2013 Mercedes-Benz C Class Best Sport Sedan

2013 Mercedes-Benz C300 and 2013 Mercedes-Benz C350

The 2013 Mercedes-Benz C350 Luxury Sedan continues the evolution of a landmark vehicle designed to deliver the signature Mercedes-Benz blend of safety, agility and comfort in an incomparable compact luxury sedan. Well-defined muscle with meticulous detail, the 2013 C350 Sport Sedan combines aggressive sport styling and adrenaline-pumping performance with an amenity-rich cabin to give driving enthusiasts cause to celebrate.

Delivering 228 horsepower, the 3.0 liter 24-valve dual overhead cam (DOHC) V-6 in the 2013 Mercedes-Benz C300 features variable intake and exhaust valve timing, with continually variable adjustment of all four cams for smooth idling, rich midrange torque, and high-rpm punch. An innovative intake system varies the path and flow rate of incoming air. These features make this engine incredibly flexible, allowing it to provide more than 85 percent of its 221 lb-ft of peak torque from as low as 1,500 rpm while still supplying an invigorating redline rush. Smooth response starts off the line, with the Mercedes-Benz C Class C300 whisking from 0 to 60 mph in just 7.1 seconds.

2013 Mercedes-Benz C Class

2013 Mercedes-Benz C Class C350

The Mercedes-Benz C350 industry's first 7-speed automatic transmission remains one of the most versatile automatics on the market. A wider range of closely spaced gear ratios delivers the ideal response for virtually every driving condition, which means smoother cruising, immediate acceleration, and thanks to two overdrive ratios, improved highway fuel efficiency, too. Its driver-adaptive programming monitors your driving style and adjusts its shift points to match.

Mercedes-Benz C300 brake Assist senses emergency braking via the speed at which the driver presses the brake pedal and immediately applies maximum available power boost. Brake Assist can potentially reduce the overall stopping distance by eliminating the delay caused by a common human tendency not to brake hard enough, soon enough. Letting up on the brake pedal releases Brake Assist. The Antilock Braking System (ABS), an industry landmark pioneered by Mercedes-Benz in 1978, senses impending wheel lockup under heavy braking and pumps the front brakes individually or the rear brakes together. This intelligent system can pump the brakes as needed up to 30 times per second, to prevent lockup and preserve the driver's steering ability.

2012 Mercedes-Benz C Class C300

2012 Mercedes-Benz C Class

2013 Mercedes-Benz C350 and 2013 Mercedes-Benz C300 with using GPS technology and a 40GB hard drive to store maps, points of interest and even Zagat Survey ratings for restaurants, hotels and golf courses, this virtual copilot provides detailed driving directions with remarkable speed and a friendly voice. Simply enter your destination, and the COMAND system's 7-inch color-LCD screen will display your route, as well as gas stations, ATMs and Mercedes-Benz dealerships along the way. Data for the contiguous U.S., Canada and Oahu, Hawaii come standard, with periodic updates available at your authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer. You can also rely on SIRIUS Traffic to provide the very latest information on accidents, traffic flow, construction, and road closures. SIRIUS Traffic is also integrated with your vehicle's navigation system, with a Dynamic Route function that can automatically determine the fastest route to your destination based on real-time traffic conditions.

2013 Mercedes-Benz C Class C300

2013 Mercedes-Benz C-class C300 and 2013 Mercedes-Benz C350 Audio system Feature mounted in the glovebox, the iPod/MP3 media interface turns your Mercedes-Benz into an extension of your iPod or compatible electronic device. Browse, select and play your musical accompaniment of choice using steering-wheel, COMAND-system or stereo controls. Specifically engineered for the C-Class C350, this premium digital sound system fills the cabin with 450 watts of beautifully balanced audio. No fewer than 12 strategically placed speakers including the rich bass of a subwoofer deliver a wholly immersive listening experience through LOGIC7 digital surround sound technology. Digital Dynamic Volume Control impeccably and imperceptibly maintains the sound spectrum for consistent listening pleasure in varying driving conditions. On models with the Multimedia Package, Dolby Digital 5.1 discrete surround sound lets you enjoy audio and video DVDs in their full multichannel glory.

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2013 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class Best Luxury Sport Car

Developed 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class as a race car, coveted as a sports car, and cherished for generations as a dream car, no other automobile can claim its history of innovation, imagination and adoration. When did it first take hold of your heart? Was it hurtling around a track, poised on the auto show carpet, or just courting your glance from a neighbor’s driveway? Wherever it started, you remember. And ever since, you’ve envisioned yourself behind the wheel, top-down, irresistibly drawn toward the horizon by the persuasive pull of its engine and a gentle sunny breeze at your back. This is not just a sports car. It’s a Mercedes-Benz sports car. Born to capture the checkered flag. Engineered to romance the road. For 57 years, destined to fuel your love of driving. This is the 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class.

2012 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class

Drivers can’t resist a car that’s drawn to the road. It introduced fuel injection to the world in 1954. Today, its Active Body Control (ABC) system is arguably the most advanced suspension in production. The 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class has a heritage of elevating performance while deepening the allure of its iconic design. True to its legend, the Mercedes-Benz SL 550 satisfies the unending desires of drivers with an enduring devotion to technological innovation. From its athletically gifted handling to the acrobatic precision of its retractable hardtop, its every maneuver is engineered to move you.

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2013 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe and E 550 Cabriolet

2013 E-Class Coupe and 2012 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Cabriolet

Since the invention of the car itself, the ongoing history of Mercedes‑Benz innovation has been inspired most deeply by the allure of the road ahead. For generations, 2013 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe and 2013 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Cabriolet have cultivated perhaps the most intimate connection between drivers, the highway below and the sky above. Warmly engaging and yet refreshingly liberating, the pillarless coupes and soft-top cabriolets of the 2012 Mercedes-Benz E‑Class take to the road as passionately as they invigorate the enthusiast blood within their four passengers. Their performance may be crafted from logic and precision, but you’ll feel it exactly the way it begins every day for our engineers: pure, moving romance.

2013 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Cabriolet shown on front cover with optional Palladium Silver metallic paint and Premium 2 Package. Mercedes-Benz E 350 Coupe shown on back cover with Arctic White paint and optional Premium 2 Package. Mercedes-Benz E 550 Cabriolet shown above left with optional Palladium Silver metallic paint and Appearance and Premium 2 Packages. E 550 Coupe shown above with Arctic White paint and optional Appearance and Premium 2 Packages.

