2012 Mercedes-Benz C Class Best Sport Sedan

2012 Mercedes-Benz C300 and 2012 Mercedes-Benz C350

The 2012 Mercedes-Benz C350 Luxury Sedan continues the evolution of a landmark vehicle designed to deliver the signature Mercedes-Benz blend of safety, agility and comfort in an incomparable compact luxury sedan. Well-defined muscle with meticulous detail, the 2012 C350 Sport Sedan combines aggressive sport styling and adrenaline-pumping performance with an amenity-rich cabin to give driving enthusiasts cause to celebrate.

Delivering 228 horsepower, the 3.0 liter 24-valve dual overhead cam (DOHC) V-6 in the C300 features variable intake and exhaust valve timing, with continually variable adjustment of all four cams for smooth idling, rich midrange torque, and high-rpm punch. An innovative intake system varies the path and flow rate of incoming air. These features make this engine incredibly flexible, allowing it to provide more than 85 percent of its 221 lb-ft of peak torque from as low as 1,500 rpm while still supplying an invigorating redline rush. Smooth response starts off the line, with the C300 whisking from 0 to 60 mph in just 7.1 seconds.

2012 Mercedes-Benz C Class

2012 Mercedes-Benz C Class C350

The Mercedes-Benz C350 industry's first 7-speed automatic transmission remains one of the most versatile automatics on the market. A wider range of closely spaced gear ratios delivers the ideal response for virtually every driving condition, which means smoother cruising, immediate acceleration, and thanks to two overdrive ratios, improved highway fuel efficiency, too. Its driver-adaptive programming monitors your driving style and adjusts its shift points to match.

Mercedes-Benz C300 brake Assist senses emergency braking via the speed at which the driver presses the brake pedal and immediately applies maximum available power boost. Brake Assist can potentially reduce the overall stopping distance by eliminating the delay caused by a common human tendency not to brake hard enough, soon enough. Letting up on the brake pedal releases Brake Assist. The Antilock Braking System (ABS), an industry landmark pioneered by Mercedes-Benz in 1978, senses impending wheel lockup under heavy braking and pumps the front brakes individually or the rear brakes together. This intelligent system can pump the brakes as needed up to 30 times per second, to prevent lockup and preserve the driver's steering ability.

2012 Mercedes-Benz C Class C300

2012 Mercedes-Benz C Class

C350 and C300 with using GPS technology and a 40GB hard drive to store maps, points of interest and even Zagat Survey ratings for restaurants, hotels and golf courses, this virtual copilot provides detailed driving directions with remarkable speed and a friendly voice. Simply enter your destination, and the COMAND system's 7-inch color-LCD screen will display your route, as well as gas stations, ATMs and Mercedes-Benz dealerships along the way. Data for the contiguous U.S., Canada and Oahu, Hawaii come standard, with periodic updates available at your authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer. You can also rely on SIRIUS Traffic to provide the very latest information on accidents, traffic flow, construction, and road closures. SIRIUS Traffic is also integrated with your vehicle's navigation system, with a Dynamic Route function that can automatically determine the fastest route to your destination based on real-time traffic conditions.

2012 Mercedes-Benz C Class C300

C-class C300 and C350 Audio system Feature mounted in the glovebox, the iPod/MP3 media interface turns your Mercedes-Benz into an extension of your iPod or compatible electronic device. Browse, select and play your musical accompaniment of choice using steering-wheel, COMAND-system or stereo controls. Specifically engineered for the C-Class C350, this premium digital sound system fills the cabin with 450 watts of beautifully balanced audio. No fewer than 12 strategically placed speakers including the rich bass of a subwoofer deliver a wholly immersive listening experience through LOGIC7 digital surround sound technology. Digital Dynamic Volume Control impeccably and imperceptibly maintains the sound spectrum for consistent listening pleasure in varying driving conditions. On models with the Multimedia Package, Dolby Digital 5.1 discrete surround sound lets you enjoy audio and video DVDs in their full multichannel glory.

2012 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG

German car fans were expecting to see the updated C63 AMG this March, at the Geneva Motor Show, but photos leaked this week of the new sedan and wagon, providing a peek at what lays ahead for the upcoming C series rocket. The main exterior changes are to the fascia; the C63 AMG gets SL series-inspired headlamps, with Audi-esque LED light-piping. LEDs also make their way to the tail lamps, and the team also re-designed the 18-inch wheels, with red brake calipers grabbing the 14.2-inch front discs. Under the hood, the biggest difference is that top speed will no longer be limited to 155 mph; the 2012 C63 AMG, with the performance Development Package, will top out at 174 mph. AMG has developed a new 5.5-liter biturbo mill, but the C63 keeps 6.2-liter V8, so output remains at 451 horsepower and 443 pound-feet of torque. Some early reaction is mixed about the new fascia design, but all told, the new C63 is yet another gift to MB fans. Check out the gallery after the jump, of both the sedan and the wagon.

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2011 2012 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class Best Luxury Sport Car

Developed as a racecar, coveted as a sports car, and cherished for generations as a dream car, no other automobile can claim its history of innovation, imagination and adoration. When did it first take hold of your heart? Was it hurtling around a track, poised on the auto show carpet, or just courting your glance from a neighbor’s driveway? Wherever it started, you remember. And ever since, you’ve envisioned yourself behind the wheel, top-down, irresistibly drawn toward the horizon by the persuasive pull of its engine and a gentle sunny breeze at your back. This is not just a sports car. It’s a Mercedes-Benz sports car. Born to capture the checkered flag. Engineered to romance the road. For 57 years, destined to fuel your love of driving. This is the 2011 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class.

2011 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class

Drivers can’t resist a car that’s drawn to the road. It introduced fuel injection to the world in 1954. Today, its Active Body Control (ABC) system is arguably the most advanced suspension in production. The 2011 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class has a heritage of elevating performance while deepening the allure of its iconic design. True to its legend, the 2011 Mercedes-Benz SL 550 satisfies the unending desires of drivers with an enduring devotion to technological innovation. From its athletically gifted handling to the acrobatic precision of its retractable hardtop, its every maneuver is engineered to move you.

Well-defined muscle. Dual trapezoidal exhaust tips resonate a mellow rumble as the 382‑hp 5.5‑liter V‑8 sweeps you to 60 mph in 5.3 seconds. Power is conducted via a driver-adaptive 7‑speed automatic with Touch Shift control and paddle shifters. Gripping style. Staggered-width " 5‑spoke alloy wheels and high-performance tires expertly balance surefooted acceleration with precise steering control. Optional " AMG wheels include perforated rear brakes, plus dark-tinted headlamps and taillamps.

