Showing posts with label e-class. Show all posts
Showing posts with label e-class. Show all posts

Friday, May 16, 2014

A 217mph E63 monster

Brabus 850 60 BiTurbo

A couple of days ago, I told that the new E63 AMG, with its S-Model that comes with a more powerful version of the M157 5.5L V8 BiTurbo engine and the 4MATIC four-wheel drive system, proved that it still makes the rounds on the track with the added power and its unquestionable grip but only just. Now, the folks from Brabus knew I was wrong because what they want for the E63 AMG is more power so what did they do to it? They add more power to the teeth to produce their new weapon, the Brabus 850 60 BiTurbo.

What Brabus did is putting too much "male enhancement" stuff on the M157 V8 BiTurbo engine so that now, it has a displacement of 5.9L and with the host of performance enhancements such as big turbos, air intake, gold heat wrapping, and performance exhausts, capable of producing 838HP of power and 848lb-ft of torque.

In E63 S-Model guise, the top speed of the 850 will do about 217mph based on customer options. As for aerodynamics, their new body kit for the E63 is capable to reduce lift at speed and they're made entirely from carbon fiber.

Report: http://www.automobilemag.com/features/news/1405-brabus-tunes-mercedes-benz-e63-amg-to-838-hp/

Friday, May 9, 2014

Forza Motorsport 5: The one with the M157 engine

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This is the M157 5.5L V8 BiTurbo engine. It's the mainstream in most Mercedes-AMG models bearing the 63 moniker. With the combination of direct injection and turbocharging, it delivers more exceptional power than the M156 6.2L naturally-aspirated V8 engine it replaces and it's 25% more fuel efficient as well. In 2011, most AMG models wearing the M156 engine had them replaced with this and three years from now, no racing video game is brave enough to feature any AMG model with such engine...until now...

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Yes, this is the facelifted Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG. It's now on Forza Motorsport 5 via the Alpinestars Car Pack, available now, and for the first time in racing game history, a Mercedes-AMG model with the M157 5.5L V8 BiTurbo engine made its appearance but just how good is it?

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I am one of the many people who played the Forza franchise since the first one and I am very desperate to have a Mercedes-AMG model using the turbocharged V8 engine. Three years ago in FM4, I've enjoyed the pre-facelifted E63 AMG because it feels and sounds like an American muscle car...except this isn't a muscle car, it's a German premium sedan with washboard abs. Of course the C63 AMG Black Series and the SLS AMG has this engine but because of the abundance of the 5.5L V8 BiTurbo engine in any other AMG models, it seems that a game like this never seen it that way. They're much more stay outdated rather than update with the times.

With the addition of the facelifted E63 AMG, the dream of having a video game featuring a Mercedes-AMG model with the M157 V8 engine has became a reality and I'm glad I'm not the only one whose been trying out the new version for the first time.

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However, this particular E63 AMG is not the AMG we've expect, it's the S-Model, and you know what that is, right? The S-Model adds more power on the M157 engine and this time, it's four-wheel drive. What a twist!

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When you get your foot down, you really know that the torque in this saloon is just too unpredictable but by getting off from the start, it doesn't get that catastrophic wheelspin that most high-powered rear-wheel drive cars most do. As for the exhaust note...well, not every exhaust note is textbook but as far as I can say...it is as close as the real thing as I can get...or is it?

With the added power, it seems that the E63 AMG's four-wheel drive is not so bad but the main problem to this car is its catastrophic understeer. I know, right? Because of its electric power steering that most modern cars do get combined with the 4WD drivetrain, it feels like you're struggling to follow through the right lines and it feels like...um...getting a small hard ball dropped to your sensitive foot and you can feel the pain from within.

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But despite the woes with the power steering and with the understeering issue, the four-wheel drive system is no mumbo-jumbo here and it really catches up against its rivals from a good corner and finding a way to its problem requires an unflinching commitment and this car's no exception because to see how good this car is, I've invited some neighbors from Germany...

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This is the Audi RS7 Sportback. Like the E63 AMG S-Model, it has four-wheel drive and it has a turbocharged V8 engine except it's smaller.

