Showing posts with label Mercedes CL. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Mercedes CL. Show all posts

Wednesday

Mercedes-Benz USA Details its 2013 Model Year Introductions and Updates


There is plenty of news coming our way from Mercedes-Benz, as the German premium automaker's U.S. division has released detailed information about its 2013 model year lineup.

On the brand-new model front, we have the next GL-Class 7-seat crossover that goes on sale in September with a choice of four engines including a 240hp V6 diesel, while the range-topping GL65 AMG with 550hp will follow early next year.

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Monday

Geneva Preview: 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL500 4MATIC (Four-Wheel-Drive)

As much as we like rear-wheel-drive models, if you happen to live in snow-flaked areas like Massachusetts, there comes a time when you just wish your car had an all-wheel-drive system. And while we’re in no position to buy a Mercedes, we’re pretty sure that a lot of people will be glad to hear that Mercedes is about to launch a four-wheel-drive version of its top notch coupe, the CL Class.

Available from this summer, the new CL 500 4MATIC gets Mercedes-Benz’ latest generation permanent all-wheel drive system that has already proven successful in the S-Class. According to the German carmaker, the newly-developed 4MATIC is the lightest drive system of its kind weighing in at just 70 kg or 154 lbs. -Continued

The combined NEDC fuel consumption of the CL 500 4MATIC is 12.1 litres per 100 kilometres or 19.5 US MPG, which puts it at the same level as the CL 500 with rear-wheel drive. The CL 500 4MATIC requires 5.4 seconds to accelerate from zero to 100 km/h (62 MPH), and it reaches an electronically limited top speed of 250 km/h or 155 MPH.

Thursday

Mercedes-Benz CL-Class by Wald International

Japanese tuning firm Wald International has released images of its newest creation based on the W216 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class luxury coupe. As you can see, the tuning program is all about black. The full bodykit consists of front and rear spoilers, side skirts, a rear diffuser, roof and truck spoilers, new fog lights, air vents on the hood and behind the front wheel arches and, new exhaust pipes. The aero kit is complemented by mat black alloy wheels. -Image gallery after the jump