The peerless, panoramic 2013 Mercedes-Benz E‑-Class Coupes. A multifaceted vision of performance, luxury and innovation, the Mercedes-Benz E‑Class Coupe is equally notable for what you won’t encounter within its sculpted body. Aggressive aerodynamics enables it to slip through the wind virtually unnoticed, with a drag coefficient as low as 0.28. Pillarless hardtop design creates a profile that’s uninterrupted by framework between the power side windows an elaborate feat of engineering that’s unique in its class. From the embrace of its four individually contoured seats, the Mercedes-Benz E‑Class Coupe’s standard all‑glass Panorama sunroof offers a breathtaking view of the sun and stars. And from its gleaming white Daytime Running Lamps1 to its quick-‑reacting brake lamps and wraparound taillamps, LED illumination assures you a total absence of anonymity.

2013 Mercedes-Benz E 550 Cabriolet

LED lighting. With longer life, lower energy use and faster illumination than conventional light bulbs, LED brake lamps, rear turn signals and taillamps enhance both safety and nighttime style. The optional Premium 2 Package adds LED front turn signals, along with adaptive Bi‑Xenon headlamps.

Pillarless design. Long a hallmark of Mercedes‑Benz coupes, the elimination of visible B‑pillars offers a sense of wide-‑open freedom even with the windows up. All four power windows are fully retractable, for a breezy driving sensation that’s simply unobtainable in ordinary coupes.

Panorama sunroof. A vast expanse of heat-‑reflecting tinted glass provides all four passengers in the E‑Class Coupe with a view of the sky. At the touch of a button, the front portion tilts open for ventilation or slides back for a breeze. A power sliding screen helps filter out sunlight.

2012 Mercedes-Benz E 550 Cabriolet

2013 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Performance engineered to lead where other cars may someday go. Step on the accelerator in an E‑Class and an entire industry is propelled forward. Torque-rich V‑6 and V‑8 engines generate a seemingly endless rush of thrust while exercising innovative measures to conserve fuel and reduce emissions. Advanced handling systems continually respond to changes in the road with instantaneous fine-tuning of the suspension. Through it all, the first 7‑speed automatic transmission in its class adapts to your driving style with instant and constant enthusiasm. V‑6 and V‑8 engines. 2013 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe and 2013 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Cabriolet feature a smooth, strong 268‑hp V‑6, while a formidable 382‑hp 5.5‑liter V‑8 motivates the 2011 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E 550 models. Both engines cleverly engage their alternators and power steering pumps only on demand, boosting efficiency.

2013 Mercedes-Benz E 550 Cabriolet

7-speed automatic. Combining close-ratio shifting with a wider overall range, the E‑Class transmission responds seamlessly in either of two automatic modes or under manual style Touch Shift control. Paddle shifters are standard on Mercedes-Benz E-Class E 550 models, and an Mercedes-Benz E-Class E 350 option. Advanced suspensions. The AGILITY CONTROL suspension on E 350 models recalibrates instantly to the road surface, for an ideal balance of crispness and comfort. On E 550 models, a sport-tuned Dynamic Handling suspension lets you modify the vehicle’s driving character at the touch of a button, altering the damping rates, accelerator response and shift points. Staggered-width alloy wheels. Both the 17" split 5‑spoke wheels on the E 350 models and the 18" 5‑spoke E 550 wheels are wider at the rear, to balance stronger tire grip under acceleration with excellent steering feedback. 18" AMG wheels are optional on all models.

Body structure. Mercedes-Benz E‑Class Coupe and Cabriolet body structures expertly manage both weight and impact forces by utilizing ultra-high-‑strength steel in critical areas. Cabriolets feature strategic reinforcements to help compensate for the absence of a fixed roof. Nine standard air bags. Pelvic air bags complement the front-‑seat side-impact air bags, and a driver’s knee air bag augments dual-stage front air bags. Side curtain air bags are provided at all four seating positions in Coupe models, and for the front seats in Cabriolets.

2013 Mercedes-Benz E 550 Cabriolet

 Brighter lighting. The optional Premium Package adds adaptive Bi‑Xenon headlamps with Active Curve Illumination, plus Adaptive Highbeam Assist, which continuously varies the headlamp range to maximize illumination without creating glare for other drivers. Pop-up roll bars. Mercedes-Benz E‑Class Cabriolets are outfitted with the latest generation of a feature first introduced by Mercedes‑Benz more than 20 years ago. High-strength steel roll bars, integrated with the rear head restraints, deploy automatically in 0.3 seconds if a rollover is detected. The rear head restraints also rise automatically as soon as the rear-‑seat passengers fasten their seat belts.


PRE-SAFE. During certain vehicle maneuvers, the exclusive PRE‑SAFE system can detect instability suggesting that a collision or rollover is imminent. It can then tighten the front seat belts, adjust the front head restraints and passenger seat, and close the windows plus the Coupe’s sunroof, all in an effort to better prepare the occupants.

DISTRONIC PLUS. A Mercedes-Benz innovation that takes cruise control to new heights in convenience, this option adapts your set speed in response to traffic ahead, automatically slowing down until your path is clear again. DISTRONIC PLUS can even brake the car to a full halt if traffic stops, then resume automatically when it clears.

PRE-SAFE Brake. Included with DISTRONIC PLUS, radar-‑based sensors can detect an impending collision with a vehicle ahead of the E‑Class. PRE‑SAFE Brake then automatically applies up to 100% of the car’s braking force to help reduce the severity of impact. ATTENTION ASSIST. Another Mercedes-Benz safety innovation, ATTENTION ASSIST continually monitors numerous driving behaviors, and can automatically alert the driver with both visual and audible warnings if it detects signs of drowsiness on long trips.

2013 E-Class Coupe and 2013 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Cabriolet Estimation Price Range: $48,850 - $87,600

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2013 Merceds-Beanz E-Class E350 Coupe and E550 Coupes

The 2013 Merceds-Beanz E-Class E350 Coupes are the only cars in their class to offer sweeping vistas unencumbered by visible framework between their four fully retractable side windows. It's an elaborate feat of engineering to uphold two Mercedes-Benz traditions: unmatched style and extraordinary strength. The view from outside is no less enticing, with a chiseled, muscular physique and a confident stance. The 2013 Merceds-Beanz E-Class E550 Coupes standard Panorama sunroof features a vast expanse of heat-reflecting tinted glass overhead, to provide all four passengers in an  Merceds-Beanz E-Class Coupe with a dramatic view of the sky. At the touch of a button, the front portion tilts up for draft-free ventilation or slides back for a breeze. The optional Appearance Package adds fashionable and functional enhancements to any E-Class Coupe, starting with 18-inch AMG twin 5-spoke alloy wheels, multicontour front seats and brushed aluminum pedals. The E350 Coupe also adds perforated front brake discs with Silver-painted calipers (standard on the E550), and a lowered sport suspension.