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And this is the latest BMW M5. Often criticized by its fakey exhaust note fired at the stereo on the inside, its hydraulic steering, rear-wheel drive, 4.4L V8 turbo, and its all-rounder personality makes it a clever contender.

I sent those three German saloons at the Top Gear Test Track and whichever's the fastest to lap is the winner. Here goes...


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Like the E63 S-Model, the RS7 is all about the grip and a bad case of bad-understeer-itis when it faces a tight corner. It's like getting suffocated by two fat ladies squeezing you like a sandwich in a subway. The M5 has no risk at all because of its hydraulic steering and its rear-wheel drive layout, although it may have a risk getting spun out from a corner in a dynamic fashion. Since all of them are rigged with a double clutch gearbox, the shifting feel is gapless and it can't be matched with any other gearbox in the world but it can be a bit too messy if you're more on the fun factor. Let's not forget that the E63 has more power than the RS7 and the M5 but will it be enough to take down the opposition from its compatriots?



After a lap round the Top Gear track, here are the results;

RS7 - 1:24.032
M5 - 1:24.353
E63 - 1:23.382

So, there you have it, the new and improved E63 AMG is the victor of this comparison, proving that this German 4-door saloon is still doing the rounds on the track with the added power and its unquestionable grip but only just.

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Well I'm glad I'm driving the one with the M157 engine that no other game featured it just yet...

Thursday, October 17, 2013

BMW M5 F10 Competition Paket vs. MB E63 AMG W212 S-Modell

Let's begin with the BMW M5, a modern-day European sports saloon for the people who came home 4 in the morning, smelling of whiskey and covered in lipstick. Although, it starting to pick some paces for this latest predecessor, it's surely becoming the best M5 ever made. I had to admit it that the BMW M5 is definitely the best 4-door saloon car ever made and that's the end of it.

2014 BMW M5
Now though, BMW claimed that they made it even better. So, I wonder what's new for the BMW M5? Well, for starters, it now has a new design on its kidney bumper and on the top right, you can now see the M5 logo on it. That's odd but we all know THIS IS the M5. Why would they need to put a badge on the grille anyway just like the new M6? Anyway, a few things have been changed for the M5 to keep it fresh and now, it comes with a newer version what BMW calls it the Competition Paket.

It still has the 4.4L V8 Twin Turbo which makes a rather bland exhaust note and then faking it from the interior but get this, it's now enhanced so now it develops 575PS of power. This model is now 0.1 seconds faster in the 0-100 km/h (62 mph) sprint and 0.2 seconds for the 0 to 200 km/h (124 mph) acceleration. That sounds as electrifying as Oliver Skeete in an electric chair and judging by its fun factor, it feels a bit faultless. You can get yourself intoxicated by the sheer pleasure it triggers and no matter the circumstances, it still tries to leave a huge smile in a face. You can pull a few tricks just like what Yorkshire Stig used to do last year and with the right skill, you are surely manage to blitz through the assault course with its wild side.

Judging by the way how juvenile the version is, the Competition Paket is like turning a child star into a more fiercer, bolder, and more hardcore star that introduced the whole T meme. What was that? Oh yeah, it's Twerking of course. This car sure knows how to do the twerking and imagine if you see one parked near a preschool, that's a childhood worth ruining or enhancing. Don't tell me why...

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The Competition Paket made the BMW M5 more fun to drive but sadly though, it tastes like s**t when you drive one on the public roads. Think of it like...JoJo Tickle drank some pee no matter how purified it is. Seriously, can you purify your own wee to drink? That's disgusting but tell you what though, there is one thing worth worse than drinking a glass of wee and that's the M Dynamic Mode which makes the M5 more difficult to regain its handling and more chances to kill you if you're not careful. Just can you think of something that is worth dynamic and challenging? Well, there's the SLS Black, the VXR8, the Vanquish, the F12, there are so many cars worth dynamic and challenging and if you're a beginner, this is not the car for you so you better off with a hot hatch or a Porsche 911 with a mild driving feel until you're ready.

As dynamic as the cars I mentioned earlier, the new M5 with the Competition Paket is not recommended for the faint at heart and it's only made for brave people with some hair in their chests. It's the car made for people who want a bit of some "crash and burn" in their lives but there's something a bit more than this car....

