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Mercedes Announces Engine Range For New CLS

by (RSS feed) September 28th, 2011 at 7:01 pm

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Coinciding with the release of the 2012 CLS will be a range of new Mercedes engines that will be at the heart of the admittedly more conservative-looking 2nd generation 4-door coupe.

The BlueEfficiency CLS 250 CDI will be powered by a 200 horsepower diesel displacing 2.1 liters. Like the other powertrains in the CLS lineup, this engine will be mated to Mercedes’ 7-speed G-Tronic transmission.

Also to be made available are a pair of sixes, the diesel being a 3-liter with an output of 250 horsepower. The gasoline-fed six which will power the CLS 350 BlueEfficiency model will have an output of 300 horsepower. Toward the end of next year, Mercedes will introduce the the CLS 500 BlueEfficiency, which will have a V8 with an ouptut of 410 horsepower. This engine mix will give CLS buyers the option to choose between a fuel sipping luxury car or a plush and rapid mode of transport. Not all engines will be available in all markets, so don’t expect your engine of choice for the CLS to be readily available in your area.

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Viano and Vito First To Get Kinetic System Enhancements

by (RSS feed) August 17th, 2011 at 5:39 pm

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As part of an enhancement to its BlueEFFICIENCY package, Daimler has announced a new generator management system that will aid in further reducing the fuel consumption of its vehicles.

To be introduced next month, the new generator management system converts kinetic energy generated by the vehicle into electrical energy, which is then stored. Feeding this heretofore wasted energy back into the electrical system means that the alternator’s load can be lessened, which in turn reduces the load on the engine.

The system works seamlessly and transparently from the driver’s standpoint, and the management system works to heighten the charging rate of the battery when needed. Using kinetic energy from the brakes has long been a theorectical exercise and once again, Mercedes takes the lead in putting it to practical use. One of the first models to enjoy this technology will be the Viano, the Vito crewbus and all Vitos with passenger car type approval.

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Mercedes-Benz’s vision for commercial transport at the NEC

by (RSS feed) April 9th, 2011 at 12:28 am

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Those of you who will be attending the Commercial Vehicle Show at the NEC on the 12th and the 14th should check out Mercedes-Benz’s display showcasing their idea of the future of commercial transport. The company’s message is that “saving the planet need not cost the Earth,” clearly signifying its dedication to producing cleaner and more environmentally-friendly commercial vans and trucks for the future.

To give you a taste of things to come at the show, the Vito E-CELL, the world’s first ever battery-powered van to be mass-produced in one of Mercedes-Benz’s mainstream manufacturing plants, will be up for display in two forms—completely built up from top to bottom and stripped down to its underchassis. Fans will be able to scrutinize the high level of engineering that went into its electric driveline system.

Meanwhile, the cream of the crop version of the Vito, powered by Mercedes-Benz’s Euro 5 BlueEFFICIENCY engine, badged as the 113CDI will be parked on the show floor along with the Sprinter 316 NGT gasoline version sporting a factory-sourced dropside bodywork. According to Mercedes-Benz spokes officials, it spews out “practically no particulate emissions and has an exceptionally low carbon footprint when run on liquid biomethane produced from organic waste.” Sounds like a real treat for environmentalists out to get commercial vehicles for polluting the air. Don’t you think?

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C-Class Coupe on Sale Now, Pricing Revealed

by (RSS feed) March 30th, 2011 at 4:54 am

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Mercedes-Benz unveiled the new C-Class Coupe at the Geneva Auto Show held just this March, and now the automaker is accepting orders for the vehicle destined to hit dealerships in June. Merc has also announced the full pricing information for the entire C-Class Coupe range.

Here are the prices for the full lineup of the C-Class Coupe:

C 180 BE (6-speed, mechanical) – EUR33,290
C 220 CDI BE (6-speed, mechanical) – EUR37,455
C 250 CDI BE (6-speed, mechanical) – EUR41,174
C 250 BE (7G-TRONIC PLUS) – EUR41,174
C 350 BE (7G-TRONIC PLUS) – EUR47,540

The C-Class Coupe line sports a couple of diesel power plants along with a trio of petrol engines. The headliner is the C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY’s V6 petrol engine that provides 34 mpg of fuel efficiency. This is topped by the C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY’s 53 mpg engine.

The vehicle also comes with a host of hi-tech gadgetry, including DISTRONIC PLUS proximity control, COMAND Online multimedia platform, AGILITY CONTROL for the suspension, and a drowsiness detection system called ATTENTION ASSIST. There is also mobile telephony integration, including phone book transfers, SMS messaging display, and a handy USB interface.

Aside from those standard packages and features, prospective buyers can also avail of other options such as the AMG Sports package that comes with a multi-function sports steering wheel and seven-spoke light-alloy wheels from the tuner.

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Mercedes-Benz E-Class Lauded as Value Champion

by (RSS feed) December 31st, 2010 at 3:40 am

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The Mercedes-Benz E-Class was recently given the title of 2011 Value Champion after the executive sedan line emerged as the vehicle that had the lowest value loss among the upper segment. This assessment was made by Auto Bild magazine and EurotaxSchwacke, the German subsidiary of Glass’s Guide—the leading used-car price guide.

In the value retention assessment, it was found that a 4-year old E300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY model still goes for over half of its original value—54.8 percent, to be exact. Mercedes-Benz vehicles have always been among the consistent top value retainers, and the streak continues up to 2010. This goes to show how highly regarded Merc vehicles are in the secondary market.

Other Merc vehicles that placed in the top three in other categories included the C-Class, the S-Class, the GLK as well as the M-Class. Among the models that were cited are the C250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY, S250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY, GLK 350 CDI and the ML 350 CDI.

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