2011 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class

Active agility. ABC instantly adapts to driving conditions for crisp cornering with silky comfort. It also automatically lowers the car as speed rises and offers two selectable Sport modes. A new Direct-steer system sharpens feedback in tight turns. Able-bodied. High-strength/low-alloy steel reinforces its
unmistakably sculpted physique. From its power-retractable aluminum hardtop to its aerodynamic lower bodywork, the SL-Class asserts its performance prowess with seductive style.

As much fun as the 2011 SL‑Class brings to an open road on a sunny day, its advanced engineering helps you feel confident and cared-for in moments of darkness or duress. The brakes automatically act to keep their discs dry in the rain, and pre-charge for faster reaction if you lift off the gas quickly. A pop-up roll bar  an SL innovation deploys in 0.3 seconds should it sense an imminent rollover.3 If any of its five air bags deploy, its new Mercedes-Benz mbrace system can call for help. With mbrace, new worlds of security and convenience await you. Like using Google Maps to send destinations from your home computer to your car’s navigation system. Or locking and unlocking your doors with your smartphone. Engineered to protect you, the 2011 SL‑Class is equally devoted to pleasing you.

2011 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class

2011 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class Optional DISTRONIC adaptive cruise control actively monitors your following distance from the vehicle ahead of you. Originally pioneered by Mercedes-Benz, it can automatically apply the brakes and resume your preset speed when traffic opens up. The SL’s standard Bi‑Xenon headlamps incorporate Active Curve Illumination, which swivels the beams according to your driving speed and steering angle. They increase usable illumination of curving roads by up to 90% over conventional fixed headlamps.

The new 2011 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class converts from secure hardtop coupe to freedom-loving open roadster in 16 seconds, using either a console-mounted switch or a button on the SmartKey remote. The rear window pivots 180° to help preserve usable trunk space with the top stowed.

 Intimate pairings are the hallmark of a sports-car cockpit. Two contoured, multi-adjustable seats divided by a sweeping console sumptuously envelop you and your passenger. Classically contemporary instruments connect car to driver, readable at a glance, yet rewarding to your lingering gaze. Supple top-stitched leather complements hand-polished wood, creating an air of sporty elegance. While advanced, user-friendly technology fills that air with lush music and temperate breezes. The cabin of the SL‑Class delivers a perfect union a balance of spirited exuberance and free-spirited escapism.

2011 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class INTERIOR

 The new 2011 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class Feature Heated 12‑way power seats are hand-fitted in soft leather and offer pneumatic lumbar support. The optional Premium Package adds Active Ventilated seats with precise multicontour adjustment and a soothing massage feature. The COMAND system integrates navigation and audio with a color-LCD screen, 40GB hard drive and advanced voice control. A Bluetooth interface, SIRIUS Traffic with real-time updates, and Zagat Survey ratings for restaurants, hotels and golf courses offer unexpected delights on any drive.

The 10‑speaker, 510‑watt harman/kardon LOGIC sound system with Dolby Digital 5.1 automatically adapts for speed and top-down driving. SIRIUS Satellite Radio, HD Radio, iPod integration, a 6‑DVD/CD player, in-dash memory card reader and 4GB of music storage are all included. The optional Trim Package further enriches the SL 550 cockpit. Seats are dressed in smooth, supple Premium leather, while hand-polished wood trim elegantly accents the multifunction steering wheel and shift knob. The 2011 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class Prices MSRP $102,600 - $198,750.

All Model 2011 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL‑-Class Luxury Intuitive Elegance

What drives us to gather the most time-honored traditions of motoring and set them free? For 125 years, we’ve had two fundamental motivations: the passionate desire to travel in ways that only existed in the imagination and the ingenuity to make these dreams real. Ever since inventing the first car, the engineers of Mercedes-Benz have been reimagining not just what sets the world in motion, but what stimulates our emotion. “The best or nothing.” This was the mantra of Gottlieb Daimler, and it remains the driving force of Mercedes-Benz today.

It is why the most exacting engineering, exhaustive testing, painstaking craftsmanship and precise interweaving of every aspect of performance come together to form such an uninhibited result: the  2011 Mercedes-Benz CL‑-Class. Its freshly resculpted body achieves extraordinary rigidity without the visible encumbrance of a center roof pillar to engender a panoramic sense of freedom befitting a true coupe. Its new twin-turbo V‑-8 unleashes appreciable swells in power, torque and visceral response yet it consumes less fuel and leaves behind fewer emissions. Its innovative chassis systems harness the forces of nature with unbending confidence and unparalleled grace. And its advanced technology engages the driver and car in a seamless, intimate bond. Every detail of the 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL‑-Class has been thoughtfully deliberated, to make the fortunate few who will call it their own feel thoroughly liberated.

2011 Mercedes-Benz CL‑-Class

A new era of power. For decades, the coupes of Mercedes-Benz have reignited driving passion with dramatic breakthroughs in performance from fuel injection in the 1950s to the Electronic Stability Program (ESP) in the 1990s. For 2011, a new generation of leaner, meaner and cleaner engines debuts with the CL 550’s 429‑-hp 4.6‑-liter V‑-8. Its twin turbochargers spin up to 150,000  rpm to boost low-end torque by as much as 45%. New high-pressure Direct Injection microscopically fine-tunes the fuel spray, while rapid-multispark ignition fires up to 4,000 times per second squeezing more thrust, and fewer emissions, from every atom of gasoline. And as its AIRMATIC suspension turns compressed air into calm composure, and its 4matic all-wheel drive hugs the road, the CL 550 reminds you how refreshing change can be.

An unsurpassed heritage of looking out for what’s ahead. Look back over the life story of the automobile and you’ll find Mercedes-Benz continually leading the way in safety innovation from the invention of the first crumple zone 60 years ago to the exclusive PRE‑-SAFE system of today that can detect and prepare for a collision before it happens. True to its heritage, the 2011 CL‑-Class is engineered with visionary safety advances that watch the road ahead and to your side, and that help you to see and be seen. Maybe all cars will do this someday. The protection a 2011 CL‑-Class offers today could rewrite the story of your own life.

2011 Mercedes-Benz CL‑-Class

Body structure. Even without visible B-pillars, the 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL‑-Class body structure achieves exceptional rigidity. Extensive use of ultra-high and high-strength steel in critical areas helps it manage both weight and impact forces. Advanced crumple zones help dissipate impact energy over, under and around the reinforced passenger cabin. Standard 11-way air bag protection. A system of nine air bags offers 11-way protection.

Every 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL‑-Class features dual-stage front air bags, a driver’s knee air bag, front and rear side-impact air bags, and side curtain air bags for all four seats. Every seat belt is equipped with an Emergency Tensioning Device (ETD) and belt-force limiter. Brighter lighting. All-LED taillamps provide quicker illumination of the brake lamps than conventional bulbs, potentially reducing the reaction time of drivers behind you. Standard Bi‑-Xenon headlamps feature Active Curve Illumination and Adaptive Highbeam Assist an innovation that continuously varies the headlamp range to maximize illumination without creating glare for other drivers.