2013 Merceds-Beanz E-Class E350 Coupes
performance generation Both the 3.5L V-6 in the E350 and the 4.6L twin-turbo V-8 of the E550 breathe deeply, wind up quickly and thrust forward eagerly. A rapid-multispark ignition system fires up to four times in a millisecond. High-pressure Direct Injection micro-manages the fuel spray as quickly as 0.1 millisecond. 7-speed automatic transmission has been reengineered for smoother, more efficient and more responsive performance. An electronic selector and standard paddle shifters allow full control of gear changes without taking a hand from the 3-spoke steering wheel. The AGILITY CONTROL suspension on the E350 Coupe instantly recalibrates to the road surface, ideally balancing handling with comfort as conditions change. Sport tuning is included with the Appearance Package. On the E550 Coupe, a sport-tuned Dynamic Handling suspension lets you alter the damping rates, accelerator response and shift points with the touch of a single button.

The 2013 Merceds-Beanz E-Class Coupes connectivity User-friendly innovation puts abundant technology within reach. With a multifunction steering wheel and convenient central controller, the COMAND system puts audio, vehicle settings and the optional hard-drive navigation with Enhanced Voice Control as close as your fingertips or your voice. The standard Bluetooth system. Included in the optional Premium 1 Package, a 12-speaker harman/kardon LOGIC7 system outputs 450 watts of Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound. Listening choices are seemingly endless: beyond the standard in-dash DVD/CD player, the Package adds HD Radio stations, SiriusXM Satellite Radio, iPod integration, a memory card reader, and a 10GB Music Register for storing digital music.

The 2013 E-Class Coupes E350 and E550 are a protective showcase of Mercedes-Benz safety firsts. Among their innovations, Pre-Safe can detect conditions that suggest a collision or rollover is imminent, then adjust the front seat belts, front passenger seat, windows and sunroof, to better prepare the occupants in the moments before a collision. And every 2012 E-Class Coupe equipped with mbrace includes a complimentary 6-month trial subscription. The optional Mercedes-Benz mbrace system can help you plan a trip, remember where you parked, handle an emergency and much more. From your car, online or via the mbrace Mobile App on your iPhone®, mbrace integrates nearly 20 security, destination planning and convenience services.

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2012 Merceds-Beanz E-Class E350 Sedan High Performance

The 2012 Merceds-Beanz E-Class E350 has established a heritage of leading the way in design. So while its sculpted rear fenders and four-headlight front end might spark instant recognition, it's only because the 2012 Mercedes-Beanz E-Class E350 has consistently melded timeless elegance with advanced engineering. Mercedes-Beanz E-Class modern design meets classic craftsmanship, to transport you in a spacious haven of endearing comfort and enduring quality. Shapely seats, intuitive controls and impeccably detailed instruments and materials reward your every sense. From the dramatic Sport Sedans to warm Luxury Sedans, every E-Class cabin delivers timeless style, time-taking workmanship.

Mercedes-Beanz E-Class beautiful LED lighting offers not just a more brilliant presence but smarter thinking, from standard bright white Daytime Running Lamps, to the turn indicators in each side mirror, to the wide wraparound taillamps. Along with lower energy consumption and longer life than conventional bulbs.

The Merceds-Beanz E 350 BlueTEC clean diesel V-6 generates massive torque yet emits fewer greenhouse gases than comparable gasoline engines. The new 3.5L V-6 in the E350 and 4.6L twin-turbo V-8 of the E550 are not just stronger, they're smarter. Both gasoline engines feature rapid-multispark ignition and high-pressure Direct Injection, technologies whose precision is measured in milliseconds and molecules.  2012 Mercedes-Beanz E-Class E350 in the world's first 7-speed automatic transmission has been reengineered for smoother, more efficient and more responsive performance. An electronic selector and standard paddle shifters allow full control of gear changes without taking a hand from the steering wheel. E-Class suspensions master both comfort and confidence thanks to AGILITY CONTROL, an innovation that adjusts the damping in response to the road surface. The 4-wheel mutlink suspensions are tuned for supple control on Luxury models.

The controls and features of the E-Class are designed to feel like a natural extension of your intuition. The COMAND system places audio, optional navigation and information such as real-time traffic reports within easy reach, with a convenient central controller and a high-resolution 7-inch display. And your listening options are almost limitless, from SiriusXM Satellite Radio to a USB input and iPod/MP3 Media Interface. LCD monitors built into the front head restraints offer first-rate entertainment to the second row. Multiple input sources let passengers enjoy DVDs and video games together or independently, with two wireless headsets, dual wireless remotes. Separate movies can play at once, by using both the DVD player under the rear seat and the standard in-dash DVD/CD player. Auxiliary inputs can also connect portable gaming devices, video cameras or other peripherals.

The 2012 Merceds-Beanz E-Class E350 Sedan are a protective showcase of Mercedes-Benz safety firsts. Among their innovations, PRE-SAFE can detect conditions that suggest a collision or rollover is imminent, then adjust the front seat belts, front passenger seat, windows and sunroof, to better prepare the occupants in the moments before a collision. Optional on any gasoline-powered E350 and standard on the E550 4MATIC Sedan, 4MATIC all-wheel drive integrates our 4-wheel Electronic Traction System. 4-ETS continually redistributes the engine´s torque to the wheels with the best grip, even if that´s only one wheel. With a 45:55 front/rear torque split, the lightweight. Mercedes-Beanz E-Class air bag protection standard with nine air bags offering 11-way protection, no other car in its class offers air bags in more locations. Pelvic air bags complement side-impact air bags for each front seat. A driver´s knee air bag augments dual-stage front air bags.

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2013 Mercedes-Benz S Class Series S600 Review

A moving vision of power and prestige, the 2013 Mercedes-Bensz S600 stands above the crowd with an authoritative grille featuring a double-slat motif, staggered-width 19-inch wheels, and an exclusive chrome-highlighted rear bumper integrating dual exhaust tips. Its timelessly modern profile is complemented by windswept side mirrors with integrated LED turn indicators, while chrome trim strips extending from bumper to bumper accentuate the long wheelbase. At the rear, wraparound LED taillamps highlight the broad S-Class stance and deliver a dazzling nighttime presence. 2013 Mercedes-Bensz S600 with Bi-Xenon headlamps help deliver greater visibility than halogen headlamps because their brighter, whiter light is much closer to natural daylight. Active Curve Illumination helps you see better into corners at night, swiveling the headlamps as you steer to increase usable illumination by up to 90% over conventional fixed headlamps.

