Test drive Mercedes SLS AMG: no fire!
Show, sex appeal and spectacular poses. Behind the obvious halo of the Mercedes SLS AMG with its vertically opening doors, is it more than just a talent for drawing attention? Is the successor to the legendary 300 SL worthy of the superathlete title? Finally, the Mercedes SLS gets a chance to shine. For too long, the first solo creation of AMG engineers bathed in the rays of mass interest and threatened to turn into another candied handsome man. A fate that a sports model deserves as little as the prospect of forever remaining in the shadow of its famous predecessor, the 300 SL. So forward to the race track - an attack on the Hockenheim track! The Limits of the Possible With no sentimentality about the retro-romance of the official catalogue, we are chasing the AMG alumnus around the corners, ruthlessly urging him on…
Test drive Mercedes C 200 Kompressor: a strong trump card
Mercedes has launched an all-new generation of one of the two most important models in its range, the C-Class. Enough reason to really look at the C 200 Kompressor under a magnifying glass to reveal all its strengths and weaknesses. Special model testing carried out by all publications under the name auto motor und sport. So far, no production Mercedes sedan has looked like this. Those who order the new C-Class in the sporty Avantgarde version receive a radiator grille, which until now has been the exclusive privilege of owners of roadsters and coupes of the brand with a three-pointed star. Great handling, but also great comfort The mostly positive public feedback suggests that the car's designers did a really good job. 17" wheels with 45mm tires in…
Test drive of the new Mercedes Gelandewagen
Impressions of outstanding off-road qualities, modern security systems and a luxurious interior of the new G-Class fade against the background of how it rides. It only seems that the Gelandewagen has hardly changed during the generation change. You look at it, and the subconscious mind already gives a hint - "restyling". But this is only the first impression. In fact, behind the familiar angular appearance is a completely new car, built from scratch. And it could not be otherwise: who will allow you to take a swing at the unsinkable image of the icon, built over decades into a cult? However, both the exterior body panels and decorative elements on the new G-Class are also different (door handles, hinges and spare tire cover on the fifth door do not count). The exterior is still dominated by…
Test Drive Mercedes CLS: Models, Prices, Specifications and Photos – Buying Guide
Everything about the Mercedes CLS: prices, engines, strengths and weaknesses of the third generation of the German four-door supercar La third generation of the Mercedes CLS – born in 2017 – the elegant four-door German coupé is available on rear-wheel drive o integral. In this Buying Guide of the Mercedes CLS we will analyze in detail all the versions presented in the list of versatile sports supercar Stars: Prices, Motori, accessories, performance, strengths, defects and the more you express it. Photos of Mercedes CLS Mercedes CLS: key features The third series of the Mercedes CLS is a sporty one aimed at motorists looking for racy design, but at the same time comfort and versatility cannot be given up. Mercedes CLS: Equipment GLI fittings from the Mercedes CLS there are three: Premium, Premium Plus e 53 AMG. All versions offer: Special packages AMG Line interior: sports seats with horizontal stitching, leather upholstery, multifunction sports steering…
Test drive VW Multivan, Mercedes V 300d and Opel Zafira: long service
Three spacious passenger baths for a large family and a large company It seems that it was important for VW employees to emphasize their point of view. Therefore, after the modernization, the VW bus was named T6.1. Is a small upgrade of the model enough to fight the new one? Opel Zafira Life and refreshing Mercedes V-Class in a comparison test of powerful diesel vans? We have yet to find out, so let's pack up and leave. Oh, how wonderful it would be if, after so many years, we could still surprise you with something. Let's try to ask a question, like in a TV game: who is in power the longest - the federal chancellor, voodoo as the official religion of Tahiti, or the current VW Multivan? Yes, the contested competition between voodoo and...
