Archive for the ‘Mercedes E-Class’ Category
August 24th, 2010 | 
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What is a high-end sports car? Are they Italian performance machines like the Ferrari 458 and the Lamborghini Gallardo, or are they more sensible vehicles like the BMW M5 and the Mercedes-Benz SL63 AMG? We think they’re the latter.
For this top ten, we are going to set the price cap at $120,000, if you can call that a cap. That should eliminate most of the extreme vehicles, but keep the basic Porsches and so on within the limits.
What kinds of things are we looking for with high-end sports cars? Obviously, they need to be fast with agile handling and excellent driving dynamics. The car needs to look stunning with a functional yet stylish interior. It would also be great if it could stand the test of time, so reliability is also a factor.
Let’s review the previous winners of our sports car test. The Volkswagen GTI took the top spot in the entry-level test due to its excellent performance, build quality, and versatility. There were numerous winners of the mid-level test, as we had multiple categories. We chose the Audi S4, the BMW M3, and the Ford Mustang GT500 as the top cars in their classes.
Hit the jump to see the list.
TopSpeed’s 10 Best High-End Sports Cars originally appeared on topspeed.com on Tuesday, 24 August 2010 12:00 EST.
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Porsche to celebrate 60 years at Pebble Beach this year? Well Mercedes is going to one up them and celebrate over 100 years. How about them apples? Never to be outdone, Mercedes will be featuring eight of its iconic cars spanning over all of their 108 years at this year’s Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance.
On August 12-15th, 2010, Mercedes will have a 1902 Mercedes Simplex, a 1929 SSK, 1952 W194 300SL, 1955 W196 300SLR “Uhlenhaut Coupe, ” 1956 W198 300SL, 1970 C111-II, 2011 SLS AMG, and the 2011 SLS AMG GT3 on display at the Mercedes Benz Star Lounge. Not only will they have these eight historic machines on display, but they will also have the entire E-Class line, a Sony Gran Turismo gaming sled, and a Maybach display.
And, of course, we saved the best for last. Mercedes will also have the SLS AMG line at available for test drives during this fun-filled weekend as well Classic Center vehicles that will be available for purchase.
Monterey is turning into the place to be in August. We’ll be covering all of the cars that make their appearance known during the Pebble Beach weekend so stay tuned for all of the coverage.
Hit the jump for the official press release.
Mercedes celebrates 100 years of sportscar heritage at Pebble Beach originally appeared on topspeed.com on Friday, 6 August 2010 21:00 EST.
Posted in Mercedes, Mercedes E-Class, Mercedes SLS-Class, Pebble Beach Concours, luxury cars |
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Fifth Gear’s Jason Plato has put two of the most powerful sedans of all times face to face. Check out what happens when the Audi RS6 and the Mercedes E63 AMG battle it out, but first, let’s take a look at the two sets of specs to get a better idea of which sedan will come out on top.
The Audi RS6 is powered by a 5.0 liter V10 engine that delivers a total of 580 hp and 480 ft lbs of torque which is definitely more powerful than the 6.3-liter V8 engine found in the E63 AMG that develops 518hp. This difference translates into little difference in the 0-60mph sprint which both cars can make in 4.5 seconds. Top speeds for both cars are limited to 155mph, but the top speed in the RS6 can be increased to 174mph upon the customer’s request.
So, which do you think would be the top pick between the two German sports sedans, the RS6 or the E63 AMG? See if your choice matches Jason Plato’s by watching the video!
Video: Audi RS6 vs. Mercedes E63 AMG originally appeared on topspeed.com on Wednesday, 14 July 2010 20:00 EST.
Any man who tells you that they don’t find a female race car driver that can hold her own against the boys hot is either blind or gay. Fortunately, all of us here have pretty good eyesight and are only interested in people of the opposite gender.
If you’re wondering why we’re talking about this, the video that we’re going to show has everything any waking man desires: Scottish DTM driver and resident vixen Susie Stoddart and a Mercedes E63 AMG Wagon. Even better, Stoddart shows us boys exactly how to take this steering stallion on a sideways burn. That’s some serious smoking hotness right there.
Video: Susie Stoddart takes the reins of a Mercedes E63 AMG and goes wild on it originally appeared on topspeed.com on Wednesday, 9 June 2010 17:00 EST.
According to Mercedes-Benz, the average buyer of the new E-Class cabriolet will be similar to the buyer of the old CLK. They will be male, over 50, and will most likely be golfers, as most Mercedes drivers are.
While these might not all be true, they do give out one valuable piece of information. Four-seat cabriolets are not going to be cool cars for young adults. They are too big and too expensive. All of this is truly a shame because the new E550 Cabriolet is very good. It looks aggressive, has plenty of room, and goes like stink. The exterior design is fabulous. A blocky feel that makes one think of precise engineering and longevity. It’s not too flashy, but it’s not understated either.
Admittedly, some people haven’t yet warmed up to the new headlights. Personally, we like them. The old E-Class was too old school, too retirement home. This new one is a great mixture of style and sophistication.
Hit the jump for the rest of the review.
Review: Mercedes-Benz E550 Cabriolet originally appeared on topspeed.com on Monday, 7 June 2010 11:00 EST.
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