2013 Mercedes-Benz S600

The 2013 Mercedes-Benz S600 numbers only tell part of the story: 12 cylinders, 510 hp and 612 lb-ft of peak torque from 1,800-3,500 rpm. The rest you have to feel for yourself. Staggering acceleration and low-end torque stems from two advanced, compact turbochargers, which nearly eliminate "turbo lag." Two liquid-to-air intercoolers further intensify combustion for seemingly endless thrust at any rpm. And with high-strength components like a diecast block, it's both seamlessly smooth and stunningly strong. The 2013 Mercedes-Benz S600 5 speed automatic transmission proven and acclaimed 5-speed automatic is designed to handle the massive torque output by the twinturbo V-12. The transmission is also driver-adaptive, monitoring your driving style and adjusting its shift points to match. The Touch Shift feature offers you the enjoyment and involvement of manual-style shifting anytime you want it. Arguably the most advanced suspension in production, ABC is a fully active suspension that ideally balances comfort and response in virtually every situation. A network of advanced sensors and electronically controlled hydraulics is designed to counteract the effects of roll, vibration, pitch, dive and squat when cornering, braking and accelerating.

The 2013 S600 advanced, radar-based cruise control monitors the vehicle ahead and adjusts your speed to help maintain a chosen following distance. It can even bring the car to a halt if it senses stopped traffic, then resume automatically. Should the car ahead slow or stop suddenly, the PRE-SAFE Brake system can automatically engage up to 40% of available braking power and issue an audiovisual alarm. Arguably the most advanced suspension in production, ABC is a fully active suspension that ideally balances comfort and response in virtually every situation. A network of advanced sensors and electronically controlled hydraulics is designed to counteract the effects of roll, vibration, pitch, dive and squat when cornering, braking and accelerating. A driver-selectable Sport mode provides virtually flat cornering capability far beyond ordinary suspensions. Automatic 4-wheel level control gradually lowers the ride height as speeds increase, to improve aerodynamics and stability.

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2013 Mercedes-Benz S Class S 400 Hybrid

The new 2013 Mercedes-Benz S 400 Hybrid design is offered as part of both the optional Sport Package and Sport Package Plus One, the spirit of performance takes shape in an aggressive front air dam that draws the wind, and the eye, past sculpted lower side sills and around a seductively styled rear apron. Bi-Xenon headlamps help deliver greater visibility than halogen headlamps because their brighter, whiter light is much closer to natural daylight. Active Curve Illumination helps you see better into corners at night, swiveling the headlamps as you steer to increase usable illumination by up to 90% over conventional fixed headlamps. 2013 S 400 Hybrid Side mirrors can be programmed to fold in automatically when you remote-lock the vehicle, helping save space in tight parking areas. The mirrors are also automatically heated to help disperse mist and fog from their lenses. The driver-side mirror automatically dims in response to reflected glare from headlamps behind you. Laminated infrared-reflecting glass helps reduce radiant heat, UV rays and noise penetration. Mercedes-Benz S 400 Hybrid high-pressure spray of heated fluid helps remove road spray and dirt from the headlamps, to help keep them at their maximum lighting performance.

2013 Mercedes-Benz S 400 Hybrid

2013 Mercedes-Benz S 400 Hybrid performance combining a V-6 gasoline engine with an electric motor, the S400 HYBRID Sedan is the first production sedan to use a lithium-ion battery for its powertrain. Boasting ultra-low emissions and outstanding fuel economy, this groundbreaking feat of engineering generates a combined 295 horsepower and 284 lb-ft of net torque, meaning you get breathtaking performance. And thanks to an automatic engine stop-start system and advanced technology that recuperates energy during braking, everyone gets to breathe a little easier. The industry's first 7-speed automatic has been made even smoother, more responsive and more efficient. A wide range of closely spaced gear ratios delivers the ideal response in virtually every driving situation, for relaxed cruising, quick acceleration, and thanks to two overdrive ratios, better highway fuel efficiency. Adaptive logic adjusts the shift points to match your driving style, while paddle shifters on the steering wheel let you enjoy manual-style control anytime you wish. Mercedes-Bensz S 400 Hybrid Paddle shifters a pair of paddles strategically positioned behind the upper steering-wheel spokes allows you to manually upshift and downshift the 7-speed automatic transmission with just a flick of your fingers.

2013 Mercedes-Benz S 400 Hybrid Convenient buttons on the steering wheel let you control the audio volume and selection, send and end calls on your Bluetooth-enabled phone, and scroll through the features of the multifunction display in the instrument cluster. Heating elements beneath the steering wheel's Premium leather trim rapidly take the chill out of your hands on a cold morning. After a few minutes, the heating level is automatically reduced to maintain lasting comfort. A network of efficient LEDs and fiber optics casts a gentle glow from beneath the trim on the dashboard and door panels, both to welcome occupants into the cabin and to help make nighttime driving feel more secure. For an added touch of personality, any of three illumination color profiles (Polar, Solar and Neutral) can be selected.

2012 Mercedes-Benz S 400 Hybrid audio, entertimen and Sync place or answer calls and access select phonebooks hands-free with standard Bluetooth connectivity. When your compatible phone is synched with the vehicle, you can enjoy hands-free conversations over the audio system. Enhanced Voice Control lets you control the phone, audio and navigation by saying city names and your phonebook contacts normally, with no need to spell them out. Sirius Satellite Radio offers 130+ channels of premium digital entertainment, from news, talk and sports to commercial-free music from every genre. Enjoy live broadcasts of the biggest NFL, NCAA, NHL and NBA teams, plus 150+ college sports teams. While you listen, Sirius Traffic keeps you up to date on accidents, traffic, construction and road closures, and even helps your vehicle's navigation system find the fastest route based on real-time traffic.

Music Register allows you to store up to 7.2GB of your own digital music on the in-dash hard drive. It lets you copy songs from your CDs, DVDs and certain memory devices and save them to your vehicle's audio system, so you can listen to them anytime and anywhere you drive. A single-slot system, the in-dash 6-disc changer plays audio CDs and DVDs. You can even watch a DVD movie while the vehicle is in Park. The iPod/MP3 media interface turns your Mercedes-Benz into an extension of your iPod or compatible electronic device. Browse, select and play your musical accompaniment of choice using steering-wheel, Comand-system or stereo controls. A true audiophile-quality system, its 15 high-performance speakers and four acoustic lenses deliver 1,200 total watts from two amplifiers a compact 750-watt ICEpower unit and a 450-watt digital processor that converts stereo and Dolby Digital 5.1 audio into 7.1-channel surround sound. Reproduction quality is exceptional at every seating position, yet very little sound, even the powerful bass, is audible outside the car.

