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What the Merc Managers says About Mercedes-Benz SL63 AMG

by (RSS feed) May 20th, 2012 at 11:53 pm

What the Management says About Mercedes Benz SL63 AMG What the Merc Managers says About Mercedes Benz SL63 AMG

You will say it is but natural for employees of one company to say good things about their products. Of course, you cannot sell something that you do not believe in, right? But when Mercedes-Benz managers and executives are the ones who say nice comments about the Mercedes SL63 AMG, you can tell that they are not doing it just because they work for the three-star brand, they are saying these things because they know about cars and they truly believe in their products.

From the CEO of Mercedes AMG GmbH, Ole Kallenius:
“The new SL 63 AMG is another masterpiece from Mercedes-AMG. Whether driving dynamics, lightweight and efficiency – The SL 63 AMG makes a significant leap forward. After the SLS AMG Roadster and the Roadster SLK 55 AMG is our unparalleled family is now complete. ”

From the Head of engine development and drive train, Friedrich Eichler:
“The high-tech drivetrain with AMG eight-cylinder biturbo and AMG MCT sports transmission has been proven in other AMG models well. The SL 63 AMG stands for thrilling driving dynamics, V8-sound experience and efficiency in perfect combination.

From Tobias Moers, Head of Total Vehicle Development and Member of Management of Mercedes-AMG GmbH:
“A performance dream cars for passionate driving pleasure: the new SL 63 AMG made tremendous progress in all areas – and he is the strongest and most fuel-efficient sports car in its segment.”

From the Director of Branding and Marketing, Mario Spitzner:
“The previous SL 63 AMG has an extremely loyal fan base worldwide, and its predecessor, the SL 55 AMG is still the best selling AMG model ever. I’m sure the brand-new and fascinating SL 63 AMG has all the facilities to continue the encouraging success. ”

Source: Daimler

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2012 SLK predicted to hold high resale value

by (RSS feed) April 17th, 2011 at 11:33 am

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Auto loan buyers are well aware and are looking forward to the 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK hitting showroom floors by June of this year. Meanwhile, experts in the used car market industry are already forecasting the resale value of the new SLK to remain steady for years to come thanks to the level of popularity that the model is expected to hold over buyers who are looking for used Mercedes for sale.

Unlike used BMW for sale, the SLK’s rejuvenated design and aggressive style will prove to be successful beyond what its predecessors have achieved. Critics are already writing about the SLK and comparing it to the SLS AMG supercar, thus heightening its already huge popularity. Not only that. As with any Mercedes-Benz model, the company is bringing forth an AMG variant of the SLK, thus ensuring satisfaction for AMG worshippers everywhere.

CAP Monitor editor Jeff Knight predicts that the SLK will retain up to 49.5 percent of its retail value right up to three years after its release. That’s more than a 10 percent difference compared to the current SLK which is now worth almost 39 percent of its retail value after the same period. A lot of its success shall likely be credited to its similarities to the much desired SLS AMG supercar.

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Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Bags the Sportiest Car of 2010 Award

by (RSS feed) June 18th, 2010 at 2:22 pm

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In Affalterbach, the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG was victorious over some tough competitions. In the “Sportiest Cars of 2010” reader’s survey arranged by the famous car magazine Sport Auto, the gullwing model bagged the award in the “super sports”category. The vehicle garnered the 17.2 percentage of the votes, which left all other competing vehicles behind. The SLS AMG defeated various competitors from different countries like Germany, Italy, Japan, Great Britain, USA, Sweden and France, which clearly shows how famous the SLS AMG is amongst the readers.

The leading series-production and performance-tuned automobiles are faced off against each other on a yearly basis in the sport auto reader’s survey. The total number of cars that took part this year reached 260 vehicles in 25 categories, with a total of 10,000 magazine readers casting their votes. The Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG did not only win the polls but it was also triumphant when put to the test. The AMG 6.3 litre V8 front-mid engine with dry sump lubrication and 420 kW (571 hp) plus a torque totaling to 650 newton metres, a seven speed dual clutch transmission with a transaxle modification.  Additional details include its sporty double-wishbone sports suspension, summing up to an exceptional high tech design, with a guarantee of top of the line driving dynamics.

These specs became even more evident at the “super test” which is very highly considered between the Sport Auto readers and industry experts. The SLS AMG recorded a remarkable total lap time of 7.40 minutes on the highly regarded Nordschleife of the Nürburgring. The reaction received succeeding the sports vehicle’s “super test” was quoted to be – “Respect! The Mercedes sports brand AMG has put a magnificent machine on the road”

Since the SLS AMG was unveiled at the 2009 International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt/Main, the SLS AMG has already received various recognitions such as: “GT Car of the Year” (Top Gear, GB), Golden Steering Wheel 2009” (Bild am Sonntag and Auto Bild) and Design Award 2010 (Auto Bild) among others.

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E200 CGI Estate gets high marks in Auto Trader review

by (RSS feed) May 13th, 2010 at 6:33 pm

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One of the marks of a truly world-class luxury car is when its well-received by both fans and critics. And so, being given a positive review from a renowned automotive online trading site fares really well for a carmaker. In this case, the vehicle that was put on the hot seat is the Mercedes-Benz E-Class Estate. The reviewer – none other than Auto Trader.com with road tester Richard Dredge.

The first thing they noticed upon road testing the Estate was the sheer space available for your arms and legs. You could literally stretch out and sleep overnight if you wanted to without feeling like canned tuna in the morning. The air suspension is just as good, making you feel like riding on a tour bus rather than an SUV.

Steering was a plus as well, especially since the Estate is rear-wheel drive. Despite its size and weight, you won’t feel like a lumbering pig when zipping across crawlers on the streets of the urban jungle. Couple its nimbleness with zippy acceleration, and you’ve got a winner in terms of comfort and performance that’ll get you through the drudgery of everyday city driving.

Of course, only the entry model E200 CGI Estate was put through the tests, so you could expect more from higher variants. Still, with a top speed of 140 mph, the E200 is no pushover.

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Mercedes-Benz C-Class Estate dominates in Autocar mag’s SUV challenge

by (RSS feed) April 21st, 2010 at 1:21 am

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What happens when you pit three SUVs of the same price tag and the same target market against each other? You get one hell of an endorsement for the winning brand, and is best served cold to the losing parties.

The contestants – the BMW X1, the Audi A5 Sportback and the Mercedes-Benz C-Class Estate. Autocar magazine’s benchmark of this test was a Mercedes-Benz C250 CDI in Elegance trim, priced at 29,930 euros. In comparison, the BMW X1 xDrive23rd SE costs 29,900 euros whilst the Audi A5 Sportback in S-Line trim costs 29,975 euros.

With prices are settled, let’s get into specifics. Handling and performance wise, the C250 takes the cake for its 201bhp 2.2-liter diesel that has the highest torque numbers and widest power band compared to the X1 and A5. It also corners better than the other two, maintaining balance and stability even with the throttle planted. The X1, on the other hand, is silent at speed but is heavier and less involving. The A5 just falls short of power with a 168bhp engine, despite its 6-speed transmission.

Cabin wise, Mercedes-Benz barely wins with more luggage space and ride height. Better luck next time to both BMW and Audi.

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