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2010 AMG Mercedes
Mercedes-Benz has several updates in store for the 2010 model line
of vehicles. Based on information obtained from MBUSA, the overview
for AMG models (as of May 2009) with additional 2010 Mercedes-Benz
model details follows:
- V8-powered SLK55 AMG (355 hp, 376 lb-ft) with AMG SPEEDSHIFT® transmission
continues.
- V8-powered C63 AMG (451 hp, 443 lb-ft) model continues.
- High-performance E63 AMG sedan (518 hp, 465 lb-ft) with award-winning
7-speed MCT SPEEDSHIFT transmission debuts in November.
- ML63 AMG (503 hp, 465 lb-ft) model continues.
- V8-powered SL63 AMG (518 hp, 465 lb-ft) with AMG SPEEDSHIFT Multi
Clutch Transmission (MCT) and V12-powered SL65 AMG (604 hp, 738 lb-ft)
continue.
- Supercharged G55 AMG (500 hp, 516lb-ft) continues.
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Mercedes-Benz Overview >> |
2008 Record Sales
Year For Mercedes-AMG GmbH
- 24,200 AMG high-performance vehicles delivered worldwide
- Germany is second-strongest market with 34 per cent growth
- 73 per cent increase for AMG sports package
During 2008, Mercedes-AMG GmbH celebrated the most successful year
in its company history. AMG succeeded in increasing unit sales worldwide
by 19 per cent, selling 24,200 vehicles (previous year 20,300) and
bucking the market trend in extremely difficult conditions. As in previous
years, the USA was the strongest market for AMG with a share of 38
per cent of total sales. Germany came in second place (13 per cent),
followed by Japan (8 per cent). The German market has developed very
positively with a clear increase of 34 per cent compared with the previous
year. The greatest growth markets of 2008 include amongst others China
and Brazil with rates of increase of 260 per cent and 565 per cent
respectively. With these figures AMG confirms its leading position
amongst high-performance vehicle brands and at the same time further
expands its market share in the high-performance segment.
The C 63 AMG made a considerable contribution to the success of 2008
with 8100 vehicles delivered. The C 63 AMG, available as a saloon and
as an estate, is thereby the most successful AMG automobile of all
time. The new SL 63 AMG also developed positively, with 3,050 enthusiastic
purchasers in 2008.
In addition, a further chapter of the Black Series success story was
relayed to the world with the SL 65 AMG Black Series, limited to 350
units.
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2009
Mercedes-Benz Suggested Retail Prices
(includes
$875 destination charge) |
Model |
2009
Price |
2008
Price |
C300
Sport sedan |
$ 32,975 |
$ 32,475 |
C300
Sport sedan 4MATIC |
36,275 |
35,715 |
C300
Luxury sedan |
34,725 |
34,175 |
C300
Luxury Sedan 4MATIC |
36,525 |
35,975 |
C350
Sport sedan |
39,075 |
37,775 |
C63
AMG |
55,975 |
54,675 |
|
|
|
E320
BLUETEC sedan |
53,775 |
53,075 |
E350
sedan Sport/Luxury |
$ 52,775 |
$ 52,075 |
E350
sedan Sport 4MATIC |
54,175 |
53,575 |
E350
sedan Luxury 4MATIC |
52,775 |
53,575 |
E350
4MATIC wagon |
56,825 |
56,825 |
E550
sedan |
61,275 |
60,575 |
E550
4MATIC sedan |
62,775 |
62,075 |
E63
AMG sedan |
86,875 |
86,175 |
E63
AMG wagon |
87,675 |
86,925 |
|
|
|
CLS550
coupe (MY ’09) |
$ 69,825 |
$ 68,425 |
CLS63
AMG coupe (MY “09) |
95,425 |
94,025 |
|
|
|
ML320
BlueTEC sport utility |
48,125 |
45,875 |
ML350
4MATIC sport utility |
$ 46,625 |
$ 44,875 |
ML550
4MATIC sport utility |
55,325 |
53,625 |
ML63
AMG 4MATIC sport utility |
89,225 |
87,875 |
|
|
|
G500
sport utility |
$ TBD |
$ 89,075 |
G55
AMG sport utility |
TBD |
112,775 |
|
|
|
R320
BlueTEC sport utility |
48,825 |
46,475 |
R350
