The all-new Mercedes-Benz B-Class has been launched in the Europe a few weeks ago and the German tuner Brabus has already developed an upgrade program for the small MPV. The outside of the vehicle features a new aero kit that includes a front spoiler which can be attached directly to the standard front bumper, along with a rear apron that houses a diffuser and quad tail pipes.
Mercedes-Benz B-Class by Brabus
Clients are able to choose from one of the five available alloy wheel designs that measure 19 inches and are wrapped around in 225/35 R 19 tires in the front and 255/30 R 19 rubbers at the back. The B-Class is brought 30mm closer to the ground thanks to the installation of a suspension lowering kit that has sports springs which should improve the handling of the car.
Mercedes-Benz B-Class by Brabus
Inside the cabin Brabus offers a bunch of upgrades, like aluminum door lock pins, bi-color stainless steel scuff plates, multimedia systems and custom leather upholstery.
Mercedes unveiled last week at the Detroit Motor Show the most efficient E-Class model ever built, which is also the most efficient large executive car out there. Set to go on sale this summer, the car has a 4-cylinder, 2.1-liter diesel engine that generates 201 hp and is boosted by a 20 kW electric motor.
Along with the lithium-ion battery pack, the car is capable of returning 67.3 mpg UK and has CO2 emissions of only 109 g/km, which is considerably better in comparison to the current class leader, the BMW 520d EfficientDynamics (non-hybrid) that returns 62.8 mpg UK and has CO2 emissions of 119 g/km.
However, we should mention that the BMW costs 30,435 pounds while the Mercedes will cost somewhere around 40,000 pounds. We don’t have any official details regarding the performance of the car, but we should expect a 0-62 mph sprint in approximately 7 seconds.
The Mercedes-Benz E300 BlueTEC HYBRID has a stop/start system and a “ sailing mode” where the power unit is switched off when the car is driven up to cruising speed on the highway, thus allowing the aforementioned electric motor power the sedan. This hybrid system will also be available for the estate model and it doesn’t occupy any of the boot space thanks to its compact configuration.
The German automaker Mercedes-Benz has revealed the other day the price list for the European-spec ML63 AMG. Set to arrive on the old continent this April, the high performance SUV will set you back at least 108,885 EUR. This means that it will cost more than the BMW X5M (106,400 EUR) and less than the BMW X6M (109,000 EUR).
2012 Mercedes-Benz ML63 AMG
The ML63 AMG is motivated by a bi-turbo V8 5.5-liter engine that develops 525 hp (386 kW) at 5,250 rpm and a peak torque of 700 Nm available between 1,750 and 5,000 rpm. With the AMG Performance package that costs 7,021 EUR, the engine pumps out 557 hp @ 5,570 rpm and 760 Nm between 2,000 rpm and 5,000 rpm. The SUV needs 4.8 seconds to do the 0-62 mph sprint, while with the Performance Package it can do it in 4.7 seconds. The top speed is electronically limited to 155 mph (250 km/h).
The Mercedes-Benz specialty tuner Inden Design has revealed its latest upgrade program for the superb SLS AMG model. Known as The Flyer, this car hasn’t received significant upgrades on the design department since the standard model is already extremely beautiful and tuners shouldn’t mess with its excellent styling.
Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG by Inden Design
Anyway, as most of you, the standard SLS AMG is motivated by a V8 6.2-liter engine that churns 563 hp (571 PS / 420 kW) and a maximum torque of 480 lb.-ft (650 Nm). By remapping the ECU and upgrading the sports exhaust system which now has catalytic converters and manifolds, the engine develops an impressive 614 hp (623 PS / 458 kW).
Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG by Inden Design
The Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG by Inden Design is riding on 10.5×20 rims wrapped around in 265/30-20 rubbers on the front axle and 295/30-20 tires for the rear wheels.
The German automaker Mercedes-Benz will be bringing to the upcoming Detroit Motor Show the hybrid version of the E-Class. At the show which will be organized in January we’ll see the E300 BlueTec that will be available in both sedan and estate versions. Under its hood it will be a 4-cylinder 2.1-liter turbocharged diesel engine. The carmaker will also be bringing the U.S.-only E400 which is powered by a gasoline engine.
The Mercedes-Benz E300 BlueTec has CO2 emissions of only 109 g/km, which is 40 g/km less than the gasoline-powered BMW Active5 Hybrid. Its diesel engine is capable of developing 201 hp and a peak torque of 369 lb.-ft, and it is linked to a 27 hp / 184 lb.-ft brushless electric motor which is installed inside the gearbox housing.
