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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.
The SLK-Class is due for a re-design for model year 2012. As a result, there will be no 2011 SLK55 AMG. The last 2010 SLK55s will be built in May. After that the 2011 SLK300 and SLK350 will be built until the all-new 2012 is introduced.
If you love the current generation of the SLK and have been delaying…you need to order your vehicle ASAP!
The 2010 GLK, E sedan and E coupe are already here and the rest of the 2010 models will be arriving soon. Mercedes-Benz has just given us the official pricing and release dates.
| Model |
Release Date
|
Base Price
|
| C300 Sport/Luxury |
July
|
$33,600/$35,300
|
| C300 Sport/Luxury – 4MATIC |
July
|
$37,100/$37,300
|
| C350 Sport |
August
|
$39,750
|
| C63 AMG |
August
|
$57,350
|
| CL550 4MATIC |
August
|
$110,400
|
| CL600 |
August
|
$154,400
|
| CL63AMG |
August
|
$145,200
|
| CL65 AMG |
August
|
$207,170
|
| CLS550 |
September
|
$72,400
|
| CLS63 AMG |
September
|
$97,950
|
| E350 BlueTEC |
March 2010
|
TBA
|
| E350 4MATIC Sport/Luxury |
Late August
|
$51,100
|
| E550 4MATIC Sport/Luxury |
Late August
|
$58,800
|
| GL350 BlueTEC |
September
|
$59,950
|
| GL450 4MATIC |
July
|
$60,950
|
| GL550 4MATIC |
August
|
$82,850
|
| ML350 BlueTEC |
September
|
$49,700
|
| ML350 4MATIC |
July
|
$48,200
|
| ML350 2WD |
July
|
$45,700
|
| ML450 HYBRID |
December
|
TBA
|
| ML550 4MATIC |
August
|
$56,750
|
| ML63 AMG 4MATIC |
August
|
$91,050
|
| R350 BlueTEC |
September
|
$50,800
|
| R350 4MATIC |
September
|
$49,300
|
| S400 HYBRID |
August
|
$87,950
|
| S550 |
August
|
$91,600
|
| S550 4MATIC |
August
|
$94,600
|
| S600 |
August
|
$149,700
|
| S63AMG |
August
|
$133,550
|
| S65 AMG |
August
|
$201,150
|
| SLK300 |
October
|
$46,900
|
| SLK350 |
October
|
$51,900
|
| SLK55 AMG |
October
|
$66,650
|
For those of you who have been trying to decide between a 2009 and a 2010 this should help.
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
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.
While shopping for a luxury/sports car, I looked at most all of the manufacturers. When I finally got around to testing the Mercedes, My SLK 55 AMG won out hands down. German engineering and construction shows itself well on the Mercedes, but how they blend it all together is what makes the SLK 55 AMG a powerhouse in the bang for the buck category. I met Jesse at Atlanta Classic Cars and took it out for a spin. The car far exceeded my expectations. The SLK 55 AMG is the best mix of being pampered in a small sports car, and brute, raw force. It will throw you back in the seat. It also looks so good doing it. Best of all, it oozes Mercedes craftsmanship. You really get the feeling that the car is not delicate and is made to be driven beyond normal car endurance. You can stick our foot in the firewall and not feel like you are going to hurt it. NICE!It was such a pleasure to go on a test ride with someone who knows the product. Too many times I would ask somebody about the car I was test driving and I would get answers like ” I just started working here ” or ” I don’t know.” That is not the case with Jesse, she simply had all the answers. It is such a pleasure to work with a real professional. I felt confident with the car after she explained all the things I had to know about it.
I just had my first service with the car…painless. You are assigned a person who looks over you needs and they are a fist class outfit at ACC. Rick Casanova and especially Christy Hicks took care of me. What impressed me the most was the fact that you can see how very busy they were, but Christy made me feel that my car and my needs were her only concern. It’s not merely good training they receive for customer care, they hire well. It doesn’t get any better than that. Atlanta Classic Cars is clearly the very best in all around sales and service. I can’t say enough about them, and Jesse is the best in the business.
–
Rick Caceres MCPOUSN(RET)
Mansfeild, GA
Atlanta Classic Cars hosted a meeting for some of our fastest owners this weekend. SLK55 AMG owners from the Atlanta area were invited to the dealership to meet up. They compared accessories and talked upgrades before heading up to Chateau Elan for lunch.
It was great to see such an impressive collection of vehicles and talk to such an enthusiastic bunch of owners! Three of my own clients were able to make it. I am glad that Shelton, Rick and Joe are satisfied buyers! Thanks for coming and I hope you’ll visit again soon!
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
|
Automobile Magazine reviewed the 2009 SLK350 this week and thoroughly enjoyed it!
“Let me just say right off the bat that I love the new SLK350.”“And the best parts of the SLK were things that I never expected: the engine and the steering.”
“Turn the key, and the SLK350′s 3.5-liter V-6 will surprise you with its throaty exhaust note. Stomp on the gas, and you’ll be positively shocked. This is one of the best-sounding V-6 engines on sale today, if not the best.“
“The suspension is taut but gives a surprisingly smooth ride at highway speeds. Handling is fairly neutral, and grip is prodigious. Brake feel is excellent, and cross-drilled rotors stay quiet all the time. The chassis is remarkably solid and free of scuttle shake.”
You can read the full article here