Mercedes-Benz Cars, Prices

For many, Mercedes-Benz is the definition of sport luxury automobiles. Their distinctive designs as well as German precision engineering combine to create automobiles that look to make a mockery of their rivals. For Mercedes, neither sport nor luxury is a dominant trait. Instead, each is taken to the extreme. From the insanely fast and agile E55 AMG to the stately S-Class, the Mercedes line of cars and SUVs are among the most refined and well-rounded automobiles money can purchase.

Designed to compete with vehicles such as the Lexus IS as well as BMW 3 Series is the Mercedes C-Class; the powerful Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG takes on the BMW M3 as well as Lexus IS F, with others. Having said that, the C-Class offers simply a preference of the Mercedes lineup, which includes the greater Mercedes-Benz E-Class, the top-notch Mercedes S-Class, as well as the coupe-like Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class. There are also a host of coupes and convertibles bearing the Mercedes badge: Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class, Mercedes-Benz CL-Class, Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class, Mercedes-Benz SL-Class, and the uncommon Mercedes-Benz SLR-Class (also known as the SLR McLaren).

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In addition to the lineup of Mercedes cars is a smattering of utility automobiles, starting with the little Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class. This slots in under the well-known Mercedes M-Class, the appealing Mercedes GL-Class, the wagon-like Mercedes R-Class, and the boxy Mercedes-Benz G-Class.

For 2011, Mercedes debuts its improved mbrace telematics system on its vehicles, which executes a myriad of convenience and safety duties. Connect your Mercedes to your smart phone, use the Concierge feature to set restaurant reservations, as well as take comfort with safety features like alarm as well as crash notifications.

There is one brand name brand-new model lined up for 2011 by Mercedes, the SLS AMG. With gull-wing doors, the new Mercedes flagship shares DNA with the legendary Viper and sits atop the Mercedes lineup with impertinence. 563-horsepower and a 0-60 mph time of 3.6 seconds will definitely do that to you.

The E-Class obtains numerous additions this year, with the introduction of 2 new E-Class editions: a soft-top convertible and a wagon. There is even a diesel powered edition of the E-Class now available, the E350 BlueTEC sedan.

Also altered for this year is the high end CL-Class coupe, with a restyled interior as well as exterior with a new hood as well as grille. The CL-Class continues to provide a plentiful powertrain selection as well as debuts many more powerful engines for this year, topped by a 621-horsepower, twin-turbo 6.0-liter V-12.

Mercedes' diminutive pair of two-seat, hard-top convertible sports cars, the SLK-Class and the high end SL-Class remain much the same for the brand-new model year.

The S-Class additionally gets a diesel edition included this year, called the S350 BlueTEC. Other modifications include a breakthrough in horsepower for the high-performance S63 AMG and S65 AMG, lending an even greater dose of performance to the luxury sedan.

Mercedes' entry degree C-Class sedans return unchanged, with the same powerful V-6 as well as V-8 engines available. The CLS-Class sedan also does not undergo every substantial changes.

Looking to Mercedes' bigger lineup of SUVs and vans, the GLK-Class compact SUV takes the elements of the M-Class and shrinks them down into a smaller sized package that doesn't lose any of the luster of its larger cousin. The M-Class is additionally back as well as the mid-size SUV obtains the diesel treatment for 2011 as well.

A step up to full-size SUVs brings the GL-Class with seating for seven as well as the rugged G-Class with its special boxy exterior and full off-road capabilities that implies you can go anywhere in convenience.

The R-Class minivan receives an overdue upgrade, and the updated exterior styling and interior combine to make the R-Class a people carrier that you will not be embarrassed to be observed driving.

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