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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.

<< 2010 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.

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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2008 Mercedes-Benz AMG CLK63 Black Series | AMG Market and the history of AMG MercedesNEW YORK – AMG Market News: Mercedes-Benz debuted two new AMG cars at the New York auto show, along with the North American 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.

AMG Market consolidates Mercedes-Benz news from around the world. News stories, AMG articles, the history of AMG Mercedes-Benz, Mercedes VIN info, club links, AMG events, and MBUSA press information is published on our AMG news pages here.

The SLK Mercedes-Benz 10th Anniversary

With over a half-million sold worldwide, the Mercedes-Benz SLK has been a success story since it was first introduced as a concept car at the 1994 Turin Auto Show - production models arrived in 1997. To honor the SLK's 10th Anniversary, the SL Market Letter published the article, "Mercedes-Benz SLK - A Home Run!" that outlines the features and changes in the SLK since it was introduced.
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AMG Challenge Event Discontinued for 2009, but hold on! The AMG Driving Acadely is here!

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.

Venues for the USA AMG Driving Acadely events include Lime Rock Park (CT), Palm Beach International Raceway (FL) and Laguna Seca Raceway. << MORE >>



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2008 CL65 AMG
High-Performance Coupe

Powerful AMG 6.0-liter V12 biturbo engine familiar from the S65 AMG and SL65 AMG twelve-cylinder models, maximum output is 450 kW/612 hp and maximum torque is 1000 Newton meters: the CL 65 AMG attains 100 km/h in 4.4 seconds and reaches the 200-km/h mark in 13.3 seconds. Its maximum speed is 250 km/h (electronically limited).

First series-production Mercedes to feature the "AMG Alubeam" unique paint finish, which previously was seen only on a handful of Mercedes show cars. << MORE >>

 

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