2014 Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG

The latest version of the Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG. Like the M5, it's still not the car made for the shy type of persons and it's definitely a brave man's car if you're facing the YOLO word. Yes, you might get uncomfortable every time when you see the YOLO word because...well, you know but unlike the M5, the E63 is worth perfect and don't need the fakey exhaust sound gizmo on the stereo because of its bewildering exhaust note worth intoxicating. For the first time, it now features a brand new S-Modell which bumps the E63's 5.5L V8 turbo engine up to 585PS of power, 10 more than the M5 Competition Paket, and unlike the M5, the E63 S-Modell is four-wheel drive, making it a bit less complicated. 0-100kph time is now 3.6 seconds and top speed normally limited to 250kph or with the optional package, you can have the limit raised to 300kph.

It maybe four-wheel drive, it may have more power than the M5, and it maybe better looking than the M5 but sadly, the new E63 also has the same twerking trait as the M5 rival but it's a different kind of twerking because the E63 is starting to get more convincing and to do that, let's resort comparing the E63 AMG S-Modell to a totally different kind of league. Take this Nissan GT-R for example, while the E63 has more power than the GT-R, be warned that the GT-R has a better 0-100kph time than the E63 S-Modell and the E63 S-Modell costs more than the GT-R, by about 10,000 Euros. Hashtag? Sorry, can't tell what kind of hashtag will be but here's the word: 100,000 Euro German Sports Saloon with 585PS of power - gets raped by Godzilla. Ouch!

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So, it may not be a proper Godzilla rival but the E63 S-Modell sets the ultimate benchmark as one of the most powerful V8 sports saloons ever made and the BMW M5 can't get even closer because it needs to do better than that. Sadly though, even though the E63 S-Modell is the best saloon car for the bravest of the few, I wouldn't recommend it and instead, go for the Nissan GT-R. Why? It's quicker than the E63 S-Modell and that's the end of it. Case closed.

Sunday, June 2, 2013

Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe and Cabriolet Minor Change

2014 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe and Cabriolet

Along with the sedan and estate, the coupe versions and cabriolet versions of the Mercedes-Benz E-Class W212 were given a minor change as well. Although it is essentially a minor change for these two-door brothers thanks to its new schnoz, it feels like it has nothing in common with the sedan and tourer equivalents because...well, let's find out...

First of all, it's still not as sporty to drive as the sedan and tourer equivalents even though two-doors is enough to call it a driver-focused model of the E-Class family. Think about it, folks. Even though the Coupe and Cabriolet E-Class models are more than enough to satisfy an unnecessary selfie, it's not quite qualified to be more of a thoroughbred rather than being a sophisticated two-door saloon car for the privileged few who are always self-centered. Alpha males just don't get it because even though the E-Class Coupe and Cabriolet were made just for them, they would rather go for the old-fashioned CLK instead because...well, you know why.

Anyway, while these two are not classified to be called "sports cars", both the new E-Class Coupe and Cabriolet models are designed to be more of an "everyday car" because if you were the sort of selfie who takes them out for a stroll in, well, let's just say EDSA or Quezon City, or Bonifacio Global City, these cars were made to be head-turners because when every time there's someone saw you around driving one of those, you'd be rather be mistaken for a high-profile celebrity going out for a dinner with a special someone that you can't tell to anyone.

Of course, rather than being a head-turner, it's a comfortable car as well. It's like you're making a bland mushroom soup from a can very exciting to eat by putting some milk and some tuna. I like it. I made that meal myself, though. Anyway, while it has the feeling of sipping your freshly cooked meal, there is a bit of a problem about these; they're not quite exciting to drive those either, even when you take these on one of the world's best driving roads. It feels like that you went to the best rollercoaster in town and 5 seconds later, it's over. It's not quite an Enchanted Kingdom-level of excitement but rather...a Pixie Forest-level of excitement. Oh, and if you don't know what a Pixie Forest was, it's on the Festival Supermall. Those who find it boring don't go there and instead go to X-Site. It's more fun though.

