Showing posts with label Mercedes. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Mercedes. Show all posts
Friday, July 15, 2011
Tuesday, July 12, 2011
Mercedes teases the 2012 B-class, releases details
The upcoming Mercedes B-class along with the A-class and the BMW 1-series is one of the most in-your-face exponents of premium carmakers going Size Zero to push sales volumes. We have been updating you regularly about the development buzz surrounding the upcoming Mercedes 2012 B-Class, which is slated for an Indian debut sometime late 2012 or early 2013, and give prospective customers an option against the smaller 1 series, which would be launched much earlier in India. Mercedes-Benz have now released the first teaser image and some other details about the new car, which will make its show debut at the upcoming Frankfurt Motor Show. The new B-class will be powered by a variety of engines. There will be a 1.6-liter turbo petrol with 122 PS / 200 Nm and 156 PS / 250 Nm in two different states of tune. Then there will be a 1.8-liter diesel engine with 109 PS / 250 Nm and 136 PS / 300 Nm, again in two different states of tune. Then there will be a top of the line 2.0-liter turbo petrol, but the power and torque figures have not been released yet.
The company will also introduce to the world, its shining new 7G-DCT dual clutch transmission in the B-Class. This transmission is extremely compact, extremely variable with regard to adaptation of the engine speed thanks to seven gears, incorporates an electric oil pump for start/stop capability, shifts gear without any interruptions in tractive power and combines the comfort of an automatic with the efficiency of a manual transmission. There would also be a 6-speed manual tranny to go with the dual-clutch Auto.
We are excited about the B-class, as according to the official company statement ‘No model change in the history of Mercedes-Benz has ever seen so many new developments introduced in one fell swoop’. The company is claiming that the 2012 B-class is a ‘quantum leap’ over the previous model. That’s quite a statement for a car from a company like Mercedes-Benz which is known for its innovation and the firsts that it has given to the world through its cars.
As a world first in the compact segment, the B-Class features a radar-based collision warning system with adaptive Brake Assist as standard, which lowers the risk of rear-end collisions. Safety measures, both active and passive included in the B-Class include:
• Adaptive Headlamp Assist
• Blind Spot Assist and Lane Keeping Assist
• ATTENTION ASSIST (standard)
• Speed Limit Assist (speed limit sign recognition)
• Active Parking Assist
• Brake HOLD function (standard with 7G-DCT)
• Hill Hold function
• Linguatronic
• Reversing camera
• DISTRONIC PLUS with BAS
• PRE-SAFE® (featuring for the first time in this class of vehicle).
The B-Class is optionally available with the so-called EASY-VARIO-PLUS system. This enables simple reorganisation of the interior so as to enable the transportation of bulky items. Features of the EASY-VARIO-PLUS system include fore/aft adjustment of the rear seats by up to 140 millimetres and a front passenger seat whose backrest can be folded forward onto the seat cushion.
New Photo Gallery of U.S.-Spec 2012 Mercedes-Benz M-Class
Mercedes-Benz’s all-new 2012 M-Class (or ML) makes its on-the-road debut in the U.S. this week so the German company decided to drop a new batch of images for our viewing pleasure.
The Stuttgart firm’s new luxury SUV enters the 2012 model year in the U.S. with a choice of two models. First up is the diesel-powered ML350 BlueTEC delivering 240 horsepower and 455 lb.-ft. of torque, while averaging 20mpg in the city and 25mpg on the highway.
The second choice for U.S. buyers is the gasoline-fueled ML350 4MATIC equipped with a brand new direct-injection 3.5-liter V6 rated at 302 hp and 273 lb.-ft.), with an estimated fuel economy of 17mpg city and 22mpg highway.
The Stuttgart firm’s new luxury SUV enters the 2012 model year in the U.S. with a choice of two models. First up is the diesel-powered ML350 BlueTEC delivering 240 horsepower and 455 lb.-ft. of torque, while averaging 20mpg in the city and 25mpg on the highway.
The second choice for U.S. buyers is the gasoline-fueled ML350 4MATIC equipped with a brand new direct-injection 3.5-liter V6 rated at 302 hp and 273 lb.-ft.), with an estimated fuel economy of 17mpg city and 22mpg highway.
Monday, July 11, 2011
Mercedes-Benz E V12 Cabriolet by Brabus
V12 / 6.233 cc / 800 PS / 1.047 lb/ft (1.420 Nm) @ 2.100 (electronically limited to 810 lb/ft (1.100 Nm) / biturbo / 0 - 62 mph (100 km/h): 3,7 s / 0 - 124 mph (200 km/h): 9,9 s / Vmax: 231 mph (370 km/h) / price: 478.000 EUR = USD 670.000
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Sunday, July 3, 2011
Mercedes-Benz (W116) 450 SEL
V8 / 4.520 cc / 224 PS / 271 ft/lb (368 Nm) @ 3.250 / 0 - 62 mph (100 km/h): 9,3 s / Vmax: 130 mph (210 km/h)
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Friday, July 1, 2011
Mercedes-Benz CK65 RS "Eau Rouge" by Carlsson-Aigner
V12 / 5.980 cc / 756 PS / 849 lb/ft (1.150 Nm) @ 2.000 / biturbo / 0 - 62 mph (100 km/h): 3,8 s / Vmax: 208 mph (335 km/h)
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Thursday, June 23, 2011
Mercedes-Benz B 55 AMG
V8 / 5.461 cc / 388 PS / 391 ft/lb (530 Nm) @ 2.800 - 4.800 / 0 - 62 mph (100 km/h): 5,2 s / Vmax: 155 mph (250 km/h)
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