4MATIC sport utility |
47,325 |
45,475 |
|
|
|
GL320
CDI BlueTEC sport utility |
$ 57,625 |
$ 54,275 |
GL450
4MATIC sport utility |
58,625 |
56,775 |
GL550
4MATIC sport utility |
80,375 |
78,250 |
|
|
|
CLK350
coupe |
$ 47,325 |
$ 47,325 |
CLK350
cabriolet |
55,375 |
55,375 |
CLK550
coupe |
56,025 |
56,025 |
CLK550
cabriolet |
64,075 |
64,075 |
CLK63
AMG cabriolet |
90,375 |
90,375 |
CLK63
Black Series Coupe |
$
135,875 |
$
135,875 |
|
|
|
SLK300
coupe/roadster (MY ’09) |
$ 45,825 |
$ 45,025 |
SLK350
coupe/roadster (MY ’09) |
50,825 |
50,325 |
SLK55
AMG coupe/roadster (MY ’09) |
65,175 |
64,175 |
|
|
|
CL550
4MATIC coupe |
$
105,975 |
$
104,475
(non 4MATIC) |
CL600
coupe |
149,775 |
148,275 |
CL63
AMG coupe |
140,575 |
138,375 |
CL65
AMG coupe |
200,575 |
198,375 |
|
|
|
SL550
coupe/roadster (MY ’09) |
$ 96,775 |
$ 96,125 |
SL600
coupe/roadster (MY ’09) |
136,975 |
134,025 |
SL63
AMG coupe/roadster (MY ’09) |
132,875 |
new
model |
SL65
AMG coupe/roadster (MY ’09) |
191,575 |
188,025 |
|
|
|
S550
sedan |
$ 87,825 |
$ 87,575 |
S550
4MATIC sedan |
90,825 |
90,575 |
S600
sedan |
145,325 |
145,075 |
S63
AMG sedan |
129,225 |
127,875 |
S65
AMG sedan |
195,825 |
194,875 |
|
|
|
SLR
McLaren roadster |
$
TBD |
497,750 |
|
New for 2008
|
C-Class Sedan (on sale Aug. 7, 2007):
- New-generation V6-powered sedan features three models: C300
Sport, C300 Luxury (228 hp, 221 lb.-ft.) and C350 Sport (268
hp, 258 lb.-ft.)
- Redesigned 4MATIC all-wheel drive available on C300 Sport
and Luxury models
- C300 Sport automatic and C300 Luxury are flex-fuel capable – can
use E85 ethanol as well as gasoline
GL-Class Sport Utility (on sale July 16, 2007):
- GL550 (382 hp, 391 lb.-ft.) joins award-winning GL450 model
(335 hp, 339 lb.-ft.) and GL320 CDI (210 hp, 388 lb.-ft.)
- GL550 is differentiated with new grill, fender flares and
21” wheels
- Seven-passenger, full-size SUV was a totally new vehicle
class for Mercedes-Benz last year
CL-Class Coupe (on sale July 2, 2007):
- V8-powered CL63 AMG model (518 hp, 465 lb.-ft.)
and V12-powered CL65 AMG (604 hp, 738 lb.-ft.)
join CL550 (382 hp, 391 lb.-ft.) and CL600 (510 hp, 612 lb.-ft.)
- Limited production CL65 40th Anniversary Edition painted
in Liquid Metal
- New-generation flagship coupe debuted late 2006
S-Class Sedan (on sale July 2):
- V8-powered S63 AMG model (518 hp, 465 lb.-ft.) joins S550
(382 hp, 391 lb.-ft.), S600 (510 hp, 612 lb.-ft.) and V12-powered
S65 AMG (604 hp, 738 lb.-ft.)
- Redesigned 4MATIC all-wheel drive available on S500 (lighter,
more fuel-efficient)
- Ninth-generation flagship sedan debuted in mid-2006
SLR McLaren Coupe and Roadster (on sale October 1):
- New roadster model joins coupe (both models: 617 hp, 575
lb.-ft.)
- Semi-automatic roof on roadster opens or closes in less than
ten seconds
CLK-Class Coupe and Cabriolet (on sale July 2):
- Race-inspired CLK63 AMG Black Series coupe
(500 hp, 465 lb.-ft.) joins CLK63 AMG Cabriolet
(475 hp, 465 lb.-ft.), CLK550 (382 hp, 391 lb.-ft.) and CLK350
(268 hp, 258 lb.-ft.)
- CLK350 receives standard sport suspension and twin six-spoke
18-inch wheels
R-Class Sport Utility (on sale July 16):
- R350 now available with two-wheel or all-wheel drive
- Seven passenger seating now available (three-seat 2nd row)
- R320 CDI diesel (221 hp, 398 lb.-ft.) and R350 (268 hp, 258
lb.-ft) continue
- All models come with standard AMG body styling and 18” wheels
- R500 and R63 AMG models discontinued
M-Class Sport Utility (on sale July 16):
- ML550 (382 hp, 391 lb.-ft.) replaces ML500
- ML550 gets standard AMG body styling, 19-inch AMG wheels,
running boards and power sunroof
- ML350 (268 hp, 258 lb.-ft.) andML320 CDI (215 hp, 398 lb.-ft.)
