MERCEDES-BENZ - Mercedes-Benz
celebrates five world premieres at the 2011 Frankfurt International
Motor Show. The centrepiece of its show presentation is the new
Mercedes-Benz B-Class. Far more agile and efficient than previously, yet
as usual comfortable and spacious – the Sports Tourer is an all-round
talent. Another highlight will be the F 125! The research car
demonstrates how in the long term entirely emission-free individual
mobility can be made possible in the luxury segment. Roadster
performance in perfection is shown by the new SLS AMG Roadster, which
also is making its first public appearance at the show. Two roadsters
also have their world premieres, the SLK 250 CDI and SLK 55 AMG.
As a highlight marking 125 years of the
automobile, Mercedes-Benz is presenting a visionary outlook on future
technical developments in the luxury segment. The F 125! research vehicle
anticipates future trends and prepares the way for implementation of an
innovative premium concept for large, luxurious automobiles.
The new B-Class: new era in compact cars
Featuring a new four-cylinder petrol engine with
direct injection and turbocharger, a new diesel engine, a new dual
clutch transmission and a new manual transmission along with new
assistance systems, technologically the second generation of the B-Class
ushers in a new compact car era at Mercedes-Benz. High-grade materials
and finely structured surfaces, fine details, precision workmanship plus
safety equipment unique to the segment raise the standard for
comparison in the compact car segment. In addition, Mercedes-Benz is
showing a variant of the new B-Class with an alternative drive.
The new M-Class: refined efficiency champion
The entire model range of the new M-Class
consumes 25 percent less fuel on average compared with the previous
models. Outstanding, the ML 250 BlueTEC 4MATIC, which is content with an
NEDC consumption of 6.0 l/100 km (158 g CO2/km) and can travel 1500
kilometres on a single tankful. Efficiency notwithstanding, the
fascination of the M-Class with its unique synthesis of agility, driving
pleasure and comfort is fully preserved.
SLK 250 CDI: first Mercedes Roadster with a diesel engine
For the first time, Mercedes-Benz is offering the sporty SLK Roadster with a diesel engine. The 150 kW (204 hp) four-cylinder power unit of the SLK 250 CDI
puts the two-seater at the top of its class in numerous respects. The
SLK delivers top figures for fuel consumption and torque. The result is
superior driving enjoyment both on winding country roads and on long
motorway stretches. Like the other models in the latest SLK family,
which were presented in January this year, it combines lively sportiness
with high-quality appointments and excellent comfort.
Show car Viano Vision Pearl: yacht on four wheels
With the show car Viano Vision Pearl
Mercedes-Benz shows what's possible in the van category. All
white-and-grey leather appointments, a genuine wood floor, brushed
aluminium trim, chromatic window tinting, and the Bang & Olufsen
high-end sound system "BeoSound Viano" make travelling in the Viano
Vision Pearl a fine experience for up to six occupants. The design
concept draws on the looks of state-of-the-art sport yachts and takes up
the theme "travel as an adventure".
SLS AMG Roadster: open-top driving in its sportiest form
The technological highlights of the SLS AMG Roadster
read like an A-B-C of modern sports car engineering: the combination of
an aluminium spaceframe body, an AMG 6.3-litre V8 front-mid engine with
a peak output of 420 kW (571 hp) and 650 newton metres
of torque, a seven-speed dual clutch transmission in a transaxle
arrangement and a sports suspension with aluminium double wishbones is
guaranteed to make the hearts of sports car enthusiasts beat faster –
while ensuring outstanding driving dynamics and roadster motoring
pleasure.
SLK 55 AMG: top figures in all areas
The Mercedes-Benz SLK 55 AMG is
the most powerful SLK of all time. Its newly developed AMG 5.5-litre V8
with cylinder shutoff system combines highest performance with lowest
consumption. With a maximum output of 310 kW (422 hp)
and maximum toque of 540 Newton metres, the SLK 55 AMG surpasses all
direct competitors. Its fuel consumption is some 30 percent lower than
the previous model's. The AMG sports suspension with Direct-Steer
system, Torque Vectoring Brake and 3-stage ESP® plus the AMG
high-performance braking system ensure very dynamic handling.
C 63 AMG Coupé Black Series: unadulterated performance
Spectacular design, technology transfer from the
world of motorsport and driving dynamics at the highest level. The new
Mercedes-Benz C 63 AMG Coupé Black Series embodies the new AMG brand claim Driving Performance like no other AMG model. With a maximum output of 380 kW
(517 hp) and a maximum torque of 620 Newton metres, the new
high-performance vehicle is the most powerful C-Class of all time. The
AMG 6.3-litre-V8 engine impresses with its hefty torque, tremendous
pulling power and responsiveness, and ensures high-calibre performance:
the C 63 AMG Coupé Black Series accelerates from zero to 100 km/h in 4.2
seconds.