Mercedes New Car Reviews

An Electronic Treasure Trove and More
The Mercedes E550 is a rolling treasure trove of high-tech wizardry. This car has every type of driver aid imaginable. Features that started on the big S-Class have now migrated to the new E models. Some, like the Pre-Safe system and Attention Assist are standard. Pre-Safe prepares the car for [...]

GL Diesel Now Accepted in 50 States
Diesel technology has come a long way in recent years. Most of the disadvantages of early diesels heave been eliminated, or at least minimized. Diesel odor and soot are no longer an issue. Engine clatter has been greatly reduced, and turbo charging has improved performance.
In 2006, when clean [...]

More V-8 Power for ML SUV
The last time I drove a Mercedes ML was in October 2005, right after it had been redesigned. The new vehicle impressed me with its sleeker styling, better ride and improved handling. Now, after driving a 2008 model, my opinion hasn’t changed, I’m still impressed.
This year, Mercedes has added a [...]

Mercedes Improves the SL for 2007
When the 2003 Mercedes SL500 arrived on our shores it created quite a sensation. Its new styling and retractable hardtop roof put it in a class by itself. Anywhere I took my test car, I could draw a crowd, just by putting the roof up and down. Since that time, [...]

Mercedes Gives E-Class More V-8 Power
In its on-going horsepower battle with archrivals BMW and Audi, Mercedes has upped the ante with a 5.5-liter, V-8 in its mid-size E-Class sedan. This engine generates a hefty 382 horsepower and 391 lb-ft of torque. The E550, as it now known, is available as a sedan with rear-wheel drive, [...]