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2013 Mercedes-Benz S 550 Sedan S Class Review

The 2013 Mercedes-Benz S 550 design elegant in motion or at a standstill, the commanding presence of the 2012 S 550 starts with a majestic grille that sweeps elegantly from the chiseled front bumper. Windswept side mirrors integrating LED turn indicators complement the modern yet timeless profile, while chrome lower side trim accentuates the long wheelbase. Wraparound LED taillamps highlight the car's confident stance. A wide bumper with integrated tailpipes at the rear gives the S-Class an unmistakable look of power. LED rear lighting throughout emotes sheer confidence. Even the optional 19” AMG 5-Triple-Spoke Alloy Wheels make a statement. The S-Class not only turns the heads of others, but yours as well. The technology throughout the interior can also help occupants feel comfortable. Heated 12-way power-adjustable seats are not only beautiful, but have also been recognized internationally for their superior orthopedic design. The THERMOTRONIC automatic climate control system allows individual temperature and airflow preferences. No comfort is compromised in the S-Class, including in the rear.

2013 Mercedes-Benz S 550 Sedan

The 2013 Mercedes-Benz S 550 4MATIC is equipped with an all-new 4.6-litre bi-turbo V-8 engine that generates a maximum power of 429 hp and 516 lb-ft of torque. The use of lightweight materials such as magnesium results in an optimized power output and a broader torque curve, reducing fuel consumption even further. The powerful bi-turbo V-12 engine of the S 600 is quite literally twice the engine you’ll find in many other cars, with 510 hp and 612 lb-ft of torque at only 1,800 rpm. A new 429-hp 4.6-liter V-8 combines numerous advances and twin turbos to deliver noticeably more low-end torque. New rapid-multispark ignition can fire up to four times per millisecond, while high-pressure Direct Injection microscopically tunes the fuel spray to reduce emissions, fuel consumption and noise. A lightweight diecast-alloy block, quicker and more widely variable valve timing, reduced friction, and clever "on-demand" ancillary components like the alternator further boost efficiency.

Always engaged and optimizing torque to every wheel, 4MATIC integrates with our standard Electronic Stability Program (ESP) for maximum effectiveness in corners and slippery conditions. It also incorporates our 4-wheel Electronic Traction System (4-ETS), which monitors for the first sign of wheel slip and responds to ensure that torque is sent to the wheels with the best grip even if that's only one wheel. An all-new 7G-TRONIC PLUS Transmission creates an ideal relationship with the S 350 BlueTEC and S 550 4MATIC™, delivering power with exceptional fluidity. Its close-ratio, 7-speed design delivers lower noise levels, faster and smoother shifting, improved responsiveness and greater fuel economy.

The Mercedes-Benz S-Class and its integral safety concept reaffirm the Mercedes-Benz position as a safety originator. With it, our vision of accident-free driving has moved one step closer to reality. This advanced, radar-based cruise control monitors the vehicle ahead and adjusts your speed to help maintain a chosen following distance. It can even bring the car to a halt if it senses stopped traffic, then resume automatically. Should the car ahead slow or stop suddenly, the PRE-SAFE Brake system can automatically engage up to 40% of available braking power and issue an audiovisual alarm. For optimum protection, the body of the S-Class employs a series of reinforced crumple zones to protect you in the event of an accident. The S Class further benefits from the protection of an 8 air bag system, including two-stage front air bags and front and rear side-impact air bags.

The new 2013 Mercedes-Benz S 550 interior feature Audio, entertainment and communication with with navigation control and display system is one of the most advanced in the world. For safe, hands-free communication, the Comand system includes a remote control, SD card slot, and Bluetooth. You can also choose to control components by voice with the LINGUATRONIC voice-control system. Using GPS technology and a 40GB hard drive to store maps, points of interest, and Zagat Survey ratings for restaurants, hotels and golf courses, this virtual copilot provides detailed driving directions with remarkable speed and a friendly voice. The Comand system's large color LCD  screen also displays gas stations. Also included with either exceptional sound system is an MP3-compatible 6-disc DVD changer, SIRIUS Satellite Radio featuring 120 channels, an auxiliary audio/video input in the glove box, and an SD card slot.

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2013 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Coupe Black Series

The 2013 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Black Series is based on the C63 coupe, which we just drove for the first time a few months ago. Following the lead of the not-for-U.S.-sale SLK55 Black Series, the CLK63 Black Series, and the SL65 Black Series, this C63 AMG is amped up visually and dynamically. The new 2012 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Coupe Black Series to accelerate from 0-62mph in a plume of tyre smoke and metallic fury lasting 4.2 seconds. Top speed is, presumably, limited to 155mph. Or physics. The power and appointments alone make the 2013 C63 AMG Coupe Black Series one in a million. But it's the limited production run that makes it truly one for the ages. And while that degree of exclusivity comes at a price, those fortunate enough to call the Black Series their own will hold the reins to one of the great V-8 engines in automotive history, paired with a chassis worthy of any racetrack in the world.

2013 C63 AMG Coupe Black Series it's a combination that can take you to the razor's edge of performance and back. Under the Black Series' hood beats a heart familiar to those who know AMG: the 6.3-liter V-8. But now the big eight has gained the pistons, crankshaft, and connecting rods from the SLS AMG, and it breathes easier, too. The result: horsepower swells to 510 and torque reaches a full-blooded 457 lb-ft. When this newfound power reaches the rear wheels via the seven-speed AMG Speed shift MCT transmission, 60 mph follows in a scant 4.2 seconds.

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2012 Mercedes-Benz CL‑Class Luxury Intuitive Elegance

What drives us to gather the most time-honored traditions of motoring and set them free? For 125 years, we’ve had two fundamental motivations: the passionate desire to travel in ways that only existed in the imagination and the ingenuity to make these dreams real. Ever since inventing the first car, the engineers of Mercedes-Benz have been reimagining not just what sets the world in motion, but what stimulates our emotion. “The best or nothing.” This was the mantra of Gottlieb Daimler, and it remains the driving force of Mercedes-Benz today.

It is why the most exacting engineering, exhaustive testing, painstaking craftsmanship and precise interweaving of every aspect of performance come together to form such an uninhibited result: the  2012 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class. Its freshly resculpted body achieves extraordinary rigidity without the visible encumbrance of a center roof pillar to engender a panoramic sense of freedom befitting a true coupe. Its new twin-turbo V‑-8 unleashes appreciable swells in power, torque and visceral response yet it consumes less fuel and leaves behind fewer emissions. Its innovative chassis systems harness the forces of nature with unbending confidence and unparalleled grace. And its advanced technology engages the driver and car in a seamless, intimate bond. Every detail of the 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class has been thoughtfully deliberated, to make the fortunate few who will call it their own feel thoroughly liberated.

