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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 2nd and 3rd 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
Most of these models have had some major upgrades in the last few years so they will only receive relatively minor changes for 2010.
New on the 2010 CLS:
P15 – AMG Wheel and Sound Enhancement Package
– 19″ AMG twin 5-spoke forged light alloy wheels
– AMG high-end surround sound system with 12 studio loudspeakers, ICEpower amplifiers and 705 watt output
New paint: Palladium Silver
Pewter Paint deleted
New on the 2010 CL:
New Direct-steer system
Improved selection of Sport mode for transmission and suspension
New mirrors with arrow-shaped LED indicators
New paint: Palladium Silver
New multi-color ambient lighting
New Night View Assist PLUS with pedestrian detection
New Active Body Control (ABC) with crosswind stabilization
Advanced Tire Pressure Monitoring system
Rear view camera (P2 Package)
Standard Bluetooth – no adaptor required
Sport Package PLUS one
– Sport bodystyling (front and rear bumpers, side skirts)
– 20″ AMG 5-spoke wheels with all-season tires
New on the 2010 SL:
Standard Bluetooth – no adaptor required
Direct-steer system
New on the 2010 GL:
GL320 Bluetec renamed GL350 Bluetec
Palladium Silver Paint is in, Pewter is out
Ventilated front seats now available in GL450 with Appearance package
Redesigned seat materials with piping
New on the 2010 R:
R320 Bluetec renames R350 Bluetec
Palladium Silver Paint is in, Pewter is out
7-seat option removed from Premium 1 – now stand alone option
New on the 2010 SLK:
New 17″ twin 5-spoke wheels for SLK300
Diamond White Edition SLK300 gets 18″ AMG two-tone wheels
New color: 230 Indigolith blue (really Mercedes? Indigolith?)
New on the 2010 G:
Bluetooth connectivity and voice control
Rear park assist
Stainless steel grille guard in chrome
New paint: Palladium Silver
Fans of the G-Class will enjoy this overview of the last 30 years of it’s design and production.
If you have a 2008 or 2009 S/CL-Class or a 2009 SL/SLK/E/CLS/M/R/GL-Class with a Command head unit your software update should be available mid-October.
If you have a 2008 E/CLS/SLK-Class with a Command head unit the software update is currently being tested and they are hoping to have it available by the beginning of November.
All other 2008 and 2009 vehicles should receive “The Best of XM” without a software update.
The 2009 MSRP’s have just been released! If you combine these numbers with the options pricing, you’ll know how much a 2009 will cost. I don’t see any dramatic changes from the 2008 MSRP’s. If you are ready to place your order please do let me know!
| 2009 C-Class |
Release Date
|
MSRP
|
| C300 SPORT/LUXURY |
July 16
|
$32,100/$33,850
|
| C300 SPORT/LUXURY 4MATIC |
July 16
|
$35,400/$35,650
|
| C350 SPORT |
July 16
|
$38,200
|
| C63 AMG |
July 16
|
$55,100
|
| 2009 CL-Class |
Release Date
|
MSRP
|
| CL550 4MATIC |
July 16
|
$105,100
|
| CL600 |
July 16
|
$148,900
|
| CL63 AMG |
July 16
|
$139,700
|
| CL65 AMG |
July 16
|
$199,700
|
| 2009 CLK-Class |
Release Date
|
MSRP
|
| CLK350 COUPE |
July 16
|
$46,800
|
| CLK350 CABRIOLET |
July 16
|
$54,800
|
| CLK550 COUPE |
July 16
|
$55,500
|
| CLK550 CABRIOLET |
July 16
|
$63,500
|
| 2009 CLS-Class |
Release Date
|
MSRP
|
| CLS550 |
May 15
|
$68,950
|
| CLS63 AMG |
May 15
|
$94,550
|
| 2009 E-Class |
Release Date
|
MSRP
|
| E320 BlueTEC |
July 16
|
$52,900
|
| E350 SPORT/LUXURY |
July 16
|
$51,900/$51,900
|
| E350 4MATIC SPORT/LUXURY |
July 16
|
$53,400/$51,900
|
| E350 WAGON 4MATIC |
July 16
|
$55,950
|
| E550 |
July 16
|
$60,400
|
| E550 4MATIC |
July 16
|
$61,900
|
| E63 AMG |
July 16
|
$86,000
|
| E63 AMG WAGON |
July 16
|
$86,800
|
| 2009 G-Class |
Release Date
|
MSRP
|
| G550 4MATIC |
October 10
|
TBD
|
| G55 AMG 4MATIC |
October 10
|
TBD
|
| 2009 GL-Class |
Release Date
|
MSRP
|
| GL320 BlueTEC |
October 01
|
$56,750
|
| GL450 4MATIC |
July 22
|
$57,750
|
| GL550 4MATIC |
July 22
|
$79,500
|
| 2009 M-Class |
Release Date
|
MSRP
|
| ML320 BlueTEC |
October 01
|
$47,250
|
| ML350 4MATIC |
July 22
|
$45,750
|
| ML550 4MATIC |
July 22
|
$54,450
|
| ML63 AMG 4MATIC |
July 22
|
$88,350
|
| 2009 R-Class |
Release Date
|
MSRP
|
| R320 BlueTEC |
October 01
|
$47,950
|
| R350 4MATIC |
July 22
|
$46,450
|
| 2009 S-Class |
Release Date
|
MSRP
|
| S550 |
July 16
|
$86,950
|
| S550 4MATIC |
July 16
|
$89,950
|
| S600 |
July 16
|
$144,450
|
| S63 AMG |
July 16
|
$128,350
|
| S65 AMG |
July 16
|
$194,950
|
| 2009 SL-Class |
Release Date
|
MSRP
|
| SL550 |
April 28
|
$95,900
|
| SL600 |
April 28
|
$136,100
|
| SL63 AMG |
April 28
|
$132,000
|
| SL65 AMG |
April 28
|
$190,700
|
| 2009 SLK-Class |
Release Date
|
MSRP
|
| SLK300 |
May 01
|
$44,950
|
| SLK350 |
May 01
|
$49,950
|
| SLK55 AMG |
May 01
|
$64,300
|
The next time someone bets you that you can’t park your G-wagon on the roof a building