The US price for Mercedes-Benz’s newest compact crossover ‘GLK 250 Bluetec 4Matic’ has just been announced. Coming in 4Matic AWD configuration, this compact crossover is equipped with a 2.1-liter 4-cylinder twin-turbocharged diesel engine (w/ 7-speed automatic gearbox) that generates 204HP and 500Nm of torque. Performance-wise, the car has a top speed of 215 km/h with 0 to 100 km/h in 7.9 seconds. The 2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK 250 Bluetec 4Matic is priced at $39,459. [AR]
Here we have a new concept car from Mercedes-Benz, the Concept GLA. Based on the same platform as the new A-Class and CLA, this premium compact SUV is equipped with a 2.0-liter four-cylinder turbocharged gasoline engine (w/ a 7-speed dual clutch automatic transmission & 4MATIC all-wheel drive configuration) that outputs a total of 208 hp. The Mercedes-Benz Concept GLA is scheduled to make its debut at this year’s Shanghai Auto Show later this week. [Global Motors]
Mercedes-Benz has introduced their latest four-door coupe sedan at this year’s New York Auto Show. Called the Mercedes-Benz CLA45 AMG, this high-performance compact sedan is equipped with a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine (w/ a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission) that generates 265kW and 450Nm. Performance-wise, it has an electronically limited top speed of 250km/h and can sprint from 0-100km/h in 4.6 seconds. [Car Advice]
Check out this new styling and performance packages for the Mercedes-Benz CLS 63 AMG by German Special Customs. Called the ‘Stealth’ project, the car receives a new front bumper with built-in LED daytime running lights, a redesigned hood with air vent, different side skirts and fenders, four-pipe exhaust, along with a new rear bumper that has a carbon fiber diffuser and side air outlets. Under the hood, the 5.5-liter twin-turbo V8 engine has also been upgraded to produce 750HP and 1,150Nm of torque (an increase of 225HP and 451Nm of torque). [AR]
Mercedes-Benz has revealed the European price for its 2013 SL 65 AMG. This powerful roadster is equipped with a 6.0-liter AMG V12 bi-turbo engine (w/ a new AMG Speedshift Plus 7G-Tronic gearbox) that outputs 630HP and 1000Nm of torque. Performance-wise, the car has a top speed of 250 km/h (electronically limited) and can accelerate from 0-100 km/h in just 4 seconds. The 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL 65 AMG will be priced at 236,334 Euro (about $307,976). [AR]
The Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Electric Drive supercar is claimed as the world’s most powerful series production electric car. Priced at $500,000, the electric supercar is equipped with four synchronous electric motors with one position on each wheel, providing the car with permanent four wheel drive. These engines provide a 740 hp and 738 lb-ft of torque. The Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Electric Drive supercar accelerates from 0 to 62 mph in only 3.9 seconds. [Geeky-gadgets]
