Mercedes-Benz News

WHAT'S NEW FOR 2008

C-Class Sedan (on sale Aug. 7):

New-generation V6-powered sedan features three models: C300 Sport, C300 Luxury (228 hp, 221 lb.-ft.) and C350 Sport (268 hp, 258 lb.-ft.)
Redesigned 4MATIC all-wheel drive available on C300 Sport and Luxury models
C300 Sport automatic and C300 Luxury are flex-fuel capable – can use E85 ethanol as well as gasoline
 

GL-Class Sport Utility (on sale July 16):

GL550 (382 hp, 391 lb.-ft.) joins award-winning GL450 model (335 hp, 339 lb.-ft.) and GL320 CDI (210 hp, 388 lb.-ft.)     
GL550 is differentiated with new grill, fender flares and 21" wheels
Seven-passenger, full-size SUV was a totally new vehicle class for Mercedes-Benz last year
 

CL-Class Coupe (on sale July 2):

V8-powered CL63 AMG model (518 hp, 465 lb.-ft.) and V12-powered CL65 AMG (604 hp, 738 lb.-ft.) join CL550 (382 hp, 391 lb.-ft.) and CL600 (510 hp, 612 lb.-ft.)
Limited production CL65 40th Anniversary Edition painted in Liquid Metal
New-generation flagship coupe debuted late 2006
 

S-Class Sedan (on sale July 2):

V8-powered S63 AMG model (518 hp, 465 lb.-ft.) joins S550 (382 hp, 391 lb.-ft.), S600 (510 hp, 612 lb.-ft.) and V12-powered S65 AMG (604 hp, 738 lb.-ft.)
Redesigned 4MATIC all-wheel drive available on S550 (lighter, more fuel-efficient) (not S500)
Ninth-generation flagship sedan debuted in mid-2006
 

SLR McLaren Coupe and Roadster (on sale October 1):

New roadster model joins coupe (both models: 617 hp, 575 lb.-ft.)
Semi-automatic roof on roadster opens or closes in less than ten seconds
 

CLK-Class Coupe and Cabriolet (on sale July 2):

Race-inspired CLK63 AMG Black Series coupe (500 hp, 465 lb.-ft.) joins CLK63 AMG Cabriolet (475 hp, 465 lb.-ft.), CLK550 (382 hp, 391 lb.-ft.) and CLK350 (268 hp, 258 lb.-ft.)
CLK350 receives standard sport suspension and twin six-spoke 18-inch wheels
 

R-Class Sport Utility (on sale July 16):

R350 now available with two-wheel or all-wheel drive
·        Seven passenger seating now available  (three-seat 2nd row)

R320 CDI diesel (221 hp, 398 lb.-ft.) and R350 (268 hp, 258 lb.-ft) continue
All models come with standard AMG body styling and 18" wheels
R500 and R63 AMG models discontinued
 

M-Class Sport Utility (on sale July 16):

ML550 (382 hp, 391 lb.-ft.) replaces ML500
ML550 gets standard AMG body styling, 19-inch AMG wheels, running boards and power sunroof
ML350 (268 hp, 258 lb.-ft.) and ML320 CDI (215 hp, 398 lb.-ft.)  receive standard 19" 5-spoke wheels, chrome grill and trim, blue glass and power glass sunroof
ML350 Edition 10 features unique trim parts and two-tone interior; limited edition commemorates the M-Class' ten-year anniversary (launches in October 2007)
ML63 AMG (503 hp, 465 lb.-ft) remains unchanged


SLK-Class Coupe/Roadster (on sale July 2):

SLK280 (228 hp, 221 lb.-ft.), SLK350 (268 hp, 258 lb.-ft.)and SLK55 AMG (355 hp, 376 lb.-ft.) models continue
Ten-Year Anniversary SLK350 includes standard automatic transmission, 17-inch wheels, Edition 10 badging, red stitching on seats and red dash trim
 

E-Class Sedan and Wagon (on sale July 2):

New AMG Sport package includes AMG front and rear aprons, 18-inch five-spoke wheels, dual chrome exhaust, and AMG steering wheel with shift paddles available on E350, E550 sedan
E320 BLUETEC (210 hp, 388 lb.-ft.) E350 (268 hp, 258 lb.-ft.), E550 (382 hp, 391 lb.-ft.), and E63 AMG sedan and wagon (507 hp, 465 lb.-ft.) models continue
4MATIC all-wheel drive available on E350 and E550
 

SL-Class Coupe/Roadster (on sale June 11):

New 18-inch 5-twin-spoke wheels standard for SL550
Premium Nappa Leather now available as part of the SL550 Trim Package
SL550 (382 hp, 391 lb.-ft), SL55 AMG (510 hp, 531 lb.-ft.), SL600 (510 hp, 612 lb.-ft.) and SL65 AMG (604 hp, 738 lb.-ft.) models continue
 

CLS-Class Four-Door Coupe (on sale July 2):

Both models, CLS550 (382 hp, 391 lb.-ft) and high-performance CLS63 AMG (507 hp, 465 lb.-ft.), receive standard satellite radio and 18-inch seven-spoke wheels
 

G-Class Sport Utility (on sale July 31):

G500 (292 hp, 336 lb.-ft.) and G55 AMG (493 hp, 516 lb.-ft.) models continue
Both models receive a new instrument cluster, steering wheel, rear-view camera, tail light design and hands-free communication/telephone interface
G500 receives a 7-speed automatic transmission (G55 AMG continues with a 5-speed automatic transmission)