MERCEDES BENZ OFFICIAL FULL LINE PRESS DATA DVD BROCHURE 2012 USA EDITION

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MERCEDES BENZ OFFICIAL FULL LINE PRESS DATA DVD BROCHURE 2012 USA EDITION
THIS OFFICIAL MERCEDES BENZ FACTORY PUBLISHED PRESS RELEASE PACKAGE AND IS COMPLETE FOR THE ENTIRE MODEL RANGE FOR 2012 MODELS.
THIS PRESS RELEASE KIT IS FROM THE LOS ANGELES AUTO-SHOW IN NOVEMBER 2011.
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FULL OF EXCELLENT TEXTUAL DOCUMENTATION. A REALLY AWESOME AND CONCISE PIECE WHICH WILL BE APPRECIATED BY ALL OWNERS AND LITERATURE COLLECTORS ALIKE.
THE PRESS KIT TAKES THE FORM OF A DATA DVD (NO VIDEO) AND CONTAINS HUNDREDS OF HIGH RESOLUTION IMAGES OF THE CARS AND HUNDREDS OF PAGES OF TEXT ON ALL THE MODELS TOO, QUITE OUTSTANDING.
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WHAT’S NEW FOR MODEL YEAR 2012
Most 2012 models are equipped with a more fuel-efficient 7-speed automatic transmission and
more powerful direct-injection gasoline engines, including a new turbo four-cylinder, a
normally aspirated V6 and bi-turbo V8s – some with ECO Stop/Start technology.
Many 2012 models now feature a new audio headunit with a 5.8-inch color display, Bluetooth
audio streaming, phonebook download, album cover art and USB port. COMAND with
Navigation receives a 7-inch screen, SIRIUS weather, display of personal photos, 3D city
models, intermediate navigation destinations, area avoidance and a larger 10GB Music Register.
C-Class Sedan
(September)
•
Restyled four-door sedan with new direct-injection 4- and 6-cylinder engines, more
fuel-efficient 7-speed automatic transmission, aluminum hood and increased standard
equipment including HD radio, rain-sensing wipers, integrated garage door opener,
auto-dimming mirrors, USB interface and integrated compass.
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Exterior updates include new headlights, LED DRL’s and taillights, bumpers and grille.
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A completely redesigned interior features a color instrument cluster display, new
headunit (described above) w/fixed 5.8” screen, avail. PARKTRONIC w/Parking Assist
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New safety features includes standard ATTENTION ASSIST, ADAPTIVE BRAKE with
HOLD function and available Adaptive Highbeam Assist, Lane Keeping Assist and
Blind Spot Assist.
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C250 Sport/Luxury
: new direct-injection 1.8-liter 4-cylinder turbo (201 hp, 229 lb.-ft.)
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C300 4MATIC Sport/Luxury:
continues with existing 3.0-liter V6 (228 hp, 221 lb-ft)
and standard all-wheel drive.
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C350 Sport:
new direct-injection 3.5-liter V6 (302 hp, 273 lb.-ft.)
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C63 AMG:
receives AMG 7-speed Multi-Clutch Transmission (MCT) and continues
with naturally-aspirated 6.3-liter V8 (451 hp, 443 lb-ft) and optimized suspension
.
Optional AMG Development Package yields 481 hp.
C-Class Coupe
(September)
•
New two-door coupe debuts with bold AMG styling, standard panorama sunroof,
steering wheel shift paddles, split-folding rear-seats, front seats with integrated
headrests and driver memory plus a fuel-efficient 7-speed automatic transmission as
well as the other technology highlights of the sedan.
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C250 Sport:
new direct-injection 1.8-liter 4-cylinder turbo (201 hp, 229 lb.-ft.) and 17-
inch 5-spoke alloy wheels
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C350 Sport:
new direct-injection 3.5-liter V6 (302 hp, 273 lb.-ft.) and 17-inch AMG
twin 5-spoke alloy wheels, rear trunk spoiler. Available 4MATIC all-wheel drive
•
C63 AMG:
features hand-built naturally-aspirated 6.3-liter V8 (451 hp, 443 lb-ft), AMG
7-speed MCT and 18-inch twin 5-spoke alloy wheels. Optional AMG Development
Package yields 481 hp.
•
C63 AMG
Black Series
:
most powerful C-Class of all time features 510 hp and 457 lbft
of torque) plus unique suspension, body panels and interior with two-place seating.
CL-Class Coupe
(July)
•
CL550 4MATIC
continues with 4.6-liter direct-injection biturbo V8 (429 hp, 516 lb-ft.)
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CL63 AMG
continues with 5.5-liter direct-injection biturbo AMG V8 (536 hp, 590 lb-ft)
with ECO Stop/Start and AMG 7-speed MCT.
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CL600
5.5-liter biturbo V12 model (510 hp, 612 lb-ft) continues
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CL65 AMG
High-performance 6.0-liter biturbo V12 model (621hp, 738 lb-ft) continues
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Model line continues to showcase advanced driver assistance systems such as
Distronic Plus with PRE-SAFE Brake, Active Lane Keeping Assist and Active Blind Spot
Assist with automatic brake intervention and Nightview Assist PLUS with pedestrian
detection.
