Mercedes-Benz CLS63 AMG U.S. Version (2012) [Reviews]

A superb design, maximum efficiency and breakthrough performance: this is the new Mercedes-Benz CLS63 AMG is all about. The high-end version of the four-door coupe is equipped with the new AMG biturbo V8 engine, with a maximum power of up to 557 hp and 800 Nm of torque and the AMG Speedshift MCT 7 - speed sport. In addition to this, which is the fuel consumption of 28.5 mpg car, an improvement of 32 percent over the previous model (all figures are provisional).

The combination of the AMG sports suspension with a Ride Control system, electronically controlled damping and new front axle, newly developed AMG sports parameter electromechanical steering, and also optional AMG high-performance brake system with ceramic composite, is synonymous with maximum driving dynamics. Visually, Mercedes-Benz CLS63 AMG impresses with its athletic stance and exterior and interior. The model is the standard specification also includes the performance of the innovative LED headlights high.

"The new CLS63 AMG continues the success story of the previous models, the CLS55 AMG CLS63 AMG and that have delighted our customers around the world since 2004," said Ola K�llenius, head of Mercedes-AMG GmbH. "The CLS63 AMG is a unique high performance car - that sets new standards in design, performance and efficiency."

Specially designed "Edition 1" unpainted

There is also limited to a special version of "Edition 1" Mercedes-Benz CLS63 AMG. Completed a new manganite gray opaque form, "Edition 1" presents a series of specially designed high-quality interior details. By opening the doors, the first spots to capture the attention of the AMG sports seats, "Cortec pearl" in designo leather has a shiny metallic surface. Roofing shingles, A, B and C pillars and awnings are in anthracite Alcantara �, while the carbon fiber / black piano lacquer inserts to give the AMG interior work. Also make the perfect pair designo leather upholstery, floor mats designo black velvet with designo badge and designo leather insert "Cortec Pearl."

Design and equipment: the athlete's unique - genuine AMG

Typically, exclusive, unique - the design of the new CLS63 AMG can be described in brief. The position occupied by the extraordinary high performance four-door coupe is evident the moment you laid eyes on her. High quality materials, extensive standard equipment and a dynamic atmosphere typical of AMG, the basic elements of the redesigned interior.

Externally, high-end model of the CLS AMG differs from other variants as a consequence of some visual changes. The front view is dominated by the distinctive grille, three-dimensional shape that is very similar to the SLS AMG. The large Mercedes star grille and prominent wing-shaped horizontal slats with chrome trim are just evocative butterfly model. The long hood with its V-shaped contours suggests the powerful package that is here.

AMG front apron is also clearly a powerful, thanks to continued lateral air intakes black grilles - lined with LED daytime running lights - and the central air intake cross-strut in black paint, it makes for a very attractive feature. In addition, the highlight of the front of the high-performance LED headlights. Feature of the AMG front apron with style continues in large wings, an integrated system "twin-turbo V8" logo. Side view - which is defined as an innovative interaction between lines and regions, from side to side, "fall line" and also a large set of arches - will also receive a touch of dynamism courtesy of polished titanium paintings AMG light-alloy wheels with a new triple-spoke. Rays watermark also see a large scale system AMG high performance braking.

The back strongly influenced the Mercedes-Benz CLS63 AMG is an equal match for the front of the car and side views: profile fascinating AMG rear apron with black diffuser insert also contains the dual outputs of chrome exhaust of the AMG sports exhaust system and rear fog. The wraparound tail lights with LED technology range and two-tone metal insert large stresses are still visual.

The AMG spoiler lip on the boot lid reduces lift harmoniously integrated rear axle of almost 26 percent and improves handling at high speed.

The exceptional quality of interior finishes

Impression of interior door opening is defined in fine quality thread and the effect of "wrapping", which is typical of the CLS: high-power sweeps in an arc on the driver's side door panel and the media through the front door, providing a sense security. Viewers will find the highest quality materials, for example, used a piano black lacquer trim elements. Up to seven layers of paint are applied and polished off the desired glossy finish is achieved. An even finer touch in the optional AMG carbon fiber inserts / black lacquered piano.

The same goes for leather upholstery: the AMG sports seats in nappa leather sports cross stitch designs feature the quality of the surface is very smooth, making the trip for Mercedes-Benz CLS63 AMG exceptionally pleasant experience. The driver and front passenger are housed in separate, newly developed AMG sports seats with electric adjustment, multi-adjustable seats and memory functions, heated seats and AMG markings. INTERIOR ELEMENTS Everything that comes into contact with the driver has finished in leather. Three skin colors, or black, gray alpaca and almond beige, are available to choose from. Two individual rear seats are designed to meet the front of the AMG sports seats.

The new AMG performance steering wheel with its three-spoke aluminum paddles is a shift, a flat top and bottom as well as handle special form for the fields in perforated leather. Airbag cover a three-dimensional structure is inserted into a metallic element, "Silver Shadow", which is less talked about is an open structure. Twelve multi-function buttons are used to control the functions and infotainment. A special place is of high quality analog clock with the "IWC Ingenieur" design between the central air vents.

