C-Class The Mercedes-Benz C-Class is a line of compact luxury sedans, coupes and station wagons. The C-Class represents the most affordable line marketed by the Mercedes-Benz brand in the United States. The C-Class was first introduced to the European market in 1993 for the 1994 model year as a replacement for popular 190 models. The C-Class became available in the Americas for the 1994 model year shortly after its European release.The C-Class was introduced in the 1994 model year, in part to compete with BMW's E36 3 Series. The C-Class proved immensely popular, quickly becoming Mercedes-Benz's best-selling class of vehicles worldwide. Much of its popularity was accredited to its affordability. The C-Class sedans are at the bottom of the Mercedes-Benz range, and are the smallest, least expensive sedans offered by Mercedes-Benz. Models offered in the first generation were the C 180, C 200, C 220, C 230, C 240, C 280, C 250, C 36 AMG and C 43 AMG. Several of these models were sold as sedans, coupes and estate wagons, but only the 4-door sedans were sold in the Americas. In the Americas, only the C 220, C 230, C 280, C 36 AMG and C 43 AMG were sold.The C 220 was powered by a 4-cylinder engine. The C 230 and C 280 were each powered by a V6 and the C 36 AMG contained a V6 with an output of 268hp. The C 43 AMG was the most powerful C-Class sedan of this generation, the only one powered by a V8 engine, capable of 302hp.The C 36 AMG, offered from 1995 to 1998, was the first AMG vehicle to be sold through Mercedes-Benz. Before the C 36, all AMG-tuned vehicles were sold exclusively through AMG. Only 200 of these C 36 sedans were shipped to the United States.The C 36 AMG was succeeded by the C 43 AMG, which was offered from 1998 to 2000. Over three years, only 1,411 C 43 sedans were produced.
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Mercedes-Benz CL-Class The Mercedes-Benz CL-Class is a 2-door luxury coupe. It is currently available in four variants: the CL500, CL600, CL55 AMG, and CL65 AMG.The CL-class can trace its roots back to the W126-chassis SEC-class of 1981-1991. This was the first 2-dr luxury coupe offered by Mercedes-Benz. The first generation SEC-class came in four models: 380 SEC, 420 SEC, 500 SEC and 560 SEC.The next generation was the sleek, redesigned W140-chassis coupe of 1993-1999. Though the coupe’s physical appearance changed little over these years, the class underwent a name change several times. The V8 and V12 coupes were called the 500 SEC and 600 SEC, respectively, in 1993 only. The 600 SEC was the first V12 coupe ever offered by Mercedes-Benz. From 1994-1997, the model names were changed to the S500 coupe and the S600 coupe. The name "CL" was adopted in 1998, and the W140 coupes were called the CL500 and CL600 from 1998-1999.The current generation of the CL is the W215-chassis coupe of 2000 to present. It is offered as four models: the V8-powered CL500, the supercharged V8-powered CL55 AMG, the bi-turbo V12-powered CL600 and the rare bi-turbo V12-powered CL65 AMG. The limited-edition V12-powered CL63 AMG was sold in 2001 only. All models seat four.The CL-Class is the flagship of the Mercedes-Benz line, surpassed in price only by the rare Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren. The CL coupes come equipped with the very latest in Mercedes-Benz technology, and the CL is always the first model to receive new technological features (it introduced the revolutionary Active Body Control fully-active suspension system and Bi-Xenon HID lights, both as world firsts).The CL-class has among the most popular luxury coupes in the world, outselling rivals such as the Jaguar XK8 coupe and the Bentley Continental GT. Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class The Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class is a class of medium-sized luxury rear-wheel drive coupes and convertibles. Major models include the CLK320, CLK500, and CLK55 AMG. The CLK55 AMG's 270 kW (367 PS) V8 engine is the most powerful. Both generations of the CLK-Class utilize the Mercedes-Benz W208 chassis. The predecessors of the CLK-Class are the E-Class coupe and convertible of 1994–1995.The first-generation CLK was introduced in the 1998 model year. Less expensive than the sporty SL-Class convertibles, the first generation CLK cabriolet was the most successful convertible Mercedes-Benz ever offered; 41,520 were sold in the United States from 1999 to 2003, and more than 115,000 were sold throughout the world.Models offered in the first generation were the CLK320, CLK430, and the CLK55 AMG. All were available in both coupe and convertible form.The CLK320 coupe was introduced in the 1998 model year, powered by a 3.2 L V6 engine. The CLK320 cabriolet and the 4.3 L V8-powered CLK430 coupe appeared in 1999. A CLK430 cabriolet joined the lineup in 2000. The high-performance CLK55 AMG coupe was introduced in 2001, powered by a 5.4 L V8. The CLK55 AMG cabriolet became available in 2002, the last year of this body style.The CLK coupe