2014 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe and Cabriolet interior

Engine ranges include a 2.0L turbo petrol engine, 3.0L V6 turbo petrol engine, a 2.1L diesel engine, and a 3.0L V6 diesel engine may seem to be rather fine but it seems that none of those engine types that tickles your fancy. Even with the most powerful engine in the lineup which produces 333hp of power and an electronically limited top speed of 155mph, it feels a bit Jon Tickle than a tickle machine and even if you're acting like a Brainiac like what speedo boys do, it's not quite more exciting even though it's short on power compared to its AMG-badged predecessor, the old CLK which was built until 2009. Boo...

Like the four-door equivalents, both the E-Class Coupe and Cabriolet also comes with host of safety features, most that will be appeared on the next S-Class, such as  PRE-SAFE PLUS, ATTENTION ASSIST driver drowsiness monitor, Driver Assistance Package with DISTRONIC PLUS adaptive cruise control with Steering Assist and PRE-SAFE Brake, plus Active Blind Spot Assist and Active Lane Keeping Assist, and PARKTRONIC with enhanced Active Parking Assist. Not only this car is more of an everyday car, it's safer as well because thanks to all of these features, this car cares about the driver more than the car itself. Hmmm...

Meh...I'd rather not sold to this new model anyway. With times like this, best to go back to the old CLK instead because not only it's more exciting to drive than the new E-Class Coupe and Cabriolet, it has the hotter version that these two...isn't. Fat chance, kid. Fat chance...

Photo: Mercedes-Benz

Tuesday, May 14, 2013

Mercedes-Benz E-Class W212 minor change

Die E-Klasse. In Bestform

It was four years since Mercedes-Benz brought out the incredibly elegant W212 E-Class saloon which was made to satisfy every upperclassmen who think that most money came from trees. Well, that's an urban myth about the money tree but anyway, the W212 E-Class is always the classy one for those who can't afford a flagship S-Class and while it has some of the high-tech gizmos from the S-Class, that makes it a great value. Now, for this minor change, the one thing we're expecting for the 2014 E-Class W212 is its departure...

2014 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
The main departure for the 2014 model is the four separate headlamps which has been the main template for every E-Class generations since the 1995 W210 model. While the departure makes it saddened by E-Class fans like you and me, Mercedes-Benz told that these new one-piece headlamps retain the “four-eyed” look while both the day-time running lights and the dipped beam have partial LED lights as standard while the full LED lights are optional extra. Who cares? Despite those, it still can't resemble the "four-eyed" look and that's not quite enough. Look at it, it's less elegant as the pre-facelifted model but anyway, that's the least of our problems. Let's check out some more...

Initially, the sedan and wagon variant of the E-Class W212 minor change is available for now while the coupe and the cabriolet versions will follow later in the summer so let's deal with the sedan and the wagon for now and depending on which style you're on, you can expect ten gasoline units such as a turbocharged 2.0L 4-cylinder engine for the E200 and E250 up to the top-spec 4.6L V8 engine for the E500. Or, if you're in the mood for being a Satanist, you might be urged to have some Satan-fueled diesels such as the 2.2L CDi engine for the E300 or the 3.0L CDi engine for the E350. You can also expect diesel-electric hybrids as well but we're not in the mood to talk about those. Let's move on to what other stuff that has changed for the 2014 model...

2014 Mercedes-Benz E-Class interior
Well, apart from the engine choices as well as the revised exterior, not to mention the revised interior which makes very appealing to the driver's eye, the 2014 E-Class has made even more intelligent because for this model, it has some of the features you can expect on the next-generation S-Class flagship such as the Collision Prevent Assist warning system that automatically halts the car when it's in near collision and the Attention Assist System which triggers a warning noise if the car senses that the driver's too tired or drowsy. This reminded me of the Crown I've examine a few years ago. When the driver's getting sleepy, this gizmo triggers a noise to wake him up and then avoid a certain oncoming accident. That's very amazing and very clever. What's also clever is the numerous safety features including the system where it can park all by itself! That's amazing for the lazy boys who don't know how to park a car...amateurs...

The price? Well, it starts under 40,430.25 euros for the sedan and 43,643.25 Euros for the wagon. That's a new price to pay but you have to pay a hefty extra for some engine choices, the optional extras, the accessories, so on, so forth. You need to be extra careful where you'll going to spend your savings on.

