Mercedes-Benz GL-Class |
CLASS OF VEHICLE: FULL-SIZE LUXURY CROSSOVER SPORT UTILITY VEHICLE (SUV) PASSENGER CARRY CAPACITY: 7 SEATER
BODY STYLE: 5 DOOR SUV
TRANSMISSION: 7-Speed 7G-Tronic Plus Automatic & 7-Speed AMG Speedshift Plus 7G-Tronic Automatic
DRIVE-TRAIN: PERMANENT 4MATIC ALL-WHEEL DRIVE
PERIOD OF PRODUCTION: 2013 - PRESENT
BODY STYLE: 5 DOOR SUV
TRANSMISSION: 7-Speed 7G-Tronic Plus Automatic & 7-Speed AMG Speedshift Plus 7G-Tronic Automatic
DRIVE-TRAIN: PERMANENT 4MATIC ALL-WHEEL DRIVE
PERIOD OF PRODUCTION: 2013 - PRESENT
The Mercedes-Benz GL went on sale to the general public in September 2012 in North America, and it should also be noted that the GL won the 2013 Motor Trend SUV of the Year.
This monster in size of a vehicle is quite an elegant & luxurious SUV which is referred to as the S-Class of SUV. Should you want to carry seven in great comfort and prowess, this is definitely one of the vehicle that has to appear on your list.
Despite being bigger in size compared to its predecessor, Mercedes-Benz managed to make the vehicle a whole lot lighter. We're taking a whole 100 Kg lighter. For once this auto giant is offering an AMG version of the GL-Class, the Mercedes-Benz GL63 AMG.
This monster in size of a vehicle is quite an elegant & luxurious SUV which is referred to as the S-Class of SUV. Should you want to carry seven in great comfort and prowess, this is definitely one of the vehicle that has to appear on your list.
Despite being bigger in size compared to its predecessor, Mercedes-Benz managed to make the vehicle a whole lot lighter. We're taking a whole 100 Kg lighter. For once this auto giant is offering an AMG version of the GL-Class, the Mercedes-Benz GL63 AMG.
MODELS AVAILABLE |
TYPE OF FUEL USED |
GENERAL ENGINE DESCRIPTIONS |
THE POWER UNDER THE HOOD |
GL 350 |
DIESEL |
V6 TURBO 3.0L 183 cu 24 VALVE |
240 HP, 191 KW @ 3,600 RPM 620 NM, 455 LB-FT @ 1,600—2,400 RPM |
GL 450 |
PETROL |
V8 BI-TURBO 4.7L 287 cu 32 VALVE |
362 HP, 270 KW @ 5,500 - 6,000 RPM 550 NM, 369 LB-FT @ 1,800 - 4,500 RPM |
GL 500 / GL 550 |
PETROL |
V8 BI-TURBO 4.7L 287 cu 32 VALVE |
429 HP, 320 KW @ 5,250 RPM 700 NM, 516 LB FT @ 1,800 - 3,500 RPM |
Value |
PETROL |
V8 BI-TURBO 5.5L 336 cu 32 VALVE |
550 HP, 410 KW @ 5,250 - 5,750 RPM 760 NM, 560 LB-FT @ 2,000 - 5,000 RPM |
Mercedes-Benz S-Class |
CLASS OF VEHICLE: FULL-SIZE LUXURY CAR PASSENGER CARRY CAPACITY: 5 SEATER
BODY STYLE: 4 DOOR SEDAN
TRANSMISSION: 7-Speed Automatic
DRIVE-TRAIN: REAR-WHEEL DRIVE / 4MATIC FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE
PERIOD OF PRODUCTION: 2013 - PRESENT
BODY STYLE: 4 DOOR SEDAN
TRANSMISSION: 7-Speed Automatic
DRIVE-TRAIN: REAR-WHEEL DRIVE / 4MATIC FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE
PERIOD OF PRODUCTION: 2013 - PRESENT
The S-Class is the flagship vehicle of Mercedes-Benz. This is where one would find the most and the newest/newly introduced technological advancements that Mercedes-Benz has to offer. The current model was unveiled in May 2013 looking and feeling even more luxurious than before. The car is poised and light on its wheels, despite the shear length of it, and that is thanks to the line of powerful engine choices available for selection. The S-Class occupies a huge market share in the Luxury Sedan segment chosen by a lot of high income individuals. At times it is referred to as an emphasis for the huge amount of wealth someone / a family has.