Test drive BMW 535i vs Mercedes E 350 CGI: big duel
The new generation of the BMW Fifth Series was released very soon and immediately applied for leadership in its market segment. Will the five be able to beat the Mercedes E-Class? Let's try to answer this age-old question by comparing the powerful six-cylinder models 535i and E 350 CGI. The market segment of the two opponents in this test is part of the highest level of the automotive industry. It's true that the XNUMX Series and S-Class rank even higher in the BMW and Mercedes hierarchies, respectively, but the XNUMX Series and the E-Class are undeniably an integral part of today's four-wheeled elite as well. These products, especially in their most powerful six-cylinder versions, are timeless classics for top management and are a recognized symbol of seriousness, success and prestige. Although in…
Test drive Bridgestone unveils Turanza T005 touring tires
Exceptional wet handling and rolling resistance Bridgestone, the world's largest tire and rubber company, introduces the Turanza T005 premium touring tire for "total control of your journey, even on a rainy day." Designed and built in Europe, the Bridgestone Turanza T005 is incredibly efficient on wet surfaces and delivers fuel economy combined with high mileage, giving drivers total control in tough everyday situations, especially on rainy days. The Bridgestone Turanza T005 has been available in a wide range in the European market since January 2018 and replaces the current T001 EVO. Turanza T005 sizes offered will provide almost complete coverage of the demand for "tourist" tires from 2019 with more than 140 wheel sizes from…
Test Drive Bosch Shows Innovation at IAA 2016
Trucks of the future are connected, automated and electrified Bosch is turning the truck into a technology showcase. At the 66th Hannover International Truck Show, the technology and service provider is presenting its ideas and solutions for the connected, automated and electrified trucks of the future. Everything can be seen on digital side mirrors and modern displays. New displays and user interface: Connectivity and infotainment are evolving. Bosch is installing large displays and touch screens in trucks to make these features easier to use. Freely programmable displays always show important information. For example, in hazardous situations, the display prioritizes warnings and visually focuses on them. The buttons on the Bosch neoSense touchscreen feel real, so the driver can press them without looking. Simple controls, intuitive...
Test drive Audi S5 vs Mercedes AMG E53
What decides in the battle of supercars? Acceleration time to 100 km / h, maximum speed? Audi S5 and Mercedes AMG E53 proved that something else can be the main thing Five-time Formula 1 champion Lewis Hamilton has more than 11 million followers on Instagram. Yes, according to this indicator, he has not yet overtaken Olga Buzova, but the army of his fans is huge. At the same time, the British racer is one of the most odious people in modern motorsport. The most titled of the current pilots of the "Royal Races" very often becomes the hero of tabloids and gossip columns. Moreover, as a rule, it falls into it because of very ambiguous performances. Hamilton either speaks harshly about his cousin's fancy dress, causing a gender scandal on the Web, or he dresses up in strange ...