2011 Mercedes-Benz CL‑-Class

Bright white LED Daytime Running Lamps maximize visibility with minimal energy draw. Night View Assist PLUS with Pedestrian Detection. When you’re driving in darkness, this innovative option projects invisible infrared beams and reads them with a special camera. The system displays a clearer, supplemental real-time view of the road ahead on an in-dash 8" screen positioned directly in front of the driver. It can even help to identify and point out pedestrians.

PRE-SAFE. During certain vehicle maneuvers, the exclusive PRE‑-SAFE system can detect instability suggesting that a collision or rollover is imminent. PRE‑-SAFE can then tighten the front seat belts, adjust the front passenger seat, and close the windows and sunroof all in an effort to better prepare the occupants. DISTRONIC PLUS with PRE-SAFE Brake. Another breakthrough first introduced by Mercedes-Benz, this active cruise control option adapts your set speed in response to traffic ahead. It automatically slows or even stops your car, and then resumes when your path is clear again. The system also includes PRE‑-SAFE Brake, whose radar-based sensors can detect an impending collision with the vehicle ahead. PRE‑-SAFE Brake automatically applies up to 100% of the car’s braking power to help reduce the severity of impact.

ATTENTION ASSIST. By continually monitoring numerous driving behaviors, this Mercedes-Benz innovation can audibly and visually alert the driver if it detects signs of drowsiness on long trips.
Active Lane Keeping Assist and Active Blind Spot Assist. These optional systems can warn the driver of unintended drifting across visible lane markings10 and at speeds above 20  mph alert the driver to some unseen vehicles in the adjacent lane. Should the driver disregard these alerts, new active technology for 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL‑Class allows either system to help guide the car back into its own lane by gently applying the brakes to specific wheels.

 Time-honored customs meet new-age convenience in the 2011 CL‑Class. Four individually contoured seats a Mercedes-Benz coupe hallmark are divided by a sweeping full console. Hand-fitted leather, hand-finished wood, brushed metal and polished chrome adorn virtually every surface of the seats, doors, dash and steering wheel. Elegantly designed controls fall naturally to your hands, and even the most advanced systems operate with an intuitive simplicity. The COMAND system puts audio, navigation, vehicle settings and information such as real-time traffic reports within easy reach, with a convenient central controller, Enhanced Voice Control and two high-resolution 8" widescreens. Making something startlingly new feel comfortably familiar is a Mercedes-Benz tradition.

2011 Mercedes-Benz CL‑-Class Interior

Thoughtful. Heated and Active Ventilated front seats offer 12-way power adjustment, four zones of lumbar support and 3-position memory. Optional Drive-Dynamic front seats add a massage function and active support in cornering maneuvers. The wood/leather multifunction steering wheel puts audio and Bluetooth controls at your fingertips. Optional heating can quickly warm your hands in winter.

Delightful. With 600 watts of Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound, the 11‑-speaker harman/kardon LOGIC7 system lets you enjoy HD  Radio stations, SIRIUS Satellite Radio, iPod integration, a 6‑-DVD/CD changer, memory card reader and 7.2GB Music Register for storing digital music. The 40GB hard-drive navigation system features Zagat Survey ratings and SIRIUS Traffic™ with dynamic re-routing.

Insightful. PARKTRONIC with Parking Guidance helps you size up a parallel parking space as you drive by, then guides you into it. The Premium  Package adds a rear view camera that shows a live color image on the central 8" widescreen when you shift into Reverse. The exclusive new SPLITVIEW option lets you play a DVD movie on the same screen that’s only visible to the front passenger.

Beyond all the racing trophies earned in the storied legacy of AMG the high-performance arm of Mercedes-Benz one small plaque tells an even greater story. Affixed atop each AMG engine, it bears the signature of the single master technician who assembled it from race-proven components with his own hands. The superlatively engineered automobile which houses this engine will go forth to achieve imposing results in virtually every dimension of performance. But no matter what numbers it generates  horsepower and pound-feet, mph and rpm, or seconds and g’s every measure of a 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL‑-Class CL 63  AMG or 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL‑Class CL 65  AMG starts with “one.”

2011 Mercedes-Benz CL‑Class CL 65 AMG-developed engines. With reduced displacement, numerous innovations and twin turbochargers, the all-new 5.5‑-liter Direct Injection V‑-8 of the CL 63  AMG outputs a thunderous 536  hp  @ 5,500  rpm and 590  lb‑-ft of torque  @ 2,000–4,500  rpm. Along with substantially improved efficiency and emissions, 0–60  mph arrives in just 4.4  seconds. Not to be outdone, the CL 65  AMG reaches 60  mph in a scant 4.2  seconds, courtesy of a 6.0‑-liter twin-turbo V‑-12 generating 621  hp @ 4,800  rpm and the highest torque output of any AMG engine yet: 738  lb‑-ft  @ 2,000–4,000  rpm.

SPEEDSHIFT Transmissions. A 7‑-speed SPEEDSHIFT MCT automatic in the 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL‑Class CL 63  AMG offers three driving modes: Controlled Efficiency, Sport and a paddle-shifted Manual mode with lightning-quick 100-millisecond shifts. A wet startup clutch eliminates the power losses of a traditional torque converter. The reinforced 5‑-speed SPEEDSHIFT automatic of the 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL‑Class CL 65  AMG offers Sport, Comfort and Manual modes that also reprofile the throttle and suspension.

AMG-enhanced chassis. The Active Body Control (ABC) fully active suspension features AMG-specific calibration and selectable Sport and Comfort modes. In its firmest setting, ABC virtually eliminates body roll in corners. The adaptive brakes feature massive perforated, ventilated composite discs and dual front calipers. Lightweight yet highly rigid " AMG twin 5‑-spoke alloy wheels forged on the CL 65 wear staggered-width high-performance tires.

Race-bred refinement. Swathed in Premium leather (or Exclusive diamond-quilted leather in the CL 65  AMG), the Drive-Dynamic front seats provide active support in corners. An AMG instrument cluster includes a RACETIMER for timing track laps, while the central analog clock is modeled after the classic IWC Ingenieur watch. Impeccably composed and lavishly crafted, the Mercedes-Benz CL‑Class CL 63  AMG and Mercedes-Benz CL‑Class CL 65  AMG are high-performance cars you can enjoy every day.

2011 Mercedes-Benz CL‑Class Connected

Your vehicle is more than a source of enjoyment, it’s a vital part of everyday living. The Mercedes‑-Benz mbrace system can make it easier from planning a trip, to remembering where you parked, to handling an unexpected emergency.You can access a world of security, convenience and destination planning services from your vehicle, your computer or even your smartphone. With advanced, reliable technology, plus 24‑-hour support from helpful experts, mbrace helps keep you, your life and your Mercedes‑-Benz connected.

