Most, if not all people familiar with German luxury cars, will recognize both Mercedes-Benz and BMW’s entry-level C-Class and 3 Series sedans. What those people might not see is how quickly the baby Benz and Bimmer lines are changing to meet both customer and emissions demands.
A true Mercedes and a reasonably fun one at that, the C250 Coupe’s downfall lies under the hood.
Known in much of the country as the winter that wasn’t, you wouldn’t know it in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, where Mercedes is showcasing the latest version its 4MATIC all-wheel drive system and planning ahead for next year.
For those who can appreciate and afford luxury, who enjoy the thought of top-down motoring and who value a three-pointed star above all else, we present the Mercedes E350 Cabriolet.
Mercedes updates the C-Class for 2012, but still doesn’t offer its 4MATIC all-wheel drive system on the top trim.
Not as dynamic a drive as the BMW 3 Series Coupe, the Mercedes-Benz C250 Coupe offers added luxury and hits the market at the right time.
On paper it seems like a short list of improvements for an all-new car, but on the open road the SLK350 doesn’t disappoint with much improved driving dynamics while at the same time having become an even better daily driver.
With stunning looks, an opulent interior and 550-hp on tap, the Mercedes CLS asks why you’d buy two cars when you can have everything in one.
The all-new Mercedes ML might lack that passionate punch, but makes up for it with an incredibly well rounded luxury package.
A must-do for every Benz owner, even if you’re not, the Mercedes-Benz Driving Academy’s Performance Driving course will teach you how to really drive while experiencing an extensive lineup of vehicles, with most of the learning done in-car and on the track.
Less ugly and with only a meager attempt at an updated interior, the new-ish 2011 R-Class continues to be a very expensive crossover that leaves little doubt why its sales are so low.
You always expect to pay a premium for a convertible, especially a luxury one with a tri-pointed star on the front and a big V8 under the hood. But the E-Class Cabriolet is surprisingly well-priced without being remotely close to the sort of vehicle you might describe using the term “value.”
With the 2011 E350 BlueTec, Mercedes-Benz carries on a long tradition of being the only luxury automaker in North America to offer a fuel-efficient diesel in this segment.
Loyal Mercedes wagon owners will no doubt celebrate this latest ‘estate’ model from the three-pointed star. But their loyalty has been rewarded with more than just a new car. While not always true in the past, the latest wagon is based off a sedan that’s at the front of its class.
Perhaps best be described by the phrase, “baller on a budget’, the Mercedes GLK offers world-class luxury, driving refinement and style for a reasonable price.
As good as the new E550 is, if you can hold on for another year, you’ll be rewarded as Mercedes prepares to toss the old 5.5L V8 in favor of a more powerful and efficient twin-turbo unit.
Mercedes continues to keep the focus on its E-Class brand, expanding the coupe, sedan and wagon lineup with a stylish convertible that delivers the sort of luxury the German automaker is famous for.
Combining retro good looks, tremendous luxury, incredible handling, a dual-clutch transmission and the world’s most powerful naturally aspirated V8 engine, the SLS is the perfect love child of Mercedes-Benz and AMG.
With a long history in motorsports, what better place to experience the added performance of the Mercedes-Benz AMG lineup than on the racetrack. AutoGuide takes to the tarmac, to experience each and every AMG model back-to-back – including the new SLS AMG exotic.
Insecurity be damned, the SLK55 is a real man’s car.
With only slightly better fuel economy and almost equal performance to the V6-powered S-Class offered in Europe, one has to wonder if the point of the S400 Hybrid is more about marketing than miles per gallon.
The E550 Coupe might not be up to the competition in driving dynamics, but it has plenty of everything else, from luxury, to looks, to lots of horsepower.
With an edgy new design, improved handling and a serenely luxurious interior, the 2010 E350 delivers a perfect balance of luxury and sporty motoring – minus the lackluster engine.
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