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I recently test drove a 2008 BMW 328xi (sports/premium package) and a 2009 Mercedes Benz C300 (sports package). They both drove really well – the BMW handled corners a bit better while the MB was a bit smoother ride. The BMW’s package includes navigation while the MB’s does not ($3K extra to install that). They each have about 20,000 miles, are certified pre-owned and priced about the same. I’d like to hear from experienced drivers of these cars and/or others who have faced a similar decision about what they chose and how they came to that decision. Please share your thoughts. Thanks much!

I’ve got a 330ci (so rear wheel drive as opposed to the all wheel drive xi’s) and it’s a great car! Gets looks wherever I drive and always puts a smile on my face.

The comfort is great. I drove 1600 miles in it over the space of a week and I was as happy for the first journey as I was the last. On the motorway/freeway they are great cars too. Lots of power and a nice quiet cabin.

I am a bit of a BMW head though and would always recommend BMW’s over Mercs.

If possible, try and get a 24 hour test drive of each. I’m not sure if that is common in the states (I’m guessing you’re American as they only made the xi’s over there), but in the UK if the car salesman smells a sale, he’ll be more than happy to give you a 24hr test drive.

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Post-It notes come in different sizes and there are many Mercedes Benz models, past and present, of various dimensions.

Therefore your question cannot be answered as asked.

I know that an amg is a special engine I’m just curious about the sport package. Are all the sport packages the same as the amg modeling? Obviously excluding the actual engine. Thanks!

No, they’re not the same. Styling wise, a non-AMG model with an AMG sport package still receives AMG bumpers, side skirts, and alloy rims. However, a true AMG vehicle receives larger brakes (in most cases, the first generation ML55 received the same brakes as the regular V8 ML500 with the exception of painted calipers), more firm suspension, different powertrain (faster shifting transmission and different ratio differential) as well as many interior changes to make an AMG model unique.

Is there a place to add hydraulic fluid to system? Where?

The reservoir is in the bottom of the trunk.

MERCEDES E320 SPORT MINT 2001 $12900 FREE WARRANTY! ASANKACARS.COM 941-923-2009

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Completely revised, high-resolution slide show of our tour of the new Mercedes-Benz Museum in Stuttgart-Untertürkheim, Germany, one year after the opening in 2006.

The museum has eight floors of fantastic, beautiful, highly informative displays that trace the history of the Mercedes-Benz, Daimler-Benz cars from their infancy in the late 19th century through today. The history of Mercedes-Benz is also the history of the motor car, with everything you ever wanted to know about the evolution of the automobile to be found in one amazing and wondrous place – the Mercedes-Benz Museum. It’s the finest of its kind in the whole wide world.

This is a must-see place for visitors to Germany, and merits multiple trips back for the sheer abundance of things to see, savour and learn in this most impressive museum. Enjoy the slide show !

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ADDRESS
Mercedes-Benz Museum
Mercedesstraße 100
70372 Stuttgart

Homepage

Hotline +49 (0) 711 – 17 30 000
Fax +49 (0) 711 – 17 30 400
E-Mail: mercedes-benz-museum@daimlerchrysler.com

Opening Hours
Tues – Sun & on public holidays
from 9 am till 6 pm
Mondays – closed
Service counters close at 5 pm.

Prices
Day ticket Adults – 8 Euro
Reduced-price day ticket – 4 Euro

DIRECTIONS
S-Bahn – Line S1
from main station or “Stadtmitte” stop to “Gottlieb-Daimler-Stadion” stop. After alighting from the train, please follow the signs to the museum.

Bus – Line 51
from “Bad Cannstatt station
to Mercedes-Benz Welt stop
Mo-Sun 8.30 am – 10 pm
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MUSIC:
Ludwig van Beethoven
Piano Concerto No. 1 in C Major, Op. 15
2. Largo

Murray Perahia, piano
Bernard Haitink, Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra
Sony Classical

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Michael Schumacher and Niki Lauda on a rid in the Mercedes Benz E-Class Convertible.

