Mercedes Benz GLS 2019

Mercedes Benz‘s biggest SUV on sale, the GL-Class, underwent a makeover for 2016 with minor interior and exterior updates, as well as a new name. The updates to the exterior of the Mercedes Benz GLS are minor. The SUV gets a new set of headlamps, a more upright twin slat front grille, a new bonnet and a redesigned front bumper. The side of the car sees no changes while at the back, much like the front, will get an updated bumper and tail lamps. Changes made to the interiors of the Mercedes Benz GLS, like the exteriors, aren’t very significant. A refreshed cabin is now accompanied by an 8 inch floating touchscreen for the COMAND infotainment system and a three spoke steering wheel. The current GL’s diesel motor has been carried over to the 2016 Mercedes Benz GLS- a 3.0 litre V6 producing 255 bhp. Transmission duties will now be handled by a new 9-speed automatic transmission, replacing the 7-speed automatic, and permanent 4 wheel drive. The AMG version gets a 5.5 litre twin turbo V8 which puts out 557 bhp! An ultra luxurious version under the Mercedes-Maybach moniker is also on the cards for the GLS. The updated GLS will face stiff competition from the new Audi Q7 and the Volvo XC90. Much like the Audi Q7, the upcoming GLS will not be available for registration in New Delhi and the NCR as it will be powered by a diesel engine that is more than 2000 cc in capacity.

Think of an S-Class full-size sedan, and you’ll likely imagine wafting along in serene comfort and quiet. These AMG versions can absolutely do that, especially when the Dynamic Select driver-adjustable mode is set to Comfort, but they also have a not-so-secret aggressive side. With 603 horsepower and an AMG-specific all-wheel-drive system, the S63 is blisteringly fast. We’re talking to the tune of 0-60 mph in 3.4 seconds. And this isn’t a motorcycle; it’s a nearly 5,000-pound executive car. The V12-powered S65 is a beast all its own. Though it has more power and four additional cylinders, it’s actually slightly slower off the line than the S63. This mainly is due to it being rear-wheel drive (RWD), and thus having only two patches of rubber clawing at the ground vs. S63. Beyond hustling, the Mercedes-AMG touts all the noteworthy driving attributes of the standard S-Class, even those that involve driving on its own. We were impressed with the S-Class’ semi-autonomous capability, in which it can pace the car ahead and keep you in lanes while your hands merely rest on the steering wheel.

Affalterbach. Mercedes-Benz is presenting a superlative dream car in the guise of the S 63 4MATIC Cabriolet. High-performance technology coupled with expressive exterior and interior design: It is immediately apparent that the new S 63 4MATIC Cabriolet is built by car enthusiasts for car enthusiasts. Tobias Moers, Chairman of the Board of Management of Mercedes-AMG GmbH. The basis for the vehicle's superior and dynamic character is provided by the particularly rigid bodyshell structure featuring innovative solutions such as the luggage compartment bulkhead made of magnesium. In terms of maximum output, torque and fuel consumption, the AMG 5.5-litre V8 biturbo engine remains one of the most efficient series-produced V8 engines in the world. With an output of 430 kW (585 hp) and 900 Newton metres of torque, the AMG eight-cylinder engine meets the very highest standards. And the same goes for its performance: the S 63 Cabriolet accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.9 seconds and has a top speed of 250 km/h (electronically limited). NEDC fuel consumption of 10.4 litres per 100 kilometres makes the two-door model the most fuel-efficient model in its competitive segment.

This just goes to show that performance, efficiency and environmental compatibility need not be mutually exclusive aims. The S 63 Cabriolet also adapts to the driver's individual wishes in terms of its engine sound - from emotional and sporty to a more restrained alternative suitable for long journeys. The exhaust system has automatic logic-controlled exhaust flaps in both rear silencers. When the transmission is in "C" (Controlled Efficiency) mode, the flaps remain closed in most situations, in which case the eight-cylinder biturbo engine's sound is more understated. In "S" (Sport) and "M" (Manual) modes, the exhaust flaps open earlier and more spontaneously, especially if the driver prefers a dynamic driving style. This results in an emotional, signature AMG engine sound. The biturbo eight-cylinder engine of the S 63 Cabriolet is fitted by hand in the hand-finishing section of AMG's production plant in Affalterbach. Highly qualified engine fitters assemble the engines according to the strictest quality standards based on the "one man, one engine" philosophy. Apart from serving as an AMG hallmark confirming superlative precision and production quality, the AMG engine plate bearing the engine technician's signature also alludes to the peerless DNA of Mercedes-Benz's sports car and high-performance brand.