From your vehicle -Three buttons inside your Mercedes-Benz can connect you to emergency services, our 24‑-hour Customer Assistance Center, or our Roadside Assistance service. Numerous mbrace services are also integrated with your vehicle’s standard COMAND navigation system. From your smartphone. The mbrace Mobile Application for your iPhone or BlackBerry lets you locate your vehicle from up to a mile away, remote-lock or unlock its doors, find a dealer, and contact Roadside Assistance, Customer Service or even Mercedes-Benz Financial with a touch. From your computer. Beyond the support you’ll find at mbrace.MBUSA.com, the Search & Send feature lets you look up destinations on Google Maps using any web browser. You can then send the address directly to your vehicle’s navigation system with just a few clicks.

2011 Mercedes-Benz CL‑-Class Prices MSRP $113,150 - $209,300

2011 Mercedes-Benz CL‑Class CL550 4MATIC Coupe    $113,150
2011 Mercedes-Benz CL‑Class CL63 AMG Coupe           $150,250
2011 Mercedes-Benz CL‑Class CL600 Coupe                   $157,000
2011 Mercedes-Benz CL‑Class CL65 AMG Coupe           $209,300

2011 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe and Cabriolet

2011 E-Class Coupe and 2011 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Cabriolet

Since the invention of the car itself, the ongoing history of Mercedes‑Benz innovation has been inspired most deeply by the allure of the road ahead. For generations, 2011 Mercedes-Benz E-Class coupes and cabriolets have cultivated perhaps the most intimate connection between drivers, the highway below and the sky above. Warmly engaging and yet refreshingly liberating, the pillarless coupes and soft-top cabriolets of the 2011 E‑Class take to the road as passionately as they invigorate the enthusiast blood within their four passengers. Their performance may be crafted from logic and precision, but you’ll feel it exactly the way it begins every day for our engineers: pure, moving romance.

2011 Mercedes-Benz E 550 Cabriolet shown on front cover with optional Palladium Silver metallic paint and Premium 2 Package. 2011 Mercedes-Benz E 350 Coupe shown on back cover with Arctic White paint and optional Premium 2 Package. Mercedes-Benz E 550 Cabriolet shown above left with optional Palladium Silver metallic paint and Appearance and Premium 2 Packages. E 550 Coupe shown above with Arctic White paint and optional Appearance and Premium 2 Packages.

The peerless, panoramic 2011 Mercedes-Benz E‑-Class Coupes. A multifaceted vision of performance, luxury and innovation, the 2011 Mercedes-Benz E‑Class Coupe is equally notable for what you won’t encounter within its sculpted body. Aggressive aerodynamics enables it to slip through the wind virtually unnoticed, with a drag coefficient as low as 0.28. Pillarless hardtop design creates a profile that’s uninterrupted by framework between the power side windows — an elaborate feat of engineering that’s unique in its class. From the embrace of its four individually contoured seats, the Mercedes-Benz E‑Class Coupe’s standard all‑glass Panorama sunroof offers a breathtaking view of the sun and stars. And from its gleaming white Daytime Running Lamps1 to its quick-‑reacting brake lamps and wraparound taillamps, LED illumination assures you a total absence of anonymity.


LED lighting. With longer life, lower energy use and faster illumination than conventional light bulbs, LED brake lamps, rear turn signals and taillamps enhance both safety and nighttime style. The optional Premium 2 Package adds LED front turn signals, along with adaptive Bi‑Xenon headlamps.

Pillarless design. Long a hallmark of Mercedes‑Benz coupes, the elimination of visible B‑pillars offers a sense of wide-‑open freedom even with the windows up. All four power windows are fully retractable, for a breezy driving sensation that’s simply unobtainable in ordinary coupes.

Panorama sunroof. A vast expanse of heat-‑reflecting tinted glass provides all four passengers in the E‑Class Coupe with a view of the sky. At the touch of a button, the front portion tilts open for ventilation or slides back for a breeze. A power sliding screen helps filter out sunlight.

2011 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Performance engineered to lead where other cars may someday go. Step on the accelerator in an E‑Class and an entire industry is propelled forward. Torque-rich V‑6 and V‑8 engines generate a seemingly endless rush of thrust while exercising innovative measures to conserve fuel and reduce emissions. Advanced handling systems continually respond to changes in the road with instantaneous fine-tuning of the suspension. Through it all, the first 7‑speed automatic transmission in its class adapts to your driving style with instant and constant enthusiasm.

V‑6 and V‑8 engines. 2011 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E 350 Coupes and Cabriolets feature a smooth, strong 268‑hp V‑6, while a formidable 382‑hp 5.5‑liter V‑8 motivates the 2011 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E 550 models. Both engines cleverly engage their alternators and power steering pumps only on demand, boosting efficiency.


7-speed automatic. Combining close-ratio shifting with a wider overall range, the E‑Class transmission responds seamlessly in either of two automatic modes or under manual-‑style Touch Shift control. Paddle shifters are standard on Mercedes-Benz E-Class E 550 models, and an Mercedes-Benz E-Class E 350 option. Advanced suspensions. The AGILITY CONTROL suspension on E 350 models recalibrates instantly to the road surface, for an ideal balance of crispness and comfort. On E 550 models, a sport-tuned Dynamic Handling suspension lets you modify the vehicle’s driving character at the touch of a button, altering the damping rates, accelerator response and shift points. Staggered-width alloy wheels. Both the 17" split 5‑spoke wheels on the E 350 models and the 18" 5‑spoke E 550 wheels are wider at the rear, to balance stronger tire grip under acceleration with excellent steering feedback. 18" AMG wheels are optional on all models.

Body structure. Mercedes-Benz E‑Class Coupe and Cabriolet body structures expertly manage both weight and impact forces by utilizing ultra-high-‑strength steel in critical areas. Cabriolets feature strategic reinforcements to help compensate for the absence of a fixed roof. Nine standard air bags. Pelvic air bags complement the front-‑seat side-impact air bags, and a driver’s knee air bag augments dual-stage front air bags. Side curtain air bags are provided at all four seating positions in Coupe models, and for the front seats in Cabriolets.


Brighter lighting. The optional Premium 2 Package adds adaptive Bi‑Xenon headlamps with Active Curve Illumination, plus Adaptive Highbeam Assist, which continuously varies the headlamp range to maximize illumination without creating glare for other drivers. Pop-up roll bars. Mercedes-Benz E‑Class Cabriolets are outfitted with the latest generation of a feature first introduced by Mercedes‑Benz more than 20 years ago. High-strength steel roll bars, integrated with the rear head restraints, deploy automatically in 0.3 seconds if a rollover is detected.3 The rear head restraints also rise automatically as soon as the rear-‑seat passengers fasten their seat belts.