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Old russian movie(1995). w126 Tuned Mercedes 560SEC

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2008 Mercedes-Benz CL550 test drive and walk around with Chris from Chicago Cars Direct.
The 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class is a large grand touring coupe available in four trim levels: CL550, CL600, CL63 AMG and CL65 AMG. The CL550 comes packed with luxury features such as bi-xenon headlights, 18-inch alloy wheels, a hard-drive-based navigation system, a 600-watt Harman Kardon audio system with six-disc CD/DVD changer and satellite radio, Bluetooth connectivity, 14-way power heated front seats, power sunroof, power door and trunk closers and park assist. Options for the CL550 include the AMG Sport Package and a pair of premium packages. The former is essentially fancy wheels and a body kit, while the latter two equipment groups include features such as keyless starting, ventilated front seats, a nighttime vision assist system and “Drive Dynamic” front seats whose bolsters automatically inflate to add support during hard cornering.

The V12-powered CL600 adds those premium packages’ features, leaving but two options: an iPod integration kit and 19-inch wheels.

The ultra-performance-focused AMG versions offer even more powerful engines as well as unique exterior enhancements, sport-tuned suspensions, high-performance brakes, 20-inch wheels and AMG multicontour leather sport seats. The chief difference between these two super coupes is their engine choices: the CL63 AMG has a 518-horsepower V8 while the CL65 AMG features a 604-hp twin-turbo V12. There is also a limited-edition CL65 painted in “liquid metal” to celebrate AMG’s 40th anniversary.

Powertrains and Performance
The 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL550 is powered by a 5.5-liter V8 (382 hp and 391 pound-feet of torque) that sends its power to the rear wheels via a seven-speed automatic transmission. The CL600 features a twin-turbo V12 engine (510 hp and 612 lb-ft) mated to a five-speed automatic transmission. Either way, performance is impressive, with the CL550 hitting 60 mph in 5.5 seconds and the CL600 doing the same in just 4.5 seconds.

The CL63 AMG delivers a more visceral experience with its AMG-developed 6.3-liter normally aspirated V8 (518 hp and 465 lb-ft) that’s paired with a performance-tuned version of the seven-speed automatic transmission. The end result is a 0-60 time equal to the CL600. The truly power-hungry will after the CL65 (604 hp and 738 lb-ft), which can leap to 60 mph in 4.2 seconds and possesses high-speed acceleration more akin to a Formula 1 racecar than a comfy four-place GT.

Safety
All the latest safety features are standard, such as a full complement of airbags (including side curtain and driver’s knee), adaptive xenon headlights and stability control. There is also PreSafe which, when it senses a possible accident (via rapid brake pedal and steering inputs and/or stability control intervention) will automatically position the front-passenger seat for optimum airbag use and close the windows and sunroof if a rollover is imminent. All but the CL550 feature PreSafe Brake, which can automatically apply up to 40 percent of the vehicle’s braking capacity when it senses a seemingly imminent collision. In addition, on all but the CL550, the brake lights flash rapidly during emergency braking to help prevent rear collisions.

Interior Design and Special Features
The CL’s luxurious cabin is similar to that of the S-Class sedan, meaning it boasts the same clean, elegant design. The high-quality materials and superb fit and finish quietly bespeak the fact that this is an expensive car. Supple leathers and highly polished wood and metallic trim abound. Should you wish for a more personal touch, custom colors as well as Alcantara trim are available.

The large doors open easily and feature a power closing assist. The front seats are fantastically comfortable, with numerous adjustments as well as heating and, on upper trims, cooling and massage functions. The rear seat is also well-shaped and offers considerably more room for occupants than that of the BMW 6 Series. Trunk capacity stands at 13.5 cubic feet, more than enough room for a weekend’s worth of baggage and golf clubs.

Driving Impressions
The 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class delivers a serene driving experience with plenty of performance to wake up passengers who might have otherwise been lulled to sleep by the car’s super-quiet and comfy cabin. Standard across the lineup is Mercedes-Benz’s Active Body Control (ABC) active suspension system that reduces body roll in corners, squat under acceleration and dive during braking. The open road is one of the few places where the CL feels light on its feet, as it glides over rough pavement without feeling overly soft. This is the kind of driving this big coupe was made for. Even when driven moderately briskly in the turns, the big Benz feels utterly composed.

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