by the lights of the 2012 Mercedes-Benz A-Class Concept, as the innovative full-LED high-performance headlamps repeat the starry sky motif with numerous lighting points. The daytime running lamps consist of 90 optical fibres with aluminium sleeves, and they are arranged in a wing-shape within the headlamp.
2012 Mercedes-Benz A-Class Concept Engine.

But it is not only visually, but also technologically that the 2012 Mercedes-Benz A-Class Concept is ushering in a new compact class era at Mercedes-Benz. This front-wheel drive vehicle is powered by a four-cylinder petrol engine from the new M270 series. It was designed for transverse installation, and thanks to direct injection and turbocharging it produces a high performance potential together with minimal emissions and fuel consumption. The 2012 Mercedes-Benz A-Class Concept is equipped with the two-litre variant of the new engine, developing 155 kW (210 hp). This BlueEFFICIENCY unit is combined with the new Mercedes-Benz dual clutch transmission.

As a world first in the compact class, the 2012 Mercedes-Benz A-Class Concept features a radar-based collision warning system with adaptive Brake Assist, which lowers the risk of rear-end collisions. This assistance system gives a visual and acoustic warning to a possibly inattentive driver from collision and prepares Brake Assist for an absolutely precise braking response.
2012 Mercedes-Benz A-Class Concept Interior

In the interior of the 2012 Mercedes-Benz A-Class Concept the eye is immediately drawn to the dashboard, which has the shape of an aircraft wing and a translucent, stretchable textile lining that enables the bionic cellular structure of the component to remain visible.

The shape of the air vents in the 2012 Mercedes-Benz A-Class Concept‘s dashboard is reminiscent of a jet aircraft engine. The prominent displays in the instrument cluster are in red color. The instrument cluster appearance is inspired by the afterburner of a jet engine. The central control unit is designed with the shift lever taking the form of a “reverse thrust control”,as a modern flight panel.

A smartphone is fully integrated into the operating concept of the 2012 Mercedes-Benz A-Class Concept. All the applications, features and services of a digital lifestyle can therefore be operated via COMAND Online. Dynamically varied glass elements are illuminated by magenta coloured light to form three-dimensionally arranged navigation levels.

Luxury Elegant Mercedes-Benz F800 Style

The Luxury elegant Mercedes-Benz F800 Style has unveiled at the 2010 Geneva Auto Show, introduces a new “multi-drive” platform that can accommodate a fuel cell or a plug-in hybrid powertrain. Mercedes is calling the F800 Style a research vehicle, and it’s adaptable for a plug-in hybrid configuration or as a fuel cell. Mercedes says this new plug-in gas-electric system, which is good for over 400 combined horsepower, gives the car an EV-only driving range of 18 miles. Also new is the Pre-Safe 360-degree system, which expands the existing Pre-Safe collision detection/mitigation system to the rear of the car. Mercedes claims a total output of 409 hp for the Luxury elegant Mercedes-Benz F800 Style. The concept’s hybrid powertrain provides 0-60 acceleration in 4.7 seconds, says Mercedes, with top speed limited to 155 mph. Access to the Luxury elegant Mercedes-Benz F800 Style concept is provided by conventional hinged front doors and rear pivot-and-slide doors that open rearward.

Mercedes Benz SLK-Class

2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class is new Mercedes-Benz vehicle that can transformed from roadster into a coupe with a fixed roof at the touch of a button and vice versa. 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class keeps its classic roadster proportions, but features a totally new design that resembles the legendary 190 SL from the 1950s. 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class is proud to present the world premiere of the panoramic vario-roof with MAGIC SKY CONTROL, which can switches to light or dark at the touch of a button.
2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class’sExterior.

A long and well-proportioned hood with light-catching contours, wide headlamps is the first time boast all-LED technology and upright radiator grille with contoured chromed fin.
For the first time Mercedes-Benz is offering a choice of three variants of the lightweight-construction vario-roof for the new 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class.

    The base version is a roof  painted same colour with the vehicle.
    The second version there is the option of a panoramic vario-roof with dark-tinted windows.
    The third version is a world premiere – the panoramic vario-roof with MAGIC SKY CONTROL. MAGIC SKY CONTROL is new technology glass roof wich can switches to light or dark as you wish at the press of a button.

2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class’s Interior.

The 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class‘s interior is characterised by stylish sportiness and high-quality, authentic materials which have been processed with perfect precision and skilled craftsmanship. Even in the base version of 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class the centre console and other trim parts gleam in brushed aluminium and  wood can be selected as an option in high-gloss dark brown walnut or high-gloss black ash.
2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class’s Engine and Performance.

The 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class available in 3 models in its first year. The first model is a 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK350 powered by a 3,5 liter V6 direct injected engine that delivers 302 HP. The 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK350 will sprint from 0 to 60 mph in 5,4 seconds, and has top speed of 155 mph. The 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK350 has a fuel consumption of 7.1 liters (NEDC, combined) over 100 kilometers (167 g of CO2 per kilometer). Its most important hallmarks in the V6 engine are its 3rd-generation direct injection, piezo injectors and multi-spark ignition.

The second model is a 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK250 powered by a 1,8 four-cylinder engine that delivers a total of 201 mph. This engine will be mated to a 7G-TRONIC PLUS automatic transmission and and delivers an estimated fuel economy of 27 mpg (combined). 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK250 sprints from 0 to 60 mph in 6,5 seconds, and has a top speed of 155 mph.

The second model is a 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK 200 BlueEFFICIENCY, the most economical roadster in its segment. 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK 200 BlueEFFICIENCY is powered by the same 1,8 liter four-cylinder engine as the SLK250, but only delivers 184 HP. 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK 200 BlueEFFICIENCY equipped with optional 7G?TRONIC PLUS and it consumes just 6.1 liters of premium petrol (NEDC, combined) over 100 kilometers (that corresponds to 142 g of CO2 per kilometer). The 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK 200 BlueEFFICIENCY sprint from 0 to 60 mph is made in 7.0 seconds, and has a top speed of 149 mph.

There are also three suspension versions for 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class to choose from:

    A conventional steel suspension comes as standard of 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class
    A sports suspension with harder springs and dampers ensures a systematically sporty driving experience
    As an alternative a Dynamic Handling package is available. Its merits include a suspension with continuous adjustable damping. It has an electronically controlled fully automatic damping system, so the vehicle rolls away gently even on poor road surfaces, but still offers high driving dynamics

2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class’s Prices.

The European market the 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class orders are accepted starting 17 January 2011 with prices are as follows:

    2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK 200 38,675 euros.
    2012 Mercedes-BenzSLK 250 44,256.10 euros.
    2012 Mercedes-BenzSLK 350 52,300.50 euros.