receive standard 19” 5-spoke wheels, chrome grill and
trim, blue glass and power glass sunroof
- ML350 Edition 10 features unique trim parts and two-tone
interior; limited edition commemorates the M-Class’ ten-year
anniversary (launches in October 2007)
- ML63 AMG (503 hp, 465 lb.-ft) remains unchanged
SLK-Class Coupe/Roadster (on sale July 2):
- SLK280 (228 hp, 221 lb.-ft.), SLK350 (268 hp, 258 lb.-ft.)
and SLK55 AMG (355 hp, 376 lb.-ft.) models
continue
- Ten-Year Anniversary SLK350 includes standard automatic transmission,
17-inch wheels, Edition 10 badging, red stitching on seats
and red dash trim
E-Class Sedan and Wagon (on sale July 2):
- New AMG Sport package includes AMG front and rear aprons,
18-inch five-spoke wheels, dual chrome exhaust, and AMG steering
wheel with shift paddles available on E350, E550 sedan
- E320 BLUETEC (210 hp, 388 lb.-ft.) E350 (268 hp, 258 lb.-ft.),
E550 (382 hp, 391 lb.-ft.), and E63 AMG sedan
and wagon (507 hp, 465 lb.-ft.) models continue
- 4MATIC all-wheel drive available on E350 and E550
SL-Class Coupe/Roadster (on sale June 11):
- New 18-inch 5-twin-spoke wheels standard for SL550
- Premium Nappa Leather now available as part of the SL550
Trim Package
- SL550 (382 hp, 391 lb.-ft), SL55 AMG (510
hp, 531 lb.-ft.), SL600 (510 hp, 612 lb.-ft.) and SL65
AMG (604 hp, 738 lb.-ft.) models continue
CLS-Class Four-Door Coupe (on sale July 2):
- Both models, CLS550 (382 hp, 391 lb.-ft) and high-performance CLS63
AMG (507 hp, 465 lb.-ft.), receive standard satellite
radio and 18-inch seven-spoke wheels
G-Class Sport Utility (on sale July 31):
- G500 (292 hp, 336 lb.-ft.) and G55 AMG (493 hp, 516 lb.-ft.)
models continue
- Both models receive a new instrument cluster, steering wheel,
rear-view camera, tail light design and hands-free communication/telephone
interface
- G500 receives a 7-speed automatic transmission (G55
AMG continues with a 5-speed automatic transmission)
|
- 2007 AMG Price
Trends - |
AMG
Model |
2007
Price |
2006
Price |
%
Change |
E63 AMG sedan
('06 is E55) |
$ 85,375
|
$ 82,575 |
3%
|
E63 AMG wagon
(‘06 is E55) |
$ 86,175
|
$ 83,375 |
3%
|
CLS63 AMG coupe
('06 is CLS55) |
$ 92,975
|
$ 87,375
|
6%
|
ML63 AMG
sport utility |
$ 86,275
|
new model
|
new model
|
MY ’06 G55 AMG
sport utility |
$ 108,275
|
$ 105,275
|
3%
|
R63 AMG
sport utility |
$ 88,175
|
new model
|
new model
|
CLK63 AMG cabriolet
('06 is CLK55) |
$ 89,975
|
$ 83,275
|
7%
|
SLK55 AMG
coupe/roadster |
$ 63,275
|
$ 62,275
|
2%
|
CL63 AMG coupe |
TBD
|
new model
|
new model
|
SL55 AMG
coupe/roadster |
$ 129,575
|
$ 125,775
|
3%
|
SL65 AMG
coupe/roadster |
$ 186,775
|
$ 185,775
|
1%
|
S63 AMG sedan |
TBD |
new model |
new model |
S65 AMG sedan |
$ 182,275 |
new model |
new model |
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debut of the 2008 C-Class. First to debut was the 2008 CL65 AMG,
powered by a 6.0-liter twin-turbo V12 engine that produces 604 horsepower
and 738 pound-feet of torque. Following the CL65 AMG, the 2008 C-Class
sedan burst onto the stage. Mercedes-AMG CEO, Volker Mornhinweg,
followed the C-Class by introducing the CLK63 AMG Black Series, a
street legal version of the Official F1™ Safety Car.
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over a half-million sold worldwide, the Mercedes-Benz SLK has been
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1994 Turin Auto Show - production models arrived in 1997. To honor
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SLK - A Home Run!" that outlines the features and changes in the SLK
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The world-renowned driver-training program from Mercedes-AMG arrives
in the USA this September (2009) – AMG Driving Academy.
The “AMG Driving Academy” has replaced the AMG Challenge
events for 2009. The new driving program is a major departure from
the AMG Challenge in that there will be additional emphasis on driver
training versus the experience of a test drive at speed.
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Lime Rock Park (CT), Palm Beach International Raceway (FL) and Laguna
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and maximum torque is 1000 Newton meters: the CL 65 AMG attains 100
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