C-Class Hot Rod There’s no two ways about it, the Mercedes C63 is a take-no-prisoners sports sedan. Stomp on the gas, and it will rush you up to 60 in just four seconds. The C63 is Mercedes’ answer to the BMW M3. The C63 is the handiwork of Mercedes’ AMG division, which takes ordinary Mercedes [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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