2012 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class

A new era of power. For decades, the coupes of Mercedes-Benz have reignited driving passion with dramatic breakthroughs in performance from fuel injection in the 1950s to the Electronic Stability Program (ESP) in the 1990s. For 2011, a new generation of leaner, meaner and cleaner engines debuts with the CL 550’s 429‑-hp 4.6‑-liter V‑-8. Its twin turbochargers spin up to 150,000  rpm to boost low-end torque by as much as 45%. New high-pressure Direct Injection microscopically fine-tunes the fuel spray, while rapid-multispark ignition fires up to 4,000 times per second squeezing more thrust, and fewer emissions, from every atom of gasoline. And as its AIRMATIC suspension turns compressed air into calm composure, and its 4matic all-wheel drive hugs the road, the CL 550 reminds you how refreshing change can be.

An unsurpassed heritage of looking out for what’s ahead. Look back over the life story of the automobile and you’ll find Mercedes-Benz continually leading the way in safety innovation from the invention of the first crumple zone 60 years ago to the exclusive PRE-SAFE system of today that can detect and prepare for a collision before it happens. True to its heritage, the 2011 CL-Class is engineered with visionary safety advances that watch the road ahead and to your side, and that help you to see and be seen. Maybe all cars will do this someday. The protection a 2011 CL‑-Class offers today could rewrite the story of your own life.

2012 Mercedes-Benz CL‑-Class

Body structure. Even without visible B-pillars, the 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL‑-Class body structure achieves exceptional rigidity. Extensive use of ultra-high and high-strength steel in critical areas helps it manage both weight and impact forces. Advanced crumple zones help dissipate impact energy over, under and around the reinforced passenger cabin. Standard 11-way air bag protection. A system of nine air bags offers 11-way protection.

Every 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL‑-Class features dual-stage front air bags, a driver’s knee air bag, front and rear side-impact air bags, and side curtain air bags for all four seats. Every seat belt is equipped with an Emergency Tensioning Device (ETD) and belt-force limiter. Brighter lighting. All-LED taillamps provide quicker illumination of the brake lamps than conventional bulbs, potentially reducing the reaction time of drivers behind you. Standard Bi‑-Xenon headlamps feature Active Curve Illumination and Adaptive Highbeam Assist an innovation that continuously varies the headlamp range to maximize illumination without creating glare for other drivers.

2012 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class

Bright white LED Daytime Running Lamps maximize visibility with minimal energy draw. Night View Assist PLUS with Pedestrian Detection. When you’re driving in darkness, this innovative option projects invisible infrared beams and reads them with a special camera. The system displays a clearer, supplemental real-time view of the road ahead on an in-dash 8" screen positioned directly in front of the driver. It can even help to identify and point out pedestrians.

PRE-SAFE. During certain vehicle maneuvers, the exclusive PRE‑-SAFE system can detect instability suggesting that a collision or rollover is imminent. PRE‑-SAFE can then tighten the front seat belts, adjust the front passenger seat, and close the windows and sunroof all in an effort to better prepare the occupants. DISTRONIC PLUS with PRE-SAFE Brake. Another breakthrough first introduced by Mercedes-Benz, this active cruise control option adapts your set speed in response to traffic ahead. It automatically slows or even stops your car, and then resumes when your path is clear again. The system also includes PRE‑-SAFE Brake, whose radar-based sensors can detect an impending collision with the vehicle ahead. PRE‑-SAFE Brake automatically applies up to 100% of the car’s braking power to help reduce the severity of impact.

ATTENTION ASSIST. By continually monitoring numerous driving behaviors, this Mercedes-Benz innovation can audibly and visually alert the driver if it detects signs of drowsiness on long trips.
Active Lane Keeping Assist and Active Blind Spot Assist. These optional systems can warn the driver of unintended drifting across visible lane markings10 and at speeds above 20  mph alert the driver to some unseen vehicles in the adjacent lane. Should the driver disregard these alerts, new active technology for 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL‑Class allows either system to help guide the car back into its own lane by gently applying the brakes to specific wheels.

 Time-honored customs meet new-age convenience in the 2012 CL‑Class. Four individually contoured seats a Mercedes-Benz coupe hallmark are divided by a sweeping full console. Hand-fitted leather, hand-finished wood, brushed metal and polished chrome adorn virtually every surface of the seats, doors, dash and steering wheel. Elegantly designed controls fall naturally to your hands, and even the most advanced systems operate with an intuitive simplicity. The COMAND system puts audio, navigation, vehicle settings and information such as real-time traffic reports within easy reach, with a convenient central controller, Enhanced Voice Control and two high-resolution 8" widescreens. Making something startlingly new feel comfortably familiar is a Mercedes-Benz tradition.

2012 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class Interior

Thoughtful. Heated and Active Ventilated front seats offer 12-way power adjustment, four zones of lumbar support and 3-position memory. Optional Drive-Dynamic front seats add a massage function and active support in cornering maneuvers. The wood/leather multifunction steering wheel puts audio and Bluetooth controls at your fingertips. Optional heating can quickly warm your hands in winter.

Delightful. With 600 watts of Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound, the 11‑-speaker harman/kardon LOGIC7 system lets you enjoy HD  Radio stations, SIRIUS Satellite Radio, iPod integration, a 6‑-DVD/CD changer, memory card reader and 7.2GB Music Register for storing digital music. The 40GB hard-drive navigation system features Zagat Survey ratings and SIRIUS Traffic™ with dynamic re-routing.

Insightful. PARKTRONIC with Parking Guidance helps you size up a parallel parking space as you drive by, then guides you into it. The Premium  Package adds a rear view camera that shows a live color image on the central 8" widescreen when you shift into Reverse. The exclusive new SPLITVIEW option lets you play a DVD movie on the same screen that’s only visible to the front passenger.

Beyond all the racing trophies earned in the storied legacy of AMG the high-performance arm of Mercedes-Benz one small plaque tells an even greater story. Affixed atop each AMG engine, it bears the signature of the single master technician who assembled it from race-proven components with his own hands. The superlatively engineered automobile which houses this engine will go forth to achieve imposing results in virtually every dimension of performance. But no matter what numbers it generates  horsepower and pound-feet, mph and rpm, or seconds and g’s every measure of a 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL‑-Class CL 63  AMG or 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL‑Class CL 65  AMG starts with “one.”

