Category: Mercedes-Benz

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2022 MERCEDES-BENZ C 200

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The Mercedes-Benz C-Class has been around in Australia since 1993 and has consistently been the company’s biggest selling model, at least until the last few years when overtaken by a number of SUV variants. C-Class comes in three body styles: coupe, convertible and sedan each with the choice of 1.5-litre (C 200) or 2.0-litre (C 300) engines. Note that only the sedan versions have been given an upgrade at this time, the two-doors will arrive next year as will high-performance C43 and C63 AMG models. Our test car was a… Read more

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2022 MERCEDES-BENZ E 350 EQ CABRIOLET

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Mercedes-Benz has updated its E 350 sedan, coupe and convertible models with mild hybrid technology adding extra power, smoother engine response and lower fuel consumption. Five variants are available: E 200, E 350 and AMG E53 with the coupe body plus E 350 and AMG E 53 convertibles. We’ve just spent a thoroughly enjoyable week behind the wheel and under the roof – only when we had to – of the E 350 Cabrio. STYLING The E-Class is the mid-sized model in the Mercedes-Benz passenger car range. The current Benz… Read more

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PARCEL POWER – BENZ DELIVERS ELECTRIC VITO

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eVito sounds like it could be a musical and for many it could well be music to their ears, but it’s actually an electric version of Mercedes-Benz’ Vito delivery van. It comes in two flavours, Panel Van and the eVito Tourer, an eight-seat people mover. Together with Renault’s Kangoo ZE, they are the only electric vans offered so far in the Australian market. Benz says not only does the eVito Panel Van provide customers with the option to tangibly reduce running and maintenance costs, it also creates a powerful marketing… Read more

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NEW MERCEDES-AMG C 63 S E PERFORMANCE

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The new Mercedes-AMG C 63 S E Performance is a real game changer in the 55-year history of AMG. With know-how from Formula 1, it brings state-of-the-art technologies from motorsport to the road. A two-speed electric motor positioned on the rear axle supports the 2.0-litre turbo-petrol engine that is mounted longitudinally at the front. This is the most powerful production four- cylinder in the world. Power delivery and torque build-up occur without delay. The electric support of the exhaust gas turbocharger eliminates the turbo lag of the combustion engine, while… Read more

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MERCEDES-BENZ EQA 350 4MATIC

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Mercedes-Benz continues to strengthen its rollout of electric vehicles by introducing the Mercedes-Benz EQA 350 4MATIC. It is powered by a combination of front- and rear-mounted e-motors generating combined outputs of 215 kW and 520 Nm. It can accelerate from standstill to 100 km/h in 6.0 seconds. The EQA 350 utilises a 66.5 kWh battery pack, charging at up to 11 kW (AC) and 100 kW (DC). Its driving range is 400km according to the WLTP test standard. It can be charged at home via a Mercedes-Benz Wallbox or standard… Read more

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MERCEDES-BENZ EQB FULL ELECTRIC

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Mercedes-Benz continues the Australian rollout of its Mercedes-EQ family of fully electric vehicles by introducing the EQB, a compact SUV based on the B-Class, that can carry up to seven people. Or reconfigure the cabin to create more than 1600 litres of loading capacity. The EQB has an electric drivetrain developed by Mercedes-EQ specifically for the Mercedes-EQ compact SUV range. The system’s operating temperature is optimised through cooling of the electric motors and the power electronics, as well as the high- voltage lithium-ion battery. To reduce noise and vibration, which… Read more

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MERCEDES-AMG EQS 53

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The Mercedes-AMG EQS 53 4MATIC+ marks the introduction of high-voltage electrification to the Mercedes-AMG range in Australia. At the heart of the new EQS 53 4MATIC+ is a performance-oriented electric drivetrain with two motors; one each at the front and rear axles. Fully variable AMG Performance 4MATIC+ all-wheel drive optimally transmits power to the road in all driving conditions. It has up to 484kW of power and maximum torque of 950 Nm. The optional AMG DYNAMIC PLUS Package increases output to a maximum of 560 kW in RACE START mode… Read more

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2022 MERCEDES-BENZ C200

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As is often the way, the virtually all-new Mercedes C-Class is larger than the model it replaces. Indeed, it’s not far short of the size of the older E-Class models. Some of the extra size is ‘lost’ as it’s there to add larger crumple zones to further protect occupants in a crash. STYLING The latest Merc C-Class can easily be mistaken for one of its larger brothers thanks to its styling. Australian imports have the AMG Line kit fitted as standard. There’s nothing subtle about the C200 with a large… Read more

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NEW MERCEDES-BENZ GLC HYBRID

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The new Mercedes GLC small SUV is designed for hybrid drive. The engine range has four-cylinder petrol and diesel units combined with an electric motor. Four of these are mild-hybrid units with a second-generation integrated starter-generator. Three other engine variants are plug-in hybrid units with a system output of up to 245 kW and a system torque of up to 750 Nm. All the plug-in hybrids have an electric range of more than 100 kilometres. Noticeably more electric driving experience: thanks to the electric range, day-to-day distances can usually be… Read more

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MERCEDES-BENZ 38/250 SS

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By 1926 Mercedes and Benz had merged. The 38/250 SS appeared in 1928 with a 7.0- litre supercharged engine developing 150kW. The same chassis was used for a much less flamboyant tourer and also for the sports-racing SSKL which developed 224kW and was capable of well over 210km/h, which at the time was a truly breathtaking speed for a road car. Even in standard form the 38/250 SS could exceed 177km/h and dominated sportscar racing in Europe in the early 1930s. The contemporary cars of Mercedes-Benz were, if anything, even… Read more