New C-Classs And Used C-Class Values

New C-Classs And Used C-Class Values

Mercedes-Benz released the C-Class C280 in 1998, featuring the new V-type engine technology with a 2.8-liter unit. The same year, BabySmart car seats, BrakeAssist and side-impact airbags were also added. The C-Class dropped the 2.3-liter supercharged engine for 1999, with new leather seating surfaces added as a standard feature. TeleAid was added to the C-Class in 1999, alongside a Touch Shift auto-manual transmission, and free scheduled maintenance throughout the covered warranty period. A redesigned C-Class debuted in 2001, with two new engines, all-new safety features, improved sheet metal and more to love. The news for 2002 was the all-new C230 Kompressor Sport Coupe and the C320 wagon. The 4Matic drive system was made available for sedan and wagon models in 2002, with updates to the gearbox and trim levels overall. Standard 17鈥?wheels were added to all sport coupes, with a new steering wheel, aluminum pedals and new front brakes, updated suspension system and alloy wheels for the 2003 C-Class. An updated C-Class was released for 2004, with new dashboard, updated seats and interior accents, an improved transmission and upgraded suspension. For 2006, the wagon and coupe were discontinued, with the V6 being made standard, alongside updates to every trim level. The CC ANMG was discontinued for 2007, marking the only change. An all-new C-Class debuted in 2008, boasting two engines, all-new standard and luxury features and many more thrills and tills.

The reduced unsprung masses help to improve both driving dynamics and ride comfort. Externally, the E 63 AMG with the new M157 engine is identifiable by its new 10-spoke light-alloy wheels and by the "V8 BITURBO" lettering on its distinctive, wider front wings. Further characteristic features to aid recognition include AMG bodystyling with a specific design for the front and rear, along with AMG side sill panels and an AMG sports exhaust system with two chrome-plated twin tailpipes. A striking feature of the interior is the new AMG Performance steering wheel in a three-spoke design. The rim of this wheel, which is already used in the CLS 63 AMG, is flattened at both top and bottom to facilitate even better control of the vehicle. Further identifying features of the new steering wheel: aluminium shift paddles, the perforated leather in the grip areas and the three-dimensional design of the airbag cover with its "Silver Shadow" metallic trim element.

This is complemented by the new E-SELECT shift lever with embossed AMG badge on the centre console. Similarly adopted from the CLS 63 AMG is the three-dimensional full-colour TFT display in the centre of the speedometer. The driver is welcomed by a striking AMG logo that shows here as soon as the door is opened. 鈥?With immediate effect, over a dozen driver assistance systems in the E 63 AMG help to avoid traffic accidents or mitigate the severity of an accident. Among the new systems are Active Blind Spot Assist and Active Lane Keeping Assist. Active Blind Spot Assist warns the driver if the short-range radar sensors detect that there is a risk of collision should the vehicle change lanes. If the driver ignores these warnings and comes dangerously close to the vehicle in the next lane, Active Blind Spot Assist will intervene. 鈥?By applying braking force to the wheels on the opposite side of the vehicle, controlled through the 3-stage ESP system, a yaw movement is created which counteracts the collision course. 鈥?Active Lane Keeping Assist is also linked to the 3-stage ESP. This system kicks into action if the driver inadvertently drifts over a solid line to the right or left of a lane. In this case, Active Lane Keeping Assist brakes the opposite wheels and thereby prevents the vehicle from crossing the line. A display on the instrument cluster warns the driver at the same time. If broken lane markings are crossed, the system controls an electric pulse generator in the steering wheel which generates vibrations for a short time - a discreet but highly effective cue to countersteer immediately. Before the braking system intervenes, the steering wheel always vibrates to provide a warning.

Two weeks ago, U.S. Mercedes-Benz SL coupe/roadsters arriving in the U.S. The sixth generation of the iconic Mercedes-Benz SL is being launched in May 2012 with an all-new lightweight aluminum unit body, new levels of driving refinement, even more useful technology and a redesigned version of its well-known retractable hardtop. While the sleek SL550 for the 2013 model year is about two inches longer and wider, its aluminum frame is more than 200 pounds lighter than the previous model. Most of the body panels are also aluminum, and high-strength steel is used in the roof pillars. Overall, the new SL body is about 20 percent stiffer than the car it replaces. The debut of the sixth-generation SL coupe/roadster in 2012 marks the 60th anniversary of the iconic Mercedes-Benz SL. Initially intended as nothing more than an abbreviation for "super" and "light," the name "SL" has been the best-known model in the Mercedes-Benz line for 60 years. The first-ever SL was a race car, totally unlike its contemporary sports/racing cars of 1952. With its innovative tubular space frame, teardrop-shaped aluminum body and gullwing doors, the 300SL caused a stir in the motorsports world.