Carlsson is the famous tuner for Mercedes-Benz is now offering a complete tuning package which will emphasize the modern features of the M-Class. The performance of the CD 32 based on the ML 320 CDI will increase to 269bhp along with a potent torque and as this has a touch of luxury, this vehicle will have fine figures both in the rural and urban areas.

Drivers of the ML 320 CDI will be happy to know that this vehicle is also capable of maximum 612Nm torque power at 1800 revolutions per minute.

Carlsson has also equipped this Mercedes-Benz vehicle with equipment for safety and reliability. There are correction maps to guarantee that the reserves of the engine will only be used when the temperature of the engine is in the safe operating zone. There is also the straight-forward installation of the supplementary control unit and this is possible with the use of the Carlsson’s adapter system. it will help customers avoid long waiting times. This has a plug and play capability so installing it is easy and it can also be rebuilt if necessary.

Carlsson’s complete tuning package also includes stainless steel silencers. These steel silencers have twin oval tailpipes each. These four tailpipes make the rear view of the vehicle look aggressive and because they were designed to be silencers, they give out a sonorous, impressive, sporty sound. Not only that as these silencers have also been optimized in terms of gas conduction and exhaust back pressure compared with the standard version. This means that these silencers also contribute to the increased performance and torque of the vehicle. The design of the tailpipes also provide them with great advantage as they are thermally insulated and doubled wall. Again, aside from that, they are optimized in terms of the flow of air so drivers can expect a decrease in external dirt.

Carlsson offers C-Tronic Suspension which lowers the center of gravity of the vehicle by up to 40mm. This is an electronic lowering system and as it lowers the vehicle, the car will look more like a sports car and drivers can expect better handling. The front profile of the vehicle is also reduced which will result to higher top speed and better fuel economy.

With regards to exterior appearance, Carlsson offers front spoiler and the lip on the rear skirt which has the Carlsson ‘diffuser look.’

Carlsson offers its 1/11 Evo Brilliant Edition wheels. This set of wheels provide vehicles with technical benefits such as it is as light as possible. The ML-Class has the 11-spoke wheel 1/11 Evo BE option with dimensions of 11×22 with Dunlop SP Sport 9000 285/30 R22 tires.

For the vehicle’s interior, Carlsson only made use of the very best materials. The Alcantara eather used make the vehicle’s cabin inviting and pleasant to look at and be in. The steering wheel has been made ergonomic so the driver can be sure he can control the car in a pleasant way. The pedals have been covered with aluminum so the interior also has a sporty touch.

The new Mercedes-Benz 2009 GLK is scheduled to be unveiled at the 2008 Detroit Auto Show and after which it will have its movie screen debut in he upcoming Sex and the City movie. But before the 2008 Detroit Auto Shoe debut, the production staff of the Sex and the City movie issued a pre-debut call time and so this small Mercedes-Benz sports utility vehicle was spotted by a lucky few.

Tagged as the smallest sports utility vehicle, the 2009 Mercedes-Benz GLK was caught filming in Beverly Hills just last weekend. Its pre-unveiling made way to confirm some of its rumored specifications and styling. This small SUV share the same chassis to that of the compact C-Class sedan. Because of that, it has some similarities with regards to the wheelbase and the overall length with the Mercedes-Benz C-Class. This also puts the 2009 Mercedes-Benz GLK in line with the other vehicles of its kind like the Land Rover LR2 and the BMW X3.

The powertrain that’s said to be hiding underneath its hood is a powerful 3.5-liter Mercedes V6 engine capable of producing 270 horsepower. This engine is coupled with an all-wheel-drive system and mated to a seven-speed automatic transmission.

These are the only given specifications for now but car enthusiasts waiting for the full details of the 2009 Mercedes-Benz GLK won’t have to wait too long. The 2008 Detroit Auto Show is slated to occur on the week of January 13. So, they’ll just have to count barely a month before they are provided with the full information on this smallest Mercedes SUV.

The Mercedes-Benz R-Class vehicles make use of the sophisticated chassis found in the M-Class, which are composed of mainly off-road vehicles. the R280 CDI is disguised as a rear-wheel drive vehicle but it actually makes use of the 4Matic four-wheel drive which is already available on the R320 CDI and the R500. Because of the combination of the chassis and the 4Matic four-wheel drive system, the driver can be rest assured that he will be able to make it through the most unfavorable weather conditions. Aside from all these, the R-Class can also have a better road performance thanks to its optional air suspension setup. Plus, another great factor is that this air suspension setup lows for a Sport mode. The available powerplants in the Mercedes-Benz R-Class are V6 diesel engine and the 5.5-liter V8 petrol which can produce 288bhp and can hit 60mph in a matter of 6.3 seconds.

Today, the R-Class is available in the conventional five-seat setup and there’s a seven-seat setup available as well. All the models in the R-Class except for the base R280 CDI, there’s an option for a long-wheelbase and the simple trims available are the SE or the Sport. If one wants to have a more stylish R-Class vehicle, he can opt to get the AMG body styling kit and 18-inch alloy wheels.

