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Mercedes Benz E-Class Cabriolet launched in India

Mercedes Benz has more for India. Indian buyers can now buy the new version E-Class sedan priced at Rs 64.5 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi). All attempts to revamp cars and make them friendlier for Indian driving conditions is obviously being seen as an attempt to strengthen the brands domain in the Indian luxury car segment.

The E-Class is certainly a strong model with this being the 7th in its range. The abundance adds to the brands versatility giving buyers a wide range of choices including the Cabriolet, E-Class Saloon and the E- Class Coupe. Prices for E-Class cars already in the Indian auto market range between Rs 42 lakh and Rs 50 lakh.

Current data released by SIAM suggests that Mercedes Benz has left BMW behind in the race for te luxury sector. Mercedes Benz has witnessed a 79.31% increase in sales for the period of January-July as compared to last year. In all, the brand has sold 2921 cars this year for the aforementioned period.

BMW hasn’t had a decrease in sales, and have actually sold 2,718 cars but that obviously means they’re alredy trailing Mercedes Benz sales in India. Merc is manufacturing cars at Chakan, outside Pune and its production unit has a capacity of 5000 cars annually.

2010 Mercedes E-Class

Following tons of spy shots (Mercedes E-Class variants spied in Germany, '09 Mercedes E-Class sheds disguise, Mercedes E-Class coupe exposed in the snow, Mercedes E-Class AMG sedan spied on the Nurburgring, Next generation Mercedes E-Class spied and Mercedes CLK Coupé spied in Stuttgart), Mercedes accidently posted official images of the new 2010 E-Class sedan on the German Merc website.

Based upon the Mercedes ConceptFascination, the new E-Class has grown in size (4950mm), length and width for more comfort and interior space. Safety has been a paramount consideration of course and we see that in the new impact absorbing bonnet that pops up 5cm to lessen injury to cyclists or pedestrians in a low speed collision. There's also a system that recognises potential collisions and warns through the driver's pedal that it's time to brake. In addition, top-spec UK models will receive LED day-time running lights.

Existing technologies for Mercedes like Night Vision are to be found, and new ones such as blind spot and lane departure warning. New generation diesels E200 CDI, E220 CDI and E250 CDI give the frugal potential owners plenty of choice while the E300 CDI and E350 BlueTec come into play higher up. We know there are petrol variants too including the formidable E-Class AMG which should produce around 600bhp.

The debut of the 2010 Mercedes-Benz E-Class is happening at the 2009 Geneva International motorshow along with the E-Class Coupe. The E-Class Cabriolet will appear at the 2009 Frankfurt later.

Auto Trend Mercedes-Benz Launches SL Night Edition and SLK Grand

Mercedes-Benz Launches SL Night Edition and SLK Grand

Starting with the SL Night Edition, Merc's flagship auto auto is accomplished in an absolute designo magno night atramentous acrylic and appearance 19-inch AMG five-spoke light-alloy auto in a two-tone, high-gloss finish, silver-painted advanced anchor callipers with the Mercedes-Benz logo and blurred headlamps/tail lights.

Inside, the SL's berth is dressed in atramentous nappa covering and animated chrome trim while the seats additionally accept arrow-shaped seams and silver-colored allegory features. Finally, the sports council wheel, about-face batten and roof lining are in black.

Moving assimilate the SLK Grand Edition, the bunched auto is acclaimed on the alfresco by the designo graphite acrylic finish, 18-inch light-alloy auto with bristles amateur spokes, silver-coloured fins on the beanie and blurred headlamps

Mercedes Benz CL63 AMG

The CL63 AMG, the lesser of two powerful large AMG-tuned Mercedes-Benz coupes, sits somewhere between excessive and grandiose on the scale of high-end cars. With 518 horsepower on tap at 6800 rpm, the nearly 4,500 pound two-door Mercedes-Benz is hardly sluggish, despite tipping the scales at about double what a subcompact weights. 465 pound-feet of torque from the 6.2 liter V8 and a 7-speed automatic transmission help ensure that the CL63 has ample power in any situation.

New for 2008, the CL63 upgrades the basic CL-Class, introduced for 2007, with the standard range of AMG tuned sporting cues, including a lowered sport suspension with active body control, a unique look inside and out, 20' wheels (versus 18' wheels otherwise), performance tires and a few additional standard features, like ventilated and massaging front seats.

Mercedes Benz CL63 AMG

Auto Trend Mercedes Benz AMG

Mercedes-Benz upgraded its now-legendary top-end roadsters for 2009 by giving the previous model a substantial facelift designed to reflect the German automaker’s current design philosophy.

Mercedes replaces the entry-level (or second-from-top, depending on your perspective) AMG-modified roadster, the SL 55, with a more powerful, larger-displacement SL 63. That “63” denotes the AMG-designed 6.3 liter V8 now under the hood. This motor, the first designed in-house by AMG, puts out 525 horsepower, a 10 horsepower bump from the outgoing SL 55. Torque, however, is down to 465 lb-ft. from 531. The new, naturally aspirated V8 replaces a supercharged 5.5-liter V8.

The 6.3 liter, 32-vale V8 revs up to 7,000 RPM, though AMG claims that 90 percent of peak torque can be found at just 2,000 RPM.

The SL 63 is the first Mercedes vehicle to get the all-new, AMG-developed Speedshift MCT (Multi-Clutch Transmission) seven-speed automatic transmission. It features four different shift programs: Comfort, Sport, Sport Plus and Manual. Unlike previous automatic transmissions, the Speedshift MCT replaces the traditional torque converter with a much faster wet start-up clutch. In Manual mode, shift times are cut to 100 miliseconds, a 50 percent decrease over Comfort mode.

A lowered ride height and stiffened suspension again set the SL 63 apart from its more mundane siblings. An optional AMG Performance Package adds ceramic front brake discs, wider rear tires, a flat-bottomed steering wheel with paddle shifters and an AMG-modified Active Body Control system.

Compared to non-AMG SLs, the SL 63 really gets the performance styling treatment. An ultra-aggressive front diffuser with multiple vents, a unique bodykit and 19 inch wheels are standard. The SL 63’s bodykit differs from the optional kit for regular SL roadsters. The metal-folding top returns and a glass top will again be an option.

Like other SLs, the SL 63 will receive new, angular headlamps to replace its dual rounded lamps from before. Those new headlamps will hide bi-Xenon bulbs said to be more powerful and efficient than LED bulbs. An Intelligent Light System offers five different settings based on different driving conditions ranging from country driving to motorway driving.

The interior is mildly revised, highlighted by a new three-spoke steering wheel and new instruments. The SLK’s Airscarf system migrates over to the smaller roadster’s big brother.