MERCEDES BENZ
| There are four engines available on the C-Class with four prices. Hp. ranges from 189-349. Others fill the gap. Weather you pick the sedan or wagon, you are getting mercedes power, reliability, and luxury. Also available is AWD instead of RWD. | |
| Price: 25,900-$52,000 | C230, C240, C320, C32 AMG |
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The only thing people think of when they hear luxury coupe is CL-Class. Like the S-Class sedan, the CL gets Active-Body Control, for complete isolation from the road. The base 5.0 liter 302 hp. V-8 is mated to a 6-speed automatic, along with the other optional V-8 and big V-12. |
| Price: $93,500-$127,500 | Trim Lines: CL500, CL55 AMG, CL600 |
| The CLK comes in coupe and convertible versions. With the push of the button, the soft top roof disappears into the trunk. With another push of a button, you will hear the 5.5 liter 362 hp. V-8 start up. Two other engines are available. | |
| Price: 45,550-$75,000 | Trim Lines: CLK320, CLK500, CLK55 |
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The classic E-Class keeps the dual front headlights. Offered in sedan and wagon, the E-Class has a base 3.2 liter 221 hp. engine and two optional V-8 engines (top line has 469 hp.). Inside are comfortable seats, wood, and optional navigation. Adaptive Cruise Control is standard. |
| Price: $48,000-77,500 | Trim Lines: E320, E500, E55 AMG |
| The S-Class is as high-tech as cars get. The climate controls are based on outside temperatures, it has adaptive cruise control, and a DVD navigation. There is a base V-8, two optional but bigger V-8's, and a V-12. Hp. ranges from 275-493. |
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| Price: $74,500-$123,000 | Trim Lines: S430, S500, S55 AMG, S600 |
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The SL is practically an upper class CLK, except there is only convertible version offered. The base 5.0 liter 302 hp. V-8 is mated to a 7-speed auto or manual. The same goes for the other V-8 and super charged V-8. Hp. ranges from 302-493. The SL-Class defines grand touring. |
| Price: $88,500-125,000 | Trim Lines: SL500, SL55 AMG, SL600 |
| Standard on the "Mercedes sportster favorite" is a 6-speed manual. The SLK's base I-4 delivers 192 hp., while the two optional V-6 engines give 215-349. Like the CLK-Class, the SLK has a hardtop that disappears into the trunk. 17'' wheels are also standard. | |
| Price: $40,500-$57,000 | Trim Lines: SLK500, SLK55 AMG |