2011 Mercedes-Benz CL‑Class CL 65 AMG-developed engines. With reduced displacement, numerous innovations and twin turbochargers, the all-new 5.5‑-liter Direct Injection V‑-8 of the CL 63  AMG outputs a thunderous 536  hp  @ 5,500  rpm and 590  lb‑-ft of torque  @ 2,000–4,500  rpm. Along with substantially improved efficiency and emissions, 0–60  mph arrives in just 4.4  seconds. Not to be outdone, the CL 65  AMG reaches 60  mph in a scant 4.2  seconds, courtesy of a 6.0‑-liter twin-turbo V‑-12 generating 621  hp @ 4,800  rpm and the highest torque output of any AMG engine yet: 738  lb‑-ft  @ 2,000–4,000  rpm.

SPEEDSHIFT Transmissions. A 7‑-speed SPEEDSHIFT MCT automatic in the 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL‑Class CL 63  AMG offers three driving modes: Controlled Efficiency, Sport and a paddle-shifted Manual mode with lightning-quick 100-millisecond shifts. A wet startup clutch eliminates the power losses of a traditional torque converter. The reinforced 5‑-speed SPEEDSHIFT automatic of the 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL‑Class CL 65  AMG offers Sport, Comfort and Manual modes that also reprofile the throttle and suspension.

AMG-enhanced chassis. The Active Body Control (ABC) fully active suspension features AMG-specific calibration and selectable Sport and Comfort modes. In its firmest setting, ABC virtually eliminates body roll in corners. The adaptive brakes feature massive perforated, ventilated composite discs and dual front calipers. Lightweight yet highly rigid " AMG twin 5‑-spoke alloy wheels forged on the CL 65 wear staggered-width high-performance tires.

Race-bred refinement. Swathed in Premium leather (or Exclusive diamond-quilted leather in the CL 65  AMG), the Drive-Dynamic front seats provide active support in corners. An AMG instrument cluster includes a RACETIMER for timing track laps, while the central analog clock is modeled after the classic IWC Ingenieur watch. Impeccably composed and lavishly crafted, the Mercedes-Benz CL‑Class CL 63  AMG and Mercedes-Benz CL‑Class CL 65  AMG are high-performance cars you can enjoy every day.

2011 Mercedes-Benz CL‑Class Connected

Your vehicle is more than a source of enjoyment, it’s a vital part of everyday living. The Mercedes‑-Benz mbrace system can make it easier from planning a trip, to remembering where you parked, to handling an unexpected emergency.You can access a world of security, convenience and destination planning services from your vehicle, your computer or even your smartphone. With advanced, reliable technology, plus 24‑-hour support from helpful experts, mbrace helps keep you, your life and your Mercedes‑-Benz connected.

From your vehicle -Three buttons inside your Mercedes-Benz can connect you to emergency services, our 24‑-hour Customer Assistance Center, or our Roadside Assistance service. Numerous mbrace services are also integrated with your vehicle’s standard COMAND navigation system. From your smartphone. The mbrace Mobile Application for your iPhone or BlackBerry lets you locate your vehicle from up to a mile away, remote-lock or unlock its doors, find a dealer, and contact Roadside Assistance, Customer Service or even Mercedes-Benz Financial with a touch. From your computer. Beyond the support you’ll find at mbrace.MBUSA.com, the Search & Send feature lets you look up destinations on Google Maps using any web browser. You can then send the address directly to your vehicle’s navigation system with just a few clicks.

2011 Mercedes-Benz CL‑-Class Prices MSRP $113,150 - $209,300

2011 Mercedes-Benz CL‑Class CL550 4MATIC Coupe    $113,150
2011 Mercedes-Benz CL‑Class CL63 AMG Coupe           $150,250
2011 Mercedes-Benz CL‑Class CL600 Coupe                   $157,000
2011 Mercedes-Benz CL‑Class CL65 AMG Coupe           $209,300

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2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS‑Class Amazing Feature Concept and Engine

Exactly what moved us to invent the car in the first place, 125 years ago. The emotion of motion. The ongoing allure of the road ahead. And the ingenuity to bring complex ideas to life with a simple mantra: To make things better, make better things. Since its inception, the 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS Class has expressed the innovation and inspiration that define a Mercedes-Benz coupe along with the advanced engineering, rewarding performance and finely crafted style that Mercedes-Benz has continually redefined for over a century. Far deeper than its lustrous finish, the true beauty of the Mercedes-Benz CLS‑Class lies in what it started. By igniting a new genre of automobile the 4‑door coupe it sparked a new generation of admirers.

Wind-taming. Air-suspended. Free-flowing. Even at a standstill, the slipstream profile of the 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS‑Class/CLS 550 hugs the pavement. Invoke its eight cylinders and fuel, spark and air rush together, whisking you to 60 mph in just 5.4 seconds.1 As you reach 70 mph,2 its semi-active AIRMATIC suspension draws the body nearly half an inch closer to the road, lowering both its center of gravity and aerodynamic drag. Brake, steer and accelerate, and the CLS 550 flexes its air-charged muscles with quick precision — and with every move, takes your breath away.

2012 Mercedes‑Benz CLS‑Class Torrential Power

With a dual-stage intake and variable timing of its 32 valves, the 382‑hp 5.5‑liter V‑8 of the Mercedes-Benz  CLS 550 unleashes 75% of its 391 lb ft torque peak at just 1,000 rpm. Paddle shifters offer instant control of its driver-adaptive 7‑speed automatic transmission. Tenacious grip. Staggered-width 18" AMG 5‑spoke alloy wheels and high-performance tires3 are wider at the rear, to expertly balance surefooted acceleration with precise steering control. Optional 19" AMG wheels provide even more aggressive performance and style.


Tuned control. AIRMATIC Dual Control semi-active air suspension automatically lowers at high speeds. Its Adaptive Damping System (ADS II) adjusts the suspension at each wheel with every up or down motion. Two Sport modes let you fine-tune the ride and handling. Toned muscle. High-strength/low-alloy steel reinforces its wind-tunnel-honed 4‑door coupe body, for unbending handling precision. Sport lower bodywork sculpts its deep front air dam, side sills and rear valance into an assertive, athletic vision of aerodynamic design.

Engineering so advanced, it can react before something happens. Mercedes-Benz has earned its reputation for safety leadership by constantly thinking ahead. The 2012 Mercedes-‑Benz CLS Class brings this philosophy to life with innovations that vigilantly watch the road and prepare for what’s next. Its exclusive PRE‑SAFE system can sense instability suggesting an impending collision and respond before it occurs tightening the front seat belts, adjusting the front passenger seat, and closing the windows and sunroof all to better prepare the occupants. Its brakes pre-charge for quicker response in an emergency, setting the pads closer to the discs if the driver lifts off the accelerator quickly. They even periodically dry themselves as you drive in the rain. The 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS Class might foretell what other cars will do in the future. It will inspire your confidence today.