Light years: LED lights, high-performance serial

Mercedes-Benz CLS63 AMG is the first car in the world to offer LED headlights, high performance, which combines elements exciting colors of LED technology - similar to daytime running lights - with the performance, functionality and energy efficiency in Bi-Xenon generation today. Equipped as standard, for the first time, this new Intelligent Light System provides already proven in the Mercedes models fitted with bi-xenon headlamps in combination with LED technology. The headlights, with their 71 LED lights at all, emphasizes the unique aspect of the CLS63 AMG. Light specialists Mercedes-Benz for the first time been able to use technology in LED Highbeam Assist Adaptive, resulting in a whole new level of safety when driving at night.

Unlike the first cars equipped with LED lights, no compromise is needed now in terms of functionality and technology of lighting performance. There are additional arguments for technology-based LED lighting news: the average lifespan of an LED is approximately 10,000 hours, about five times longer than a xenon lamp, and also LED best fit headlights color temperature of daylight. This means that LED lighting is compatible with the normal human perception. Studies have shown that the more the color of artificial light is the light of day, the less pressure there is on the eyes. With a color temperature of 5,500 Kelvin, LED light close to daylight (6500 K) and xenon light (4200 K). LED daytime specific AMG is also presented in two characteristic bands of light integrated into the AMG front apron.

The exterior design inspired by the SLS


When viewed from the front, the new Mercedes CLS63 AMG developer associations with SLS AMG - grille in particular, with his big Mercedes star and wing-shaped horizontal slats, seems to have been inspired by GullWing. The high-end model differs from the AMG CLS other variants with its distinctive hood, a larger screen "biturbo V8" logo apron and a dedicated AMG front cross member with a painted black. Attractive features on the back cover diffuser insert, the AMG spoiler lip on the tailgate, the AMG sports exhaust system with two twin chrome tailpipes, and - who also played at the SLS AMG - rear fog built. AMG style fits perfectly with the silhouette typical CLS, which is mainly characterized by long elegant proportions, the line of side ditches and the line of motorsports as muscular shoulders of the rear axle.

Mercedes AMG Roadster SLS (2011) More Photos

AMG has released a total portfolio of images for future SLS AMG Roadster, which gives us the first comprehensive view of the drop-top sports car V8, before his debut in the fall of 2011.

SLS Mercedes AMG Roadster: the lowdown (top-down)

Off come the SLS Gullwing doors, is the roof structure and a set of hinged doors to match the classic convertible hood. It is a soft-top electric drive with three layers of glass heated rear window, capable of making the transition from "the English summer ..." Closed "does not rain! Opened in 11 seconds. The roof folds in a Z-shaped break behind the seats above the trunk, in only 173 liters 3 liters lsoes SLS court, and make its act of rapid change at a speed of 31 mph. You can have your top SLS Roadster is soft on the outside and inside eight nine standard colors black, red or beige depending on your choice.

Inside it is almost the same within the SLS, lower thresholds and new armrests and card design to match the door of conventional doors. Climate control Airscarf headrest is optional, but fixed roll bars, eight airbags and a slot-in plastic air deflector is standard with SLS AMG Roadster. Also on the options list is interior Bang & Olufsen BeoSound AMG hello-fi, and AMG Performance Media: a timing system and telemetry, which includes mobile Internet access.

Mercedes AMG Roadster SLS: chassis and dynamics

Removing the roof coupe SLS is required further strengthening of the aluminum space frame structure. Extra reinforcement has been installed behind the dashboard that the semi-sills and behind the cab, well-established pillars. The end result is that the Roadster tips the scales at 1660kg, 40kgs more than the Coup�. Comparing SLS Roadster in front of the other two-seater equipped with the V8, aluminum-bodied Aston Martin V8 Vantage Roadster is 1690kg unladen weight, while the composite-bodied Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport convertible is a relatively slender 1492kg.

SLS AMG Roadster is equipped with a reduction in the fixed interest rate, but the AMG adaptvie three levels of damping Ride Control is a watch list. With the new roadster, has Comfort, Sport and Sport + suspension settings, and have offered to SLS after the Roadster Coupe has been launched.

Mercedes AMG Roadster SLS: power and performance

SLS AMG Roadster retains 6.2-liter AMG engine coupe, with the transmission rate seven-speed AMG Shift, which maintains the bridge location and torque tube carbon fiber to 47:53 front: rear weight distribution . V8 makes 563bhp at 6800rpm and 479 pounds feet of torque at 4750rpm. Mercedes quotes a 3.8sec 0-62 mph time and a top speed of 197 mph for SLS AMG Roadster.

This type of statistics you can guess the fuel economy is not going to remain silent Prius Hollywood contingent - 21.4mpg combined and 308g/km CO2, and the dynamic energy recovery system to reduce the load on the charger, but not the automatic engine stop-start or an activation function of the cylinder. Best practices for the entire life-cycle energy consumption and the questionable purity of hybrid technology, mantra, or buy carbon offset credits to soothe your conscience.