The verdict? Well, in everyone's honest opinion, despite the loss of the four-piece headlamps, it's still looks rather nice and rather dynamic for an executive sport saloon that competes against the BMW 5-Series and the Audi A6 but as a driver's car, it's still a bit tad old-fashioned. It's becoming too smart to handle in its own right because with all those technical overload, the new E-Class is feeling like a robot that has been set to drive by itself. It's like the future getting lost in the middle of nowhere. Where's it going? I don't know but I'll have to figure it out someday...

Photo: Mercedes-Benz

Tuesday, May 15, 2012

Welcome Back: 2010 Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG

A very different approach...


The Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG, a muscle car disguised as a premium sedan made from Sindelfingen, Germany. Eh...Don't worry, I saw the Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG in one episode of Top Gear alongside the 5th generation Chevrolet Camaro, as reviewed by Richard Hammond. Anyway, it may not be more of a muscle, it still acts like a muscle even though this has a 6.2L V8 engine mounted on it. When The Stig got his hands full on the E63 AMG, it lapped a 1:24.9 lap time at the Top Gear Test Track. It's a remarkable German muscle in disguise, faster than the Lotus Evora or a Lamborghini Gallardo.

Despite that this is the potent E63 AMG, it's still the W212 E-Class that I know. The kind of car you would want to get from Everest Hills to De La Salle Zobel, making it an epic long-distance cruiser. A grand touring premium sedan blessed with the technology it deserves. I was more than happy to take the wheel of the W212 E-Class, in E63 AMG guise, because the design was just elegant unlike any other. Like most AMG models in their 6.3 AMG designation offered on Forza 4, the E63 AMG do come with the SPEEDSHIFT MCT 7-speed for faster shifts and with traction control off, I may as well smoke all day long. The E63 AMG though may not as been dynamic as the Cadillac CTS-V but its still a proper all-round German muscle that tears down corners like scissors. Some say that the CTS-V sedan is no match to the E63 AMG because by due consideration and some Motor Trend article, the E63 AMG trounced the CTS-V. Yes, the CTS-V sedan is better than the M5 in corners and quicker than the Jaguar XFR in a drag race but when the CTS-V faced against the E63 AMG, they were close. It maybe as expensive than the CTS-V sedan but we're calling it a winner to the E63 AMG because, well, let's be honest that the king of super sedans has been dethroned, for now....

Sunday, July 10, 2011

E-Class (W212) vs. 5-Series (F10) vs. A6 (C7 Typ 4G)

2010 Mercedes-Benz E-Class


2011 BMW 5-Series

2012 Audi A6

This was one heck of a "March Madness" for sure. The Mercedes-Benz E-Class W212 arrived since March 2009, the BMW 5-Series F10 arrived since March 2010, and the all new Audi A6 (C7 Typ 4G) arrived since March 2011. This was one heck of chronology that those three executive premium mid-size sedans were launched consecutively. CATS Motors already has the W212, Asian Carmakers Corporation already has the F10, and we're still waiting for PGA Cars to bring the all new Audi A6 soon. Either way, those three exceed expectations among German luxury car connoisseurs and their exceptional technology became a leading edge to surpass its predecessors.

In terms of design: I will give the Mercedes-Benz E-Class (W212) 1st place while 2nd place goes for the BMW F10 and 3rd place goes to the all new Audi A6. What can I say?

In terms of performance: BMW 5-Series F10 is my pick while 2nd place goes for the MB E-Class W212 and 3rd goes for the all new Audi A6 (C7 Typ 4G). Why? Let's observe the top of the line models. The BMW 550i can achieve 5 seconds in a 0-100km/h run while the MB E500 reaches 0-100km/h in 5.4 seconds and the Audi A6 3.0 TFSI can accumulate 5.5 seconds in the 0-100km/h run.

In terms of pricing: The all new Audi A6 takes the lead while 2nd place goes for the MB E-Class (W212) and 3rd place goes to the BMW 5-Series (F10). Why? Let's take introductory pricing. The Audi A6 2.0 TDI costs 38,500 Euros while the Mercedes-Benz E 200 CDI BlueEfficiency costs 39,835 Euros and the BMW 520d costs 40,350.

It's up to you to decide....

