Mercedes-Benz just sent us a new accessory to try out – the Convenience Box for the 2011 E-Class. I installed this one myself in a 2011 E350 with split folding rear seats.  This would do a great job of containing groceries or other bags so they don’t roll around in the cavernous trunk when driving! Ask you local parts department to order one for you! Part number is 212-680-00-10-9051. MSRP is $400.

“This is the sweet spot E-class, with the big V8 and slick seven-speed automatic, that fills the space between the V6 model and the wicked E63 AMG.”

“Drive quality also is a strength, with plenty of refined power on tap, while the ride cushions most of the road harshness without taking away from the car’s handling prowess.”

“Just a night in this car reminds me again why the E-class is among my favorite cars. It’s the right size, for one, and it’s a car that is just begging for some long stints on the road. It’s extremely comfortable, with great seats, a rocking sound system and enough horsepower under the hood to keep you endlessly entertained.”

You can read the full log here.

MBUSA brought us a very special wrapped E-Class today for a training session on some of our safety systems over the years. There is hardly enough room on the vehicle to list all of the underlying safety features that Mercedes has developed and implemented to keep owners from having an accident or being harmed if one should occur! It was a great new way to see the E-Class!

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The first 2011 E350 BlueTECs arrived at Atlanta Classic Cars yesterday. 2 were ordered and are already home with their new owners but we still have one for sale! It is Iridium Silver with the Grey/Black interior, Premium 1 Package and Sport Package. This is the first time we have been able to order a Sport Package for the diesel! Also, the AdBlue fluid has been added to make it an even cleaner burning diesel. Both the luxury and sport models ride on 17″ runflat tires.

I went for a long test drive this morning and the car is stunning. The ride is smooth and quiet with just a tiny bit of diesel rumble. It is powerful! You can feel the engine wanting to go fast!

Please come in for a test drive soon!

Here are some of the changes that are coming to the 2011 models.

C-Class

• Sport sedans now feature LED Daytime Running Lamps and black headlamp inlays
• Enhanced P1 package includes split folding rear seat and rear sunshade
• Heated Seats removed from Premium 1 Package
• New Lighting Package with Bi-Xenons and active curve illumination
• New standard 17” wheel for C350 sport

CL-Class

• Refresh! New bumpers, hood, fenders, grille, headlamps, and taillights
• LED daytime running lights standard
• Driver Assist Package updated with Active Blind Spot Assist and Active Lane Keeping Assist
• New standard 18” wheel
• Magnetite Black exterior color added (black base with metallic flake)
• Sahara Beige/Black interior color added

CLS-Class

• Sport body styling, sport steering wheel and 18” AMG wheels now standard

E-Class

• Bluetec arrives in late summer with 17” run-flats, sport or luxury
• Active Blind Spot Assist and Active Lane Keeping Assist added to Driver Assist Package in E350/E550 sedans
• E63 gets alcantara headliner and stitched dash as standard
• Diamond White available starting in October production
• Wagon is standard with rear view camera and power liftgate
• Coupe gets new 18” AMG wheel in Appearance Package
• Cabriolet introduced with AIRCAP, AIRSCARF and trunk pass through

SUV Family

• New Mirror Design
• Blind Spot Assist Available (not on GLK)
• New Rear View Monitor reduces fish-eye effect
• Compass in rear view mirror – M/GL/R
• Diamond White paint available in October (not GLK)
• Barolo Red and Sand Beige discontinued (M/GL/R)

GL-Class

• GL550 gets a facelift
• New head restraints in 2^nd and 3^rd row
• Passenger seat memory added to P1

GLK-Class

• Driver Knee and front passenger airbags added as standard (9 total)
• LED daytime running lamps in lighting package
• Eco mode replaces Comfort mode
• Pearl Beige paint replaces Sand Beige paint

G-Class

• New wheel design
• Night Black paint added (matte)
• Tail lamp covers and turn signal covers deleted

M-Class

• LED daytime running lamps with bi-xenon headlamps
• ML63 gets new hood and headlights

