Monday, September 21, 2015

What is new for 2016 S-class Coupe

I just have to say this again; 2015 Mercedes-Benz S-550 4matic is Luxury Car of the Year. It sums it up.
S-class line up is as follows;
S-550 (449hp & 516 lb-ft of Torque) S-63 AMG (577hp & 664 lb-ft torque) and very finest S-65 AMG (621 hp & 738 lb-ft torque)
What is new for 2016 model year ?
Palladium silver metalic is replaced by Selenite Grey metallic
designo Bengal red / black is available (from Launch edition)
New headliner combinations are available and Swarovski crystal headlamps are available
Driver assistance package includes speed limit assist.
That is it.

For 2016 model year pricing starts at;
$121,550 for S-550 4matic
$163,150 for S-63 AMG
$234,050 for S-65 AMG

If none of these numbers above scares you, please, let's continue.
Vehicle took the place of dearly departed CL-class, but it is essentially very same concept of the car. Big, powerful, luxurious coupe that would impress anyone with smallest dose of admiration for automobiles. Looks & feels great. If they weren't so expensive, they should be prescribed by doctors as confidence busters. 0-60 mph is not important, because it restores confidence at 5 mph...smile on the face is waaay before 60mph. Please note that I'm still talking about S-550. S-63 AMG does the same thing just by holding the key, and driving it makes you feel like new James Bond. License to thrill. And S-65 AMG V12 bi-turbo ? I will tell you later.
As far as technology available in the vehicle, there is no rival at this moment (BAS Plus w/ cross traffic assist, Distronic Plus w/ Steering Assist , Night View Assist Plus, just to mention some. Same can be said for the styling of the vehicle. If I was to judge how people react when they spot the car in the showroom, I would say that is the best car that Mercedes-Benz made. It looks good from every angle. Magic Sky Control
get's oohs and ahhs every time. Optional Svarovski Crystal Headlamps are there to put icing on the cake. Yes, 47 of them. Now, how can your spouse say "No".
Once you start driving the car, one thought keeps occupying your mind "this is it, this is how luxury car supposed to drive like, this is the feeling that I was looking for" effortless acceleration, smooth steering feel, and strong but predictable breaking. Sound is dispearsed through Burmester sound system, and if you truly looking for best-of-the-best, you can have it with Burmester 3D sound with 1,540 watt power amplifier. Burmester is top-of-the-line sound system and they make it only for three car manufacturers; Mercedes-Benz, Porsche and Bugatti.
To further elevate the drive, you can turn on massage seat for driver & passenger....you know....just for fun.
Mercedes-Benz S-class coupe has many more options & features, but I only want to give you something to peak your interest for you to visit me at Mercedes-Benz of Scottsdale.
So, how does S-65 AMG drive ? I don't know. I haven't drove one, but I think slogan "The best or nothing" means Mercedes-AMG S-65 coupe
Downsides to S-65 AMG ? Yes, of course. Price !!! and you can't sneek arround un-noticed. S-65 AMG is rare animal.

Wednesday, September 16, 2015

2016 GLE-450 AMG Coupe



You could consider this as a more athletic brother sister or even a cousin of standard GLE (previously known as ML)
What is new ? What is different than GLE ?
Before any details I would like to clear this; GLE 450 AMG coupe is not your AMG that you got used to. This vehicle has the look of the AMG style as well as tweaked engine to more horse power, 5 dynamic select transmission modes, performance tuned airmatic suspension and adaptive damping system, larger break discs, AMG specific 4matic with sport tuned steering wheel & exhaust.
Well, the whole concept of GLE coupe is new for Mercedes-Benz, but besides it's similarities with GLE, vehicle has a output of 362 HP and 384 lb-ft of torque from twin-turbo V6. GLE-450 AMG coupe is 3.03 inches wider and 3.78 inches longer, and also 1.1 inches lower. Interior of the vehicle is unchanged from standard GLE. Exterior differences are easy to notice. Front end is more aggressive with bigger opening air intakes on lower bumper, MB star with only one blade. Side of the car is most recognizable one because of the coupe looking silhouette, but sporty stance SUV is accented with plastic molding around wheel arches. Rear part is unmistakable with low roof and wide stance. Two double tail pipes with wide rear tail lamps give it additional sportiness.
In short; Sporty looking SUV with
GLE 63 AMG is just around the corner with its powerful 577 HP and 561 lb-ft of torque.