MERCEDES-BENZ SLK 55 AMG AND DUCATI STREETFIGHTER 848: THE STARS OF THE 2011 BOLOGNA MOTOR SHOW

It has just been a year since German car maker Mercedes-Benz and Italian superbike maker Ducati joined forces. To celebrate one year of co-operation between the two top automotive brands, both manufacturers will showcas special edition models at the Bologna Motor Show which is open till December 11th. The anniversary will be marked a Mercedes-Benz SLK 55 AMG and a Ducati Streetfighter 848 painted in yellow. For Mercedes-Benz the custom yellow paint job may be new but if demand for the colour persists the car maker might offer it as an option.

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Mercedes-Benz India to launch B-Class hatchback in June?

Mercedes-Benz is really getting aggressive with its strategies as it fights to regain control of the luxury segment in India. A part of this strategy is to introduce an new premium hatchback segment in India. The Mercedes-Benz B-Class is the car that the company hopes, will be able to attract the attention of car buyers to the brand. Also, the new hatchback would be considerably cheaper than the most inexpensive offering currently on their portfolio, the C-Class.

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NEW MERCEDES BENZ C-CLASS TO BE LAUNCHED ON SEPTEMBER 1ST

Mercedes-Benz is expected to launch the next generation of the C-Class sedan in India soon. The car will be launched on September 1st at an event in Delhi. The new Mercedes- Benz C-Class gets few changes to the exterior including new headlights and bumpers. The mid-life makeover is aimed at freshening up the old C-Class to take on the upcoming new models from the rivals. The chief among which is the new BMW 3-Series which will debut at the Frankfurt motor show in mid-September. As far as the changes are concerned, the new C-Class gets redesigned headlights and front bumper with integrated LED daytime running lights.

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2012 MERCEDES-BENZ B-CLASS UNVEILED AHEAD OF OFFICIAL FRANKFURT DEBUT!

Mercedes-Benz has unveiled the new 2012 Mercedes-Benz B-Class hatchback ahead of its official debut scheduled for the Frankfurt Motor show in September. According to the makers of the car, the new B-Class offers a whole lot more than any other product that is on sale right now at a Mercedes-Benz showroom near you. The new B-Class, can described in just four words; Agile, Efficient, Safe and Sensational.

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2012 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK GETS A DIESEL HEART FOR THE FIRST TIME

Mercedes-Benz, for the first time in history, is offering its 2012 SLK roadster with a diesel engine. This could start off a trend among auto makers as fuel efficiency becomes the most important factor when choosing a car even for the wealthy class. This is one segment where no really thought of introducing a diesel before. Both BMW and Porsche have cars that rival the Mercedes-Benz SLK but none has got a diesel engine option in its line-up.

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MERCEDES-BENZ B-CLASS FIRST OFFICIAL IMAGE LEAKED!

Mercedes-Benz will debut its much awaited B-Class hatchback next month at the Frankfurt Motor show. An Italian blog called ‘Joke for blog’ has acquired the very first official image of the next generation B-Class. The new car takes a lot of design cues from from the A-Class concept which was unveiled earlier. The most evident of which are the two defining lines on the sides. The new B-Class has also been designed along the lines of the latest Mercedes- Benz products.

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MERCEDES-BENZ CLS AND CLC “SHOOTING BRAKE” CONFIRMED FOR 2012-13 LAUNCH

Mercedes-Benz top boss, Dieter Zetsche has confirmed the CLS and CLC Shooting Brake for 2012 and 2013 respectively. The German automaker recently launched the new CLS sedan and the CLS Shooting Brake will be based on the new CLC which will be a four door coupe. “Shooting brake” is the word folks at Mercedes-Benz associate with a four-door estate with a coupe-like roof line. The design does make the car stand out from the rest of the crown.

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Mercedes planning to launch C-CLASS, E-CLASS DIESEL CAR soon

Manufacturer of luxury cars in India, at the end, ideal for expanding the premium segment. Triad German premium car manufacturer by the end of the market slowing down the search operation. The trend is BMW, BMW X1 crossover, series 3, which was then, BMW has begun to portfolio prices cheapest car started. Well, Audi and Mercedes-Benz has combined to keep prices low, Mercedes has decided to India-specific small motor skills for the development of the Class C-Class sedan.

