Overview Available for order from May 2015, the Mercedes-Benz W447 V-Class was a people mover with seats for up to eight people. Manufactured in Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain, the Mercedes-Benz W447 V-Class range initially consisted of the rear-wheel drive V 250 BlueTec Avantgarde which was powered by a 2.1-litre turbo-diesel engine that was mated to a seven-speed […]
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Review: Mercedes-Benz A197 SLS AMG Roadster (2012-13)
Overview Released in January 2012, the Mercedes-Benz A197 SLS AMG Roadster was a two-seat, high-performance convertible. Manufactured in Sindelfingen, Germany, the A197 SLS AMG was powered by a 6.2-litre V8 petrol engine that was mated to a seven-speed double clutch transmission (Mercedes-Benz’s ‘SPEEDSHIFT’) in a transaxle configuration; the transmission itself featured selectable shift modes and […]
Review: Mercedes-Benz W639 Valente (2012-14)
Overview Released in March 2012, the Mercedes-Benz W639 Valente was an eight-seat people mover. Positioned between the Mercedes-Benz Vito wagon and Viano, the rear-wheel drive Valente range consisted of the 2.1 CDI BlueEfficiency which was powered by a 2.1-litre twin-turbocharged diesel engine mated to a five-speed automatic transmission. Inside, the Valente had dual sliding doors, […]
Review: Mercedes-Benz R172 SLK-Class (2011-15)
Overview Released in August 2011, the Mercedes-Benz R172 SLK-Class was a two-seat convertible with a retractable hardtop roof. Manufactured in Bremen, Germany, the rear-wheel drive R172 SLK range initially consisted of the SLK 200 BlueEfficiency and SLK 350 BlueEfficiency. Please note that the Mercedes R172 SLK 55 AMG has been reviewed separately. Development The Mercedes-Benz […]
Review: Mercedes-Benz C197 SLS AMG Coupe (2010-13)
Overview Released in July 2010, the Mercedes-Benz C197 SLS AMG Coupe was a two-seat, high-performance coupe with gullwing doors (the A197 SLS AMG Roadster has been reviewed separately). Manufactured in Sindelfingen, Germany, the C197 SLS AMG was powered by a 6.2-litre V8 petrol engine that was mated to a seven-speed double clutch transmission (Mercedes-Benz’s ‘SPEEDSHIFT’) […]
Review: Mercedes-Benz R171 SLK-Class (2004-11)
Review: Mercedes-Benz R171.I SLK-Class (2004-08) Overview Released in August 2004, the Mercedes-Benz R171 Series I (R171.I) SLK-Class was a two-seat convertible with a retractable hardtop roof. Manufactured in Bremen, Germany, the rear-wheel drive R171 SLK range initially consisted of the SLK 200 Kompressor and SLK 350, but was subsequently expanded with the introduction of the […]
Review: Mercedes-Benz R172 SLC-Class (2016-20)
Overview Commencing production in January 2016, the Mercedes-Benz R172 SLC was a two-seat convertible with a retractable hardtop roof. Manufactured in Bremen, Germany, the rear-wheel drive Mercedes-Benz SLC replaced the R172 SLK ; according to Mercedes-Benz, the change to the SLC name acknowledged the relationship with the C-Class with which the SLC shared technology. For […]
Review: Mercedes-Benz A217 S-Class Cabriolet (2016-20)
Overview Released in Australia in October 2016, the Mercedes-Benz A217 S-Class Cabriolet is a four-seat convertible with a soft-top roof. Manufactured in Sindelfingen, Germany, the Mercedes-Benz A217 S-Class Cabriolet range was limited to the S 500 model which was powered by a 4.7-litre twin-turbo V8 petrol engine and had a nine-speed automatic transmission. Please note […]
Review: Mercedes-Benz C217 S-Class Coupe (2015-20)
Mercedes-Benz C217 S 500 Coupe (2015-20) Overview Released in Australia in June 2015, the Mercedes-Benz C217 S-Class Coupe was a pillarless, four-seat coupe. Manufactured in Sindelfingen, Germany, the rear-wheel drive S-Class Coupe range consisted solely of the S 500 which was powered by a 4.7-litre M278 twin-turbo V8 petrol engine that was mated to a […]
Review: Mercedes-Benz W221/V221 S-Class (2006-13)
Mercedes-Benz W221.I and V221.I S-Class (2006-09) Overview Released in Australia in February 2006, the W221 and V221 S-Class were prestige sedans with standard and long wheelbases, respectively. Manufactured in Sindelfingen, Germany, the W221/V221 S-Class range initially consisted of the S 500, but was subsequently expanded with the introduction of the S 350 (March 2006), S […]