Automobile Makes and Models Mercedes-Benz

 It seems that Mercedes-Benz’s problems with electronics are still happening. The company is now recalling 404 units of 11 different models, including the 2009 SL and SLK, to fix a software problem that could result in problems with fuel gauge readings and the speedometer. Here are the models affected: 2006-’08 M-Class and R-Class 2005-’09 SLK 2005-’08 C-Class 2003-’04 and 2006-’08 CLK-Class 2003-’08 E-Class 2004 and 2008 CL-Class 2008 CLS-Class 2004 and 2007-’08 S-Class 2003 G-Class 2003-’04... Read Full Story

Thursday, July 17, 2008 | Categories | Accidents, Mercedes, Mercedes SLR McLaren According to reports, this hair-raising accident happened in sometime during the morning of July 15th when the 22-year-old driver of the Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren allegedly lost control of the vehicle. We don’t know for sure if the driver actually made it out alive or any other details for that matter, but as you can see in the pictures after the jump, the SLR... Read Full Story

BlueTEC Mercedes-Benz SUV GL, M, R-Class Diesels Give Power, Gas Mileage In October 2006, Mercedes-Benz was the first manufacturer to begin a BlueTEC offensive within the U.S. passenger vehicle segment to coincide with the introduction of ultra low-sulfur diesel fuel. The E320 BlueTEC was a huge success right from the beginning and was voted “2007 World Green Car of the Year”. Mercedes-Benz is now pushing forward with this initiative with the R, ML and GL 320 BlueTEC – the world’s first three... Read Full Story

When Mercedes-Benz introduced its SLR McLaren 722, there was a bit of confusion about the special-edition’s name. Many believed the car would offer a fire-breathing, 722 hp supercharged V8, but it doesn’t (it makes 650 hp). Some believed that “722″ meant there would be 722 of the cars made … but that was wrong, too. In the end, the 722 badge actually referred to 7:22AM - the starting time of Sterling Moss’ epic 1955 Mille Miglia run in a then-new Mercedes SLR. SO, 722 = 7:22AM, not 722 hp... Read Full Story

First, we'll concern ourselves strictly with fuel efficiency. Then, briefly, other reasons that could help the fuel efficiency loser become the winner or vice versa. Today's comparison, the first ever for AutoEnergy (recently partnered with GoodCarBadCar.net), will quantify the differences between two of Mercedes-Benz's desirable sedans. Very similar in, well.... everything except for what rests beneath the hood, the E350 and E320 Bluetec are worthy foes - or friends. As will become the norm... Read Full Story