MODELS AVAILABLE |
TYPE OF FUEL USED |
GENERAL ENGINE DESCRIPTIONS |
THE POWER UNDER THE HOOD |
S300 BLUETEC HYBRID |
DIESEL |
I4 2.2 TWIN TURBO 130 cu ELECTRIC MOTOR |
201 HP, 150 KW @ 4,200 RPM 500 NM, 369 LB-FT @ 1,600 - 1,800 RPM 27 HP, 20 KW / 250 NM, 184 LB-FT |
S350 BLUETEC |
DIESEL |
3.0 V6 TURBO 180 cu |
254 HP, 190 KW @ 3,600 RPM 620 NM, 457 LB-FT @ 1,600 - 2,400 RPM |
S320 L |
PETROL |
3.0 V6 TURBO 180 cu |
268 HP, 200 KW @ 5,000 RPM 400 NM, 354 LB-FT @ 1,300 - 4,500 RPM |
S400 L |
PETROL |
3.0L V6 TURBO 180 cu |
328 HP, 245 KW @ 5,250 RPM 480 NM, 354 LB-FT @ 1,600 - 4,000 RPM |
S400 HYBRID |
PETROL |
3.5L V6 / 210 cu ELECTRIC MOTOR |
302 HP, 225 KW @ 6,500 RPM 370 NM, 273 LB-FT @ 3,500 - 5,250 RPM 27 HP, 20 KW / 250 NM, 184 LB-FT |
S 500 PLUG-IN HYBRID |
PETROL |
3.0L V6 TWIN TURBO / 180 CU ELECTRIC MOTOR |
328 HP, 245 KW / 480 NM, 354 LB-FT 108 HP, 80 KW / 340 NM, 251 LB-FT |
S550 / S500 SEDAN |
PETROL |
4.7L V8 BITURBO |
449 HP, 335 KW @ 5,250 - 5,550 RPM 700 NM, 516 LB-FT @ 1,800 - 3,500 RPM |
S600 SEDAN |
PETROL |
6.0L BITURBO V12 |
523 HP, 390 KW @ 4,900 - 5,300 RPM 830 NM, 612 LB-FT @ 1,900 - 4,000 RPM |
S63 AMG 4MATIC SEDAN |
PETROL |
5.5L AMG BITURBO V8 |
577 HP, 430 KW @5,500 RPM 900 NM, 664 LB-FT @ 2,250 - 3,750 RPM |
S 65 AMG SEDAN |
PETROL |
6.0L V12 AMG BITURBO |
621 HP, 463 KW @ 4,800 - 5,400 RPM 1,000 NM, 738 LB-FT @ 2,300 - 4,300 RPM |
MERCEDES-MAYBACH S600 SEDAN |
PETROL |
6.0L BITURBO V12 |
523 HP, 390 KW @ 4,900 - 5,300 RPM 830 NM, 612 LB-FT @ 1,900 - 4,000 RPM |
Mercedes-Benz C-Class |
CLASS OF VEHICLE: COMPACT EXECUTIVE CAR PASSENGER CARRY CAPACITY: 5 SEATER
BODY STYLE: 4 DOOR SALOON, 5 DOOR ESTATE
TRANSMISSION: 7-Speed Automatic
DRIVE-TRAIN: REAR-WHEEL DRIVE / 4MATIC ALL-WHEEL DRIVE
PERIOD OF PRODUCTION: 2014 - PRESENT
BODY STYLE: 4 DOOR SALOON, 5 DOOR ESTATE
TRANSMISSION: 7-Speed Automatic
DRIVE-TRAIN: REAR-WHEEL DRIVE / 4MATIC ALL-WHEEL DRIVE
PERIOD OF PRODUCTION: 2014 - PRESENT
The production of the C-Class commenced in February 2014 whilst the car itself was officially unveiled on December 16 2013 at the 2014 Detroit Auto Show. At first glance the C-Class could easily be mistaken for the S-Class baby sister car. The current version of the C-Class is the first car to actually use the all-new Modular Rear Architecture (MRA) platform. Aluminium is used extensively throughout the body which makes the overall structure lighter.