was redesigned for 2003, with the cabriolet following in 2004. The current generation of the CLK-Class is 2.4 inches (61 mm) longer, 0.7 inches (18 mm) wider and 1.1 inch (28 mm) higher than its predecessor.Each model seats four and includes an all-leather interior with burl walnut trim. While the CLK320 and CLK500 come with 17 inch (432 mm) alloy wheels, the CLK55 AMG sports 18 inch (457 mm) wheels. The cabriolets have a remote-operated automatic soft-top and sensor-controlled roll bars. The models all come standard with a Tele Aid emergency assistance system, automatic dual-zone air conditioning, 10-way power front seats and rain-sensing windshield wipers. Seven-channel digital surround sound comes standard. A Keyless Go system, navigation system, Parktronic system, and bi-xenon headlights are all available as options. All models come with four side airbags.The Mercedes-Benz CLK-GTR was a V12 midengine race car developed for the 1997 FIA GT championships. It shared only lights and other exterior similarities with the normal CLK. Production began in late 1998, and only 25 street versions were built.2004 Mercedes Benz CLK DTM AMGEnlarge2004 Mercedes Benz CLK DTM AMG.A special version of the CLK is the CLK DTM AMG sports car, which looks similar to the full race car for the German Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters racing series. About 100 street cars were released for sale in Europe. These use AMG's supercharged 5.5 L V8, now producing 428 kW (582 PS) and 800 Nm (590 ft.lbf), which is actually more than the normally aspirated 4.0 L V8 of the race car which has to be limited to less than 500 hp. The front and rear track are widened by 2.9 and 4.2 inches (74 and 11 mm) respectively, and special tires and suspension modifications allow the car to pull 1.35 g (13 m/s˛) of lateral acceleration. 0-100 km/h acceleration is just 3.9 seconds, and top speed is 320 km/h (199 mph). Mercedes-Benz E-Class The Mercedes-Benz E-Class is an automobile made by DaimlerChrysler. The E-Class represents the mid-range, midsize offering from the Mercedes-Benz brand. In Europe, the range starts with a 1.8 litre supercharged badged E200 Kompressor, followed by a 2.6 litre V6 badged E240. Other models include an E320 with a 3.2 litre V6, followed by an E500 with a 225 kW (306 hp DIN) 5.0 litre V8. The range is topped by a supercharged 5.5 litre 350 kW (476 hp DIN) V8 badged E55 AMG. There are also four diesel engines E200 CDI, E220 CDI, E280 CDI and E320 CDI.German automotive tuner Brabus makes a V12-powered E-Class sedan called the Brabus E V12. The Guinness Book of World Records calls the rare E V12 the fastest four-door sedan in the world. The 640 hp E V12 has a top speed of 211 mph and a 0-60 mph acceleration time of 4.1 seconds.On the American continent the range starts with the E320 CDI and E320 petrol followed by the E500 and E55 AMG. All these models are available in saloon and estate versions.Mercedes E200 Kompressor Enlarge,Mercedes E200 Kompressor.The 400E and 500E went into production on August 6, 1991 as 1992 models.The 1994 E500 production ended on June 24, 1994. Production of the 1995 E-Class W124 ended on May 23, 1995.Production of the 1996 E-Class began on July 17, 1995.Production of the 2002 E-Class ended on February 20, 2002.Production of the 2003 E-Class began on May 13, 2002.The first modern midsize Mercedes was the W120 "Ponton" 180 of 1953. Sharing its engineering with the R121 190SL of 1955, the Ponton was a stylish sedan with four-cylinder power. A larger-engined W121 190 appeared in 1958.Mercedes added tailfins to both the big S-Class and the new W110 "Fintail" 190 of 1962. Straight-6 power appeared for the first time in the 1965 230 model, and the fours grew in displacement that year as well.The midsize Mercedes was redesigned in 1968 as the W114/W115 "Stroke-8". This time, the 6-cylinder models (The W114s) were most prevalent, with the W115 line making up the bottom of the company's offerings with four- and five-cylinder power. Diesel engines joined the lineup, as did a coupe body.The popular W123 quickly became a best-seller on its launch in 1977. Especially in Diesel 240D (and later 300D) guises, the cars enhanced the company's reputation as a purveyor of rugged and reliable cars. Over 2.3 million examples were produced through 1985.The "E-Class" name first appeared with the W124, launched in 1986. Though earlier gasoline models bore the "E" designator, the entire line was officially "the E-Class" now. The 300D continued to be the high-mileage option, but V8 engines (available after 1992) brought newfound power to the line. The cars were renamed from "300E" to "E300" with the naming rationalization of 1994.The W210 E-Class, launched in 1996, brought the midsize Mercedes firmly into the upper end of the luxury market. Though six-cylinder models were still offered for a time, the four-light front end and high prices moved the car upmarket. Mercedes-Benz G-Class DaimlerChrysler offers a series of sport utility vehicles |