Tuesday, March 9, 2010

Mercedes-Benz E-Class Cabriolet



Last year, Mercedes-Benz launched the all-new E-Class, in sedan, coupe, and wagon form. Then, the following, AMG, Mercedes-Benz's powerhouse sports division, muscled up the E-Class sedan and the wagon form, leaving the coupe version in question. At the North American International Auto Show last January, Mercedes-Benz has just chopped the E-Class Coupe's roof, and called the E-Class Cabriolet, the next big thing from the premiere German automobile manufacturer, Mercedes-Benz.




Expected to be on sale this month for European customers, the new E-Class Cabriolet welcomes the wind for the owners, thanks to the switchable soft-top that can be close or open for an appealing tour de force. Dubbed as the replacement for the axed CLK-Class Cabriolet, most Mercedes-Benz aficionados would consider this new model a nice addition to the Mercedes-Benz E-Class collection. With the sedan, coupe, E63 AMG sedan, estate, and E63 AMG Estate on hand, the E-Class Cabriolet is definitely a newest addition to the family. Judging from its striking design, you can rest assure that this luxury convertible is sexualized for the thrill of the owners who are ready to take it all day, all night, from the city roads to the highway roads, showing other convertible owners who is the "king of the hill", no matter what it takes.

From the 2.0-litre CDI diesel engine all the way to the high-performance 5.5-litre V8 engine capable of releasing almost 400PS of power, the new E-Class Cabriolet has a host of innovative features; including the Agility Control suspension, McPherson struts, high-strength-steel construction, direct steering, multi-link suspension, and much more. It also has optional features such as the speed-sensitive power steering, sports suspension, and Dynamic Handling package. With these features, there is no stopping for this unique luxury convertible ready to feel the open breeze.

My thoughts about the E-Class Cabriolet:
With the winds changing from different directions, it is good to say that this new E-Class Cabriolet is the best ride only an E-Class fan can get. From the Autobahn, Mt. Haruna, Tagaytay, Grand Canyon, and other places where the wind can reach people, the breeze will be on your heart, once you step inside on this new car. It takes patience for the customer to obtain the newest member of the E-Class family, but when it strikes, the customer is welcomed to give this convertible a spin on the open highway. The E-Class Cabriolet makes a perfect rival to the BMW Z4, Lexus IS Convertible, and the Nissan Fairlady Z Roadster, as car addicts say it. Be prepared to get a handful of this new treat from Mercedes-Benz.

Tuesday, February 2, 2010

Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG Estate

2011 Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG T-Modell
For those who remember the aesthetics of the Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG in sedan form, the E63 AMG gets even more space with the Estate variant! Premiered in Frankfurt since September and destined for European sale in February, the same raw feeling of the E63 AMG with the spaciousness of the E-Class Estate combined into one beastly machine with the spacious feeling.

From the outer view of the E63 AMG Estate, you can really see this monstrous wagon fitted with the same AMG treatment you will find on the sedan variant. Aside from the monstrous exterior, the 6.2-litre V8 Natural Aspiration Engine is truly a corporate muscle for this grand touring sports wagon. With 525PS of power, top speed of 250km/h, and a split 0-100km/h time of 4.6 seconds, the E63 AMG Estate still has the breath-taking experience that the sedan variant have. Not only that, the Speedshift 7-speed automatic transmission with paddle shifters adds fun for this muscular touring wagon, because the driver can also set the transmission from automatic to manual for an added challenge. To make things interesting for the E63 AMG Wagon, there are several options to adjust from, giving hardcore drivers some thrilling experiences which are fun to experiment on city roads to race tracks.

My thoughts about the E63 AMG Estate:
With the estate-like look and the sports car-like feel, the new E63 AMG Estate is truly a monstrous muscle built for real men. Other sports wagons cannot stand a chance by muscling in to this muscular Autobahn monster that releases 500 horses and almost 300km/h of top speed. Be warned, this sports wagon has the respect from Mercedes-Benz's AMG division, and you will never take it away.