MODELS AVAILABLE |
TYPE OF FUEL USED |
GENERAL ENGINE DESCRIPTIONS |
THE POWER UNDER THE HOOD |
C300 SEDAN |
PETROL |
2.0L I4 TURBO |
241 HP @ 5,500 RPM 273 LB-FT @ 1,300—4,000 RPM |
C400 4MATIC SEDAN |
PETROL |
3.0L V6 BITURBO |
329 HP @ 5,250 - 6,000 RPM 354 LB-FT @ 1,600 - 4,000 RPM |
C63 AMG SEDAN |
PETROL |
4.0L V8 BITURBO |
469 HP @ 5,500 - 6,000 RPM 479 LB-FT @ 1,750 - 4,500 RPM |
C63 AMG S SEDAN |
PETROL |
4.0L V8 BITURBO |
503 HP @ 5,500 - 6,250 RPM 516 LB-FT @ 1,750 - 4,500 RPM |
Mercedes-Benz G-Class |
CLASS OF VEHICLE: FULL-SIZE LUXURY SPORT UTILITY VEHICLE (SUV) PASSENGER CARRY CAPACITY: 7 SEATER
TRANSMISSION: 5-Speed Automatic & 7-Speed Automatic
DRIVE-TRAIN: REAR-WHEEL DRIVE / FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE
PERIOD OF PRODUCTION: 1990 - PRESENT
TRANSMISSION: 5-Speed Automatic & 7-Speed Automatic
DRIVE-TRAIN: REAR-WHEEL DRIVE / FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE
PERIOD OF PRODUCTION: 1990 - PRESENT
The famous four its ruggedness G-Lass also referred to as the G-WAGEN has been here for quite a while now. The latest major update done on the model was in 2012. However, despite the age of the design the power & luxury of the vehicle keeps going up on the rector scale. That is why the G-Class costs a handful to own.
MODELS AVAILABLE |
TYPE OF FUEL USED |
GENERAL ENGINE DESCRIPTIONS |
THE POWER UNDER THE HOOD |
G300 CDI |
DIESEL |
3.0L V6 TURBO 182 cu |
180 HP, 135 KW @ 3,800 RPM 400 NM, 295 LB-FT @ 1,600 - 2,800 RPM |
G350 BlueTEC |
DIESEL |
3.0L V6 TURBO 182 cu |
208 HP, 155 KW @ 3,400 RPM 540 NM, 398 LB-FT 1,600 - 2,400 RPM |
G500 |
PETROL |
5.6L V8 333 cu |
383 HP, 285 KW @ 6,000 RPM 530 NM, 391 LB-FT @ 2,800 - 4,800 RPM |
G63 AMG |
PETROL |
5.6L V8 TWIN TURBO 333 cu |
537 HP, 400 KW @ 5,500 RPM 760 NM, 561 LB-FT @ 2,000 - 5,000 RPM |
G65 AMG |
PETROL |
6.0L V12 TWIN TURBO 365 cu |
604 HP, 450 KW @ 4,300 - 5,600 RPM 1,000 NM, 738 LB-FT @ 2,300 - 4,300 RPM |
Mercedes-Benz S-Class Coupe (C217) |
CLASS OF VEHICLE: FULL-SIZE LUXURY CAR PASSENGER CARRY CAPACITY: 4 SEATER
BODY STYLE: 2 DOOR COUPE
TRANSMISSION: 7-Speed 7G-Tronic Plus Automatic & 9-Speed 9G-Tronic Plus Automatic
DRIVE-TRAIN: REAR-WHEEL DRIVE / ALL-WHEEL DRIVE
PERIOD OF PRODUCTION: 2014 - PRESENT
BODY STYLE: 2 DOOR COUPE
TRANSMISSION: 7-Speed 7G-Tronic Plus Automatic & 9-Speed 9G-Tronic Plus Automatic
DRIVE-TRAIN: REAR-WHEEL DRIVE / ALL-WHEEL DRIVE
PERIOD OF PRODUCTION: 2014 - PRESENT
