Mercedes-Benz has taken the bold step to venture downmarket with the new-for-2014 CLA-Class, which starts at a paltry $29,900 ($36,545 as tested). So, what does $30k get you in new a Mercedes-Benz? In terms of powertrain, the CLA is propelled by a 2.0 liter turbocharged inline four cylinder engine, making 208 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque. That mill is hooked to a seven speed dual clutch gearbox which sends the power to the front wheels. Notably, all wheel drive is standard on the hopped-up CLA45 AMG.
As the launch of the next generation C-Class fast approaches, AMG decided to release one more third generation C63 with a little extra chutzpah. Slotted between the standard C63 AMG and the more track focused C63 AMG Black Series, the Edition 507 borrows some hardware from the Black Series parts bin while retaining much of the comfort and convenience from the standard C63. We set out to determine whether it’s the best of both worlds or merely curious combination of the two.
Set to make its official debut later this month at the New York Auto Show, Mercedes-Benz decided to take the wraps off its top of the range two door cruise missile a little bit early. If you’re a fan of big coupes with ground-pounding engines, Daimler definitely has something special for you with their latest AMG two-door.
Celebrating 120 years of Mercedes-Benz motor racing and the 80th anniversary of the legendary Silver Arrows, Mercedes-Benz has provided this gallery of both vintage and modern racing images, chronicling the team’s achievements in motor racing history during the past 120 years.
The performance war in the compact SUV segment continues to heat up, as Mercedes-Benz has just thrown their hat into the ring with the announcement of the GLA45 AMG. First show as a concept back in November, the production-ready version of the GLA45 is set to debut at the Detroit Auto Show next week.
This is the overview page for the 2015 Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG 4Matic Coupe. Rumors, news, reviews, road tests, specifications, videos, awards, and other relevant information will all be included here as they become available.
First launched in 2007, Mercedes’ best selling model line is going under the knife for the 2015 model year. Initially conceived as the entry point into the Mercedes-Benz owner’s club, the C-Class line has since relinquished that title to the new CLA. As such, Mercedes will be moving the new C-Class closer in line with the new S-Class in terms of style, luxury and technology.
Gamers will get to enjoy this concept car in the new Gran Turismo 6 title for PS3 when the launches in December. Now, though, a physical manifestation of the Mercedes-Benz AMG Vision Gran Turismo virtual supercar has graced the halls of the Los Angeles Auto Show.
Mercedes-Benz has unveiled a performance version of its new GLA-Class compact SUV with the GLA45 AMG concept.
After announcing it would be arriving, Mercedes-Benz is debuting the SLS AMG GT Final Edition at the LA and Tokyo auto shows. Limited to just 350 units, this will be the last chance to buy an SLS AMG GT. It will be offered in both gullwing and roadster form.
It’s with a heavy heart that we report that SLS AMG’s days are numbered, despite having only been on sale in the US since 2010. However, Mercedes-Benz plans to give the coupe a proper swansong in the form of the limited-run SLS AMG GT Final Edition, which is set to debut next week at the Los Angeles Auto Show.
Mercedes-Benz has announced the newest addition to the S-class family, the flagship S65 AMG, which aims to provide “driving performance in its perfect form.”
Citing its style, performance, value, and overall footprint, Motor Authority has awarded the all-new CLA45 AMG Best Performance/Luxury Car To Buy 2014. However, despite the CLA45’s fantastic driving dynamics, all-wheel drive usability and sedan practicality, Mercedes-Benz will not enjoy the award exclusively.
The Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric Drive has been announced ahead of its official debut at the New York International Auto Show.
Mercedes-Benz recently took the S-Class on about a 62-mile journey, with the car driving autonomously using Intelligent Drive. Using only production-based sensors, the car navigated country and urban roads with traffic, dealing with traffic lights, roundabouts, cyclists, pedestrians, and trams.
At the Frankfurt Motor Show, Mercedes-Benz has added a new powertrain to the 2015 S-Class lineup with the S500 Plug-In Hybrid.
In Frankfurt, Mercedes-Benz has taken the wraps of the 2014 S63 AMG, which now comes with 4Matic all-wheel drive as standard.
Mercedes-Benz has unveiled its S-Class Coupe concept at the Frankfurt Motor Show. It previews a next-generation, two-door version of its top-of-the-line luxury car.
The new 2014 Mercedes-Benz S-Class now has a price tag, and it starts $2100 below the outgoing model.
Mercedes-Benz has turned another one of its models into a racecar, and will be debuting the CLA45 AMG Racing Series concept car at the Frankfurt Motor Show.
Mercedes-Benz has announced a new compact SUV, called the GLA-Class, ahead of the vehicle’s debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September. This new entry into the segment is meant to be at home in urban environments, on the highway, and in more challenging terrain.