Mercedes Benz Company: October 2009

October 19, 2009


	The newest version of the E-Class by Mercedes-Benz. Provided by the company

Like a dessert cart wheeling past diners at a restaurant, the latest Mercedes-Benz turns plenty of heads when it cruises by on the road.

With its slick appearance and hard-to-miss emblem, the German automaker’s new E-Class sedan stands out even among the numerous high-end imported vehicles that crowd the streets of Seoul today.

The latest version of the long-dormant E-Class, released last month, undoubtedly continues the Mercedes-Benz tradition of sophistication and top-notch quality.

The vehicle has been given a complete facelift from its previous model, which hit the market seven years ago.


	The vehicle’s high-quality, luxurious interior

The front part of the new E-Class, including the headlights, sports an aggressive look.

While the previous model opted for a softer appearance defined by curves, the new E-Class is more direct and square-like.

The front of the new model also is lower than the back, which gives it the appearance of a sports car. Having said that, the latest E-Class mixes simplicity with sophistication - the style the automaker built its brand on.

Now on to the interior, which is spacious and luxurious.

The seats are undoubtedly comfortable. Even when taking the vehicle out in the countryside, my back wasn’t strained at all, which usually happens in other cars. The dashboard was designed to mix the latest designs with an analog appearance. Most noticeable is the round analog clock next to the speedometer.

Even though the vehicle is a high-end luxury machine, it is surprisingly practical. One of its best features is the fact that the back seats can fold flat, giving you a lot more storage space (though the trunk is already plenty large as is).

There’s also additional storage space worth noting. In addition to the standard glove compartment, there is a secondary storage area underneath the passenger seat. Easy to overlook, this secondary compartment comes in very handy.

In terms of performance, the C 220 CDI BlueEfficiency Avantgarde - the model I drove - cannot be matched. It has the right amount of heaviness and steadiness, giving it perfect balance. When speeding around corners, the vehicle never loses its equilibrium.

The E-Class surely raises the excitement of driving. Even through it is equipped with a five-speed automatic transmission, the gear is shaped like a manual stick. That can be a bit confusing when you first buckle in behind the wheel. But once you get adjusted, it heightens the pleasure of cruising around, as you feel like you’re driving a car with manual transmission.

The 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG is a serious super sports car,” says AMG chief of development Tobias Moers before taking a shot at the SLR, a carbon-fiber-bodied car that still managed to weigh in at 3858 pounds. “Our SLS weighs only 3572 pounds,” he says, nearly 300 pounds lighter than the McMerc. Keeping the 182.6-inch-long, two-seat SLS’s mass in check is its entirely aluminum construction (save for that driveshaft and steel A-pillars), a first for Mercedes-Benz. The aluminum structure weighs just 531 pounds, Mercedes says.

The most distinctive aspect of the 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG appearance is, of course, its roof-hinged gullwing doors, an homage to the iconic 300SL Gullwing. But AMG personnel took pains to point out that the doors are the only thing the SLS has in common with the 300SL. “We do not build a retro car at all!” AMG boss Volker Mornhinweg explains sharply. “In fact, we think it is the most advanced super sports car you can buy today.”

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