The 0.8 kWh lithium-ion battery pack will be able to provide an all-electric range of less than a mile at speeds below 35 mph. The car should be able to do the 0-62 mph sprint in a decent 7.5 seconds and will be able to hit a top speed of 150 mph.
The E300 BlueTec will be capable of returning 67.3 mpg UK on the combined cycle, thanks to a series of fuel-saving techniques, like brake energy recuperation, stop/start system, low rolling resistance tires and a sailing mode. This means that the car will be 9.6 mpg UK more economical than the current E250 CDI sedan.
As far as the aforementioned U.S.-only E400 is concerned, this one will have a V6 3.5-liter engine linked to the same electric motor as the one in the E300. The car will be able to deliver 32.4 mpg US.
Vilner is an interior specialist company from Bulgaria and their recent project is for the Mercedes G-Class. They took the AMG version of the model and most of the modification that they have brought can be found on the inside.
Mercedes G-Class by Vilner
The SUV comes with a full leather upholstery, Alcantara styling accents and a bunch of embossed elements that are scattered along the roofliner and door panels. They used the same leather to cover almost all of the plastic surfaces, including the seat belts and the rear-view mirror. It also features a few chromed trim parts and a “Ground Zero” sound system.
The German tuner Brabus revealed a few days ago its upgrade kit for the non-AMG 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML. They took the 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC model and fitted it with the ECO PowerXtra D6S performance kit. With this upgrade, the SUV delivers 306 hp (225 kW) @ 3,600 rpm and a peak torque of 509 lb.-ft (690 Nm) reached between 1,600 and 2,400 rpm.
2012 Mercedes-Benz ML By Brabus
Brabus mentioned that the car is now capable of hitting 62 mph from start in only 6 seconds, which is 1.4 seconds quicker than the production model and it is able reach a maximum speed of 142 mph (229 km/h).
2012 Mercedes-Benz ML By Brabus
This tuning program also brings a new body kit that consists of a redesigned front bumper, spoiler, side skirts, rear spoiler, fender attachments and a rear bumper that houses a diffuser. The car can ride on wheels up to a size of 22 inches, while the Bilstein suspension kit can bring it closer to the ground by up to 30 mm. They also developed a new AIRMATIC suspension kit for the sporty SUV which can lower the height of the car between 30 and 40 mm.
2012 Mercedes-Benz ML By Brabus
More power requires beefier brakes so the ML by Brabus comes with 6-piston fixed aluminum calipers and vented / cross-drilled discs on the front that measure 16 x 1.3 inches. For the rear wheels it has 4-piston fixed aluminum calipers and 15 x 1.1 inches discs.
At this year’s edition of the Essen Motor Show, the German tuner Brabus has introduced its own version of the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster. The car packs an extra 60 hp under its hood and comes fitted with a titanium high performance exhaust system that has “wake-up-your-neighbors” valves.
Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster by Brabus
Under the hood of the SLS AMG is the same V8 6.3-liter engine found in the regular version but it has been updated in order to develop 611 hp (448 kW). To squeeze this additional power, Brabus remapped the ECU and installed a new exhaust system that has 3.3-inch tailpipes. This exhaust system weighs 26.5 lbs (12 kg) which makes it 40% lighter in comparison to the standard one. It features a set of butterfly valves that are automatically turned on when the driver selects the Sport mode.
Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster by Brabus
The new body kit developed by Brabus for the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster comes with new front and rear spoilers, a rear diffuser, side skirts and a boot lid fin. The vast majority of the parts added by the German tuner are made from carbon fiber in order to keep the weight of the car as down as possible.
Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster by Brabus
Inside the cabin, the sexy roadster adopts a 250 mph (400 km/h) speedometer, stainless steel sill plates that have the Brabus logo, matte-anodized pedals and a sport steering wheel.
Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster by Brabus
The car rides on a new set of 21- or 22-inch alloy wheels that are wrapped around in Yokohama, Pirelli or Continental tires. The SLS AMG Roadster has been lowered by 40 mm (1.6 inches) thanks to the Bilstein suspension. The driver can control the damper settings with the help of a button located on the car’s dashboard. The tuner is able to fit the car with its own Front Lift System that is very handy whenever you want to get the car over speed humps.
According to Ola Källenius who is the boss at AMG, the development of the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG E-Cell is going well and the car might be launched towards the end of next year if everything goes according to the plan.
In an interview given to Autoblog.com, Källenius said that electric powertrains will play an important role in AMG’s future lineup and that some sort of kinetic energy recovery system (KERS) will make it into AMG cars.
