Apr 20, 2012

Mercedes-Benz CLA, a four-door coupe built on the platform of the A-Class, but with the dimensions of a C-Class will enter in Mercedes showrooms in 2013. For now, the Germans give us some clues about the future model through the Mercedes-Benz Style Coupe Concept. Mercedes introduced a concept that will be the headline at Auto China 2012 in Beijing, an event which opens its doors next week. Officially called Mercedes-Benz Style Coupe Concept, the German prototype announces an entirely new model in the range of the Suttgart manufacturer. Mercedes-Benz Style Coupe Concept photo gallery Mercedes-Benz Style Coupe Concept Design / Engine Get used to the CLA name. It will be the name under which will be known the production model that would result from the concept presented and is considered by the auto world to be the CLS’s younger brother. Situated in range below the current C-Class and above the new A-Class, the four-door coupe with which the Germans will try to attract customers who don’t want a big car, but for which the elegance offered by Mercedes-Benz is a goal to be reached by this new car. Essentially intended for young people who haven’t yet founded a family, the future Mercedes-Benz CLA will be officialy launched in 2013. Mercedes-Benz Style Coupe Concept comes with...

Apr 18, 2012

The collaboration between Renault-Nissanand Mercedes-Benz gives the first result: the utility vehicle Mercedes-Benz Citan, the restyled and upgraded German version of Renault Kangoo. Mercedes-Benz presented earlier this week the first official photos and information about the new utility vehicle. Officially called Mercedes-Benz Citan, the model is first in a series that opens a high-level collaboration between Daimler and Renault-Nissan, Citan actually being a Renault Kangoo redesigned and restyled at the interior. 2012 Mercedes-Benz Citan photo gallery 2012 Mercedes-Benz Citan Engine The new 2012 Mercedes-Benz Citan comes with turbo diesel engines, with a power range between 75 and 110 hp, but also with a petrol engine – a rarity for an utility vehicles – which develops 115 hp. The gearbox is having five or six gears and come with a lever located above the center console. In addition, Mercedes-Benz Citan comes with the BlueEFFICIENCY package as standard on the petrol engine and as an optional on the diesel engines. BlueEFFICIENCY includes the Start-Stop system, capture and reuse of energy used in braking (KERS) and tires with low...

Apr 16, 2012

2013 Mercedes-Benz G-Class is the result of the latest technical facelift from the Germans, focused on the engine and interior. To keep their clientele, the Mercedes off-roader kept its original appearance. Mercedes-Benz has upgraded again the iconic G-Class. The facelift will be showcased at the Auto Show in Beijing and includes a new interior, updated engines and the Online Command interface. 2013 Mercedes-Benz G-Class photo gallery 2013 Mercedes-Benz G-Class Engines Regarding the interior, the center console, dashboard and board gauges have been completely redesigned, now integrating a color display. The Mercedes-Benz Online Command infotainment was integrated onboard the G-Class, and customers can order systems such as Blind Spot Assist, Parking Sensors and Adaptive Cruise Control. 2013 Mercedes-Benz G-Class AMG is offered now with two engine versions – G63 AMG and G65 AMG. The top iteration develops 612 bhp (457 kW/621 PS), has an average fuel consumption of 17 liters/100 km (16.6 mpg imperial, 13.8 mpg US) and reinforces the title of...

Apr 10, 2012

The new generation 2013 Mercedes GL officially debuted at the 2012 New York Auto Show. The German SUV comes with generous dimensions, a spacious interior for 7 people and a rich off-road package. Mercedes-Benz presented in a world premiere at 2012 New York Auto Show the new generation GL SUV – 2013 Mercedes-Benz GL Class, now bigger and better equipped, it’s the S-Class of SUVs. 2013 Mercedes GL photo gallery 2013 Mercedes GL Specs The big brother of 2012 Mercedes ML comes with a fresh design and new dimensions. Length increased from 200.7 inches (5099 mm) to 201.6 inches (5120 mm), width decreased from 85.4 inches (2170 mm) to 94.3 inches (2141 mm), but the wheelbase remains the same, that is 121 inches (3075 mm). The chassis is derived from the current ML, but modified and reinforced to support a larger and heavier bodywork. Even so, the total mass is reduced by 220 lbs (100 kg), through the use of aluminum and fiber. Inside, the 2013 Mercedes GL keeps the seven-seat configuration and raises the cabin top by 0.5 inches (10 mm). Speaking...

Dec 20, 2011

Mercedes will exhibit at Detroit Auto Show 2012 (North American International Auto Show – NAIAS 2012) two hybrid version of the current E-Class: Mercedes E300 BlueTEC Hybrid and Mercedes E400 Hybrid. The diesel-hybrid version will also arrive in Europe. The largest Auto Show of the beginning of the year brings two important premieres for Mercedes, which will exhibit at its booth in Detroit two environmental declensions of the existing E-Class. Mercedes E300 BlueTEC Hybrid and Mercedes E400 Hybrid at NAIAS 2012 The public present at Detroit Auto Show 2012 will get acquainted with the new Mercedes E400 Hybrid and Mercedes E300 BlueTEC Hybrid, the first intended exclusively for the U.S. market and the second scheduled to arrive in Europe in autumn 2012. The new Mercedes E300 BlueTEC Hybrid is actually a diesel-hybrid powered by the 2.1-liter CDI engine with 204 horsepower along with an electric engine. The latter offers 27 horsepower and a torque of 250 Nm (184.4 lb/ft), being kept alive by a lithium-ion battery of 0.8 kWh (1.09 PS), which allows running only in the electric mode at a maxim speed of 55 km/h (34.2 mph). The resources of the two propulsion units helps Mercedes E300 BlueTEC Hybrid to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 7.5 seconds and reach a top speed of 240 km/h (150 mph). Even so, the average fuel efficiency is only 4.2 litres/100 km (56 MPG US, 68 MPG UK), with 15% lower than the standard version, while emissions are reduced up to 109 g/km (57.2 mpg) less than the E250 CDI version. Along with the diesel-hybrid, Mercedes E400 Hybrid will make its...