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Mercedes redesigned the SL - only two years after the first facelift to the sold since 2001 in more than 140,000 units Cabriolet was a sportier touch.

This time, the changes are more intense - in Stuttgart one even speaks of a "new SL".

The 231-hp SL280 is added as an entry level model, the SL350 climbs to over 300 hp. Motorized remain unchanged the 388 hp SL 500 and the 517-hp SL600. For this, the SL55 AMG differs with the compressor SL63 AMG with 6.2-liter naturally aspirated engine. This is the strongest displacement SL at all, because the SL600 has only 5.5 liters, and also the upcoming SL65 AMG remains smooth with 6 liters below the 6.2-liter engine, yet Ulrich Bruhnke, now chief of the supplier Visio Corp., has placed.

Design

The design has been sharpened with an arrow-shaped front, two non-functional scoops on the hood and a modified wheels and tail design. The peanut-shaped headlights are a thing of the past, they make way for a new style similar to the CLS sedan design. The interior has been changed slightly and the brilliant "Airscarf" that surrounds the driver and passenger even at a cool ambient temperature with a pleasant warm air stream is available as an extra.

Status-conscious buyers will appreciate the fact that the SL600 with easily recognizable V12 emblems apart from the less expensive versions. The SL is officially unveiled in early March in Geneva

The new lighthouse with the star, it will again depend. Expectations of the new E-Class are high. No other car brand again reflects the befitting. The E-Class of the W 212 generation will again keep the peace within the group.

The portfolio of the Stuttgart seems to be more balanced than ever. The Smart comes slowly to his feet, A-and B-Class are from the worst out and the big SUV with U.S. production site burns to almost nothing. Finally, customers enjoy the long-awaited models of the C-and E-Class. The S-Class stands before the facelift to the coupe and one need hardly anyway to worry. Nevertheless, Mercedes executives are with the last few months is far from satisfactory. Not only for awards and comparison tests you go lately surprisingly rarely win the game and then again this criticism of the little innovative engines. In fact, the innovative Mercedes-Benz brand has made in recent years, the powerful forefront of progress. In workmanship and design not only German customers look primarily to Ingolstadt and Neckarsulm. Those who like sports, feels at BMW lifted magnificently. In addition, we are in terms of driving dynamics and consumption often behind the strong competition back.

Solid Statement

Its time for a new path to ancient shores. And heres the start of the new Mercedes E-Class comes in handy this spring. It would be an exaggeration, would speak at the W 212 of an emotional car. For the E-Class is Mercedes and Mercedes E-Class remains. The customers are loyal, ambitious and unfortunately very old. This is one of the few problems that could not cope with the now discontinued 211er series. Most e-classes of the current generation of business and company car. Gladly taken as comfortable and in combination with the as economical as powerful E 220 CDI a solid statement in all levels. But emotionally and innovative were and are different. Who tinkers in the upper hierarchy of a group leaves, the E-Class diesel-like than 280 or 320 mobile service. To order with all the extras, and in combination with automatic transmission and all-wheel drive an almost unsurpassable everyday vehicle with no real weaknesses.

The Mercedes E-Class was never loud, never a braggart. Who was driving an E-Class or travels who has done it. Assuming it is not a taxi driver that controls the ivory colored four-door only less productive shifts. The new E-Class of the W 212 series is the very old. In technology and design, you are naturally on the amount of time. Surprises in vain. "The new E-Class is simply the best luxury sedan in the world", predicts Mercedes chief designer Gorden Wagener. And even from Munich and Ingolstadt are considering of a temporary segment share of 30 percent in Europe hardly appreciable opposition.

A tough draw

Expectations of the new E-Class are gigantic. Mercedes longs again for a real series champion who thrilled the crowds and drive the competition into the ground. This is a tough draw, because in terms of driving dynamics, BMW had with the 5-Series E 60 last fixed the pants. The new 5 Series comes in early 2009 and it will probably make again for painful facial features in the premium competitors. Once again, because BMW has put the tangled design gimmicks in recent years shelved and offers pleasing volume goods. Audi is the A6, as with almost all Group models beyond most doubt. So you have a head start of just half a year before the eyes are directed to Munich.


Mercedes has positioned the new E-Class as safety conscious vehicle of the future. With details like Einschlafwarner, Lane Keeping Assist, cruise control distance, light assistant, every imaginable airbags and excellent chassis known to set standards across class. But that alone is hardly enough. After all, even with the new Megane Renault advertises so, according to Euro NCAP offer the safest car in the world. So it was allowed in the new "E" be a little more dynamic and a little more style. Especially the face with the four diamond-cut headlights similar is likely to impress the audience quickly. The difference is clearly the predecessor. "Anyone who looks at the history, the previous models of the E-Class will always discover design couples" said Gorden Wagener, "after two similar models it is then, however, more revolution than evolution. As with the new E-Class. The back is a big step. "The vehicle itself is dynamic and has drawn less organic than the highly successful predecessor. The can, seven years after his presentation, and can still see around every corner. Similarly timeless today affects most the flagship of the W 124 generation But Mercedes plays in the design of the new 212ers also with the history. With thick thighs over the rear wheel wells, he is reminiscent of its pontoon-Benz 50s.

Under the design-body

But design is just only one side of the coin. After being in the engines was on the road in the second row for years preferred to here for the new E-model is much different. Most of the new engine variants have a direct injection engine. Alone in turbo technology, the gasoline engine you are still behind on. Start-stop systems, regenerative braking or even hybrid? Is everything, so you can hear from Stuttgart, but not at the start of the new E-Class. Here the expectations resting primarily on the new E 250 CDI, which is expected to go with powerful performance and fuel efficiency to the forefront. 4Matic all-wheel drive, it is just like a husky give AMG version with 500 hp. But even here, it must first do the known engines. The power of next-generation turbos are probably introduced only in late 2010. Double charging and diesel should register the competition from 2011 scare a mighty scare.

That aims to strengthen the E-Class as the central model of the brand, you can also see the new coupe and convertible versions. Coupe and convertible based on the CLK-weary retirees were yesterday. The successor to celebrate spring (Coupe) and autumn (Cabriolet) premieres its fast and flanking the future back to the E-Class. In addition, the end of the year following the still hugely important wagon. Similar to the competition, it will promptly provide an E-Class long wheelbase. How important that can be, the long-wheelbase versions of Audi A6, BMW 5-Series VW Magotan or show on the Asian market. And a weakness can you get away just on the image strong growth market any more than on the main market of Europe.

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Driver assistance and safety, Part 1

As a new feature in the compact segment, the A-Class comes standard with a radar-based collision warning system with adaptive Brake Assist, which aims to reduce the danger of a collision. The assistance system "Collision Prevention Assist" warns identified obstacles, and prepares Brake Assist as needed on a stunt. This occurs as soon as the driver releases the brake pedal pressed clear. The system should be - different than most in the compact car market today assistants - work outside of urban transport in the range of 30 to 250 km / h. Standing obstacles to be up to 70 km / h detected.

Available as an optional extra "Active Park Assist", subcontracted by Bosch missed with ten ultrasonic sensors, which are housed in the front and rear bumpers, potential parking spaces in the longitudinal direction to the right and left of the road. The rate for the parking is 10 km / h. Parking in slightly curved lines is supported. There is a new sub-function automatic exiting.

The "Park Distance display" comes from Johnson Controls. The adaptive high-beam assistant automatically dips when it detects oncoming vehicles traveling ahead and illuminated controls the range of the headlamps appropriate to the distance. The multi-function camera of intelligent lighting wizard comes from Continental.