What really makes the Mercedes-Benz R-Class stand out is its spacious interior as it can seat seven adults and some of their cargo or luggage. Aside from that, there’s an 869-liter boot where they can load their luggage.

A new generation of all-wheel-drive 4Matic is being offered by the 4Matic models in the new Mercedes-Benz C-Class. This new generation aims to improve efficiency, reduce weight, and have a more compact design. The advantages brought by this new generation of all-wheel-drive 4Matic are even more evident on the traction and fuel efficiency. The traction has become better and the fuel consumption has become more efficient with up to 0.5 liters per 100 kilometers. And all of these 4Matic models are mated to a seven-speed automatic transmission box as their standard gearbox.

This 4Matic is made permanently, so the driver is assisted at al times when he is driving under unfavorable weather conditions like rain, ice, or snow. The centerpiece of the all-wheel-drive system is the transfer case it uses which has a center differential and this is incorporated into the standard seven-speed automatic transmission.

High-torque six-cylinder engines are available to be used for the 4Matic models in the Mercedes-Benz C-Class model range. And for the first time, a diesel engine is made available. The Mercedes-Benz models which have this permanent all-wheel-drive system include the C 280, C 350 and C 320 CDI models and the C 320 CDI is available with 4MATIC as an estate.

The new C350 4Matic consumes about 10.0 to 10.3 liters of premium petrol per 100 kilometers with its 272 hp six-cylinder engine. This means that it is .3 liters more economical than the model it replaced. And the C280 4Matic models can sve up to .5liters of fuel per 100 kilometers. Meanwhile, the new C320 CDI 4Matic is able to produce 224 hp and is saloon version can consume between 7.7 and 8.0 liters of fuel per 100 kilometers.

Mercedes-Benz has always been known to provide car enthusiasts with only luxury and comfort when it comes to its cars and so the German automaker is continuing on with that tradition. Its new offer for 2008 is the Mercedes-Benz GL320 CDI, a sports utility vehicle which gets more than 21 miles per gallon, thanks to its diesel engine. Another great thing about this SUV is that is costs less to operate than other luxury SUVs of other automakers. Of course, as Mercedes-Benz made it for off-road performance, it is just natural for them to equip it with an adjustable suspension and off-road mode. These will make the SUV possible to be used of rough terrain.

This new Mercedes-Benz sports utility vehicle has a capacity of seating seven people in its cabin and a lot of cargo. But even so it’s a sports utility vehicle, its mileage matches that of the midsize sedan. This SUV is equipped with the interior luxuries of the German automaker and its performance is great but still has a notable fuel economy.

The interior design of this SUV is designed like the usual refinement of Mercedes-Benz. This is evident in its gauges and switchgears. With regards to the audio system used, Mercedes-Benz has decided to upgrade it to the Harmon-Kardon Logic7 stereo.

The Mercedes-Benz GL320 makes use of a 3.0-liter diesel engine. With this engine, the SUV can cover an average of 21.2 miles per gallon. This means that EPA’s estimate of 18 miles per gallon in the city and 21 mpg in the highway is correct.

Its 3.0-liter diesel engine is mated to a seven-speed automatic transmission complete with a manual-selection mode which can be activated by buttons found at the back of the steering-wheel spokes. Also, it makes use of 4Matic all-wheel-drive system.

Pope Benedict XVI will be presenting itself in a stylish way before the 40,000 pilgrims in St. Peter’s Square. This stylish way is the PopeMobile, an open-top Mercedes-Benz G-Class. The development of this PopeMobile took two years and the Vatican had also been consulted and now it has been delivered to the Pope himself.

This particular Mercedes-Benz model has actually been requested by the Catholic Church so that they’ll have something to use when the weather is fine. So, Mercedes-Benz started developing the PopeMobile suing the basis of the G 500. It has a folding windscreen and hand rails and is painted in the Vatican mystic white finish. As white seems to be the color of the Vatican, the interior is also white and it can be accessed through steps lined in red at the rear.

The PopeMobile is actually already a long-time tradition between the Vatican and the German automaker. It was Pope Pius XI who first received the Mercedes-Benz as the official car way back in 1930. This Mercedes-Benz model was the Nürburg 460 Pullman limousine. After which, Mercedes continued on supplying the Vatican with vehicles that were especially-designed for the Vatican. Other models that today’s Pope can use are the new G 500 Cabriolet, M and S-Class models equipped with special protection.   

Mercedes-Benz is really being friends with the environment. And it is evident in its latest addition to its line of environment friendly cars, the Mercedes-Benz E340 Bluetec. This new Mercedes Benz model comes equipped with a powertrain that has four cylinder fuel economy. The automaker has also designed it to have the cleanest burning diesel engine. It is being said that the  engine of the E340 Bluetec has four valves per cylinder, third generation CDI direct injection, centrally located piezo-electric injectors, exhaust gas recirculation, and a turbocharger with nozzle turbine.

Central to the E340 Bluetec is a new 3.0-liter V6 turbodiesel engine which is capable of producing 210 horsepower and a torque of 388 pound-feet. This engine is the one which replaced the in-line six cylinder found in the E320 CDI previously.