As a reminder, the SLS AMG E-Cell features a 48 kWh lithium-ion battery pack that powers four electric motors, generating a total output of 526 hp (533 PS / 392 kW) and 649 lb.-ft (880 Nm) of torque. The car needs only 4 seconds to do the 0-62 mph sprint, which is only 0.2 seconds slower than the regular SLS AMG.
The third generation of the Mercedes-Benz ML63 AMG has been unveiled before the car’s official debut this week at the Los Angeles Auto Show. The first generation was introduced back in 1999 and since then the German automaker has managed to sell 24,000 units.
2012 Mercedes-Benz ML 63 AMG
The latest iteration of the model is motivated by a new V8 bi-turbo 5.5-liter engine that generates 518 hp and 516 lb.-ft (700 Nm) for the U.S.-spec model, which is 15 hp and 44 lb.-ft more than the model it replaces. The SUV can be ordered with the optional AMG Performance Package that increases the power of the engine to an impressive 550 hp and a maximum torque of 560 lb.-ft (759 Nm).
2012 Mercedes-Benz ML 63 AMG
According to Mercedes-Benz, the new ML63 AMG needs only 4.7 seconds in order to reach 62 mph from start, but if you order it with that Performance Package it will do it in 4.6 seconds. The top speed for the regular model is electronically limited to 155 mph, while the one with the optional package can reach a maximum speed of 174 mph. The estimated fuel consumption of the sporty SUV is 16 mpg (14.7 liters / 100 km or 19.2 mpg UK).
2012 Mercedes-Benz ML 63 AMG
The new generation of the ML63 AMG features a permanent AWD system that distributes the power at a ratio of 40:60, and it is mated to a regular AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS seven-speed automatic gearbox that features three driving modes: C – Controlled Efficiency (improved fuel economy), S – Sport, and M – Manual. The German automaker mentioned that the car’s standard ECO stop/start function is active only when in C driving mode.
2012 Mercedes-Benz ML 63 AMG
A novelty for the car would have to be that the AMG sports suspension with ARMATIC Air Suspension, automatic level control, independent damper struts and ADS – Adaptive Damping System is combined with the company’s proprietary ACTIVE CURVE SYSTEM that packs active stabilizers on both axles in order to compensate for body roll during cornering.
2012 Mercedes-Benz ML 63 AMG
The stopping power is provided by the perforated and ventilated brake discs available on all corners, and the SUV also comes with an electromechanical AMG speed-sensitive sport steering that provides speed-based power assistance.
2012 Mercedes-Benz ML 63 AMG
As far as the design is concerned, the 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML63 AMG comes with a new full bodykit that includes front + rear bumpers, wider front fenders, side skirts, bespoke quad tail pipes and a new design for the massive 20-inch rims that are covered by 265/45 R20 high performance tires. As an option, customers can choose the bigger 21-inch AMG alloys that are wrapped around in 295/35 R 21 tires.
2012 Mercedes-Benz ML 63 AMG
Inside the cabin, the car comes with new sport seats covered in leather, a 4-spoke performance steering wheel, a bespoke instrument cluster that has a color TFT monitor, AMG main menu, AMG welcome logo, plus a bunch of aluminum trim accents.
2012 Mercedes-Benz ML 63 AMG
The car is scheduled to hit U.S. dealerships in Q1 2012.
For their latest project, the tuners from Brabus have decided to develop an upgrade program for the very sleek Mercedes-Benz CL 600 which they’ve turned into “the world’s fastest and most powerful luxury coupe.”
Brabus 800
The first thing that they have done is take the twin-turbo V12 5.5-liter engine and tuned it with their own crankshaft that has a longer stroke, larger pistons and an increased cylinder bore. This engine’s displacement has been raised to 6.3-liters and they also added four camshafts and they fine-machined the two cylinder head of the V12 to improve the mixture flow.
Brabus 800
The list of modifications continues with replacing the standard twin turbos of that V12 with high-performance turbochargers that have custom exhaust manifolds with built-in turbine housings. In addition, Brabus installed not one, but four water-to-air intercoolers in order to keep the temperatures down to a minimum, along with a bonnet-integrated carbon fiber ram air intake. They also replaced the coupe’s exhaust system with a brand new stainless steel one that has free-flow catalysts.
Brabus 800
Thanks to this extensive list of modifications, the Mercedes-Benz CL 600 by Brabus develops a whopping 800 hp and a peak torque of 1,047 lb.-ft (1,420 Nm). The torque is actually limited to “only” 811 lb.-ft (1,100 Nm) so that it doesn’t harm the engine. With so much power under its hood, the sexy coupe is able to do the 0-62 mph sprint in only 3.9 seconds, and it needs 10.3 seconds to hit 124 mph from start. It is able to reach a maximum speed of 217 mph (350 km/h).
