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Showing posts with label Mercedes Benz. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Mercedes Benz. Show all posts
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
Friday, January 15, 2010
Sunday, December 6, 2009
Elegant Mercedes Benz SLK Silver Bodykit Edition

Reiew Elegant Mercedes Benz SLK Silver Bodykit Edition
The SLK is the same recipe as the SL (rear-drive, folding metal hardtop, two-seater) but in a slightly smaller portion. Still has an engine range that runs from relatively normal to the completely banzai, still makes a lot of sense.
Comfort
Firm, but cosy over distance. The added security of a well-sorted folding tin-top really helps to isolate you from the vagaries of the British climate and adds a measure of security too. The steering is better thanks to recent upgrades across the range. It feels good, though not as long-distancey as it's bigger, fatter brother.
12 out of 20
Performance
There's a wee SLK with a 1.8-litre supercharged engine but the best real-world car is the SLK350 with a 3.5-litre V6 and 272bhp. That gives 0-62mph in 5.6 seconds and a limited 155mph top speed - which should be enough for anyone. Inevitably it isn't enough for everyone though, which is why there's an SLK55 AMG which stuffs a naturally-aspirated 5.5-litre V8 under the SLK's bulbous nose to give 360bhp and 0-62mph in 4.9.
17 out of 20
Cool
Pert, small, well-built, there's much to like in an SLK. But there's an air of the Lottery win about it for some reason.
12 out of 20
Quality
The SLK feels as strong as it should; if you go for the more expensive variants. For some reason the lower ends of the field start to feel a touch de-contented to make the savings. It makes people get chippy with the options list. Beware. Otherwise it's great - watch out for the subtle '08 revisions - they matter.
14 out of 20
Handling
Just like the SL, the SLK suffers from nothing in particular. There's awesome body control roof up or down, the ride is firm but well-regulated and the SLK can keep up with most sports cars if driven well. The trouble is they usually aren't driven well.
14 out of 20
Practicality
As usual a decent folding hardtop will eat into what otherwise looks like a pretty decent volume for stuff in the boot. There's ok room for people of six foot and under in the front, and with the roof down it feels positively spacious.
Comfort
Firm, but cosy over distance. The added security of a well-sorted folding tin-top really helps to isolate you from the vagaries of the British climate and adds a measure of security too. The steering is better thanks to recent upgrades across the range. It feels good, though not as long-distancey as it's bigger, fatter brother.
12 out of 20
Performance
There's a wee SLK with a 1.8-litre supercharged engine but the best real-world car is the SLK350 with a 3.5-litre V6 and 272bhp. That gives 0-62mph in 5.6 seconds and a limited 155mph top speed - which should be enough for anyone. Inevitably it isn't enough for everyone though, which is why there's an SLK55 AMG which stuffs a naturally-aspirated 5.5-litre V8 under the SLK's bulbous nose to give 360bhp and 0-62mph in 4.9.
17 out of 20
Cool
Pert, small, well-built, there's much to like in an SLK. But there's an air of the Lottery win about it for some reason.
12 out of 20
Quality
The SLK feels as strong as it should; if you go for the more expensive variants. For some reason the lower ends of the field start to feel a touch de-contented to make the savings. It makes people get chippy with the options list. Beware. Otherwise it's great - watch out for the subtle '08 revisions - they matter.
14 out of 20
Handling
Just like the SL, the SLK suffers from nothing in particular. There's awesome body control roof up or down, the ride is firm but well-regulated and the SLK can keep up with most sports cars if driven well. The trouble is they usually aren't driven well.
14 out of 20
Practicality
As usual a decent folding hardtop will eat into what otherwise looks like a pretty decent volume for stuff in the boot. There's ok room for people of six foot and under in the front, and with the roof down it feels positively spacious.
Saturday, December 5, 2009
Elegant Mercedes Benz CLC Black Edition Bodykit
Review Elegant Mercedes Benz CLC Black Edition BodykitOur verdict
Despite launching a new, and superb C-Class sometime ago, Mercedes has seen fit to paper over the cracks of the old, and frankly dreadful, Sports Coupe to make the CLC. It feels old, looks clumsily re-styled and is, above all else, outrageously overpriced for something this outdated
Comfort
Refinement is reasonably good in the CLC, even if touch point quality around the cabin does betray the cars thinly veiled age. The seats are supportive and the ergonomics sorted.
11 out of 20
Performance
The bigger V6 lump on offer in the CLC makes it plenty fast enough, but it feels like more than the chassis is really up and costs so much that you’d be a berk to consider it.
10 out of 20
Cool
Buying an entry-level car from a luxury marque reeks of social climbing. That’d be enough to ensure the CLC wasn’t cool, but the fact that it’s fairly shit to drive redoubles our conviction.
11 out of 20
Quality
Merc went through a bad patch with quality a few years ago, and although most of its cars are much improved these days, the CLC borrows heavily from the awful Sports Coupe of yesteryear.
16 out of 20
Handling
Not what it would be if Merc had pushed the boat out and used the new C-Class chassis. This is not the sports car its looks would have you believe.
11 out of 20
Practicality
The hatchback and compact dimensions of the CLC make it really quite practical. This is a car quite capable of handling urban and motorway environments with equal aplomb.
Despite launching a new, and superb C-Class sometime ago, Mercedes has seen fit to paper over the cracks of the old, and frankly dreadful, Sports Coupe to make the CLC. It feels old, looks clumsily re-styled and is, above all else, outrageously overpriced for something this outdated
Comfort
Refinement is reasonably good in the CLC, even if touch point quality around the cabin does betray the cars thinly veiled age. The seats are supportive and the ergonomics sorted.
11 out of 20
Performance
The bigger V6 lump on offer in the CLC makes it plenty fast enough, but it feels like more than the chassis is really up and costs so much that you’d be a berk to consider it.
10 out of 20
Cool
Buying an entry-level car from a luxury marque reeks of social climbing. That’d be enough to ensure the CLC wasn’t cool, but the fact that it’s fairly shit to drive redoubles our conviction.
11 out of 20
Quality
Merc went through a bad patch with quality a few years ago, and although most of its cars are much improved these days, the CLC borrows heavily from the awful Sports Coupe of yesteryear.
16 out of 20
Handling
Not what it would be if Merc had pushed the boat out and used the new C-Class chassis. This is not the sports car its looks would have you believe.
11 out of 20
Practicality
The hatchback and compact dimensions of the CLC make it really quite practical. This is a car quite capable of handling urban and motorway environments with equal aplomb.
Thursday, October 15, 2009
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Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Mercedes Benz C200K Varth Style
Mercedes Benz C200K Varth StyleOne of the many reliable tuner tuner-famous dibelahan world renowned automotive, Varth mencopba now turn to shine. Through the Mercedes-Benz C200K creativity audience tested before the car modification enthusiasts. Berkelir metallic gray with black on the exterior combinations. Quite minimal when viewed from the exterior only.
It's just a few conditions remain attached modif car, as shown in the front bumper. Varth added to the front lip spoiler and the front side and the grille were given a touch of black. While the body as well as the rear, there are rear wing and roof of the cabin is given sunroof. Body colors blend with the bright colors of glass film feels very unified.
It's just a few conditions remain attached modif car, as shown in the front bumper. Varth added to the front lip spoiler and the front side and the grille were given a touch of black. While the body as well as the rear, there are rear wing and roof of the cabin is given sunroof. Body colors blend with the bright colors of glass film feels very unified.
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