PRE-SAFE. During certain vehicle maneuvers, the exclusive PRE‑SAFE system can detect instability suggesting that a collision or rollover is imminent. It can then tighten the front seat belts, adjust the front head restraints and passenger seat, and close the windows plus the Coupe’s sunroof, all in an effort to better prepare the occupants.

DISTRONIC PLUS. A Mercedes-Benz innovation that takes cruise control to new heights in convenience, this option adapts your set speed in response to traffic ahead, automatically slowing down until your path is clear again. DISTRONIC PLUS can even brake the car to a full halt if traffic stops, then resume automatically when it clears.

PRE-SAFE Brake. Included with DISTRONIC PLUS, radar-‑based sensors can detect an impending collision with a vehicle ahead of the E‑Class. PRE‑SAFE Brake then automatically applies up to 100% of the car’s braking force to help reduce the severity of impact.
ATTENTION ASSIST. Another Mercedes-Benz safety innovation, ATTENTION ASSIST continually monitors numerous driving behaviors, and can automatically alert the driver with both visual and audible warnings if it detects signs of drowsiness on long trips.

2011 E-Class Coupe and 2011 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Cabriolet Estimation Price Range: $48,850 - $87,600

2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS‑Class Amazing Feature Concept and Engine

Exactly what moved us to invent the car in the first place, 125 years ago. The emotion of motion. The ongoing allure of the road ahead. And the ingenuity to bring complex ideas to life with a simple mantra: To make things better, make better things. Since its inception, the Mercedes-Benz CLS Class has expressed the innovation and inspiration that define a Mercedes-Benz coupe along with the advanced engineering, rewarding performance and finely crafted style that Mercedes-Benz has continually redefined for over a century. Far deeper than its lustrous finish, the true beauty of the Mercedes-Benz CLS‑Class lies in what it started. By igniting a new genre of automobile the 4‑door coupe it sparked a new generation of admirers.

Wind-taming. Air-suspended. Free-flowing. Even at a standstill, the slipstream profile of the 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS‑Class/CLS 550 hugs the pavement. Invoke its eight cylinders and fuel, spark and air rush together, whisking you to 60 mph in just 5.4 seconds.1 As you reach 70 mph,2 its semi-active AIRMATIC suspension draws the body nearly half an inch closer to the road, lowering both its center of gravity and aerodynamic drag. Brake, steer and accelerate, and the CLS 550 flexes its air-charged muscles with quick precision — and with every move, takes your breath away.

2011 Mercedes-‑Benz CLS‑Class Torrential Power

With a dual-stage intake and variable timing of its 32 valves, the 382‑hp 5.5‑liter V‑8 of the CLS 550 unleashes 75% of its 391 lb ft torque peak at just 1,000 rpm. Paddle shifters offer instant control of its driver-adaptive 7‑speed automatic transmission. Tenacious grip. Staggered-width 18" AMG 5‑spoke alloy wheels and high-performance tires3 are wider at the rear, to expertly balance surefooted acceleration with precise steering control. Optional 19" AMG wheels provide even more aggressive performance and style.


Tuned control. AIRMATIC Dual Control semi-active air suspension automatically lowers at high speeds. Its Adaptive Damping System (ADS II) adjusts the suspension at each wheel with every up or down motion. Two Sport modes let you fine-tune the ride and handling.
Toned muscle. High-strength/low-alloy steel reinforces its wind-tunnel-honed 4‑door coupe body, for unbending handling precision. Sport lower bodywork sculpts its deep front air dam, side sills and rear valance into an assertive, athletic vision of aerodynamic design.

Engineering so advanced, it can react before something happens. Mercedes-Benz has earned its reputation for safety leadership by constantly thinking ahead. The 2011 Mercedes-‑Benz CLS Class brings this philosophy to life with innovations that vigilantly watch the road and prepare for what’s next. Its exclusive PRE‑SAFE system can sense instability suggesting an impending collision and respond before it occurs tightening the front seat belts, adjusting the front passenger seat, and closing the windows and sunroof all to better prepare the occupants. Its brakes pre-charge for quicker response in an emergency, setting the pads closer to the discs if the driver lifts off the accelerator quickly. They even periodically dry themselves as you drive in the rain. The 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS Class might foretell what other cars will do in the future. It will inspire your confidence today.

Individual attention to each passenger. Impeccable attention to every detail. The essence of a Mercedes-Benz coupe can be found both in its engaging performance and its inviting four-seat cabin. Through each of its four doors, the 2011 Mercedes Benz CLS‑Class welcomes its passengers into personalized accommodations, from 4‑zone climate control to elegantly top-stitched leather that’s meticulously fitted by hand. A full length console divides the seats in a flourish of Laurel wood, hand-polished to a deep gloss. Every detail creates an ambience that’s shared by all aboard, but with no other car.

First-class comfort. Individually contoured seating for four includes 10‑way power front seats, each with 3‑position memory. Heated and Active Ventilated front seats are optional. Digital 4‑zone climate control senses sunlight and smog, helps filter out dust and pollen, and offers rear passengers their own controls.

Preferential treatment. The driver’s seat of a Mercedes-Benz coupe is always the most inviting. A 3‑spoke multifunction steering wheel places controls for the audio system, Bluetooth interface8 and numerous vehicle settings close at hand. It’s also wrapped in Premium leather and fitted with paddle shifters.

Expert guidance. The COMAND system unifies hard drive based navigation9 with the entertainment systems and a vivid 6.5" color screen. Voice control that responds to natural speaking, real-time SIRIUS Traffic updates,10 and Zagat Survey ratings for restaurants, hotels and golf courses enhance any journey.

Premier entertainment. A 12‑speaker harman/kardon LOGIC7® audio system generates 510 watts of Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound. Your listening choices are even more expansive: HD Radio stations, SIRIUS Satellite Radio,10 iPod integration,11 a 4GB Music Register for uploading MP3 files to the COMAND hard drive, and both a 6‑DVD/CD changer and SD memory card reader in the dash.

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The 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS 63 AMG

One man, one engine. Beyond all the racing trophies earned in the storied legacy of AMG the high-performance arm of Mercedes-Benz one small plaque tells an even greater story. Affixed atop each AMG engine, it bears the signature of the single master technician who assembled it
from race-proven components with his own hands. The superlatively engineered automobile
which houses this engine will go forth to achieve imposing results in virtually every dimension
of performance. But no matter what numbers it generates horsepower and pound-feet,
mph and rpm, or seconds and g’s —every measure of a CLS 63 AMG starts with “one.”

AMG-developed 6.3-liter V‑8. The handcrafted V‑8 heart of the CLS 63 AMG produces a prodigious 507 hp @ 6,800 rpm and 465 lb‑ft of torque @ 5,200 rpm. Accompanied by the throaty growl of the AMG sport exhaust system, 60 mph arrives in just 4.3 seconds.1
SPEEDSHIFT PLUS. The paddle‑shifted 7‑speed automatic transmission offers the three driving modes of SPEEDSHIFT PLUS. Each setting alters the shifting and throttle response at the driver’s command. Sport mode delivers 30% faster shift speeds than the standard Comfort mode, while a true Manual mode quickens shifts by up to 50%.