Individual attention to each passenger. Impeccable attention to every detail. The essence of a Mercedes-Benz coupe can be found both in its engaging performance and its inviting four-seat cabin. Through each of its four doors, the 2012 Mercedes Benz CLS‑Class welcomes its passengers into personalized accommodations, from 4‑zone climate control to elegantly top-stitched leather that’s meticulously fitted by hand. A full length console divides the seats in a flourish of Laurel wood, hand-polished to a deep gloss. Every detail creates an ambience that’s shared by all aboard, but with no other car.

First-class comfort. Individually contoured seating for four includes 10‑way power front seats, each with 3‑position memory. Heated and Active Ventilated front seats are optional. Digital 4‑zone climate control senses sunlight and smog, helps filter out dust and pollen, and offers rear passengers their own controls. Preferential treatment. The driver’s seat of a Mercedes-Benz coupe is always the most inviting. A 3‑spoke multifunction steering wheel places controls for the audio system, Bluetooth interface8 and numerous vehicle settings close at hand. It’s also wrapped in Premium leather and fitted with paddle shifters.

Expert guidance. The COMAND system unifies hard drive based navigation with the entertainment systems and a vivid 6.5" color screen. Voice control that responds to natural speaking, real-time SIRIUS Traffic updates,10 and Zagat Survey ratings for restaurants, hotels and golf courses enhance any journey. Premier entertainment. A 12‑speaker harman/kardon LOGIC audio system generates 510 watts of Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound. Your listening choices are even more expansive: HD Radio stations, SIRIUS Satellite Radio,10 iPod integration,11 a 4GB Music Register for uploading MP3 files to the COMAND hard drive, and both a 6‑DVD/CD changer and SD memory card reader in the dash.

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The 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS 63 AMG

One man, one engine. Beyond all the racing trophies earned in the storied legacy of AMG the high-performance arm of Mercedes-Benz one small plaque tells an even greater story. Affixed atop each AMG engine, it bears the signature of the single master technician who assembled it
from race-proven components with his own hands. The superlatively engineered automobile
which houses this engine will go forth to achieve imposing results in virtually every dimension
of performance. But no matter what numbers it generates horsepower and pound-feet,
mph and rpm, or seconds and g’s every measure of a CLS 63 AMG starts with “one.”

AMG-developed 6.3-liter V‑8. The handcrafted V‑8 heart of the CLS 63 AMG produces a prodigious 507 hp @ 6,800 rpm and 465 lb‑ft of torque @ 5,200 rpm. Accompanied by the throaty growl of the AMG sport exhaust system, 60 mph arrives in just 4.3 seconds. SPEEDSHIFT PLUS. The paddle‑shifted 7‑speed automatic transmission offers the three driving modes of SPEEDSHIFT PLUS. Each setting alters the shifting and throttle response at the driver’s command. Sport mode delivers 30% faster shift speeds than the standard Comfort mode, while a true Manual mode quickens shifts by up to 50%.

AMG-enhanced chassis. The AMG-recalibrated AIRMATIC semi-active air suspension responds instantly to handle with poise and precision. Two Sport modes are selectable. Massive perforated brake discs are grasped by 6‑piston front and 4‑piston rear calipers. Lightweight, highly rigid 19" AMG triple 5‑spoke wheels wear staggered‑width tires. Racy refinement. Exquisitely composed and crafted, the CLS 63 AMG is a performance car you can enjoy every day. Sport-contoured, heated front seats are upholstered in rich AMG Nappa leather with Alcantara inserts. AMG instrumentation with a RACETIMER lets you measure your laps, or just keep time to the 510‑watt surround sound system.



2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS Class Connecting Your Life

Stay in touch with mbrace. Your vehicle is more than a source of enjoyment, it’s a vital part of everyday living. The Mercedes‑Benz mbrace system can make it easier from planning a trip, to remembering where you parked, to handling an unexpected emergency.12 You can access a world of security, convenience and destination planning services from your vehicle, your computer or even your smartphone. With advanced, reliable technology, plus 24‑hour support from helpful experts, mbrace helps keep you, your life and your Mercedes-Benz connected.

- From your vehicle. Three buttons inside your Mercedes-Benz can connect you to emergency services, our 24‑hour Customer Assistance Center, or our Roadside Assistance service.13 Numerous mbrace services are also integrated with your vehicle’s standard COMAND navigation system.

- From your smartphone. The mbrace Mobile Application for your iPhone® or BlackBerry® lets you locate your vehicle from up to a mile away, remote-‑unlock its doors, find a
nearby dealer, and contact Roadside Assistance, Customer Service or even Mercedes-‑Benz Financial with a touch.

- From your computer. Beyond the support you’ll find at mbrace.mbusa.com, the Search & Send feature lets you look up destinations on Google Maps using any web browser. You can then send the address directly to your vehicle’s navigation system with just a few clicks.



When and where you need it. Two service packages are available, each including an attractive complimentary trial period allowing you to experience the many ways that Mercedes-Benz mbrace can help connect and protect you and your vehicle. The standard mbrace Package (::) includes all of the Safety and Security services, as well as Search & Send, one of the most popular Navigation and Destination Planning features. It also includes four reassuring Convenience features, such as the ability to locate your vehicle using your smartphone. The mbrace PLUS Package (+) offers unlimited use of our expert Concierge services, spoken turn-by-turn Route Assistance even if your car does not have a navigation system plus traffic and weather reports based on your location.

For 125 years-longer than any other automaker we’ve been sharing this planet with you. Respecting it, and protecting it, have long been a part of our vision and ambition. We introduced the world’s first CFC-free car, not just in its air conditioning but in its entire manufacturing process. We’ve been using water-‑borne paints for years, and source the wood for our interior trim from responsibly sustained forests. We’ve been pioneering advanced powertrains for generations, from today’s hybrid models and 50-state clean diesels to the fuel cell vehicles of tomorrow.

Mercedes-Benz is also legendary for producing automobiles of extraordinary durability, with 88% of the vehicles sold in the last 20 years and a remarkable 75% of the vehicles we’ve ever sold in the U.S. still on the road. After all, it takes virtually the same amount of energy to build vehicles that last as ones that won’t. Even our brochures conserve resources and are produced with eco-conscious printing. Everything we engineer is born from the motivation and ingenuity to make things better. Passion with compassion that is what drives us.

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