Test drive Mercedes-AMG Race Edition also for A 35 AMG and CLS 53 AMG - preview
Mercedes-AMG: Race Edition also for the A 35 AMG and CLS 53 AMG - preview Mercedes-AMG presents new versions of the Race Edition, made exclusively for the Italian market and emphasizing the star's sporting DNA. Available on the CLA 45 AMG Coupé, C 43 AMG Coupé, GLE 43 AMG Coupé and now also on the 35 AMG and CLS 53 AMG, this 'instant classic' setting combines style and technology, offering, among other things, customer benefits in regarding all accessories, which in the case of the GLE reach 15.000 euros. Mercedes-BEnz A 35 AMG 4MATIC Race Edition With the Race Edition, the entry level of the Mercedes-AMG range is even richer and sportier. Available exclusively in designo magno grey, it has a different look…
Test drive New Mercedes engines: Part III - Petrol
We continue the series of cutting-edge technical solutions in the range of units The new M 256 six-cylinder petrol engine The M256 also marks Mercedes-Benz's return to the brand's original six-cylinder in-line arrangement. A few years ago, the six-cylinder atmospheric units M272 KE35 with injection into the intake manifolds (KE-kanaleinspritzung) with an angle between the cylinder banks of 90 degrees and M276 DE 35 with direct injection (DE-direkteinspritzung) with an angle of 60 degrees were replaced at the same time, the basic architecture of which was borrowed from Chrysler's Pentastar engines. The successor to the two naturally aspirated units was the M276 DELA30 with V6 architecture, with a working volume of three liters and forced filling with two turbochargers. Despite the relative youth of the latter…
Test drive Mercedes-AMG C 63 S
The elevation difference on the Bilster Berg track is so great that at the entrance to the next turn the car falls sharply down, and the morning cheesecake with coffee rises to the throat. After exiting this hairpin, you need to open by putting the accelerator pedal to the floor, because there is a long straight ahead with a very steep uphill. But the trajectory beyond the top is not visible at all - it's scary to accelerate, especially on the C 63 S. The compact sedan on steroids picks up speed almost like a ballistic missile. The fact is that the updated C 63 has acquired an AMG Speedshift MCT 9G gearbox with nine steps instead of the previous seven-speed one. And if, according to the figures on paper, the acceleration of the car has changed slightly - the new car is gaining a “hundred” in ...
Test drive Mercedes-Benz SLC: small and funny
This year marks exactly 20 years since Mercedes released a small roadster called the SLK. Then-Mercedes designer Bruno Sacco drew a short, cute (but not quite masculine) model with a folding hardtop and car image for those who are more interested in the wind in their hair than driving performance - although the first generation also had a 32 AMG version with 354 "horses ". The second generation, which hit the market in 2004, also finds itself in a similar situation when it comes to sporty and fun driving. If it was necessary, then it was possible, but the feeling that the car was created to encourage the driver to even more, for some reason, was not there, even with…
BMW X5, Mercedes GLE, Porsche Cayenne: great sport
Comparison of three popular high-end SUV models With the new Cayenne, the SUV model that moves like a sports car is back on the scene. And not just as a sports car, but as a Porsche!! Is this quality enough for him to prevail over recognized SUVs? BMW and Mercedes? Let's see! Naturally, we wondered if it was fair to pit the new SUV model from Zuffenhausen's X5 against the GLE, whose successors will hit showrooms in just a few months. But, as we know, when a lease expires and something new has to come into the garage, current offerings are explored, not what the future will bring. This gave rise to the idea for this comparison, dictated by Porsche's decision to initially only offer the Cayenne with petrol engines. As you know, to the great ...
Test drive Mercedes-Benz S-class against Audi A8
The question of whether there is an executive sedan better than the Mercedes-Benz S-class belongs to the eternal category. And you can argue, sitting not only on the back sofa, but also in the driver's seat Paradoxically, in our transient life there is quite a lot of eternal. This is not only art, but also a number of issues. Most of them, of course, are existential, but there are also practical ones, because of which wars constantly start. At least on the internet. First of all, this, of course, is a dispute about winter tires: Velcro or spikes. Fans of Mitsubishi Evolution and Subaru WRS STi also break verbal spears without sparing their stomachs. Finally, another eternal question is whether there is a better executive sedan than the Mercedes-Benz S-class. We answer this question...
Test drive BMW 330i vs Mercedes-Benz C300
Fans complain that the new BMW trio is far from traditional, and Mercedes C-Class buyers have about the same thoughts. No one argues only with the fact that both models are becoming more and more perfect In disputes about the latest "three" BMW with the G20 index, many copies have been broken. They say that it has become too big, heavy and already digital, as opposed to the classic "three-ruble note" of yesteryear, created for a real drive. There were claims of a different kind to the Mercedes-Benz C-Class: they say that with each generation the car is moving further and further away from real comfortable sedans. Maybe that's why the fourth-generation model with the W205 index initially offered almost half a dozen chassis options for every taste, including air struts? The car debuted in 2014, and now on the market ...