Redesigned, Reengineered Mercedes-Benz C-Class for 2008
The Mercedes-Benz C-Class has undergone an astonishing transformation for 2008. Offered in Sport and Luxury versions, the C-Class has been completely redesigned, setting the bar for entry level luxury sedans. The new 2008 Mercedes-Benz C-Class adds unrivaled style, safety, and engineering, and features at a starting price of $32,425 for the C300 Sport.
The C300 Sport and C300 Luxury models are fitted with a 3.0 liter, 24 valve V6 engine making 228 hp at 6,000 rpm. Sport versions get a standard 6-speed manual, with the option for the 7-speed automatic. C300 Luxury models receive the 7-speed Touch Shift automatic as standard equipment.
The top of the line C350 Sport Sedan is equipped with a 3.5 liter, 268 hp V6 mated to the 7-speed automatic transmission. As far as gas mileage goes, the C350 has a 17 mpg in the city and a 25 mpg on highways. Standard features for the C350 also include AM/FM Radio with 100 watts and 8 speakers total; a CD Player; MP3 Player; and Sirius(R) satellite radio system with a 6-month subscription included (unavailable in Alaska or Hawaii).
A new Agility Control Sport Suspension improves handling dynamics and driving safety. Other safety features include six airbags, anti-lock brakes, traction control, and ESP stability control.
With excellent features, choosing between the Sport or Luxury version may simply be a question of preference for style. For drivers who would prefer comfort and elegance in a car, the Luxury is likely a better suit. For others who would like a little more edge, the Sport version may be more up their alley. The two versions can be distinguished by their interior trims and the look of the front grille.
Mercedes Benz Vito – Another Luxury Car For Sale
Undoubtedly today Mercedes Benz is the most admired German automobile company that is globally renowned for its meticulously formed innovative models that has constantly created a new benchmark in the automobile industry. In fact, for many years, the company has been successful in maintaining a stable leading position in the creation of some of the world’s first-class cars. And, each of these car models have been especially known for its unmatched quality and brilliant performance. Perhaps today every model of Mercedes Benz, posses a better range of engineering that have been made with seer conviction. This year, in order to bestow a thrilling driving experience to its customers, the company is once again geared up to introduce the brand new Mercedes Benz Vito in the Australian auto market.
This new model is better, bigger and got all those essential features that are sufficient to drive you crazy. It is one of the smartest cookies in the panel van box. Featured with its brand new incredible look, it has got the cutting edge of technology that is very rare and cannot be found in any other model. This new model is coming up with excellent exterior features. Its unique exterior features include Exclusive Luna Grey Paint, Chrome Engine Grille. The van also has a super chassis that ensures that the van body remains balanced, and totally controlled in all roads.
Behind the wheel, the seats in the Vito are comfortable and can easily turn out on long journeys. In addition, all the knobs and switches are quality items. Moreover, air conditioning, cruise control and a single-CD stereo are also onboard. Along with a high level of standard safety equipment that primarily includes ABS brakes along with EBD and brake assist, stability control, and twin front airbags are other features that make it a perfect blend of safety and comfort. In fact, if we talk in terms of safety then this brand new car model has a five-star ANCAP safety rating. When you get inside this car, you know you are in a safe environment. Thorax airbags for the front occupants and window airbags protecting both front and rear occupants are available as an option.
Nevertheless, talking in context of its performance, this Mercedes Benz model is coming with the 115 CDI variant that use a 2148cc four-cylinder turbo-diesel engine producing 110kW at 3800rpm and 330Nm from 1800-2400rpm. This drives the rear wheels through a five-speed automatic transmission fitted standard. Adding to this, on all diesel engines, the new piezo diesel injectors are available that helps in significantly reducing the fuel consumption, pollutant emissions and noise of engine as well.
With all these and many other features, this brand new car model is beautifully designed and has a class of its own that you just can not ignore. These days, where a typical van often looks like an overturned fridge on wheels! This Mercedes Benz Vito has something more to offer in comparison to other vans. The introduction of this brand new Mercedes Benz Vito is surely going to add a new pearl of modern technology and engineering in the automotive industry.
2012 Mercedes Benz E63 AMG Revealed
With all of the talk lately about the newest BMW M5 F10 model coming out late this year there has been little attention given to the fact that Mercedes Benz is also launching a new E63 AMG model into production. Like the F10 model, the E63 will squeeze out all 518 horses through a downsized, twin-turbo 5.5-liter V8. That’s a significant step downward (in terms of engine size) from the 6.2-liter V8 that used to produce 518 horsepower and 465 ft-lb of torque, which is certainly an improvement in power efficiency considering an increase in torque for the new 5.5 liter V8 while no loss in horsepower.
It appears that with the latest CAFE (Corporate Average Fuel Economy) standards that most performance auto makers are stepping away from naturally aspirated 8, 10 and 12 cylinder engines and most manufactures that are sticking with 8 cylinder engines are now looking to turbochargers for added performance. The new BMW M5 F10 features a much smaller 4.4-liter twin turbo V8 that pumps out 560 horsepower and 502 ft-lb of torque, getting the sleek sedan from 0-60 mph in 4.4 seconds. The E63 AMG will also reach 60 mph in 4.4 seconds which is all fun and dandy until you whip out the AMG’s Performance Pack.
You see, unlike the new M5, AMG is offering a “Performance Pack” that will boost (no pun intended) output to 550 horsepower and 590 lb-ft of torque; a significant torque advantage over the new M5, especially considering that the Performance Pack will push the E63 to 60 mph in 3.8 seconds, about half a second faster than the M5.
Of course, you can still expect to have a luxurious interior, with 14-speaker Harman Kardon surround-sound, 14-way power adjustable seats, or a HD 7-inch screen but what’s the point if you buy an AMG? The only thing you’ll probably notice is the seat squeezing your butt cheeks as you propel past the F10 M5 on the highway waving friendly gestures to indicate that there is absolutely no rivalry between the two performance manufacturers.
But will you be able to afford the fly-by? The new M5 will have an estimated MSRP of $93,000, while the E63 is estimated to go for approximately $87,000 which seems reasonably close but there is no point in getting the E63 AMG unless you upgrade the power with the Performance Pack which will cost you a Kia Rio on top of the MSRP, or an additional $12,900.
The E63 is no doubt going to be a fantastic sports sedan that will certainly please the car enthusiast that wants to be both practical and fast at the same time. The styling improvements and engine enhancements will certainly make the E63 one of the best looking and fastest sedans on the market in 2012 but BMW is also a force to be reckoned with. I’m sure we’ll be seeing plenty of competitive rivalries continue to grow on as the two German manufacturers continue to make some of the best cars in the world.