Mercs in Nutshell
Mercedes is a world leader in motor engeneering technology - Mercedes cars are a perfect blend of most precise today’s technologies combined with high quality car parts, safety features and entertainment gizmos.
Car parts are of highest quality, both in terms of endurance and comfort. MB’s vision of tomorrow’s car is somewhat different to what Cadillac, BMW and others are trying - Mercedes has decided to switch keyless entry with credit card system, thus making your pockets lighter!
Mercedes cars are using radars and cameras to communicate with other vehicles on road and outside (emergency service, for example) and transfer data to and from datacenters, while GPRS is used to flash directions, along with hotels, gas stations etc
Mercedes has switched to 40V electrical system, thus allowing more electrical gadgets to be brought into the vehicle. Some of those are on-board computer for various on-road calculations, built-in computer which stores relevant information about car condition (priceless for your mechanic), DVD entertainment center etc
And finally, some of the features can be triggered by voice. Just yell your favourite radio station at your Merc!
Within few months, European market will get new generations of BMW series 1, Audi A3 and VW Golf. Merecdes is joining the party with new A-classe, which is to be presented in Geneva.
New Merc A has a 2 volume 4,3m long body and 5 doors. Interior is packed with luxury, touchscreen being one of them. A classe shares the platform and engines with B classe. Two sporty versions are announced: sport and AMG with more than 300bhp.
By the end of 2012, Stuttgart factory will present a baby SUV called CLC, which will be built on A classe.
When new M classe was introduced a few months ago, it was clear that AMG version will follow soon. The time has come!
Good old tradition is 5.5l twin turbo V8 engine, delivering 525bhp with 700Nm torque, which is 15bhp and 70Nm more than previous M classe AMG. For those who expect more, and are willing to pay for it, Mercedes has prepared a "performance" package, which includes a more powerful engine (557bhp and 760Nm torque) and a splash of extra luxury (AMG wheel, composite material front hood...).
Always alert Mercedes-Benz have redesigned its C-class, with even more efficient engines (up to 30%). For the first time, start-stop system is included as standard equipment. Mercedes in-house tuner AMG have shown a fully electrical SLS, powered by 4 electro motors, with 525 bhp combined power (0-100 in 3,9s).