Mercedes e class 2009

There’s only one word to describe a Mercedes-Benz A Class hatchback; adorable. From its elegant nose to delightful posterior, the almost unexpected offering from the well-respected German camp brings with it a zephyr of much needed fresh air to the hatchback category.

Mercedes-Benz are not a manufacturer that one would have ever expected to branch out into the world of the compact family car. Providing stately, dignified cars that have been at the forefront of the public concept of luxury and exclusivity, Mercedes have proved that there is more to their brand than astronomical prices and outlandishly big bumpers.

With the downturn of the economy, the second-hand car market has seen a boom in popularity that has brought many previously unattainable cars within reach of even the leanest budgets. A used Mercedes-Benz hatchback still offers quality and elegance for substantially less than the original price.

I’m not looking for a new car at present, but I’ve yet to pass up an invitation to test-drive a model for research purposes. Whilst I’m a fan of hulking great 4x4s (my Discovery and I have conquered most of the surrounding off-road terrain), there’s something about the allure of a Merc that is felt by even the most biased brand aficionado.

Being based in a very rural area I am blessed with country lanes that merge into urban roads, ideal territory to put any car through its paces. Unfortunately it was raining metaphors, and I was slightly dubious about whether the comparatively dinky used Mercedes-Benz A Class could compare to the handling offered by the beast that is the Discovery.

From the offset it was quite a charming experience. Regally pulling away from the forecourt the A Class behaved impeccably as I headed into town to see whether it could inspire the same feeling of confident performance as a car twice its height. And I was pleasantly surprised to find that it did. There’s a surprising amount of interior space, so much so that you almost feel as if you’ve stumbled into the Tardis rather than a compact family car. Gripping the road despite the deluge, I was soon out of urbania and heading through some particularly fierce twisting country roads.

Not a problem. Every corner was a doddle, and whilst there was no other traffic to contend with I felt that the little Mercedes-Benz A Class could easily squeeze past on even the narrowest lane. Whilst I didn’t leave the office intending to buy a new car, I was almost tempted to enquire about payment schemes. Certainly the price was very attractive, and the performance that I had experienced proved that even though it was more diminutive in size, it had the heart and stomach of a full-grown Mercedes-Benz.

Mercedes e class 2010

Mercedes E Class W212 (2010) by Carlsson that will be premiered at the Tuning World Bodensee this year has been unveiled by Carlsson.

Mercedes E Class W212 (2010) by Carlsson will bring both performance and visual modifications to the new model, while featuring the intelligent lowering kit C-Tronic SUSPENSION that lowers the ride height by 43 millimeters.

Mercedes E Class W212 (2010) also has been designed on its aerodynamics kit by Rolf Schepp that will be included with a new rear apron with an integrated diffuser, a new rear spoiler, new front wings, side rails, four stainless steel end exhaust pipes.

The design sits somewhere between crisp and boxy, with a bluff front end desperate (almost too desperate) to imply status. The flank design is pleasing, with good sculpture and, in the fairing behind the rear wheelhouse, a sly reference to its ancestor the 1953 “ponton” Mercedes. The look is a bit busy, but there’s lots of surface detail and it’s hardly boring. And the aero performance is superb, with a Cd of just 0.28.

Inside, the instrument binnacle is equally bluff, and the switchgear and surfaces feel like they’re built for the end of time. All models get a high-mounted center ICE/Navigation screen with superb control logic and graphics. The cars we drove featured poly-adjustable

heated and cooled massaging seats, but the normal chairs are also shaped for a perfect long-distance driving position. Rear head-and legroom are carefully planned for this car’s pivotal role in the German taxi trade.

The bodyshell uses high-strength steel to produce better crash results than ever without adding weight. Indeed, the shell is optimized for the V-6 models: The V-8 and AMG editions get reinforcements, so that the base-engine cars aren’t unnecessarily heavy. To protect pedestrians who stray into its path, the rear of the hood pops up on impact to give their heads a cushioned landing.

A switch to a three-link front suspension improves crash performance, though it required a lot of development driving to ensure the dynamics weren’t compromised compared with the more complex previous design. The new suspension also improves component commonality with the C-Class. In fact, Mercedes engineers no longer talk of the C and E being separate platforms.

On the active safety side, a bundled option is radar cruise control with collision mitigation. If the driver neglects to react to a closing gap ahead, it will sound a warning, then tighten the seatbelts, next tap the brakes, and finally, if the driver still remains unresponsive once it deems a crash inevitable, apply the brakes fully. “The electronic crumple zone,” Mercedes calls it. There’s also a night-vision option, lane-change blind-spot warning, lane-keeping assist, and, as standard, a drowsiness sensor.