The S-Class Coupe's was firstly introduced in the 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show and later on during the Geneva Motor Show in February 2014 Mercedes-Benz officially unveiled the production version of the car to the world. The S-Class Coupe can also be referred to as the C217 and is a full-size luxury coupe (Grand Tourer). It should be noted that this Mercedes-Benz carries the S-Class badge as well, so you should expect to see it pact full with luxury, technologies and top off the line safety features.
Its big sister the S-Class is one of the world's most popular full size luxurious vehicle and stepping inside the C217 one can easily see similarities in the level off attention placed into details to make the S-Class Coupe as luxurious as the S-Class itself. Performance wise there are three engine choices available and all three of them pack tons of power so that you won't be left unsatisfied when seating behind the wheel. Some may say that the power is just a little bit too much but lets face it, the power will be quite welcomed. As have been mentioned before, this car carries the S-Class badge as well so you should expect a sumptuous ride from it. But there are different driving modes available and easily accessible for all your different driving situations.
Its big sister the S-Class is one of the world's most popular full size luxurious vehicle and stepping inside the C217 one can easily see similarities in the level off attention placed into details to make the S-Class Coupe as luxurious as the S-Class itself. Performance wise there are three engine choices available and all three of them pack tons of power so that you won't be left unsatisfied when seating behind the wheel. Some may say that the power is just a little bit too much but lets face it, the power will be quite welcomed. As have been mentioned before, this car carries the S-Class badge as well so you should expect a sumptuous ride from it. But there are different driving modes available and easily accessible for all your different driving situations.
MODELS AVAILABLE |
TYPE OF FUEL USED |
GENERAL ENGINE DESCRIPTIONS |
THE POWER UNDER THE HOOD |
S550 4MATIC COUPE |
PETROL |
4.7L V8 BITURBO |
449 HP @ 5,250 - 5,550 RPM 516 LB-FT @ 1,800 - 3,500 RPM |
S63 AMG 4MATIC COUPE |
PETROL |
5.5L V8 HANDCRAFTED AMG BITURBO |
577 HP @ 5,500 RPM 664 LB-FT @ 2,250 - 3,750 RPM |
S65 AMG COUPE |
PETROL |
6.0L V12 HANDCRAFTED AMG BITURBO |
621 HP @ 4,800 - 5,400 RPM 738 LB-FT @ 2,30 - 4,300 RPM |
Mercedes-Benz CLS |
CLASS OF VEHICLE: MID-SIZE LUXURY CAR PASSENGER CARRY CAPACITY: 4 SEATER
BODY STYLE: 4 DOOR SEDAN/FASTBACK
TRANSMISSION: 7-Speed 7G-Tronic Plus Automatic & 9-Speed 9G-Tronic Plus Automatic
DRIVE-TRAIN: REAR-WHEEL DRIVE / ALL-WHEEL DRIVE