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Mercedes CL-Class Review

The rapid development of the country has prompted several global automobile manufacturers to enter the Indian car market. Among these international car manufacturers Mercedes-Benz is a name known for launching powerful and stylish cars. The CL Class coupe was launched by the automobile company following the success enjoyed by the earlier model.

Mercedes CL-Class Specification

The car is available in four engine variations and these include the CL 500 with 5.5L V8 engine. This engine can generate power of 388 bhp along with torque of 530 Nm. The CL 600 has 5.5L V12 engine and this can generate power of 517 bhp along with torque of 830 Nm. The CL 63 variant has a 6.2L V8 engine and this generates power of 525 bhp along with torque of 630 Nm. The CL 65 variant comes with 6.0L V12 engine and this can deliver power of 612 bhp along with torque of 1000 Nm.

The CL-500 has 7G-Tronic 7-speed automatic transmission. This transmission provides strong acceleration along with improved fuel consumption. The CL 600 has 5-speed automatic transmission and CL 63 AMG is mated with AMG 7G-Tronic 7-speed automatic transmission. The AMG 65 comes with AMG 5-speed automatic transmission.

The car comes equipped with 4 link suspension for the front as well as rear portion. This suspension system allows drivers to enjoy an effortless driving experience. The length of the car is 5065mm while its width is 2139mm and its height is 1418mm. The car has front as well as rear disk brakes. The kerb weight of the car is 2185 kgs and its fuel tank capacity is 90 litres.

Mercedes CL-Class Mileage

The 5.5L V8 petrol engine can deliver mileage of 6 km/litre in the city and its mileage on the highway is 12 km/litre. The 5.5L V12 petrol engine can deliver mileage of 5 km/litre in the city while its mileage on the highway is 10 km/litre. The 6.2L V8 and 6.0L V12 petrol engines can deliver 5 km/litre in the city while the mileage on the highway is 10 km/litre.

Mercedes CL-Class Interiors

The interiors of the car are quite elegant and have a classy instrument cluster. The car has leather seats along with multifunctional steering wheel wrapped in leather. The car has automatic climate control feature along with stereo radio. The car has heating options and the chrome elements in the car make the interiors stand apart.

Mercedes CL-Class Safety features

The car has several safety features and these include active body control, cruise control, brake assist system, electronic stability program, hill start assist and anti lock brake system.

Mercedes CL-Class Price and design variations

The price of the car is Rs 1.2 crore to around Rs 1.6 crore. The car is available in four design variations and these include CL-500, CL-600, CL 65 AMG and CL 63 AMG.

Mercedes CL-Class Colors

The car is available in several colors and these include Arctic white, Barolo red, alubeam, design graphite, Capri blue, designo mystic white, design mocha black, jade green, iridium silver, pewter, titanium grey and Majestic black.

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Mercedes GLK 350 Review

The Mercedes GLK 350 is a sport utility vehicle that will be launched by the company in D+ segment in September 2010. The design of the car is unlike any other Mercedes and so it may take some time for occupants and owners to warm up to the vehicle. However like other Mercedes cars this one promises powerful performance along with complete comfort.

Mercedes GLK 350 Specification

The Mercedes GLK 350 review shows that the car has a powerful 3496cc, 24 valve, V6 diesel engine. This engine can deliver power of 268 bhp at 6000 rpm and peak torque of 350 Nm at 2400 rpm. The length of the car is 4526mm and its width is 2032mm while its height is 1701mm. The car can seat 5 individuals.

The engine of the car comes with 7 automatic gears and the car has all wheel drive and excellent traction, control and stability. The car has extremely powerful brake system and the brakes operate fluidly and respond promptly. The kerb weight of the car is 2185 kgs.

Mercedes GLK 350 Mileage

The mileage figures for the car of Indian roads are not known as yet.

Mercedes GLK 350 Interiors

The interiors of the car are spacious and offer excellent head as well as shoulder room. The controls and dials have beautiful silver rings. The seats are beautifully crafted and offer complete comfort. The car has a top grade surround sound music system, dash integrated 6-CD changer, 7-inch color monitor and voice control feature. The driver’s seat can be electrically adjusted and the car has climate control feature as well. The car also comes with memory seat option.

