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C-Class Coupe on Sale Now, Pricing Revealed

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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.

Custom Zetros Pair Ordered for Hunting Use

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A couple of business men located in Mongolia recently placed an order for two matching customized Mercedes-Benz Zetros extreme off-road trucks. Guess what they’ll be using the pair of 6-wheel-drive trucks for? Hunting.

These two guys seem to be looking for extreme game, hence the need for extreme gear like these souped-up Zetros units. They don’t just go for simple poaching, they hunt wolves. Wolves! They even have an eagle with them.

The Zetros trucks act as RVs for the hunters, with features you expect from private jets and luxury yachts. There’s a full kitchen, living room, bed room, and a fully-furnished bathroom. The rides have also been provided topnotch entertainment tech such as 46” flat-screen TVs, Bose sound systems, Wi-Fi, self-adjusting satellite dishes, and outdoor grilles. The trucks even have enough leftover space to accommodate an ATV.

The 326hp Zetros customs are powered by a 7.2L inline six diesel engine which drives every single on of the truck’s six wheels. Well, at least the businessmen won’t be wanting for power and comfort as they prowl the Mongolian desert and the Altai mountains.

Merc Emerges on Top of Harris Poll

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New York market research firm Harris Interactive has just outed the results for its latest Harris Poll, and guess who came out on top of the luxury automotive sector poll? If you guessed Mercedes-Benz, then you’re absolutely right! Merc received the 2011 Harris Poll EquiTrend® Luxury Automotive Brand of the Year title.

Erstwhile winner Lexus dropped to number two in the luxury segment poll. Rounding out the luxury top five are BMW, Infiniti and Acura. Mercedes-Benz won big as the poll reflects an excellent score when it comes to customer connection, commitment, equity and trust.

This year’s Harris Poll involved surveying 25,099 individuals aged 15 up. They were asked randomly about 60 different brands out of 1,273. Rankings were made based on Familiarity, Quality, as well as Purchase Consideration. Each brand had a mnimum of a thousand responses to ensure an accurate estimation.

Meanwhile, Ford was the frontrunner for the full-line automaker sector. The company banked on a strong line of new offerings to beat Chevrolet, Honda and Toyota. Toyota was the winner last year, but dropped to fourth for the latest polls.

C63 AMG Black Series Spied Testing on Ice

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The new C63 AMG definitely has the power to justify its billing as the M3 Killer, but there’s apparently no stopping Mercedes-Benz and AMG when it comes to pushing the envelope on performance. That’s because the automaker and its performance wing is still working on a hardcore version of the C63 AMG, the Black Series, and it was recently caught testing in cold weather.

The exterior gets some changes for the Black Series. The spy shots show wider fender flares, and while they aren’t shown, there will also be a new front spoiler, an updated rear diffuser, and updated LED running lights as well as headlamps.

The same engine is available—the 6.2L V8—but it goes for 510 horsepower now, compared to 481 hp on the standard version running on the P31 Development Package. The same 7-speed AMG Speedshift gearbox is also inside the Black Series version. Expect a lighter overall weight for the Black Series.

There have also been reports that a Black Series variant of the C63 AMG Coupe is also coming up. Expect that to be in official news once the standard version debuts.

C63 AMG Coupe TV Spot Pits Car Against Ducati 848 EVOa

It’s supercar versus superbike action in one of two latest TV spots for the C63 AMG Coupe, as the vehicle goes head-to-head agianst a Ducati 848 EVO.

In the ad, a guy wakes up next to a girl. He heads outside the room and basks in sun and takes in some fresh air. The girl wakes up as well, and approaches him donning a half-worn jumpsuit and a white racing helmet nestled in her arm. She asks him, “Are you ready?” Out comes his C63 AMG Coupe and her 140hp Ducati bike. and the two proceed to race around the countryside straight to the beach. The winner? You’d have to watch the video to find out. Of course, this being a Merc ad, you probably know already on whom you should bet.

The C63 AMG Coupe is powered by a 6.2L V8 engine. The standard version can go for 450 horsepower, while the one with the AMG Development Package rips out an amazing 487 horsepower. Transmission comes in the form of an AMG Speedshift MCT 7-speed auto.

You can watch another TV spot below:

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