R-Class

• Refresh!
• New from the A-pillar forward – fenders, grille, hood, bumpers, LEDs
• New 19” wheel
• New LED tail lamps
• New Rear bumper
• New seat design

S-Class

• S63 gets all-new 5.5 litre direct injection bi-turbo V8
• Contrast stitching with Premium and Exclusive upholstery
• Active Blind Spot Assist and Active Lane Keeping Assist added to Driver Assist Package
• Optional Bang & Olufsen BeoSound surround-souns system with 15 speakers, 1200 watts and 16-channel digital signal processing
• Magnetite Black exterior color added (black base with metallic flake)
• Sahara Beige/Black interior color added

SLK-Class

• Sport Body Cladding added as standard
• Quartz Blue paint added
• No SLK55 AMG

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If you have been looking for a White E350 Cabriolet…I have the right inventory for you!

We now have 3 White E350 Cabriolets in stock, including one with the all new Dark Beige Top.

2011 E350 Cabriolet – Diamond White, Beige Top, Almond Interior This vehicle has the Premium 2 Package, Distronic Plus Package and mbrace. The Diamond White seems even more metallic than it has in the past.
MSRP $69,000.

2011 E350 Cabriolet – Arctic White, Black Top, Almond Interior This vehicle has the Premium 2 Package, Wood Trim Package, and Rear Deck Spoiler which looks really nice!
MSRP $65,235.

2011 E350 Cabriolet – Arctic White, Black Top, Almond Interior – Demo This vehicle has the Premium 1 Package, Appearance Package and the Rear Deck Spoiler. Now that we have other E-Class cabriolets to show and test drive the demo is for sale. About 1000 miles at last check.
MSRP $64,015.

Please come visit Atlanta Classic Cars and see the E-Class Cabriolet for yourself! It is an impressive vehicle and I do have a great selection of options…even if the colors are limited!

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I ordered this gorgeous E-Class a few months ago for a client of mine who shares my enthusiasm for wagons! Capri Blue with Mocha/Almond Interior, Premium 1 Package, Luxury Package and Driver Assistance Package. It is such a good looking car! The brushed aluminum roof rails are my favorite accent. Our next wagon is scheduled for production in June.

The options list for the 2011 E350 BlueTEC is now available. I still have no release date or pricing but we are a little closer now!

2011 E350 BlueTEC Colors:
Obsidian Black
Jade Green
Capri Blue
Steel Grey
Iridium Silver
Palladium Silver
Pearl Beige
Diamond White
Indium Grey
Black
Quartz Blue
Cuprite Brown (special order)
Arctic White

2011 E350 BlueTEC Interiors:
Black MB-Tex
Almond MB-Tex
Ash MB-Tex
Black Leather
Almond Leather
Ash Leather
Chestnut Brown Leather (special order)
Natural Beige Leather

2011 E350 BlueTEC Option Packages:

Premium 1 Package: Rear View Monitor, COMAND with Navigation and Voice Control, iPod/MP3 Interface, Power Rear-Window Sunshade, harman/kardon Sound System, Heated Front Seats

Premium 2 Package: All of Premium 1 Package plus Lighting Package, 115V outlet, Electronic Trunk Closer, KEYLESS-GO

(Finally!) AMG Sport Package: 17″ 5-Twin Spoke Alloy Wheels, Black Roof Liner, Sport Suspension, Sport Trim

Standard Non-Sport Package: 17″ 5-Split Spoke Wheel, Comfort Suspension

Driver Assistance Package: Distronic Plus, Active Blind Spot Assist, Active Lane Keeping Assist

2011 E350 BlueTEC Stand Alone Options:
Illuminated Door Sills
Chrome Door Handle Inserts
Rear Deck Spoiler
Accessory Styling Package (Rear Deck and Roof Spoilers)
PARKTRONIC with Parking Guidance
Split Folding Rear Seats
Wood/Leather Steering Wheel (Luxury Only)
Side Airbags in Rear
Panorama Sunroof
Driving Dynamic Front Seats
Night View Assist
Rear Seat Entertainment
Heated Front Seats
Heated Rear Seats (special order)
Heated Steering Wheel (special order)