PERIOD OF PRODUCTION: 2010 - PRESENT
BODY STYLE: 4 DOOR SEDAN/FASTBACK
TRANSMISSION: 7-Speed 7G-Tronic Plus Automatic & 9-Speed 9G-Tronic Plus Automatic
DRIVE-TRAIN: REAR-WHEEL DRIVE / ALL-WHEEL DRIVE
PERIOD OF PRODUCTION: 2010 - PRESENT
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MODELS AVAILABLE |
TYPE OF FUEL USED |
GENERAL ENGINE DESCRIPTIONS |
THE POWER UNDER THE HOOD |
CLS 400 COUPE |
PETROL |
3.0L V6 BITURBO |
329 HP @ 5,250 - 6,000 RPM 354 LB-FT @ 1,600 - 4,000 RPM |
CLS 400 4MATIC COUPE |
PETROL |
3.0L V6 BITURBO |
329 HP @ 5,250 - 6,000 RPM 354 LB-FT @ 1,600 - 4,000 RPM |
CLS 550 COUPE |
PETROL |
4.7L V8 BITURBO |
402 HP, 300 KW @ 5,000 RPM 600 NM, 443 LB-FT @ 1,600 - 4,750 RPM |
CLS 550 4MATIC COUPE |
PETROL |
4.7L V8 BITURBO |
402 HP, 300 KW @ 5,000 RPM 600 NM, 443 LB-FT @ 1,600 - 4,750 RPM |
AMG CLS 63 S 4MATIC COUPE |
PETROL |
5.5L V8 HANDCRAFTED AMG BITURBO |
577 HP, 430 KW @ 5,500 RPM 800 NM, 590 LB-FT @ 1,750 - 5,000 RPM |
CLS 250 CDI BLUE EFFICIENCY |
DIESEL |
2.1L I4 BITURBO |
201 HP, 150 KW @ 4200 RPM 500 NM, 369 LB-FT 1,600 - 1,800 RPM |
CLS M50 CDI BLUE EFFICIENCY |
DIESEL |
3.0L V6 TURBO |
261 HP, 195 KW @ 3,800 RPM 620 NM, 457 LB-FT @ 1,600 - 2,400 RPM |
CLS M50 CDI 4MATIC BLUE EFFICIENCY |
DIESEL |
3.0L V6 TURBO |
261 HP, 195 KW @ 3,800 RPM 620 NM, 457 LB-FT @ 1,600 - 2,400 RPM |
ABOUT MERCEDES-BENZ
OWNER: DAIMLER AG
FULL NAME: MERCEDES-BENZ
HEAD QUARTERS: STUTTGART, GERMANY
FOUNDED: 1926
FOUNDER: KARL BENZ & GOTTLIEB DAIMLER
DIVISIONS: MERCEDES-AMG
WEBSITE: www.mercedes-benz.com
COMPANY SLOGAN: THE BEST OR NOTHING
OWNER: DAIMLER AG
FULL NAME: MERCEDES-BENZ
HEAD QUARTERS: STUTTGART, GERMANY
FOUNDED: 1926
FOUNDER: KARL BENZ & GOTTLIEB DAIMLER
DIVISIONS: MERCEDES-AMG
WEBSITE: www.mercedes-benz.com
COMPANY SLOGAN: THE BEST OR NOTHING
FACTS CORNER
- The first diesel engine production passenger car was made by Mercedes Benz in 1936 and it was the 260D.
- All cars produced by Mercedes Benz have disc brakes on all four wheels as standard. The front and rear brake systems are activated separately, so should one fail the other will take over to stop the car.
- The now popular Anti-Lock brakes were first used on Mercedes-Benz cars in 1978 and became standard equipment on all of their cars from the year 1989 onwards.
- The first air bags offered in North America was in 1988 and guess what is was by Mercedes-Benz.
- Direct injection was firstly introduced on a Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing.
- The world’s first ever seven speed automatic transmission the 7G-Tronic was introduced by Mercedes-Benz in 2003.a