Luxurious Cars

The Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren is an Anglo-German grand tourer car jointly developed by Mercedes-Benz and McLaren Automotive, built in Portsmouth and the McLaren Technology Centre in Woking, Surrey, England and sold from 2003 to 2009. When it was developed, Mercedes-Benz owned 40 percent of the McLaren Group. Due to the automatic gear box, front mid-engined arrangement, and its driving characteristics, some commentators classify the SLR McLaren as a GT, whose rivals would be vehicles such as the Aston Martin DBS V12 and Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano.

SLR stands for "Sport, Leicht, Rennsport" (sport, light, racing). Mercedes-Benz stated that they would build 3,500 SLRs over seven years, with an annual production of 500 cars.The car's base price, GB £295,337 (approx. US$450,000, €350,000, CHF 500,000 or C$ 500,000. 2009), made it the ninth most expensive street-legal car in the year 2008.

The SLR sports a 232 kg (510 lb) hand-built 5,439 cc (5.439 L; 331.9 cu in), supercharged, all-aluminium, SOHC V8 engine. The cylinders are angled at 90 degrees with three valves per cylinder and lubricated via a dry sump system. The compression ratio is 8.8:1 and the bore and stroke is 97 millimetre (3.82 in) and 92 millimeters (3.62 in), respectively. The Lysholm-type twin-screw supercharger rotates at 23000 revolutions per minute and produces 0.9 bar (13 psi) of boost. The compressed air is then cooled via two intercoolers. The engine generates a maximum power of 626 PS (460 kW; 617 hp) @6500rpm and maximum torque of 780 N·m (580 lb·ft)@3250-5000rpm.

Mercedes-Benz SLK 2011 Mercedes-Benz face like SLS AMG and Mercedes-Benz CLS. With the new design, New SLK has a better aerodynamic coefficients of the second generation, from 0.32 to 0.30. For the first time Mercedes-Benz offers a choice of 3 roof light. First, body-colored roof. Both dark glass roof. Finally, Magic Sky Control (first in the world) - you can turn it into light or dark via a button.

Mercedes-Benz will offer new machines with direct injection. 4-cylinder engine, 1,800 cc, is available in a choice SLK 200, BlueEFFICIENCY (184 hp) and the SLK 250 BlueEFFICIENCY (204 hp).

SLK 200 roadster the most efficient BlueEFFICIENCY claimed in its segment. With the 7G-Tronic gearbox Plus, with gas consumption of 19.9 km / liter. Brushed 0-100 kph in 7 seconds. The maximum speed of 235 kph when the automatic transmission is used in and 240 km / hour.

SLK 250 BlueEFFICIENCY accelerates 0.4 seconds faster. Fuel consumption of 19.6 km / liter. Top speed is 240 km / hour.

SLK 350 SLK BlueEFFICIENCY be highest with a V6 engine, 3,500 cc, 306 hp. Acceleration 0-100 kph in 5.6 seconds and completed the maximum speed of 250 kph. Fuel consumption was recorded 17.7 km / liter. V6 engine featuring third-generation direct injection, piezo injectors, and a multi-spark ignition.

As a true roadster that provides fun-to-drive, making Mercedes-Benz offers three suspension choices. First, the conventional steel suspension as standard. Both sporty suspension is harder. Third, Dynamic Handling package, where the damping system is electronically controlled automatic full, so the car is running smoothly despite the rough road across the surface and no loss of driving dynamics.

Dynamic Handling Package consists of the Direct-Steer system and Torque vectoring Brakes. Direct Steer offers better handling and agility as well as reduce the power you turn the steering wheel when parking. Torque vectoring Brakes provide certain braking on the rear wheel when the car is cornering. The result, the car can bulldoze bend properly and easily controlled.

The third generation of the Mercedes-Benz M-Class sets new benchmarks in the SUV world with its leading-edge automotive technology. The new M-Class boasts optimum energy efficiency, leading standards of passive safety, outstanding ride comfort combined with superb driving dynamics, as well as a completely revamped interior design offering excellent ergonomics among its key strengths.

The low fuel consumption and exemplary emissions figures make impressive reading - on average, the entire model range burns 25 percent less fuel than the predecessor. Never before has Mercedes-Benz succeeded in cutting fuel consumption by such a huge margin with an SUV model change. An ultramodern engine line-up, a class-beating Cd value of 0.32, extensive BlueEFFICIENCY measures, as well as new development tools such as the "energy-transparent vehicle" all play their part in delivering the good energy efficiency figures. The ML 250 BlueTEC 4MATIC is particularly outstanding in this respect: it is 28 percent more economical than its predecessor, consumes just 6.0 l per 100 km on the NEDC driving cycle (158 g CO2/km) and can cover as much as 1500 kilometres on a single tank of fuel.

In line with the Mercedes-Benz brand philosophy, the new Mercedes-Benz M-Class represents the embodiment of the Mercedes-Benz holistic safety concept of Real Life Safety, which is derived from what happens in a real accident situation. In combination with the front and rear deformation zones, the high-strength passenger cell of the M-Class provides a highly effective foundation for the occupant protection systems. Both active safety and driver-fitness safety in the new M-Class are further improved by assistance systems that will already be familiar, primarily from the S-Class and E-Class.

All models in the new Mercedes-Benz M-Class range offer excellent comfort and dynamic handling as standard - both on the road and away from the tarmac. Besides the steel suspension with selective damping, there are also some new chassis developments and innovative dynamic handling control systems available, which are designed to make driving the new premium SUV an even more effortlessly superior experience. These include the AIRMATIC air suspension with Adaptive Damping System (ADS), the ACTIVE CURVE SYSTEM for active roll stabilisation and the ON&OFFROAD package with six driving modes. A comprehensive package of measures has also been included to ensure that the M-Class is at the forefront of its segment for acoustic and vibration comfort too.