Mercedes GLK 350 Safety features

The car has several safety features and these include airbags, anti lock brake system, electronic stability feature and electronic brake force distribution. The car also has seat belts, parking sensors and fog lamp.

Mercedes GLK 350 Price and design variations

The price of the car will be around Rs 45 lakhs and the car will be available in a single design variation.

Mercedes GLK 350 Colors

The colors in which the car will be available in India are not known as yet.

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Mercedes SL-Class Review

The Mercedes SL-Class was launched as the fifth generation vehicle by the Mercedes Benz automobile company. The exterior design of the car along with its interiors has been revamped. The new SL-Class incorporates technological innovations along with complete comfort and this ensures that the driver and occupants of the car can enjoy a pleasurable driving experience.

Mercedes SL-Class Specification

The SL-Class comes with a 3.0L V6 engine and the other engine option is a 5.5L V8 engine. The 3.0L V6 engine can deliver power of 306 bhp along with torque of 350 Nm. The 5.5L V8 engine delivers power of 382 bhp and the torque is 530 Nm. The car has 7G-TRONIC 7-speed automatic transmission.

The length of the car is 4562mm and its width is 2069mm while its height is 1317mm.The car has 4-link front suspension along with MB multi link rear suspension and this provides stability to the car and ensures that the driving the car is a pleasurable experience. The car also comes equipped with Sensotronic brake controls. The car has a boot space of 235 litres and the kerb weight of the car is 1910 kgs. The fuel tank capacity of the car is 83 litres.

Mercedes SL-Class Mileage

The 3.0L V6 petrol engine can deliver mileage of 6.3 km/litre in the city while the mileage on the highway is 9.4 km/litre. The 5.5L V8 petrol engine can deliver mileage of 4.8 km/litre in the city and the mileage on the highway is 7.3 km/litre.

Mercedes SL-Class Interiors

The interiors of the car have new seats with perforated leather and contrast stitching in silver color. The car has a hydraulic operated Vario roof fold which can be operated in only 16 seconds. The car also has dashboard materials of high quality.

Mercedes SL-Class Safety features

The car has several standard safety features and these include side airbags, TeleAid emergency communication system, antilock brake system along with brake assist, active body control and pop up roll bar.

Mercedes SL-Class Price and design variations

The price of the car is around Rs 1.15 crore. The car is available in three design variations and these include Mercedes Benz SL 500, SL 600 and SL 350.

Mercedes SL Colors

The car is available in 14 stylish colors and these include magma red, tektite grey metallic, metallic obsidian black, metallic travertine beige, tanzanite blue metallic, andradite green, tellurium silver, black, green black metallic, brilliant silver metallic, jasper blue metallic, amber red metallic, topaz blue and alabaster white.

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Mercedes GL-Class Review

The Mercedes Benz GL Class is a luxury vehicle in the sports utility vehicle market. The vehicle was launched by Mercedes Benz in March 2010. The car is a reflection of the excellent engineering, style and high standards set by Mercedes Benz. The car includes latest innovation in engine and offers complete comfort to its customers.

Mercedes GL-Class Specification

The car comes equipped with a 3L GL 350 CDI engine with BlueEfficiency feature. The engine is designed to deliver excellent performance on all road conditions or terrains. The engine can deliver power of 224 bhp at 3800 rpm along with torque of 510 Nm at 1600 to 288 rpm. The car comes equipped with 7-G-tronic automatic gearbox.

The length of the car is 5099mm and its width is 1920mm while the height of the car is 1840mm. The BlueEfficiency technology in the car ensures that the engine records low emissions and enjoys better fuel efficiency. The car has excellent off road capacity due to its airmatic air suspension along with adaptive damping system. This allows the car to adjust to the existing road conditions. The car has front ventilated and rear disk brakes and the kerb weight of the car is 2185 kgs.

Mercedes GL-Class Mileage

The car delivers mileage of 6km/litre in the city while the mileage on the highway is 9km/litre.

