Mercedes, officially known as Mercedes-Benz, is a German automotive brand renowned for producing luxury vehicles, buses, coaches, and trucks. The brand is recognized for its high-quality engineering, innovative technologies, and a strong emphasis on luxury and performance. Mercedes-Benz traces its roots back to the late 19th century. The company's founders, Karl Benz and Gottlieb Daimler, played a significant role in the development of the automobile industry. Karl Benz is often credited with inventing the first true automobile in 1885, while Daimler and his engineer Wilhelm Maybach created one of the first internal combustion engines suitable for vehicles. The merger of Karl Benz's and Gottlieb Daimler's companies in 1926 led to the formation of the brand "Mercedes-Benz," which brought together their expertise in automobile and engine manufacturing. The brand's name "Mercedes" comes from a car model created by Daimler in honor of Mercedes Jellinek, the daughter of an important Daimler dealer. Over the years, Mercedes-Benz has become synonymous with luxury, elegance, and cutting-edge technology. The brand offers a wide range of vehicles, including sedans, SUVs, coupes, convertibles, and sports cars. Some of their notable vehicle lines include the C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, GLE, GLC, and the high-performance AMG models.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| VEHICLE TYPE | front- or rear-motor, 4-wheel-drive, 4-passenger, 4-door |
| PRICE AS TESTED | $205,000 (base price: $56,200) |
| MOTOR TYPE | Turbocharged 4-cylinder |
| POWER |
F: 194.44 hp R: 194.44 hp Combined: 388.88 hp Torque: F: 320 lb-ft R: 320 lb-ft Combined: 640 lb-ft |
| TRANSMISSION | Automatic |
| DIMENSIONS |
Wheelbase: 116.7 in Length: 198.3 in Width: 81.5 in Height: 66.3 in SAE volume: F: 60 cu ft M: 52 cu ft R: 28 cu ft Cargo volume (third row up/folded): 13/68 cu ft Front trunk: 7 cu ft Curb weight: 3000 lb |
| C/D TEST RESULTS |
Zero to 60 mph: 3.3 sec Zero to 100 mph: 7.6 sec Zero to 120 mph: 13.0 sec Rolling start, 5-60 mph: 3.5 sec Top gear, 30-50 mph: 1.3 sec Top gear, 50-70 mph: 2.1 sec Standing ΒΌ-mile: 11.8 sec @ 116 mph Top speed (governor limited): 130 mph Braking, 70-0 mph: 172 ft Roadholding, 300-ft-dia skidpad: 0.86 g* |
| FUEL ECONOMY |
EPA city/highway driving: 89/90 MPGe EPA range: 250 mi C/D observed: 77 MPGe |