The third generation of the highly coveted Mercedes-Benz M-Class SUV combines the best of both worlds, boasting a strong off-road heritage at the same time as making its passengers feel as if they are travelling in a luxury premium saloon. Ground aluminium or exquisite woods as well as the finely detailed switches and trim highlights blend with electrifying surfaces and powerful, harmonious lines to create a high-class interior ambience and a tremendous sense of wellbeing for both the driver and passengers.

The Mercedes-Benz F 800 Style research vehicle shows the future of premium cars from a new perspective: the one-off five-seater executive saloon combines efficient drive technologies with unparalleled safety and convenience features as well as an emotive design idiom, which interprets current Mercedes-Benz styling in line with the brand's hallmark attribute of refined sportiness. With an exterior length of 4.75 metres, the F 800 Style offers a generously-sized interior incorporating intelligent seating, control and display concepts. 

Another world-first for large saloons is the all-new, exceptionally flexible multi-drive platform, which is suitable for electric drive with fuel cells, enabling a range of almost 600 kilometres, as well as for a plug-in hybrid that can drive for up to 30 kilometres solely on electricity. Both variants of the F 800 Style make locally emission-free mobility possible for a premium car, while at the same time being ideal for everyday driving and providing a dynamic driving experience.

"We are dedicated to reconciling our responsibility for the environment with practical customer benefit in an exciting car," says Dr Thomas Weber, the Daimler Board of Management member responsible for Group Research and Mercedes-Benz Cars Development. "The new F 800 Style research vehicle combines this commitment to providing the leading innovative drive concepts with our traditional Mercedes strengths in the areas of design, safety, comfort and outstanding performance."

The Mercedes Benz S Class, the flagship luxury sedan from the German auto giant, unveiled the S350 Bluetec series of S Class for the 2011 shopping year, as well as the S400 Hybrid. In addition, the Merceds Benz S Class has also unveiled the S63 AMG and S65 AMG, two high-performance models, as well as a few other hybrid or all-wheel drive models. The new S Class runs on turbocharged diesel, the first diesel engine unveiled by Mercedes in the U.S. in the past 16 years. 

This luxury machine is likely to provide powerful horsepower and torque, with unique interior design as befitting the car’s status and reputation. Because the S Class is more of a grouping of Mercedes cars than a single car in and of itself, it’s important to do your research to determine the S Class model that best fits your needs.

The Mercedes-Benz S-Class has been in production since 1954 and over the last 56 years has always represented the forefront of luxury refinement in a sedan. 2011 is not going to represent a break with tradition at all and the S-Class will probably feature.

Engine: S350 – 241 HP, turbocharged diesel 3.0 liter V-6; S63 – 536 HP, twin turbocharged 5.5 liter V-8; S65 – 621 HP twin turbocharged V-12

Fuel Economy: standard models – 15 mpg city / 23 mpg highway | hybrid models – 19 mpg city / 25 mpg highway

Car Safety Features: Stability and traction control, antilock brakes, front and rear side airbags, driver fatigue and inattention warning system and side curtain airbags.

The future-oriented, puristic design has drawn inspiration from the proportions of classic Mercedes-Benz sports cars. Opening the gullwing doors reveals the sweeping curved design with large opening angle. The extended bonnet, distinctive V-shaped front section and large air intakes as well as the low-position passenger compartment and the gently sloping rear of the vehicle are the embodiment of sports car design and give it the true look of a racing car. The innovative bi-xenon front headlamps with daytime driving lights and LED indicator lamps not only illuminate the road but also contribute greatly to the distinctive visual impact of the super car.

Viewed from the side, the long wheelbase and short body overhangs are eye-catching features. The distinctive waistline that runs along the entire side wall and the prominent, powerful wheel arches underline the classic design of the SLS AMG – as if cast from a single mould.

Design elements taken from aircraft construction are also reflected here – right down to the smallest detail. Situated prominently in the solid metal centre console, the AMG DRIVE UNIT with AMG E-SELECT selector lever mirrors the style of a jet control panel. The wing-shaped instrument panel featuring four distinctive air vents and the AMG instrument cluster with white-backlit round dials is commanding and distinctively puristic. High-quality sports seats with magnesium backrests are finished in stylish designo leather or designo Exclusive leather and are available in nine colour shades to match the exterior. The classy design Exclusive natural/braided leather upholstery in light brown is also available upon request.

The advanced AMG 6.3-litre V8 motor makes the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG one of the most powerful sports cars in its class. The V8 high-speed engine with 6208 cc capacity is a completely modified version of the AMG 6.3-litre V8 basic engine. The 8-cylinder engine responds to the slightest movement of the accelerator with superb agility across the entire engine speed range and displays the typical features of a high-performance racing car.

The maximum output of 420 kW is achieved at 6800 rpm. The maximum torque rating of 650 Nm is reached by the 8-cylinder, naturally aspirated engine at 4750 rpm.

The gullwing model accelerates from zero to 100 km/h in 3.8 seconds and achieves a top speed of 317 km/h.

Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG: fuel consumption combined: 13.2 l/100 km, CO2 emissions combined: 308 g/km. 

The AMG sports suspension in the SLS delivers uncompromising racetrack performance. It employs a double wishbone suspension concept – proven in motorsport – on all four wheels. Spring struts specially developed/adapted for the SLS as well as the separation of wheel control and suspension generate a significant reduction in pitching when accelerating and braking. This way, the best possible road surface contact is maintained, even when performance is pushed to the limit. The long wheelbase (2680 mm) supports directional stability and the wide track (1682 mm at the front and 1651 mm at the back) reduces wheel load displacement on winding roads.