Mercedes GL-Class Interiors

The interiors of the car are adorned with high quality materials along with chrome trim. The seats are comfortable and have lateral support along with crash active Neck-Pro feature. The front seats are ergonomically designed to provide complete comfort to occupants. The third row seats are easily foldable. The seats are covered in fine upholstery. The instrument panel is also covered in leather. The car had Audio 20 sound system along with eight loudspeakers and CD drive. The steering wheel helps in enhancing the driving experience. The car has three zone climate control.

Mercedes GL-Class Safety features

The car offers several safety features and these include 6 dual stage airbags, Neck pro head restraints, antilock brake system, collapsible steering, crumple zones and engine immobiliser. The car also has child safety door locks, central locking and Parktronic parking system.

Mercedes GL-Class Price and design variations

The price of the car is around Rs 63.57 lakhs to approximately Rs 68.50 lakhs. The car is available in two design variations and these include Mercedes GL 350 CDi Executive and GL 350 CDi Luxury.

Mercedes GL-Class Colors

The car is available in six stylish colors and these include calcite white, carneol red, obsidian black, palladium silver, sanidine beige and iridium silver.

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Mercedes C-Class Review

The Mercedes Benz C-Class car has been among the most popular and sought after cars at entry level in this luxury sedan brand. Daimler Chrysler brought changes in the design of the C-Class and the new car is available in petrol as well as diesel variations. This car contains all the elements, style and features that are distinctive of Mercedes brand.

Mercedes C-Class Specification

The new C-Class comes with three engine options and these include 1.8L petrol engine and 2.2L diesel engine with CRDi feature and 6.2L V8 petrol engine. The 1.8L engine can deliver power of 178 bhp at 5600 rpm along with torque of 240Nm at 3500 to 4500 rpm. The 2.2L engine can deliver power of 170bhp at 3700 rpm along with torque of 410 Nm at 2000 rpm.

The 6.2L V8 engine can deliver power of 457bhp at 6800 rpm along with torque of 600 Nm at 5000 rpm. The 1.8L and 2.2L engines have 6-speed manual transmission while the 6.2L engine has 7G-Tronic 7-speed Speedshift automatic transmission. The length of the car is 4581mm and its width is 1770mm while its height is 1447mm. The car has front ventilated and rear disk brakes. The ground clearance of the car is 130mm and its kerb weight is 1520 kgs while its fuel tank capacity is 62 litres.

Mercedes C-Class Mileage

The Mercedes C-Class review indicates that the 1.8L engine can deliver mileage of 7km/litre in the city while the mileage on the highway is 1.3 km/litre. The 2.2L engine delivers mileage of 9.8 km/litre in the city and the mileage on the highway is 15.4 km/litre. The 6.2L engine can deliver mileage of 5 km/litre in the city and the mileage on the highway is 10 km/litre.

Mercedes C-Class Interiors

The interiors of the car are extremely elegant and sophisticated. The car has comfortable seats along with new gauges. The standards aspects include front as well as rear armrest that have cup holders. The car has THERMATIC automatic climate control feature, heated mirrors, front seats that have power height along with backrest adjustment, and electronic stability feature and brake assist system. The car has universal media interface, MP3 compatible CD player, 6 CD changer, i-pod, i-phone and USB stick. The limited edition car has 24 hour road side assistance feature.

Mercedes C-Class Safety features

The car is packed with several safety features and these include front row along with side airbags. The seat belts can be adjusted for height and have pre-tensioners. The car doors have child proof feature along with side impact protection, automatic child seat recognition, anti lock brake system and electronic immobiliser. The special edition cars have PRE-SAFE protection feature wherein the car can prepare itself in case an accident is likely to occur.

Mercedes C-Class Price and design variations

The price of the car is around Rs 25 lakhs to approximately Rs 35 lakhs. The car is available in several design variations and these include C200 Kompressor, C230, C220 Limited Edition and C220 CDI along with C63 AMG.

Mercedes C-Class Colors

The car is available in several colors and these include tansanite blue, obsidian black, carneol red, periclase green, palladium silver, tenorite grey, cubanite silver, iridium silver and sani dinebeige.

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