Overview Released in Australia in March 1998, the Mercedes-Benz S202 C 43 AMG Estate was a compact executive wagon. Manufactured in Affalterbach, Germany, the rear-wheel drive S202 C 43 AMG was powered by a 4.3-litre V8 petrol engine that was mated to a five-speed automatic transmission. C 43 AMG: M113 engine Assembled by AMG, the […]
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Review: Mercedes W176 A 45 AMG (2013-18)
Review: Mercedes-Benz W176.I A 45 AMG (2013-15) Overview Released in Australia in August 2013, the Mercedes-Benz W176 Series I (W176.I) A 45 AMG was a five-door performance hatchback. Manufactured in Rastatt, Germany, the all-wheel drive W176 A 45 AMG was powered by a 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine that was mated to a seven-speed double clutch […]
Review: Mercedes-AMG V177 A 35 Saloon (2019-on)
Overview To be released in Australia in the fourth quarter of 2019, the Mercedes-AMG V177 A 35 4MATIC Saloon is a compact sedan. Commencing production in mid-2019, the all-wheel drive Mercedes-AMG V177 A 35 Saloon will be powered by a 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine that is mated to a seven-speed double clutch transmission. Mercedes-AMG […]
Review: Mercedes C219 CLS 55 and 63 AMG (2005-11)
Review: Mercedes-Benz C219.I CLS 55 AMG (2005-06) Overview Released in Australia in June 2005, the Mercedes-Benz C219.I CLS 55 AMG was a four-seat sedan with a coupe-like profile. Manufactured in Sindelfingen, Germany, the rear-wheel drive CLS 55 AMG was powered by a 5.4-litre supercharged V8 petrol engine that was mated to a five-speed automatic transmission. […]
Review: Mercedes X218 CLS 63 AMG Shooting Brake (2012-14)
Overview Released in Australia in October 2012, the Mercedes-Benz X218 CLS 63 AMG Shooting Brake was a five-seat wagon with a tapered roofline. Manufactured in Sindelfingen, Germany, the rear-wheel drive X218 CLS 63 AMG was powered by a 5.5-litre biturbo V8 petrol engine that was mated to a seven-speed semi-automatic transmission. For Australia, the first […]
Review: Mercedes C209 CLK 55 & CLK 63 AMG Coupe
Review: Mercedes C209.I CLK 55 AMG Coupe (2002-05) Overview Released in Australia in October 2002, the Mercedes-Benz C209 CLK 55 AMG was a four-seat, performance coupe. Manufactured in Germany, the rear-wheel drive C209 CLK 55 AMG Coupe was powered by a 5.4-litre V8 petrol engine that was mated to a five-speed automatic transmission. M113.987 V8 […]
Review: Mercedes C218 CLS 63 AMG (2011-17)
Review: Mercedes C218.I CLS 63 AMG (2011-14) Overview Released in Australia in June 2011, the Mercedes-Benz C218 CLS 63 AMG was a four-seat sedan with a coupe-like profile. Manufactured in Sindelfingen, Germany, the rear-wheel drive C218 CLS 63 AMG was powered by a 5.5-litre biturbo V8 petrol engine that was mated to a seven-speed semi-automatic […]
Mercedes-AMG M177 and M178 engines (2015-on)
Available from 2015, the Mercedes-AMG M177 and M178 are biturbo 4.0-litre V8 petrol engines. Manufactured at Mercedes-AMG’s Affalterbach plant, the M177 and M178 engines have 90-degree ‘V’ angle cylinder banks and capacities of 3982 cc with 83.0 mm bores and 92.0 mm strokes. With their cast aluminium closed-deck blocks and zirconium alloy cylinder heads, the […]
Recalls & faults: Mercedes R197 SLS AMG Roadster (2012-13)
Recalls: Mercedes R197 SLS AMG Roadster Overview Manufacturers, or importers, issue recalls for defects or faults which have the potential to cause injury. Generally, manufacturers will inform the original buyers if their vehicle is subject to a recall and of the steps required to remedy the defect or fault. Please note that the recalls below […]
Recalls & faults: Mercedes C197 SLS AMG Coupe (2010-13)
Recalls: Mercedes C197 SLS AMG Coupe Overview Manufacturers, or importers, issue recalls for defects or faults which have the potential to cause injury. Generally, manufacturers will inform the original buyers if their vehicle is subject to a recall and of the steps required to remedy the defect or fault. Please note that the recalls below […]