Mercedes GLA celebrates its world premiere in April 2013

Mercedes introduces its new compact crossover coupe GLA in April 2013 at the Auto Shanghai show.

It is well ahead of the competition models BMW X2 (2016) and Audi Q2 (2015) on the market. As reported, the "Auto Bild" in the morning showing a number, the model rolls on the basis of the A-Class - internal "cross-Activity Vehicle" called-with larger wheels, more ground clearance and a wider range of engines from the tape.

There is an additional cost to the GLA-wheel drive. Mercedes provides for 136 hp and 170 hp diesel and the GLA 250 with 211 hp. As standard all-wheel drive has the GLA 45 AMG, whose 2-liter 4-cylinder brings 350 hp to the road.

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Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Coupe Electric Drive in Paris 2012

An absolute highlight of the Paris Motor Show is certainly the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Coupe Electric Drive. Here is the talk of the strongest in the AMG high-performance range, for he should make at least 750 horsepower. 

Possible to make this power four electric motors that move the Gullwing in just 3.9 seconds from 0 to 100 km / h and provides the drive by one of the wheels. Faster a production car with electric drive has never been, although it is closed off at 250 km / h electronically

As early as June of next year, the SLS AMG Coupé Electric Drive scheduled to come to market. In Germany, he will be offered a handsome price of 416,500 euros and convince one or two sports car fan of its pioneering technology. 

The electric super coupe, a high-voltage battery is working (maximum 400 volts), which was developed by Mercedes-AMG in cooperation with the Formula 1 experts Mercedes AMG High Performance Powertrains, with fall back on the experience with the Kers hybrid could. For the optimal tuning of the chassis sports Stromers provide three different driving modes: Comfort, Sport and Sport Plus.

The battery can be fully charged by electric power connection within three hours, for which a so-called wall box is required. If you have any wallbox, so you have a charging time of about 20 hours accepted.

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Mercedes-Benz B-Class 7-Seater Version

In Europe, it is presented as an MPV (minivan) compact. A niche extremely popular which includes, among others, Renault Scenic, Opel Zafira, Volkswagen Touran and many others.

However, while most of the vehicles offered have a seven-seat version, the Mercedes-Benz B-Class can only accommodate five passengers.

A model 7-seater

But things could change, because it seems that the German manufacturer is developing a seven-seat version of the model class B.

A minivan intended for model year 2014.

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Introducing: Mercedes CLS 63 AMG Shooting Brake

AMG is shown with the new CLS 63 pretty family friendly. For in addition to style, apparently, has a big emphasis on the benefits of the vehicle. After all, the luggage compartment offers up to 1,550 liters of cargo volume. But the sports enthusiast family man can breathe easy: The performance leaves nothing to be desired.


Who is traveling with his offspring, for the security is naturally present. Nevertheless, is a 5.5-liter V8 biturbo been installed, the services 525-557 hp and makes it possible to Papa frequently in the (lead) will be itchy feet, sometimes to fly alone across the tarmac. Because he will know how to appreciate the optimized driving dynamics, which can in the context of additional equipment to improve again. The time-limited special edition of "Edition 1" again offers 32 hp more and leaves nothing to be desired in terms of comfort.

This is not resting on the laurels of the previous being demonstrated by the Shooting Brake by the optimized fuel consumption. For although it is an acceleration from 0 to 100 in only 4.3 and 4.4 seconds or less sports car-like accents, but shows a relatively low consumption of 10.1 liters per hundred kilometers. The CO2 emissions are given as 235 g / km. Other models provide less safe, but for the power spectrum and the size of the value is ok.

In addition to the V8 also ensured by the AMG SPEED SHIFT MCT 7-speed sports transmission to the necessary driving experience. For here are four different driving modes are available, which you can use depending on the respective driving mood. Available modes C (Controlled Efficiency), S (Sport), S + (Sport plus) and M (Manual).

The Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake is 63 AM, as well as his "Edition 1" in October of this year on the market, € 118,000 will be the base price.


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