CLS-Class Four-Door Coupe
(June)
•
New-generation four-door coupe debuts with dramatic styling, two new V8 engines,
electromechanical steering, aluminum doors and world-first active LED headlights.
•
CLS550
new direct-injection 4.6-liter biturbo V8 (402 hp, 443 lb.-ft) with more fuelefficient
7-speed automatic transmission, AIRMATIC suspension and available with
4MATIC all-wheel-drive (Sept).
•
CLS63 AMG
new direct-injection 5.5-liter biturbo AMG V8 (518 hp, 516 lb-ft) with
ECO Stop/Start technology, AMG 7-speed MCT and AIRMATIC rear suspension.
Optional Performance Package yields 550 hp/590 lb-ft.
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Other new technology includes a color instrument cluster display, multicolor ambient
lighting and central controller
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LED taillamps and PARKTRONIC with Active Parking Assist
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Safety technology includes available Active Lane Keeping Assist, Active Blind Spot
Assist, 10 standard airbags and standard ATTENTION ASSIST
E-Class Coupe and Cabriolet
•
E350 Coupe and Cabriolet
(July) new 3.5-liter direct-injection V6 engine (302 hp, 273
lb-ft) & new 17-inch twin 5-spoke wheels. Available 4MATIC all-wheel drive on Coupe
•
E550 Coupe and Cabriolet
(Oct.) new 4.6-liter direct-injection V8 engine (402 hp, 443
lb-ft) and electromechanical steering.
•
New available assistance systems include both active and passive Lane Keeping Assist
and Blind Spot Assist.
•
Other highlights include new steering wheels with standard shift paddles, color
instrument cluster display, standard LED DRLs, more fuel-efficient 7-speed
transmission and media interface moved to the center console.
E-Class Sedan and Wagon
(October)
•
Model line features more fuel-efficient 7-speed automatic transmission, new steering
wheels, color instrument cluster display and standard LED DRL’s, media interface
moved to center console.
•
E350 4MATIC Wagon
continues with sport or luxury models, new direct-injection 3.5-
liter V6 engine (302hp, 273 lb-ft) and standard all-wheel drive, 3
rd
-row rear-facing seat,
power tailgate, rear air suspension and electromechanical steering,
•
E350 BlueTEC
50-State V6 turbodiesel (210 hp, 400 lb-ft) continues.
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E350 Sport/Luxury
new direct-injection V6 engine (302 hp, 273 lb-ft) and available
4MATIC all-wheel-drive.
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E550 4MATIC Sport
new 4.6-liter twin-turbo direct-injectionV8-engine (402 hp, 443
lb-ft), electromechanical steering and standard 4MATIC all-wheel-drive.
•
E63 AMG Sedan
new 5.5-liter twin-turbo direct-injection V8 engine (518 hp, 516 lb-ft)
and ECO Stop/Start technology mated to the AMG 7-speed MCT plus new 19-inch AMG
10-spoke wheels. Optional Performance Packages yields 550hp/590lb-ft.
•
E63 AMG Wagon
debuts with drivetrain mentioned above and standard panorama roof
•
Model line continues to showcase advanced new driver assistance systems such as
ATTENTION ASSIST, Active Lane Keeping Assist and Active Blind Spot Assist with
automatic brake intervention, PRE-SAFE Brake with Automatic Emergency Braking,
Adaptive Highbeam Assist and Nightview Assist PLUS with pedestrian detection.
F-Cell
•
5-door, 4-passenger hydrogen-electric car (134 hp, 214 lb-ft) continues, available for
lease in southern California.
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Powered by fuel cell technology with an EPA estimated range of 190 miles (European
driving cycle: 240 miles)
G-Class SUV
(October)
•
G550
5.5-liter V8-powered model (382 hp, 391 lb-ft) continues
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"Edition Select" package offered in choice of 3 paints, AMG fenders, exhaust sidepipes,
silver-painted wheels and other interior highlights including designo upholstery
GL-Class SUV
(August)
•
GL350 BlueTEC
3.0-liter V6 turbodiesel (210 hp, 400 lb-ft) model continues
•
GL450
4.6-liter V8-powered (335 hp, 339 lb-ft) model continues
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GL550
5.5-liter V8-powered (382 hp, 391 lb-ft) model continues
•
Minor updates to the interior, rearview camera now includes directional lines, all
models now feature standard LED DRLs
GLK-Class SUV
(July)
•
GLK350
3.5-liter V6-powered (268 hp, 258 lb-ft) model continues w/available 4MATIC
all-wheel-drive.
•
Media interface relocated to center console.
M-Class SUV
(September)
•
All-new, third generation all-wheel-drive SUV debuts with more contemporary styling,
new direct-injection V6 and BlueTEC powertrains, added safety and convenience
features. Optional Dynamic Handling package with ACTIVE CURVE SYSTEM.
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Exterior highlights include LED daytime running lights and taillights, chrome roof rails,
Agility Control suspension, optional panorama sunroof.
