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Mercedes-Benz: Future Models

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#402 of 441 Merc1... by scott1256

Aug 31, 2006 (7:02 am)

I know you get this request every few months, but here goes again.
 
Can you give us another of your brief "upcoming MB model" summaries? It's nice to see everything in compact list form.
 
Thanks in advance!

#403 of 441 Re: Merc1... [scott1256] by merc1

Aug 31, 2006 (10:13 pm)

Replying to: scott1256 (Aug 31, 2006 7:02 am)
Sure!
 
All the 07's are here now except the S550 4Matic (November), the ML/R/E diesels (October) and the new CL which is due in December.
 
For 2008....the C-Class will be all new. The C230, 280, and C350 I expect to all return but the C230 and C280 will likely be called the C250 and C300 to reflect their actual engine sizes. The C350 I'm betting will get the direct-injection version of the 3.5L V6, good for 292hp. This class is moving fast in hp thanks to the 335i/IS350/G35.
 
The SLK will get the usual mid-life facelift. The SLK350 will get the same engine as the 08' C350, and the SLK55 should become the SLK63 with something like 420-450hp.
 
The SL, E, and CLK should all stay put until they get redesigned in 2010, 2009, and 2008 respectively.
 
The new CL63 and S63 AMG versions of the CL and S-Class will be shown in Sept at the Paris Auto Show. Expected is a 525hp naturally aspirated version of the new AMG V8. These will land here next spring as early 08' models. I nor anyone else seems to know anything about the missing S450 version of the S-Class.
  
The CLS might get a facelift for 2008, not sure. A GL320 CDI per Edmunds is dues in Jan, my first time hearing about it.
 
That is all I can think of at the moment.....
 
Oh....the SLK55 Black Series isn't likely to come here, but the upcoming CLK63 Black Series is, expect a breathtaking price!
 
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#404 of 441 Oh.. by merc1

Sep 01, 2006 (2:44 am)

I forgot the GLK is due in 2008. That is the smaller brother of the ML/GL. It will compete with the BMW X3, Audi Q5, Acura RDX etc. etc.
 
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#405 of 441 Re: Thanks for the update [merc1] by scott1256

Sep 02, 2006 (7:12 pm)

Replying to: merc1 (Sep 01, 2006 2:44 am)
I think the new C class will be a big boost for sales. It is the weak link in the lineup right now.
 
Have you heard if there's any chance of a diesel C model coming here in the medium term?

#406 of 441 Re: Thanks for the update [scott1256] by merc1

Sep 05, 2006 (10:59 pm)

Replying to: scott1256 (Sep 02, 2006 7:12 pm)
Have you heard if there's any chance of a diesel C model coming here in the medium term?
 
Nope, haven't heard anything, but I'd bet that for 2009 we'd see a C-Class diesel if diesel sales of other Benzes really take off.
 
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#407 of 441 Re: Diesel 'C' [merc1] by scott1256

Sep 06, 2006 (7:29 am)

Replying to: merc1 (Sep 05, 2006 10:59 pm)
It would sell well. The diesel C200 model is rated at 32 mpg city and 55 mpg hiway (imperial gallons) in the UK.
 
That translates to about 27 mpg city and 46 mpg hiway in US gallons - pretty impressive.
 
The 4 cylinder diesel would not be out of place in US C class, IMO. The 240D sold very well as long as it was offered here.

#408 of 441 S550 4Matic, S450 mentioned..... by merc1

Sep 11, 2006 (4:08 am)


 
The Mercedes-Benz S-Class is now available with 4MATIC permanent all-wheel drive. Developed entirely in-house by Mercedes-Benz, this all-new drive system combines perfect traction, first-class comfort and impressive driving dynamics with good fuel economy. Two powerful eight-cylinder models are available in the form of the S 500 4MATIC and S 450 4MATIC while the S 320 CDI 4MATIC is the first S-Class all-wheel-drive variant to be equipped with a particularly economical V6 diesel engine. The new models with all-wheel drive are identified clearly by the 4MATIC legend which appears both on the boot lid and on the wooden trim element on the centre console.
 
Full Article
 
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#409 of 441 CL In Depth by merc1

Sep 12, 2006 (5:08 am)

Any and everything you want to know about the new CL:
 

 
http://www.worldcarfans.com/news.cfm/country/gcf/newsID/2060912.007/mercedes/new- -mercedes-benz-cl-class-in-depth
 
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#410 of 441 CL63 AMG Revealed! by merc1

Sep 13, 2006 (3:36 am)


 
Mercedes-Benz is presenting a broad cross-section of product firsts and technical innovations at this year's Paris Motor Show. Exclusive high-performance models such as the CL 63 AMG and the Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren 722 Edition super sports car are celebrating their world premiere here. The latest version of the CL-Class is making its public debut under the slogan "The Virtuoso Luxury Coupé".
 
Mercedes-Benz at the Paris Motor Show 2006
 
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#411 of 441 . by fintail

Sep 27, 2006 (8:06 am)

I like those coupe lineup shots...does anything like that exist for sedans?
 
I found this pic online somewhere
 

 
And I suspect there might be more to it

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