MERCEDES-BENZ: WHAT’S NEW FOR 2007
CL-Class Coupe:
New-generation V8-powered CL550 coupe (382 hp, 391 lb.-ft.) debuts in late 2006
V12-powered CL600 model (510 hp, 612 lb.-ft.) follows shortly thereafter
GL-Class Sport Utility:
A totally new vehicle class – the first full-size sport utility from Mercedes-Benz
V8-powered GL450 (335 hp, 339 lb.-ft.) made spring 2006 debut
Luxurious seating for up to seven adults, with standard power folding 3rd row seats
S-Class Sedan:
Ninth-generation S-Class debuts with S550 (382 hp, 391 lb.-ft.) in February 2006
Two V12-powered models to follow – S600 (510 hp, 612 lb.-ft.) in spring and S65 AMG
(604 hp, 738 lb.-ft.) in summer
SL-Class Coupe/Roadster:
Redesign includes more direct steering, deeper front air dam, new wheel designs, new 3-bar grille, clear taillights and new interior colors
SL550 (382 hp, 391 lb.-ft) replaces 302-hp SL500 and joins SL55 AMG, SL600 and SL65 AMG
SL55 AMG power increased to 510 hp, 531 lb.-ft. of torque and SL600 to 510 hp, 612 lb.-ft
50th Anniversary Edition SL550 roadster offered earlier this year to honor the first 300SL roadster
E-Class Sedan and Wagon:
Redesign features new front bumper, lower air dam, grille, headlights and taillights
Enhancements to standard equipment include sunroof, 6-CD changer and Harman/Kardon sound system
Sport Model: 18” wheels, lowered sport suspension, dual-chrome exhaust outlets, birds-eye maple trim
All E-Class models get PRE-SAFE anticipatory safety system (from S-Class)
E550 (382 hp, 391 lb.-ft.) replaces the 302-hp E500, joining E350 and new AMG and diesel models
High-performance E63 AMG (507 hp, 465 lb.-ft.) replaces the 469-hp E55 AMG
Super-clean E320 BLUETEC (210 hp, 388 lb.-ft.) replaces 201-hp E320 CDI diesel
CLK-Class Coupe and Cabriolet:
High-performance CLK63 AMG Cabriolet (475 hp, 465 lb.-ft.) replaces the 362-hp CLK55 AMG
CLK550 (382 hp, 391 lb.-ft.) replaces the 302-hp CLK500, joins the CLK350
All-new Sports Appearance Package for CLK350
CLS-Class Four-Door Coupe:
A totally new class last year – the first-ever four-door coupe
All CLS-Class models are equipped with PRE-SAFE anticipatory safety system (from S-Class)
Enhancements to standard equipment include 6CD changer and Harman/Kardon sound system
CLS550 (382 hp, 391 lb.-ft) replaces the 302-hp CLS500
High-performance CLS63 AMG (507 hp, 465 lb.-ft.) replaces the 469-hp CLS55 AMG
R-Class Sports Tourer:
A totally new class last year – an entirely new way for six adults to travel
High-performance R63 AMG (507 hp, 465 lb.-ft.) joins 268-hp R350 and the 302-hp V8 R500
Powerful R320 CDI diesel (221 hp, 398 lb.-ft.) joins R-Class line in fall 2006
M-Class Sport Utility:
Second-generation 2006 M-Class introduced last year
ML63 AMG (503 hp, 465 lb.-ft.) joins 268-hp ML350 and the 302-hp ML500
Efficient ML320 CDI diesel (221 hp, 398 lb.-ft.) joins M-Class in fall 2006
C-Class Sedan:
New exclusive wheel designs for Sport and Luxury models
Sport sedans now have AMG rear spoiler, AMG dual tip exhaust and black birds-eye maple interior trim
C280 Luxury sedan now comes standard with dual power front seats and steering column with memory
C230 is now a flexible-fuel vehicle that can use E85 ethanol as well as gasoline
C55 AMG discontinued – 2007 line includes the C230, C280 and C350 models
SLK-Class Coupe/Roadster:
SLK280, SLK350 and SLK55 AMG models continue
Enhanced AMG Sport Package and new Appearance Package for SLK280 & SLK350
G-Class Sport Utility:
G500 and G55 AMG models continue
DVD navigation, bi-xenon headlights and seven-speed transmission now standard
Redesigned fog lamps and center console controls
Leather door handle grip and improved front seat cushioning