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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
Mercedes-Benz European Delivery is always a popular option for taking delivery of a new vehicle! There are so many benefits!
The European Delivery Program Spring Special Promotion has begun. For a limited time customers who take delivery between May 1 and June 30, 2010 will receive a 2nd night hotel accommodation, courtesy of Mercedes-Benz. There is also available 2-for-1 airfare from Lufthansa through the Mercedes-Benz travel department.
Model Year 2011 European Delivery Launch Dates:*
E350 & E550 Cabriolet May 17, 2010
CLS and SLK-Class June 21, 2010
C, GLK and E-Class July 19, 2010
SL550, SL63 AMG February 22, 2010
S-Class November 15, 2010
*Launch dates are subject to change should there be a delay in the US retail release dates.
The European Delivery Program would like 90-120 days notice but there are ways to speed up the process! Please get in touch if you are interested in the program. You should also read my European Delivery customer testimonial to get another take on the benefits of this program.
A 740hp twin-turbo V12 in your GLK for only $580,000
The 2010 Mercedes-Benz GLK has been a great success in the compact luxury SUV segment. It is the best seller!
To further enhance this great design, Mercedes is introducing the AMG Styling Package. This package will be available to order in January and includes:
- AMG-designed front and rear bumpers with chrome skid plates
- 20″ AMG twin five-spoke wheels with all-season tires
- Aluminum roof rails
- LED daytime running lamps (does not require lighting package)
The AMG Styling Package will be priced at $1,970.
The Univeral Media Interface or UMI has generated a lot of interest and questions since it was launched for the C-Class and GLK last year. There have been some complaints about the system being slow and Mercedes has addressed that and launched the new and improved Nav + 4 with enhanced performance and funtionality.
Nav + 4 has the same features as UMI:
1 – Navigation with free live traffic
2 – iPod/iPhone Interface
3 – USB Interface
4 – AUX Interface
5 – Bluetooth Audio Streaming
The improvements to the system are:
5 times faster route calculation
5 times faster destination entry
5 times faster zooming
Day/Night changeover in real time
Updated navigation data
Alaska, Hawaii & Puerto Rico included
New functionality includes:
Reality View Pro (highway signs)
Traffic Lane Assist Pro (road splits)
Enter destination via map
The NEW part number is A204 870 7096 and the MSRP is $1685 plus labor. The price could vary depending on the equipment already present in your vehicle. Also, it should be possible to upgrade an old UMI to the enhanced Nav + 4 with a software flash.
I had written another post about the UMI system and the most commonly asked questions are:
How much?
Factory Installed, VPC installed and Dealer Installed are all different prices. Consult your local dealer for the best info. Dealer Installed here is about $1850.
Will it work in Canada/Nigeria/Dubai?
I don’t think so. You’ll need to ask the local dealer if the software is available.
What is the part number?
A204 870 5996 – But please verify with your local dealer.
Does it work?
It is a little slower than the navigation that is part of the Multimedia package but it is the same, if not newer, information. Works just fine.
If you have a PCMCIA slot in your vehicle (S-Class, CL-Class, C-Class, GLK-Class) you need a PCMCIA adaptor to play music from a memory card. You plug the PCMCIA adaptor into the slot, then you can insert a variety of memory cards into the adaptor to access your saved music or podcasts.
This adaptor has been a little hard to find for some of my clients. Luckily, Mercedes has come out with their own. Called the PCMCIA Multi-Card Reader, it is priced at $102 and the part number is 6-7-82-3974. You should be able to order one from your local parts department.
A quick Google search will come up with cheaper readers that are meant to do the same thing, but these are meant to work with laptops and aren’t guaranteed to work with your car like the Mercedes version is. Also, I haven’t personally tested the Mercedes adapter with the larger SDHC cards so it may not read those.
– Update — This car is not available anymore. I just sold it.
We just purchased a 2010 GLK350 4matic for our pre-owned department.
Artic White
Black MB Tex
Premium 1 Package
Multimedia Package
Appearance Package
Trailer Hitch
1700 miles
In service date: February 9, 2009
Original MSRP was $44785
Sale price: $40,900
Or, for an extra $1000, we can make it a Certified Pre-Owned Car and it will have an extra year of warranty on up to 100,000 miles. A 5 year, 100,000 mile extended warranty on a new car would cost more than $3000!
“While the satellite radio and iPod interface will keep you entertained in traffic, the superb drivetrain will put a smile on your face when you finally get out of town.”“The transmission rocks.”
“On the track, the 3.5-liter V-6 hustled the Benz to 60 mph in just 6.6 seconds. Stops were equally impressive: 60 to 0 mph in just 124 feet. “
“Merging and passing on the freeway are effortless, and the GLK can pull off a 15.0-second quarter-mile at 92.9 mph.”
“The GLK still offers plenty of cargo space behind the rear seats. It’s wide enough to place golf bags sideways in the rear and roomy enough to accommodate lots of large luggage pieces. “
“On the asphalt, it’s sure to please luxury-loving drivers with its compliant ride and tight handling, as well as its spacious interior and high-tech features.”
The 2010 GLK350 has officially been released to dealerships! We have 11 scheduled to arrive in the next few days in White, Black, Silver, Steel Gray, Red, Obsidian Black and Sand Beige. MSRPs range from $42,460 up to $49,875. The all have the Premium 1 package that includes Panoramic roof, Rain Sensor, Driver memory seat, Homelink, Auto-dimming mirrors, Sirius Radio, Power Liftgate, 115V AC power plug, and Compass in interior mirror.
We are also expected to get a lease special from Mercedes-Benz financial for under $500/month on the GLK! I do still have the White demonstrator GLK350 here for you to see and drive!