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Interior features include standard Eucalyptus wood trim, COMAND controller, 7-inch
COMAND display screen, ADAPTIVE BRAKE, electromechanical steering, optional
climatized cupholders, PARKTRONIC with Active Parking Assist, multicolor ambient
lighting and new headunit (described above).
•
New safety systems include ATTENTION ASSIST, Adaptive Highbeam Assist, plus
Active and Passive versions of Lane Keeping Assist and Blind Spot Assist.
•
ML350 BlueTEC
(Sept.): 50-state V6 turbodiesel now with 240 hp, 455 lb-ft of torque
and 19-inch wheels
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ML350 4MATIC
(Sept.): new direct-injection 3.5-liter V6 (302 hp, 273 lb.-ft.) and 19-
inch wheels.
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ML550 4MATIC
(early 2012): new direct-injection 4.6-liter biturbo V8 (402 hp, 443 lbft),
standard running boards, AMG styling and 19-inch wheels.
R-Class Crossover
(August)
•
R350 4MATIC
new direct-injection V6 engine (302 hp, 273 lb-ft), more fuel-efficient 7-
speed automatic transmission & standard 4MATIC all-wheel drive.
•
R350 BlueTEC
50-state V6 turbodiesel (210 hp, 400 lb-ft) continues
•
Model line features standard LED DRLs, directional lines on rearview camera and
minor interior updates.
•
New standard equipment includes COMAND system with hard-drive navigation,
enhanced voice control for audio, telephone and navigation, Gracenote® media
database, HD Radio®, SIRIUS® satellite radio with SIRIUS real-time traffic service,
Zagat® Survey restaurant guide, 4GB hard-drive with Music Register
S-Class Sedan
(July)
•
S400 HYBRID
continues with the first lithium-ion battery designed exclusively for
automotive use and 3.5-liter V6 mild hybrid powertrain (295 hp, 284 lb-ft)
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S350 BlueTEC 4MATIC
new model features standard all-wheel-drive and 3.0-liter V6
turbodiesel engine (240 hp, 455 lb-ft)
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S550
new 4.6-liter direct-injectionV8 engine (429 hp, 516 lb-ft) and more fuel-efficient
7-speed automatic transmission. Available with 4MATIC all wheel drive.
•
S63 AMG
High-performance model continues with 5.5-liter direct-injection biturbo V8
engine (536 hp, 590 lb-ft) and ECO Stop/Start functionality as well as AMG 7-speed
MCT. Optional Performance Package yields 563hp/664 lb-ft.
•
S600
flagship 5.5-liter biturbo V12 model (510 hp, 612 lb-ft) continues.
•
S65 AMG
high-performance 6.0-liter biturbo V12 model (621hp, 738lb-ft) continues.
•
Model line continues to showcase advanced assistance systems such as Distronic Plus
w/PRE-SAFE Brake, Active Lane Keeping Assist and Active Blind Spot Assist
w/automatic brake intervention and Nightview Assist PLUS w/pedestrian detection.
SL-Class Coupe/Roadster
(June)
•
SL550
5.5-liter V8 model (382hp, 391 lb-ft) continues
•
SL63 AMG
high-performance 6.3-liter V8-powered model (518 hp, 465 lb-ft) with AMG
7-speed MCT continues
SLK-Class Coupe/Roadster
•
New-generation SLK debuts with SLS AMG styling cues, new powertrains and retractable
hardtop that opens/closes within 20 seconds and offers Panorama roof and MAGIC SKY
CONTROL. Standard LED daytime running lamps and electronic parking brake.
•
SLK250
(Early 2012): new direct-injection 1.8-liter 4-cylinder turbo (201 hp, 229 lb.-ft.)
available with 6-spd manual or 7-spd automatic and 17-inch 5-spoke wheels
•
SLK350
(June): new direct-injection 3.5-liter V6 (302 hp, 273 lb.-ft.) with 7-speed
automatic transmission and 18-inch 5-spoke wheels
•
SLK55 AMG
(Early 2012): new direct-injection 5.5-liter V8 (415 hp, 398 lb-ft)
featuring cylinder shut-off, ECO stop/start technology and 18-inch split-spoke wheels
•
New interior highlights include sun-reflecting leather, Direct Ambient Lighting,
COMAND control knob and AIRGUIDE.
•
New safety highlights include Adaptive Brake, NECK-PRO head restraints,
PARKTRONIC with Parking Assist, 8 airbags and standard ATTENTION ASSIST
•
New standard equipment includes rain-sensing wipers, power-folding auto-dimming
mirrors, power memory seats with lumbar support, integrated garage door opener,
rearview mirror with integrated compass and HD Radio.
•
New headunit (described above)
SLS AMG
•
AMG-developed super sports car with aluminum body and high-performance
powertrain featuring a hand-built V8 engine (563hp, 479 lb-ft) with front-mid layout
and dry sump lubrication mated to a carbon fiber driveshaft and advanced dual-clutch
transaxle transmission with 4 driving modes.
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New equipment includes standard Blind Spot Assist, optional 3-mode AMG Adaptive
Suspension and AMG Performance Media including driving telemetry and G-Force
measurement
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SLS AMG Coupe
(July) continues with new paint offerings