Mercedes says a quarter of the worst accidents are caused by drivers falling asleep. The new system monitors steering and accelerator input among other factors and, if the driver’s style begins to change in ways Benz research has shown are indicative of overtiredness, a warning sounds and a steaming cup is displayed on the dashboard. Inexplicably, Mercedes has failed to name the system CoffeeTRONIC.

Base engine for the U.S. is the 3.5-liter direct-injection gas 350CGI. This makes 268 horsepower and hits 62 mph from rest in 6.3 seconds and achieves 28 mpg on the European mandatory test. Low-resistance tires, variable radiator blanking, as well as the low body mass and drag, all contribute to the fine economy numbers.

It’s quiet in normal driving, but it’s not a motor that relishes working hard. In the upper-mid rev band there are quantities of drab, tingly noise, and it doesn’t rev especially freely. The seven-speed autobox, with column selector and plus/minus paddles, isn’t responsive either, and despite the number of ratios still has a big gap between second and third that makes the powertrain feel clunky in tight twisting road sections.

The 5.5-liter 382-horse V-8 in the E500 is nicer by far to use, woofly and muscular at low revs, and happy to be taken by the scruff of the neck for a real power workout. This one cracks 0-to-62 in 5.3 seconds, and that’s traction-limited: Mercedes claims 4.7 for the 4Matic. But driving it out of tight corners, at least in the dry, you seldom feel a want of traction. Watch for a Bluetec clean diesel version in early 2010.

The chassis comes in two flavors. The coil-spring layout has Mercedes’ patented stroke-dependent damping, an all-mechanical system. Optional leveling air springs come with electronically controlled dampers. The air system is standard on the V-8 and does an excellent job. The ride is properly plush if you hit the comfort button and still pretty sweet if you hit sport, which moves the adaptive thresholds a little toward the liveliness direction. The steering is superbly accurate and never nervous and imparts just enough road feel to give you confidence. Mid-bend, the E is well-balanced and manages to feel like it’s on a shorter wheelbase. But add excess g-loads and it’s super-safe understeer all the way. This isn’t trying to be a 5 Series.

The mechanical chassis option is very nearly as good. Neither ride nor handling suffer much, especially if you go for the higher-geared rack that’s standard on the V-8. The mechanical dampers remain plush on short strokes, then stiffen up on longer suspension excursions to keep body movements in check. Okay, the body control isn’t as strong-willed as with the air system, but it seldom slows you down.

Mercedes e class

Those who find the Mercedes Benz R Class interesting would be even more interested with the newest version of this vehicle that shows off an aura of luxury and prestige. After all, the new one would be able to pack in more passengers in its cabin. The total? A topping six passengers.

Having been in the industry only this year, the Mercedes Benz R Class is fairly a new one. It is manufactured by Daimler Chrysler AG and marketed under the Mercedes Benz class. It is an MPV and yet is also a crossover sport utility vehicle. It comes as a wagon that holds five doors. The BMW X5, Acura MDX, Land Rover LR3, and Cadillac SRX are a few of its competition in the market. It first went to the public as a concept car during the Detroit Auto Show back in the year 2001.

Mercedes Benz has lovingly dubbed this vehicle as the Grand Sports Tourer. And since it is a Mercedes Benz vehicle, it should also cost that much. The base Mercedes Benz R Class R320 CDi would let you shell out $82,900 for a unit and you would have to spend a huge and whopping $122,900 for the top of its range R Class R500L version. Perhaps only the Mercedes Benz spare parts are parts of this vehicle that do not cost that much.

Unlike other vehicles in its class, the Mercedes Benz R Class can seat six people inside. There are three rows of two passengers in the cabin. There are fully adjustable and individual bucket seats inside and these comprise the first and second rows. As per the last row of seats, these actually could fold flat on the floor so much so that you can store in more cargo in any you need to.

But you see, despite the huge price that you would have to pay to own one of these vehicles, you would be, in turn, having a vehicle that holds much equipment. There is a satellite navigation that comes with the vehicle. Alongside with that, there is also the Harman Kardon Logic 7 sound system plus heated leather seats among many other amenities.

