Several of the Mercedes models you have come to love are getting facelifts and will be arriving soon at your local showrooms in and around Chicago. Mercedes G500 drivers as well as those that covet the C-Class wagon are in for a real treat with the 2011 models.
Known as the G-Wagen in Germany, the G500 remains unchanged on the outside so you may not notice the difference as you see this model cruise down the streets of Chicago. Mercedes G500 fans however will indeed notice the new interior and upgrades under the hood. Continue Reading
July 19th, 2010 by Fred
Categories: Mercedes Models, Mercedes-Benz Models, Mercedes-Benz News
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It looks like an SLS AMG with its blazing speed, gullwing doors and is even coated in AMG’s signature Lumilectric Mango colored paint, but it’s too quiet to be an SLS AMG which is known for its rumbling roar. So what is it? Say hello to the 2013 Mercedes SLS AMG E-Cell prototype electric car, a fully electric version of its gullwing SLS counterpart. In appearance and dimensions, the SLS E-Cell very closely resembles the SLS AMG but the difference is under the hood.
Around Chicago, Mercedes dealers are excited to learn more about the SLS AMG E-Cell which is an electric car that runs on a 400-volt electrical system and consists of four individual motors, with each corn of the car carrying its own motor. The electricity is provided to the motors via six lithium-ion batteries that as of today’s technology need 8 hours to fully recharge. Continue Reading
The “Baby Benz” of the Mercedes-Benz C-Class is all grown up and flexing its muscle. With features such as its intimidating shark vents and a bulging hood, not to mention that huge Mercedes star on the grille, it is certain to be a head turner in and around Chicago. Mercedes M-Class diesel fans however may have the last laugh.
Before we start raving about the 2010 C63 AMG, a note about fuel economy; it basically does not exist on this car. This model has one of the lowest fuel economy ratings for a compact car, giving drivers only 12 mpg city and 19 mpg highway. I guess that is the price you have to pay for being able to go from 0 to 60 mph in about 4 seconds down streets in Chicago. Mercedes M-Class diesel drivers know that in stark contrast, the diesel models can get up to 21 mpg city and 24 mpg highway. Continue Reading