Brabus 800
The entire horsepower is sent to the wheels in the back through a reinforced 5-speed automatic gearbox. The suspension of the car has been modified and now the car is 25mm lower. It rides on 295/25 ZR 21 tires in the back and packs a limited slip differential that has a 40% locking rate. To stop the car efficiently, Brabus has also installed a beefier braking system so in the front it has 405 mm vented and cross-drilled discs that have 6-piston calipers while at the back it has 380 mm discs with 4-piston calipers.
Brabus 800
Rounding up the tuning for the CL 600 is a new body kit along with Alcantara and leather for the interior cabin.
Brabus 800
Those who are interested in this tuning program can either get it as a brand new car or it can be retro-fitted to the CL 600 that you have, regardless of the generation.
What we have here is the “world’s fastest SLR”, a result of the collaboration between Platinum Motorsport, Exotics Boutique, RENNtech and MACarbon. The body aerodynamics is the work of Mansory while RENNtech developed the performance upgrade that includes a heavily modified supercharger.
RENNtech SLR
The output of the engine in this Mercedes-Benz SLR is somewhere around 770 hp (781 PS / 574 kW) which allows the car to do the quarter-mile in only 10.29 seconds while hitting 134 mph (216 km/h). RENNtech also worked on the car’s transmission for allowing a smoother transfer of all those ponies to the drive wheels. The suspension feature racing coilovers with a three-way adjustability and a hydraulic lift kit that can adjust the height of the SLR by 45mm.
RENNtech SLR
The car is scheduled to make an appearance in November at the SEMA show in Las Vegas where it will be sitting on Agetro M140 monoblock wheels that measure 20 inches.
Scrap metal never looked so good up until now when three German friends: Peter Brakel, Armin Ciesielski and Walter Miller decided to create this cool replica as a homage to the original model of which there are only two replicas at the Mercedes-Benz museum in Germany.
They took 10,000 pieces of scrap metal to create this stunning replica of the 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR “’Uhlenhaut Coupe” which weighs almost 1,000 kg. They guys behind this project have said that the engine is identical to the original one and it took them seven months of hard work mainly because there had to take into consideration a lot of intricate details. The three enthusiasts say that this replica values 60,000 pounds.
If you didn’t know, when it was tested back in 1955, the car was able to hit a top speed of 180 mph and it would have been the fastest car in the world if Mercedes had put it into production. Too bad they never did.
The engineers from Brabus have developed a new upgrade program for the sexy Mercedes CL500 4MATIC which consists of a power boost for the 8-cylinder 4.7-liter engine which in its standard configuration is able to develop 435 hp and a peak torque of 516 lb.-ft (700 Nm).
Mercedes-Benz CL500 4MATIC By Brabus
This newly developed kit is available in two stages: Brabus B50 – 490 PowerXtra which increases the output of the engine to 490 hp (360 kW) and 575 lb.-ft (780 Nm); Brabus B50 – 520 PowerXtra that lifts the power to 520 hp (382 kW) @ 5,250 rpm and 604 lb.-ft (820 Nm), available between 1,800 rpm and 3,500 rpm. This increase in output is available by remapping the ECU.
Mercedes-Benz CL500 4MATIC By Brabus
The CL500 4MATIC is able to do the 0-62 mph sprint in 4.5 seconds, on its way to a top speed of 300 km/h). The car also comes with a new aerodynamic body kit which includes a front + rear spoiler, side skirts with LEDs, as well as a new rear bumper.
This power kit is also available for the S500 4MATIC and both tuning kits will be unveiled at the upcoming 2011 Essen Motor Show.
The latest tuning program developed by Kicherer is for the Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Estate and they’ve managed to lift the power to 550 PS and a peak torque of 640 Nm. As a result, the car is able to do the 0-62 mph sprint in only 4.2 seconds, on its way to a top speed of 320 km/h.
Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Estate By Kicherer
The power boost was possible by remapping the ECU, installing a new manifold, a stainless steel sports exhaust system and a sports air filter. In addition, they’ve lowered the ride height of the C63 AMG Estate and installed 21-inch alloy wheels.
Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Estate By Kicherer
Other than that, it has composite brakes and a new bodykit which includes a bunch of carbon fiber parts, an updated front grille, a front spoiler, side mirror coverings and a rear diffuser. They also changed the standard engine cover with a new one made from carbon.
Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Estate By Kicherer
Inside the cabin, the Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Estate by Kicherer comes with Nappa leather upholstery, along with Alcantara for the roof lining, door covers and the dashboard.
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