AMG-enhanced chassis. The AMG-recalibrated AIRMATIC semi-active air suspension responds instantly to handle with poise and precision. Two Sport modes are selectable. Massive perforated brake discs are grasped by 6‑piston front and 4‑piston rear calipers. Lightweight, highly rigid 19" AMG triple 5‑spoke wheels wear staggered-‑width tires. Racy refinement. Exquisitely composed and crafted, the CLS 63 AMG is a performance car you can enjoy every day. Sport-contoured, heated front seats are upholstered in rich AMG Nappa leather with Alcantara inserts. AMG instrumentation with a RACETIMER lets you measure your laps, or just keep time to the 510‑watt surround sound system.



2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS Class Connecting your Life

Stay in touch with mbrace. Your vehicle is more than a source of enjoyment, it’s a vital part of everyday living. The Mercedes‑Benz mbrace system can make it easier from planning a trip, to remembering where you parked, to handling an unexpected emergency.12 You can access a world of security, convenience and destination planning services from your vehicle, your computer or even your smartphone. With advanced, reliable technology, plus 24‑hour support from helpful experts, mbrace helps keep you, your life and your Mercedes-Benz connected.

- From your vehicle. Three buttons inside your Mercedes-Benz can connect you to emergency services, our 24‑hour Customer Assistance Center, or our Roadside Assistance service.13 Numerous mbrace services are also integrated with your vehicle’s standard COMAND navigation system.

- From your smartphone. The mbrace Mobile Application for your iPhone® or BlackBerry® lets you locate your vehicle from up to a mile away, remote-‑unlock its doors, find a
nearby dealer, and contact Roadside Assistance, Customer Service or even Mercedes-‑Benz Financial with a touch.

- From your computer. Beyond the support you’ll find at mbrace.mbusa.com, the Search & Send feature lets you look up destinations on Google Maps using any web browser. You can then send the address directly to your vehicle’s navigation system with just a few clicks.


When and where you need it. Two service packages are available, each including an attractive complimentary trial period allowing you to experience the many ways that Mercedes-Benz mbrace can help connect and protect you and your vehicle. The standard mbrace Package (::) includes all of the Safety and Security services, as well as Search & Send, one of the most popular Navigation and Destination Planning features. It also includes four reassuring Convenience features, such as the ability to locate your vehicle using your smartphone. The mbrace PLUS Package (+) offers unlimited use of our expert Concierge services, spoken turn-by-turn Route Assistance even if your car does not have a navigation system plus traffic and weather reports based on your location.

For 125 years-longer than any other automaker we’ve been sharing this planet with you. Respecting it, and protecting it, have long been a part of our vision and ambition. We introduced the world’s first CFC-free car, not just in its air conditioning but in its entire manufacturing process. We’ve been using water-‑borne paints for years, and source the wood for our interior trim from responsibly sustained forests. We’ve been pioneering advanced powertrains for generations, from today’s hybrid models and 50-state clean diesels to the fuel cell vehicles of tomorrow.

Mercedes-Benz is also legendary for producing automobiles of extraordinary durability, with 88% of the vehicles sold in the last 20 years and a remarkable 75% of the vehicles we’ve ever sold in the U.S. still on the road. After all, it takes virtually the same amount of energy to build vehicles that last as ones that won’t. Even our brochures conserve resources and are produced with eco-conscious printing. Everything we engineer is born from the motivation and ingenuity to make things better. Passion with compassion that is what drives us.

2011 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG and 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG

The 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG is designed to be a modern 300SL Gullwing revival. The car has a long bonnet, the passenger compartment is close to the rear axle and the rear of the car is short. The Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG will also adapt the feature of wing doors that will swing open upwards on gas struts, not in a mix of upwards and forward like the SLR. The doors must be closed manually as AMG engineers decided against auto-closing systems because the systems would have added 90 pounds (41 kg) to the car. In case of a roll-over, the doors can be fully detached to allow the occupants to leave the vehicle. The 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG is a luxury grand tourer automobile developed by Mercedes-AMG to replace the Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren. The car is the first Mercedes automobile designed in-house by AMG and is described by Mercedes-Benz as a spiritual successor to the Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing, despite a design that visually draws more of its inspiration from the 300 SLR Uhlenhaut Coupé.



The racing version of the gullwing model, the new 2011 Mercedes-Beanz SLS AMG GT3 has had its racing debut the past weekend, on the four-hour race for the VLN Nurburgring endurance championship. The event formed part of the development and testing program of the Mercedes-Beanz SLS AMG GT3, which began in June 2010. Developed according to the GT3 rules of the FIA, the Mercedes-Beanz SLS AMG GT3 was taken to the starting line for the VLN race in prototype class E1-XP. Getting behind the wheel of the SLS AMG GT3 at its racetrack debut were Bernd Schneider (five DTM titles, one ITC championship and one FIA GT championship) and Thomas Jager (reigning Porsche Carrera Cup champion).

"The 2011 Mercedes-Beanz SLS AMG GT3 will start a new era in Mercedes-Benz customer motorsports. This car is an exciting and spectacular sporting tool for committed private teams and talented private drivers. Together with our well-proven sports and touring car partner HWA, AMG will establish a customer motorsports department, and ensure the usual high level of Mercedes service for its motorsports customers," Head of Mercedes-Benz Motorsport Norbert Haug said in a statement.


Powered by an AMG 6.3l V8 engine coupled with a six-speed racing transmission with sequential gear-changes, the Mercedes-Beanz SLS AMG GT3 is suitable for all the race series that follow the FIA GT3 regulations, such as the FIA GT3 European Championship, the ADAC GT-Masters, the endurance championship held by VLN and the 24-hour races at the Nurburgring or Spa-Francorchamps.

The 2011 Mercedes-Beanz SLS AMG GT3 is closely related to big names such as 952 24 Hours of Le Mans as well as the 1952 Carrera Panamericana. The car comes with a 6.2-liter M156 V8 , bucket-style tappets, dry-sump lubrication, 571 horsepower at 6,800 rpm with 479 lb-ft of torque, top speed of 197 mph, optional carbon-ceramic brakes with 15.4-inch rotors in front, healthy doses of aluminium, carbon fibre and leather.


Estimation Price that the 2011 Mercedes-Beanz SLS AMG will cost between $200,000 and $250,000 when it goes on sale in the spring of next year, or quite a bit less than the $300,000 SL65 AMG Black Series. Thus priced, the SLS would be competitively priced against the Ferrari 430 Scuderia and the upcoming Superleggera version of the Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4. And it can be considered a hefty bargain against the roughly $500,000 it takes to buy a vintage 300SL Gullwing.

