It is an exctiting time for Mercedes-Benz! We have lots of new engines, technology and vehicles for the 2012 model year. Here is a quick rundown.
2012 C-Class Sedan – C350/C300/C63 August/C250 October
- Facelifted – more than 2000 new parts!
- C250 with 1.8L inline 4-cylinder direct injected, turbocharged engine with 201 horsepower
- C350 with 3.5L direct injected V6 with 302 horsepower
- New standard equipment including automatic transmission, rain sensing wipers, auto dimming mirrors, garage door opener, compass, HD radio, Bluetooth audio streaming, ATTENTION ASSIST amd adaptive brakes with HOLD function
- New paint and upholstery options
- Parktronic available
- New Lane tracking Package
- LED daytime running lights standard fro both sport and luxury models
- Color instrument cluster
- Media Interface relocated to center console
- Updated version of 7-speed transmission which provides better fuel economy
2012 C-Class Coupe – C350/C63 September/C250 October
- Same redesigned interior and improved standard features as the C-Class Sedan
- Standard Panoramic Sunroof
- Steering Wheel Shift Paddles
- 10-way power driver seat with memory
- Split folding rear seats
- Unique wheel
2012 CL-Class – August
- New colors – Lunar Blue and Andorite Grey
- New 19″ AMG triple 5-spoke wheel
2012 CLS-Class – CLS550/CLS63 June/ CLS550 4matic August
- All-New bi-turbo engines with direct injection 402 or 518 hp
- World’s first fully-active all LED headlamps
- Electromechanical steering system
- Standard sport body styling
- Standard Navigation, Pemium sound and SiriusXM
2012 E-Class Sedan – October
- New direct injected engines – V6 with 302 hp and V8 with 402 hp
- New wheels and steering wheels for some models
- Wood/Leather steering wheel now availabel for both sport and luxury models
- New Lane Tracking package
- LED running lights for both sport and luxury
- Color instrument cluster
- Media Interface relocated to center console
- Updated version of 7-speed transmission which provides better fuel economy
2012 E-Class Wagon – October
- The E63 AMG wagon is coming!
2012 E-Class Coupe – E350 July/E550 October
- New direct injected engines – V6 with 302 hp and V8 with 402 hp
- LED daytime running lights standard
- New wheel for E350
- New interior colors – Red/Black and Natural Beige/Black leathers
- New Lane Tracking Package
- Standard shift paddles
- Color instrument cluster
- Media Interface relocated to center console
- Electromechanical steering on V8
2012 E-Class Cabriolet – E350 July/E550 October
- New direct injected engines – V6 with 302 hp and V8 with 402 hp
- LED daytime running lights standard
- New wheel for E350
- New interior colors – Red/Black and Natural Beige/Black leathers
- New Lane Tracking Package
- Standard shift paddles
- Color instrument cluster
- Media Interface relocated to center console
- Electromechanical steering on V8
- New Red soft top option
2012 GL-Class – GL450/GL 550 August/ GL350 October
- Acoustic Signal when locking/unlocking
- Improved Rearview camera software
- New ESP off icon
- New garage-door opener concept (multicolor LEDs)
- New paint colors – Dakota Brown & Pearl Beige
- New rear chrome trim for rear control panels
2012 GLK-Class – July
- Acoustic Signal when locking/unlocking
- Improved Rearview camera software
- new ESP off icon
- New garage-door opener concept (multicolor LEDs)
- Media Interfact port moves to center console
- New 20″ 5-spoke wheel with Appearance Package
- New Colors – Lunar Blue, Sapphire Grey, Diamond White & Cuprite Brown
- Keyless-Go is reduced to $640
2012 ML-Class – ML350s September/ ML550/ML63 2012
- All New! Same Price! See previous posts for details
2012 R-Class – R350 gas August/R350 Bluetec October
- New direct injected V6 with 302 hp
- Acoustic Signal when locking/unlocking
- Improved Rearview camera software
- new ESP off icon
- New garage-door opener concept (multicolor LEDs)
2012 G-Class – October
- Edition Select Package available. See previous post for details
2012 S-Class – July/S350 September
- New direct injected V8 with 402 hp means no Gas Guzzler tax
- The S350 Bluetec arrives with an estimated 20 city/ 31 highway MPG
- New colors – Lunar Blue and Andorite Grey
- The Sport Package gets a new 19″ AMG triple 5-spoke wheel
2012 SL-Class – July
- Premium 1 Package now standard
- Limited production in anticipation for the all-new 2013
2012 SLK-Class – SLK350 July/SLK250 2012
- All new for 2012
- New direct injected V6 with 302 hp
- Updated NTG 4.5 is amazing technology for nav and music
- See previous posts for more details
2012 AMG
- C63 AMG coupe arrives
- E63 returnes with 5.5 litre biturbo with 518 hp and 25% better fuel economy
- CLS63 AMG debuted in the spring
- SLS AMG roadster arrives
This is a great time to be a Mercedes-Benz enthusiast!