Photo: Autoblog

Monday, November 30, 2009

New MB E-Class



The all new Mercedes-Benz E-Class is now ready to take on other luxury medium sedans with its bold new look, new features, and a host of new engines to choose from. To make things possible, the new E-Class is a sure thing to bring the word "luxury" to a whole new meaning. Take a look at the exterior; it looks more noticing than the previous-generation E-Class, which is in fact the front headlamps look sophisticated than before, the side looks more nicer and the rear is somewhat look like another luxury car you know. These looks can be quite fresh and good enough for the executive to have a modern living. For safety and security, the New E is equipped with all of the features suitable for a luxury car such as the Intelligent Light System, Adaptive Brake system, Night Vision for superior visibility after dark, cruise control, parking system for good parking, lane assist that is effective for corrective lane changing, speed limiter, PRE-SAFE, the latest anti-theft system, and more features long enough to mention the whole humble machine.





The true modern living of the all-new E-Class is the interior. Just notice the ergonomics and the comfort inside. It looks just like the S-Class with the dashboard that is sort of look like the C-Class with some aspects only a true blue “Auto-Enthusiasten” can be fond of. Let’s not forget the audio system; it’s quite good for the executives to listen some orchestra music while driving on the highway.
For those who doesn’t deserve a modern living E-Class can also choose this modern living sports car, The E-Class Coupe. It should be available soon worldwide. The only question regarding the E-Class Coupe is, can this car replace the CLK?





And for those who are looking for some space, the E-Class Estate can be a perfect fit for you too. The E-Class Estate provides sedan-like capabilities with wagon-like spaciousness you can trust.




TECHNICALLY SPEAKING:
This is truly a good modern living executive premium medium sedan that is the target of other luxury medium sedans like the Lexus GS, BMW 5-Series and the Audi A6 while the E-Class Coupe is the betting target of the Audi A5. The E-Class Estate makes perfect enemies with the Subaru Legacy Touring Wagon, Audi A6 Avant, and the BMW 5-Series Estate. No matter how many times you said “Modern Living” a hundred times before, think before you unwind, live, and steer the New E-Class anywhere you go.

Thursday, September 3, 2009

Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG



Mercedes-Benz's AMG division has done it again this time by modifying the modern luxury premium medium-sized sedan, the Mercedes-Benz E-Class, into an unthinkable, unimaginable, unbreakable street machine that carries the long tradition of the artisanship done by AMG. The E63 AMG (previously an E55 AMG replaced after its previous generation's minor change) is a top-of-a-line German premium sports sedan tuned to be almost a lightning bolt that transforms the view of the road.





The styling of the E63 AMG is somewhat evolved from the previous generation model; the front view provides a commanding presence thanks to its aggressive front bumpers. On the sideways; you will be greeted by the trademark AMG wheels and the ubiquitous "6.3 AMG" found in most AMG models which are rigged with the "6.3 AMG" treatment, especially the C-Class' own C63 AMG.

Despite the naming, the E63 AMG’s powered with the M156 6.2-litre naturally aspirated V8 engine that carries the power capacity of over 525PS at a maximum speed of over 250km/h and it can reach under five seconds on a 0-100km/h run. On the fuel economy, the E63 AMG can achieve a frugal 7.9km/L on all roads.

Aside from the exterior and the engine, the E63 AMG has more features suitable for the professional driver. Take a look on the Speedshift 7-speed automatic transmission, carbon-ceramic brakes, quad exhaust tips on the back that roars like the classic Hammer, direct steering, AMG Sports Suspension, a newly developed front axle, and the 3-Stage Electronic Stability Program that allows the driver to choose several ESP options that match the situation the driver has faced.





The interior is dedicated for the aficionado such as the Nappa Leather Interior, AMG sill panels, AMG sport pedals, AMG Drive Unit that provides the driver the option well fitted for various situations, AMG instrumental cluster, and the AMG Performance Steering Wheel with paddle shifters. With these interior features, there is no doubt this AMG sedan has the stylish yet sexy features offered for the professionals.

NOW THAT IS A PROFESSIONAL STREET MACHINE!

With the 6.2-litre V8 engine, stylish exterior, unparalleled performance, sexy interior, and the best performance packages offered, the E63 AMG can be the ultimate track machine not targeted for the young individuals because of its manly looks. To be fair, men from their 30s to their 50s are the type of drivers recommended to drive this blazing German street machine. The E63 AMG can be a perfect sports sedan ever to be cruised on a Saturday night in the Metro for sure.