Further racing trials of the Mercedes-Beanz SLS AMG GT3 are planned in the final two VLN races to be held on October 16 and 30, 2010. Orders for the Mercedes-Beanz SLS AMG GT3 can be placed directly with Mercedes-AMG GmbH. Available only with left-hand drive, pricing starts at EUR334,000, with deliveries to begin in February 2011.


The New 2012 Merceses-Beanz SLS AMG Roadster prototypes have been put through their paces on country roads and long-distance highways and in city traffic, in locations from Affalterbach, Germany, to Laredo, Texas. The cars also have undergone endurance testing off-road, as well as completing countless high-speed loops on the Nordschliefe at the Nurburgring. The all-new 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster, the soft-top sibling of the SLS AMG coupe. The Roadster makes its public debut in September at the 2011 Frankfurt Auto Show and goes on sale in the U.S. toward the end of this year.


The soft-top edition of the 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG swaps the coupe's fixed roof and signature gullwing doors for a folding canvas roof and conventional doors. It gets additional structural bracing front and rear, as well as a reinforcing crossmember behind the seats that also supports the fixed rollover protection system.

2011Mercedes-Benz F700 Best Styling Hybrid Concept 2012 Car

This is made possible for Mercedes Benz F700 by a forward-looking drive concept, the heart of which is the “DIESOTTO” technology an advancement of the internal combustion engine thought up by Mercedes-Benz. With its novel controlled auto ignition (CAI), direct fuel injection and turbocharging, it combines the high power of the spark-ignition engine with the exemplary torque and great fuel economy of a diesel. The drive system in the Mercedes-Benz F 700, as four-cylinder featuring two-stage charging, attains the performance level of a current S-Class car with a 3.5-liter naturally aspirated V6 gasoline engine or the 3.0-liter V6 turbodiesel.

Mercedes-Benz F700

The Mercedes-Benz F700 is powered by Mercedes' DiesOtto engine, so called because it combines elements of diesel and petrol (Otto cycle). The concept engine displaces 1.8-litres, and features twin sequential turbochargers, generating 177 kW and 400Nm at unspecified engine speeds. As a result, the F700 has performance equivalent to the Mercedes-Benz S350, with a fuel consumption rating of 53 US MPG or 4.43L/100 km. The Mercedes-Benz F700 is a concept car produced by Mercedes-Benz. It was first revealed to the public at the 2007 Frankfurt motor show. European automakers demonstrated a new interest in hybrid and electric vehicles at the 2007 Frankfurt Motor Show. For example, Mercedes-Benz arrived at the show with seven hybrids, including a luxury sedan concept vehicle called the F 700, a 17-foot (5.2 m)-long car that achieves a fuel economy of 44.4 miles per gallon (mpg).

2011-2012 Mercedes-Benz F700

The research vehicle features a homogenous charge compression ignition engine, a technology that produces the high fuel economy of a diesel engine from a clean-burning gasoline engine. Mercedes has also mated its clean-diesel engine to an electric motor, creating the Bluetec hybrid. The company plans to introduce a gasoline fueled hybrid SUV and sedan in 2009, followed by two Bluetec hybrids in 2010, one of which will achieve 51 miles per gallon of diesel fuel. In addition, the Mercedes Car Group exhibited its smart car in three new incarnations: an electric-only vehicle and both diesel and gasoline versions with "micro hybrid drive," a belt-driven starter and alternator that allows the engine to shut off at stops. See the DaimlerChrysler press releases about the auto show and the Mercedes Benz F700.

2011-2012 Mercedes-Benz F700

The styling of the 2011-2012 Mercedes F 700 comes from the Mercedes-Benz Advanced Design Studio in Irvine, California. Here the designers looked to nature for influences when designing the 2011 Mercedes-Benz F700 F 700 concept. "Aqua Dynamic" is what the designers term this design idiom. A direct connection to this design theme is the "back fin" which appears on the roof; it is used for antennas, the reversing camera and the third brake light. The side view of the 2011 Mercedes F 700 concept is defined by highly tense curves. This is true of the roof contour, but especially of the concise shoulder line: it starts out by continuing the line created by the front wheel arch a short way, and then carries over in a sweeping curve to the rear end.

Mercedes-Benz F700

Mercedes-Benz F700 Interior

An Mercedes-Benz all-new active suspension technology is also featured on the 2011-2012 Mercedes-Benz F700, dubbed PRE-SCAN. The new system uses two laser to scan the road in front of the car and automatically adjusts the suspension to suit conditions. The Mercedes-Benz F700 also features SERVO-HMI (Human Machine Interface), a virtual operating assistant that the driver can converse with. The concept was designed at Mercedes’ Advanced Design Studio in Irvine, California.

Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG DR 520 Limited Edition In UK 2011

The experience is basically a C63 that pushes a good deal harder in the kidneys, but you only really get the full effect after 5,000rpm, when the 2011 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG DR 520 steps up with the full trump card of supercar-wilting pace. Before that, you get all the ‘normal' goodness of a stock C63; easy cruising, excellent low-down burble, epic torque. The steering is excellent for an estate car, the brakes similarly competent, though they could do with a bit more bite within the first inch of pressure. Equally, the 7G Tronic box is too slow from the paddles, so you're better off just using the ‘Sport' mode and putting up with it. standard C63 AMG prods out an altogether respectable 450-odd bhp. There's an official ‘performance pack' upgrade available that peps that up to nearer 480, but the Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG DR 520 gets a new crank and pistons to lob power up to well over 500 - basically a Brabus upgrade but with a Merc-backed warranty and satin features. The rest is basically a performance pack C63 AMG (slightly bigger brakes, stiffer springs over the stock car), though you'll pay an extra £1,500 notes for the AMG limited-slip differential, which you'll need.

Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG DR 520

Mercedes-Benz revealed the C-Class 2011 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG DR 520 only sale in UK, a new limited edition which will be sold exclusively by company’s Specialist Products division at Mercedes-Benz World at Brooklands, Surrey. Regarding this model, the German manufacturer says it is its most powerful C-Class, because it is based on the C 63 AMG and carries a performance package capable to boost its power output to 520 hp and 650 Nm of torque, from 460 hp and 600 Nm delivered by the standard vehicle. With these numbers, the car can hit 62 mph in just 4.1 seconds while the estate version needs 4.2 seconds.

Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG DR 520

The 2011 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG DR 520 German manufacturer says it is its most powerful C-Class, because it is based on the C 63 AMG and carries a performance package capable to boost its power output to 520 hp and 650 Nm of torque, from 460 hp and 600 Nm delivered by the standard vehicle. With these numbers, the car can hit 62 mph in just 4.1 seconds while the estate version needs 4.2 seconds. Both have a top speed electronically limited to 187 mph. The 2011 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG DR 520 features the AMG Performance Pack Plus consisting of high-performance braking system with red calipers engine upgrades in the form of forged pistons, newly-developed connecting rods and a revised crankshaft, as well as an AMG Carbon Fibre rear spoiler for the Saloon. The design is completed by the black or white matt wrap and the Titanium finish alloy wheels, grille and discreet 2011 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG DR 520 badging on the wing and the boot lid. Inside we can find sports seats upholstered in leather and exclusive Alcantara as well as red or white contrast stitching and multi-function AMG Performance steering wheel in Nappa leather and Alcantara.

