The 2012 Mercedes Benz A Class is not just lower than the previous model, but is longer and wider too. This car gets its unique appearance through a blend of concave and convex surfaces particularly along the sides. Some of the typical features on the exterior includes the V-shape front, separate headlamps with LED modules for running daytime, radiator grille with Mercedes star and double slats to either side of the star, as well as additional air intakes on the sides.

Even inside this new A-class one can find that it is a pretty good looking machine with enough room space (particularly in the back) to give stiff competition to the other German rivals. Also there is a lot of gadgetry inside, such as syncing with iPhone, drowsiness detector, voice activation for various systems and radar-based Collision Prevention Assist, etc.

The 2012 Mercedes Benz A Class will be offered with six engine options, three in petrol and an equal number in diesel. All these engines will come with the option of a six-speed manual or seven-speed dual-clutch automatic gearbox. The base model of petrol car will have 1.6 liter turbocharged 4 cylinder engine producing 122 HP while the diesel model will get a 1.8 liter common rail turbodiesel producing 109 HP.

The New A Class Benz will be available in three levels: Urban, Style and AMG Sport, with a starting price tag of about £20,000. Other competitors in this segment will be the new Audi A3, Volkswagen Golf and the BMW 1 series.

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Exterior

No doubt the SLK 350 is a beautiful car. The upright grille with its single, horizontal division boldly shows the SLK’s resemblance to the SLS AMG. In fact, the proportions of the headlamp and grille, the layout and the overall effect of the fascia point to the admirable combination of retro styling and modern-day design language of Mercedes Benz. At the rear end the SLK 350 has stylish clusters of LEDs that make for a decent set of tail-lights, muscular wheel arches and a typically Mercedes boot-lid.

Interior

The beauty of the car is not restricted to the exterior alone. Get inside and one of the most pleasant cabins welcomes you. The air-conditioner vents are straight from the SLS AMG and so are most of the controls for the multimedia system. The instrument console, which takes a number of cues from the SLS, is a much subtler version of the big brother. Also there’s new introduction in the SLK 350 – the ‘Magic Sky Control’ panoramic vario-roof in the Mercedes language. Well, it is basically a sunroof equipped with a switch to control the transparency of its glass.

Engine

The SLK 350 is powered by a new generation 3.5L V6 engine which delivers more power, richer torque, cleaner emissions and greater efficiency. With 300 PS of peak power and 370 Nm of torque the car can accelerate from 0-100 km/hr in just 6.93 seconds. The engine is coupled to a 7 speed automatic transmission which is more responsive and efficient than the previous models, and with paddle shifters one can control gear changes without taking a hand from the 3-spoke steering wheel.

Price

The SLK 350 roadster model costs about $54,800.

Mercedes-Benz F800 Style  vehicle shows  the future of high segment  automobiles from a new perspective, the five-seat premium sedan showcases luxury drive platform which allows to use two alternative drive systems — a Plug-in Hybrid or a fuel cell, this shows the company’s commitment to environment and its mission to develop environment friendly products for the future generations.

Features

Performance

The 4.8 meters long sedan powered by a V6 direct injection gasoline engine with an output of approximately 220 kW (300 hp) combined with a hybrid module with an output of about 80 kW (109 hp) so that it can deliver a total power of around 300 kW (400 hp). The battery is lithium-ion, has a storage capacity of >10 kWh. It can be recharged at household power socket or even at a charging station. Acceleration is from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.8 seconds, and has a fuel consumption of 2.9 liters of petrol per 100 km. Emits a top speed of 120 km/h when in pure electric mode.

Exterior

The F800 exterior appearance is characterized by long wheelbase, translucent roof line which is divided into several segments and a wide radiator grille. The headlights are powered by LED’s; it emphasizes the dynamic nature of the research vehicle. The headlights are divided into individual segments for daytime running lights, turn signal indicators, and primary headlights.

Interior

• The interior of the car has a capacity to accommodate five passengers. This interior was created at the Mercedes-Benz Advanced Design Studio in Como, Italy. The F800 has a style which is marked by wooden surfaces and a sense of lightness which makes it possible through translucent roofs. There are no B-pillars, which helps in making the entire space completely accessible between the A and C pillars.