When I can buy SLS Mercedes AMG Roadster?

If you have been tempted by muscular AMG two-seater, but he did not like the butterfly doors, the court is hello Mercedes dealership in November 2011. Prices for the UK market has not yet been announced, but a coupe starts SLS currently � 168 395 and European list price for the Roadster will be � 195,160 (169,208 pounds), including VAT. Wait a premium for the SLS hood when it arrives in the UK, just in time for winter. O Christmas, if you're feeling generous.

Latest In A Mobile Revolution By Mercedes-Benz dealerships

Mercedes Benz has announced one of the most advance and technically superior offer to the dealers in the form of Apple iPads. The company has started the MB advantage program in which the facilities to dealers are being focused highly. This innovative approach of offering iPads to all of the dealers will help the dealers immensely in making the financial decisions even when they are not in the offices.

The operating system of these iPads is also quite simpler and static. The salesperson can feed the VIN number of any of the Mercedes Benz cars and he will be able to get the latest schemes, discounts and net prices of the model offered by the company for that particular mode entered. This facility will allow the sales person to work freely even when they are not in the offices or any of the popular places. Mercedes Benz received many of the complains regarding to the problem of asking the latest prices and offered of models every now and then which was hurting the impression and performances of the dealers. With these facilities, they will be having readily availability of the prices and other factors of any of the models which will definitely boost their confidence and will make them traveling freely without any hesitation of calling back to offices for each and every smaller detail.

Another benefit of these iPads is that the sales person or the dealers who are offering the Mercedes Benz models on hire will be able to recheck the car when they are offered back by the hirers and will be able to write down all the possible damages of scratches by standing in front of the cars itself. This facility may not sound quite attractive but practically their significance is quite higher. Many of the dealers are facing the problem of rectifying the scratches or damages in the cars that are given for hiring purposes. It will become quite simpler for the sales person or the dealers to go outside with the iPads, to write down the scratches or the condition reports and to feed it in the computers when they are into the office.

�This is a mobile revolution into the dealerships and we are quite intended to do so as we wish to have our dealers falling no where short in performance�, said the Vice President of Marketing of Mercedes Benz Andreas Hinrichs while an interview to Wall Street Journal yesterday. This is truly the revolution and we need to appreciate the presence of mind and the innovative approach of Mercedes Benz.

Daimler boss plan for small car mercedes

Small cars were the big message from Daimler CEO Dieter Zetsche as CAR sat down with him at the 2011 Geneva motor show to discuss the future of Smart.



Electric vehicles - the future of Smart?

Smart will not become an electric car specialist, despite sticking to its small car roots, Daimler CEO Dieter Zetsche pledgedj. �Smart is an ideal car for cities, and certainly in cities electric drive will be good for Smart,' he said. 'But it will be a long time before EVs replace internal combustion engines in general and that goes for Smart as well�.

Dr Zetsche believes that in a demand-driven marketplace, without major incentives or regulatory changes, many consumers will choose vehicles without the range or charging issues associated with current EVs.

That doesn�t mean Mercedes is staying out of the EV game. Rumours that the upcoming A-class EV had been scrapped were dismissed by Dr Zetsche.

Smart moves in the US?

The shift of Smart�s US sales distribution from Penske Automotive Group to Mercedes-Benz does not represent the end of Smart in the US. Penske had done an excellent job for Merc launching Smart in the US in 2008, claimed Dr Z, achieving a mutually-unexpected first-year sales of 27,000 units. But the subsequent freefall to 5000 Smarts annually put the dealer network�s viability in doubt.

'An alternative was to take a network which is strong and stands on its own, and can have some added volume with Smart. That�s the Mercedes US network. So that�s one part of the logic.'

There's another important reason. 'The other is that you are required to create CO2 credits in California and other states and we intend to do that through Smart,' he said. 'As these are essential to our other sales then strategically it would be questionable if you were not in control with that part of the business.'


Economies of scale � a question of alliances

Audi seems to have the best of both worlds � premium image and pricing, but economies of scale from sharing components with other VW group�s brands. How could Mercedes compete with this?

Dr Zetsche disputed the assumption, claiming that when it came to the premium-segment vehicles (C-class to S-class), Audi could not leverage economies of scale to compete with Mercedes as easily as in the sub-compact segment (with its A1 and A3).

To compete with the VW Group at the lower level, Mercedes has been chasing economies of scale. 'That's exactly what drove us to the decision to go into cooperation with Renault,' explained Zetsche. 'To combine and develop small four-cylinder engines together and benefit from the high volumes, and on the other hand do the next Smart platform together (and based on the architecture of Smart) is right for us'.

The next-gen Smart ForTwo will be co-developed with the Mk3 Twingo, but Daimler has convinced Renault to morph its conventional city car into a rear-engined, rear-drive runabout. We'll see the first fruits of the Daimler-Renault alliance in 2012.