This new Mercedes-Benz model will be depending on a new type of low sulfur diesel fuel. This type is actually being more widely available in the United States. The purpose for using that type of fuel is to obviously help in decreasing the harmful emissions coming out of a car and harming the environment. Sulfur is also known to rapidly corrode an engine and so the use of the low sulfur type of fuel also helps maintain the engine.

Other than using this type of fuel, Mercedes-Benz has also developed an exhaust system that utilizes four after treatment units. In order to do these, the exhaust system of this Mercedes-Benz model includes an oxidizing catalytic converter, a particulate filter, an advanced denox storage converter, and an SCR catalytic converter.

Because of this comprehensive exhaust system and with the use of the low sulfur diesel fuel type, no one can deny that the Mercedes-Benz E340 Bluetec model is clearly one of the cleanest burning vehicles of this time.

2010 will also see the launch of another Mercedes-Benz vehicle, this time for is range of heavy trucks, the Mercedes-Benz Actros. From the pictures that have been released, you can definitely tell that Mercedes-Benz has made a lot of advanced developments in its heavy truck range. Also, the launch of the Mercedes-Benz Actros is advanced as it is well ahead of the deadline for the Euro-6 engine emissions.

The cabs that have been redesigned by the German automaker evidently show that Mercedes is bringing the Axor/Actros range again into a single family of narrow-cabbed and full-width products by using the similar styling. A much smoother appearance and a better aerodynamic design replaced the current generation’s look of the truck – square boxy shape. With them redesigned, the trucks now look more like the Volvo FH Series.

The narrow-cabbed version which has black ‘disguise panels’ will be replacing the Axor and it will definitely address the issues that the current range is facing right now. The dimensions of the cab are now longer. With that, there’s an improved bunk and living space for the driver. The mirror arrangement had been enhanced as well.

New roof line, new door panel have been designed for the range of full-width cabs. It will also have a high roof and a near-flat floor for a comfortable in-cab living. It also has a flash dash layout, the instrument panel has a slight curve.

The powertrain equipped in the new range of heavy trucks will be the Daimler heavy-duty engine platform. This engine platform was launched jus last month for US application and the versions that will be made available in Europe are the 10.6, 12.8 and 14.8-liter engines. The narrow-cabbed versions of the heavy truck will likely have the smallest engine and the full-width cabs will have the 12.8 and 14.8-liter engines.

Mercedes-Benz is certainly on to making the “futuristic” look real. For years, the automaker has been working on its hottest project to date which it calls W197. This is the automaker’s newest sports car and you will be very happy to know that it has been equipped with gullwings for its doors.

However, those eager to check out this spicy Mercedes beauty will have to wait for another tow or three years as this gullwingwed-Benz is scheduled to debut in 2010. Mercedes Benz is expecting and hoping that this addition to its sports car line up will also be successful as the legendary 300 SL. The 300 SL is actually its predecessor. But as of now, you can only content yourself with pictures of this new two-seater.

Mercedes Benz will have this sports car assembled at its Mercedes plant in Sindelfingen. But it will still be the AMG in Affalterback which will look over the car’s development. And Mercedes Benz will be selling 3000 to 5000 units of its gullwinged sports car a year.

This new model will have components that are similar to the future SL but its difference lies in its length as it is shorter by a few centimeters than the SL. Other similarities to the former gullwing include the tubular frame and he rear-wheel drive. However, this new Mercedes Benz gullwing will have a V8 engine capable of maximum power output of 620 horsepower.

Mercedes Benz has still not thought of name to call this new gullwinged sports car and with the price, you can expect it will be around $250,000.

Mercedes Benz was said to embrace rich media, and they are doing it by beginning to enhance their Web Sites. This is in line with their goal of making their sites more “customer-friendly” and the sales process to be clearer and more efficient. Mercedes Benz is up for site rennovation—their entire line up of sites that range from Internet branding sites to local dealership offereings—they will be relaunching their sites with a new format. This is a welcome change especially since they have not touched or improved on their internet marketing since 18 years now.

“Over the last few years, the Internet has evolved into one of the most important sales channels for the automotive industry,” Dr. Klaus Maier, executive vice president of Mercedes Benz Cars said in an interview. “The new sites were therefore developed in close cooperation with our colleagues from the sales units in a manner that focuses more on sales processes, which also makes them more customer-friendly.”

The company’s power to showcase an emotionally rich customer experience through 360 degree views, a 3D configurator, movies and advertising campaigns will definitely help them boost not only sales but their reputation in marketing. This initiative is attainable due to the availability of fast broadband connections. This rich media will act as a virtual showroom experience for interested patrons. Mercedes Benz definitely gunned it as a manufacturer this time, reaching out to the people and making them feel very important.

A study showing that photos and videos appeal more to internet users than heavy texts confirms that Mercedes Benz has indeed made the right move. The reconstructed sites however are not yet available in the US, but is now active in Germany.

Source: Bizreport.com