2009 Mercedes-Benz R-Class
The 2009 Mercedes-Benz R-Class gains a new diesel powerplant. This slow-selling wagon is the larger of Mercedes’ two midsize SUVs. It shares its basic design with the M-Class and offers seating for up to seven passengers. R-Class is also about 12 inches longer in wheelbase and 15 inches longer overall than the M-Class. Two models [...]
2010 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
The 2010 Mercedes-Benz S-Class lineup gains a new gas/electric hybrid model. The S400 Hybrid is this German brand’s first hybrid passenger car. It pairs a 3.5-liter V6 gas engine with a battery-powered electric motor for 295 horsepower total. It uses a 7-speed automatic transmission. The S400′s hybrid system is capable of shutting off the engine [...]
2009 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
The 2009 Mercedes-Benz S-Class adds a few new features. Four rear-wheel-drive models are offered along with one that has Mercedes’ 4Matic all-wheel drive. The S550 and AWD S550 automatic have a 382-hp 5.5-liter V8. The S63 has a 6.2-liter 518-hp V8. The S600 has a turbocharged 5.5-liter 510-hp V12, and the high-performance S65 has a [...]
2010 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class
The 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class is largely unchanged. These are Mercedes’ costliest convertibles. They seat 2 and have a power-retractable hard top. The SL-Class comes in four models: The SL550, SL63, SL600, and SL65. SL550 has a 382-horsepower 5.5-liter V8 engine. SL600 and SL65 have twin-turbocharged V12 engines of 5.5 liters and 510 horsepower and 6.0 [...]
2009 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class
The 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class gets freshened styling, a revised interior, and a new performance model. These are Mercedes’ costliest convertibles. They seat two and have a power-retractable hardtop. The SL-Class comes in four models. Returning from model-year 2008 are the SL550, SL600, and SL65. New for 2009 are the SL63 and SL65 AMG Black Series. [...]
2010 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class
The 2010 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class is largely unchanged. Like the larger, costlier SL-Class, SLKs seat 2 and have a power-folding hard top. They come in three versions. The base SLK300 has a 228-horsepower 3.0-liter V6 engine. The mid-level SLK350 has a 300-horsepower 3.5-liter V6. The top-end SLK55 is tuned by Mercedes’ AMG performance arm and has [...]
2009 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class
The 2009 Mercedes-Benz SLK receives more available power and freshened styling. Like the larger, costlier SL-Class, SLKs have a power-folding hardtop. They come in three versions. The base SLK300 has a 228-hp 3.0-liter V6 engine. The mid-level SLK350 has a 300-hp 3.5-liter V6, which is a 32 hp bump over 2008 models. The top-end SLK55 [...]