2011 New Generation Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Aero Dynamic Concept 2012

The high-performance Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG sedan is now more attractive than ever thanks to restyling for the 2012MY. The Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG sedan is complemented by numerous enhancements help maximize performance while significantly reducing fuel consumption. The sedan now features the award-winning AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT 7 Speed sports transmission with standard "Controlled Efficiency" mode along with a new power steering pump that helps reduce the combined fuel consumption by about ten percent (estimated figures for U.S. models pending). The output of the AMG 6.3-liter V8 engine is unchanged at 451 hp and can be increased to a maximum of 481 hp with the optional AMG Development Package. Agility, grip and ride comfort have been enhanced as a result of numerous measures to optimize the AMG sports suspension. New assistance systems and a new generation of telematics increase both safety and comfort. The U.S. market launch for the 2012 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Sedan begins in autumn.

Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG

The 2012 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG sedan features a new radiator grille with a large Mercedes star and a single transverse louvre, as well as a new Mercedes-Benz AMG front apron with a lower cross member painted in high-gloss black. Additionally highlights include special AMG daytime running lights and side air outlets which recall those found on the SL63 AMG high-performance roadster. New clear-lens headlamps emphasize the car's distinctive, confident presence especially when equipped with the optional Lighting Package featuring bi-xenon headlamps. The wide front fenders with the "6.3 AMG" badge and the new 5 twin-spoke AMG light-alloy wheels finished in titanium grey. Good contact with the road is provided by the wide 235/40 R 18 and 255/35 R 18 tires at the front and rear. The rear of the Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG now features a new AMG rear apron featuring a distinctive, black diffuser insert with three pronounced fins.

Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG

Under the skin, the top C-Class model boasts a wealth of new technology including the AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT 7-speed sports transmission another advanced feature adopted from the SL63 AMG. This innovative transmission uses a wet start-up clutch in place of a traditional torque converter to deliver a much more efficient, agile and direct response. Fuel consumption and emissions have been reduced thanks to the "Controlled Efficiency" mode and a new power steering pump.
The AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT 7-speed sports transmission impresses with its exceptional flexibility:

with four driving modes as well as rev-matching and RACE START functions, it delivers comfortable shifts around town as well as instant response in high performance driving situations. The Controlled Efficiency "C" mode is programmed to provide smooth, comfortable upshifts while maintaining
the lowest possible engine speed to help maximize fuel efficiency. The "S", "S+" and "M" modes deliver increased agility through fast, responsive gear changes and higher revs. Gear changes in the "S+" and "M" modes take just 0.1 seconds.

Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG

The AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT 7-speed sports transmission impresses with its exceptional flexibility: with four driving modes as well as rev-matching and RACE START functions, it delivers comfortable shifts around town as well as instant response in high performance driving situations. The Controlled Efficiency "C" mode is programmed to provide smooth, comfortable upshifts while maintaining
the lowest possible engine speed to help maximize fuel efficiency. The "S", "S+" and "M" modes deliver increased agility through fast, responsive gear changes and higher revs. Gear changes in the "S+" and "M" modes take just 0.1 seconds.

Even more dramatic performance is available with the optional AMG Development Package offering 481 hp and a 0-60 mph acceleration time of 4.3 seconds. The Mercedes AMG engine experts have achieved this increase in output thanks to a technology transfer from the SLS AMG with forged pistons, connecting rods and the lightweight crankshaft all coming from the gullwing model's engine. The reduced mass inertia of the components which are 6.6 pounds lighter than those of the standard version allows the naturally aspirated eight-cylinder engine to rev up with even greater ease and agility. Models equipped with the Development Package can be identified by the variable intake manifold painted in titanium grey under the hood, the AMG high performance braking system with two-piece front discs and red painted brake calipers at all four corners, a carbon-fiber spoiler lip on the trunk lid and the AMG performance steering wheel in premium leather with a unique grip area.

Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG

The AMG speed-sensitive sports steering with a direct ratio (13.5 : 1) has a redesigned power-steering pump which contributes to reduced fuel consumption. This new pump only requires energy when the driver is actually making steering movements. Reliable deceleration at all times is provided by the AMG highperformance braking system with internally ventilated and perforated discs all around.The AMG sports suspension includes a redesigned front axle, reinforced rear axle and wider front and rear track has undergone thorough modification and offers greater driving enjoyment and ride comfort at all times. The new stiffer elastokinematics, revised axle kinematics with more negative camber and new rear-axleanti-roll bar with a larger cross-section, result in higher agility and greater lateral
acceleration. Additionally, new spring and damper rates have optimized both the responsiveness of the suspension as well as the road noise and tire vibration characteristics.

Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Interior

Mercedes-Benz High Quality Interior

Even a quick glance at the interior of the 2012 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG sedan reveals the considerable updates, such as the completely new dashboard design with an integrated screen. The new 3D color TFT display in the middle of the redesigned speedometer welcomes the driver upon entry with the AMG logo. The new threespoke AMG performance steering wheel - a feature adopted from the CLS63 AMG is trimmed in premium leather and features metallic trim elements with a flattened top and bottom sections as well as grip areas which are specially shaped and trimmed in perforated leather for perfect steering control. Aluminum shift paddles facilitate manual gear changes.

Fine trim elements in brushed dark aluminum are found on the dashboard and doors. Situated in the center console surrounded by high-gloss black piano lacquer trim is the new rotary control for selecting the transmission modes C, S, S+, M and RACE START. The special AMG sports seats with integrated head restraints and adaptive backrests are available from launch with combined M-B
Tex/DINAMICA black upholstery. (DINAMICA is a new type of breathable manmade fiber). The side bolsters of the AMG sports seats are covered in M-B Tex while the center panels of the seat cushions are also upholstered with DINAMICA. Available as an option, designo leather appointments give the interior of the Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG a very exclusive character: four single colors and three two-tone combinations are available. As a further option, these can be complemented with "extended black designo leather appointments" for the top section of the dashboard and the upper section of the door linings.

The 2012 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG features five new driver assistance systems which are already established in the S-Class flagship model line and the trend-setting CLS. These assistance systems use the latest camera and sensor technology and are designed to combat common causes of accidents. They 5 raise the safety of the C-Class to a new level by warning the driver of a hazard.

• Adaptive Highbeam Assist
• ATTENTION ASSIST
• PARKTRONIC including parking guidance
• Lane Keeping Assist
• Blind Spot Assist