Benz E-Class Photo

Mercedes-Benz Mclaren SLR w/ 20" and 22" Vizzo

Mercedes-Benz G500 w/ 26" Estremo

Mercedes-Benz GL450 w/ 24" Tello

Mercedes-Benz E350 w/ 20"Capolavaro

Mercedes-Benz E350 w/ 20" Capolavaro

Mercedes-Benz E350 w/ 20" Aresto

Mercedes-Benz E500 w/ 20" Vizzo

Mercedes benz g500

The motor industry has evidently taken a hit over the past 12 or 18 months. With the credit crunch leading to what seemed the end of life as we know (apparently), be simply stopped buying cars! Motorists who’ve been in need of a car may have gone for an offer involving the government’s scrappage incentive scheme – taking you old car in part exchange, potentially saving you thousands off of list prices for cars. With the scrappage scheme drawing to a close this march, what other options are left for the motorist in the market for a new car?

If it’s a Mercedes Benz you’re looking for, you’ll probably have a vague idea of what kind of car you’ll want to get. Buying a Mercedes Benz is one of things where you just know. If it’s the showroom price tags your worried about though, why not have a look around and see what buying a used Mercedes Benz could get you? Your first port of call should probably be your nearest Mercedes dealership. The sales assistants will be on hand to answer any queries you might have, whilst their advice on buying a used Mercedes Benz could prove invaluable. Furthermore, after a free cup of tea or coffee, they’ll hopefully be able to search through the local and national used car stock and see if they’ve got the right car for you hanging around somewhere. So, you get the top notch service of buying a new car, with all the savings and benefits of buying a used car!

If you’re a little more particular with the pennies though, you’ll probably be thinking of going home and scanning the internet to see what other car dealers will offer you. You’re guaranteed to find the same car you saw at the Mercedes dealership in the same condition, but with a lower price tag somewhere along the way. But if you do, always bear in mind there’s a reason for it. Different car dealerships will have different services available; buying your car from a franchise car dealers may be cheaper, but the extra costs involved maintaining your car afterwards could outweigh the cost of the warranty provided by the official Mercedes dealerships. Make sense? All these things need to be weighed up when considering buying a used Mercedes Benz.

Mercedes benz spare parts

You own a Mercedes Benz, a car that makes most other drivers on the road jealous and you love that car. You would not think of putting second-class parts into your first class vehicle, but you don't know where to look for parts. Follow these tips to find the parts you will inevitably need for you Benz.

1- The first place that most people think of when its time to replace a part in their vehicle is the dealership where they originally purchased it. While this is an excellent choice, it is also the most expensive. Its expensive for a reason, the parts are genuine and the mechanics are experienced. If you happen to be a hands on type of owner, you may want to install the part yourself; however, if you are not, there is no one better to install a replacement part than the dealer.

2- The next place that people turn to when looking for parts is the internet. The internet has so much information floating around that it can be difficult to pinpoint the information you are searching for. The best place to start your search for parts online is to look for Mercedes Benz specific sites these sites often contain forums. Forums are generally populated with like-minded people, each with varying degrees of expertise with Mercedes Benz. One thing that most of these people will have in common is the willingness to help you locate what you are looking for; they may even be able to provide instructions on how to install the part, if you are the hands on type.

3- Mercedes Benz specific sites also offer other advantages. Most sites will have at least one photo of the item you are looking for as well as reviews from past purchasers. Some of the sites will have directions regarding the installation of parts as well as their removal. Some sites will offer merchandize at a discount or with free shipping in exchange for your business.

4- Salvage yards are generally not on the top of the list when an owner starts the search for a needed part. However, a salvage yard can be a goldmine, especially if you are not the type to pay more than you need to and you like to work on your car yourself. Salvage yards deal with working parts that were pulled from vehicles that are no longer running for one reason or another. These businesses generally, do not offer a warranty, but they do run on reputation. If a salvage yard sells non-working parts, you will be able to find out.

Mercedes benz g class

Acompletely new way of bringing the operating instructions of a car to the customer is now available by integrating an interactive manual into the car’s COMAND APS system. The car owner can now consult the operating manual right in the driver's seat through the personal communications system.

Bowne Global Solutions (BGS) and Daimler Chrysler AG pioneered the system, which equates to a 2000 page hard copy manual. They have started to introduce the product across the German, English, French, Italian and Spanish markets. Bowne’s experience in the localization of interactive projects effected our decision to award them the localization of the interactive COMAND operating instructions for the E-class,” affirmed Guntram Büchler, responsible for Production Design Customer Information at DaimlerChrysler.

An interactive, in-depth and completely multi-media format in the driver's manual on DVD provides the driver with operating instructions. The days of a driver being obliged to read hundreds of pages to be familiar with his car are over. Animated film aids in bringing life to the vehicle with its navigator buttons, which allow the driver to find the information quickly without wearily leafing through a manual.