• Rear pivot-and-slide doors:  Rear doors are particularly customer-friendly innovation of the Mercedes-Benz F800 Style Concept Car. The rear doors slide backward when opened, as they are suspended from an interior swivel arm. The front doors are attached to the A-pillar in a conventional manner and are wide open toward the front. Since the doors slide back close to the vehicle body, passengers find it much easier to get into and out of the automobile in packed parking spaces

Specifications

• Length (mm): 4,738
• Width (mm): 1,938
• Height (mm): 1,445
• Wheelbase (mm): 2,924
• Trunk capacity (l): 440
• Inertia class (kg): 1,700
• Tires: 215/45R20
• Displacement (l): 3.5
• Rated output of gasoline engine (kW/hp): Approx. 220/300
• Rated output of electric motor (kW/hp): Approx. 80/109
• Total output (kW/hp): Approx. 300/409
• Acceleration 0–100 km/h (sec): 4.8
• Maximum speed (km/h): 250*
• Electric maximum speed (km/h): 120 (Electronically limited)
• Fuel economy (liters/100 km): 2.9**
• Electric range (km): 30
• Total range (km): Approx. 700
• CO2 emissions (g/km): 68
• Emissions rating: EU 6
• Energy content of lithium-ion battery (kWh): >10

Fuel cell drive

• Rated output (kW/hp): Approx. 100/136
• Rated torque (Nm): Approx. 290
• Acceleration 0–100 km/h (sec): 11
• Maximum speed (km/h): 180 (Electronically limited)
• Hydrogen consumption : (kg/100 km) 0.9**
• Total CO2 (g/km min–max): 0
• Range (km) NEDC: Approx. 600
• Energy content of lithium-ion battery (kWh)
• Battery (kWh/kW): 1.4

The SUV continues to be powered by 2987cc V6 Diesel engine which develops 224 bhp of maximum power and 52 kgm of maximum torque from a 3L V6 diesel engine mated to a 7G-tronic transmission . As for the M-Class Grand Edition, it comes with redesigned attractive darkened headlamps, LED daytime driving lights, 19’’ light alloy wheels, and an interior that melts your heart away with its high-grade materials, the heated seats or the Parktronic & Neck-Pro luxury head restraints.

Other specs for the M-CLass Grand Edition includes an AMG ergonomic sports steering wheel, permanent FWD, 4 ETS traction systems, Downhill Speed Regulation, Acceleration Skid Control (ASR) and off-road ABS system.

It all started with a few like minded individuals and motoring enthusiasts who came together with their shared passion to own a premium luxury car. Soon other enthusiasts joined them and the group increased in size- all of them driven by a same passion- the best premium car that the market can afford! In the months that followed they evaluated various options but finally zeroed in on brand Mercedes.

The Mercedes-Benz car buyers, known as the ‘Aurangabad Group’ consisted of doctors, builders, industrialists and professionals. Mercedes-Benz India managing director Wilfried Aulbur said there is tremendous economic power in tier-two and tier-three cities of India. ‘Today, it came to the fore in a bold, aggressive and dynamic manner with the sale of 150 Mercedes-Benz cars at one stroke.’

The new R-Class represents the very finest virtues. A car beyond reproach. And quite rightly a royal class of family cars. This model is priced at around Rs. 58.7 lakh.

The car has a 6-cylinder engine with 4-valve technology in the R 350 4MATIC embody refined power. The maximum torque of  350 Nm facilities immediate power delivery over a particularly wide engine speed range, which means that impressive reserves of power are available in every driving situation, ensuring relaxed motoring. The further defining characteristics of the V6 engine is their efficient use of fuel. The four variable camshafts continuously controls the correct amount of fuel to  be supplied as per the driving  situations. The R 350 4MATIC has an output 200 kW. 4MATIC permanent all-wheel drive provides impressive traction as well as enhanced directional and driving stability. The chassis and the AIRMATIC air suspension really come into their own road, offering a high level of comfort as well as impressive agility.

At present, the company produces 1,200 bus chassis per year on a single shift basis at the Pune plant. Asked about the proposed investment on the new unit, he declined to give a specific figure, but said, “Overall, we have invested Rs 300 crore on the Pune plant.”

Aulbur said that with plans afoot for Mercedes-Benz’s Actros truck to be produced at the Daimler group’s Chennai plant, the Pune facility will focus on buses. ”Going forward, the Pune plant will focus on buses as and when the production of Actros shifts to Chennai, but I cannot put a timeline on it,” he said.

Since July this year, Daimler India Commercial Vehicles (DICV), which is investing Rs 4,400 crore to set up a truck manufacturing plant in Chennai, has taken over the post production business for Actros.

DICV has taken over the marketing and sales, aftersales and service for Actros trucks as the Daimler Group looks to consolidate its position in the Indian commercial vehicle segment.

Mercedes-Benz India, also a part of the Daimler Group, was so far responsible for overall business of the Actros. It sold 215 of these premium trucks in 2009-10, most of which were used for off-road operations.