As in the case of fellow German marque BMW, Mercedes designations have fairly plain meanings: The 560 indicates a 5.6 - liter V - 8 engine; «S» designates Mercedes» top - of - the -
line class of cars, which includes a couple of sedans, a coupe and a roadster; «E» means einspritzung, German for fuel injection; «L'» is short for «long wheelbase.»
Not exact matches
One factor in its favor is the growing and monied
class of tech - savvy consumers who are willing to pay for novel, customized experiences — and for whom a standard
car off the assembly
line may pale next to the thrill
of the next newest, shiniest thing.
The drivers start to arrive in the middle
of the afternoon,
lining up according to racing
class: motorcycles and hot rods towed in on trailers on one side, street - legal sports
cars in the middle, and, at the very far end
of the pit, a couple
lines of high school kids flanked on one side by black and white patrol
cars.
Prices and full specification for the C43 models as well as the rest
of the C -
Class Coupe and Cabriolet
line - up will be announced at the
car's April launch.
Set to go on sale in July
of this year, the 2017 facelift will upgrade the S -
Class with industry leading tech, styling more in
line with the rest
of the Mercedes - Benz range and even more raw ability to indulge its occupants like few other
cars.
Comfort is a priority over sportiness (keeping in
line with what most buyers will appreciate in this
class of sedan) and the
car simply soaks up nearly all road imperfections, large and small, without fuss.
The extra-large three - pointed star embedded in the grille and the crisply folded
lines of the C300 give it an edgy look that previous generations
of C -
class cars didn't have.
The arching roof
line is a further typical styling element
of the new R -
Class, providing a sweeping link between the A-pillar and D - pillar and lending the
car a sleek, coupé - like silhouette.
The Bottom
Line It may not be the fastest, greenest, or most high - tech
car in its
class, but the 2011 Hyundai Elantra GLS has possibly the best balance
of those attributes at a great value.
I thought that A3's move from a hatchback to a sedan would be more jarring, but, outside
of a few tweaks, the A3 is a hugely satisfying, comfortable, and attractive
car, particularly at our Prestige trim level, where the already good level
of cabin luxury and finish is greatly improved, the exterior gains some S -
Line character, and its infotainment and safety tech are bumped to the top
of this
class.
The Bottom
Line While the new Lancer GTS boasts amenities not seen on other
cars in its
class, a powerful engine isn't one
of them.
Corvette Racing's Oliver Gavin, Tommy Milner and Richard Westbrook had the lead
of the GT
class firmly in hand just as the six hour mark was about to tick over for the 1000 - mile Petit Le Mans event at Road Atlanta when a steering failure temporarily side -
lined the No. 4
car in the pits.
Sport trim
cars get 17 - inch wheels, chrome treatment and LED lights, while AMG
Line models have an even sportier cabin, 18 - inch wheels and body styling to look like the most potent versions
of the C -
Class.
«The Chrysler Pacifica definitely stands out in the school drop - off
line, and its
class - leading style has won over many new customers,» Tim Kuniskis, head
of passenger
car brands for FCA North America said in a press release.
Following closely the already facelifted Mercedes S -
Class sedan, the 2018 S -
Class Coupe and Cabrio will host a series
of minor visual tweaks and, more significantly, a technology update meant to keep the biggest and most luxurious sports
cars in Mercedes
line - up competitive for another 3 years on the market.
The Mercedes - Benz B -
class is easily one
of the most boring
cars in the current MB
line - up, but that can all change very quickly if the German luxury automaker decides to put its latest concept version on sale.
If you aren't too hung up on your
car's badge, you could also take a look at the Kia Stinger, and there are plenty
of traditional rivals too, from executive saloons including the BMW 3 Series, Jaguar XE and Mercedes C -
Class, to newcomers like the Tesla Model S. With taut
lines, a low roofline and Audi's trademark grille and headlights, the A5 Sportback can easily stand its ground in the looks department, and is arguably more desirable than the Audi A4 saloon it's based on.
Base prices are in
line with the
class, but BMW continues its practice
of charging rather exorbitant sums for items that are either standard or much less costly on rival premium - compact
cars.
The «plain» 2.2 turbocharged motor was replaced in 1989 by the 2.5 turbocharged motor; neither was intercooled, and the main advantage
of the 2.5 was better off - the -
line performance (without needing to load the engine) and smoother acceleration which befitted a
car of the Lancer / GTS» feel and
class.
With a completely redone exterior that echoes the classic Mustang designs
of the past, an interior featuring world -
class materials, numerous technology upgrades and an improved driving experience, the 2010 Mustang is poised to become the latest classic in the proud
line of Ford's iconic American muscle
car.
Stitching and fit
lines were straight and finish was a cut above
cars of this
class.
Of course, being the smallest engine in the Lexus GS range, the 2.0 - liter turbocharged gasoline unit is also one of the most efficient in the line - up, with the claimed economy figures of 22mpg in the city and 33mpg on the highway making the car in this guise one of the more efficient sedans in this clas
Of course, being the smallest engine in the Lexus GS range, the 2.0 - liter turbocharged gasoline unit is also one
of the most efficient in the line - up, with the claimed economy figures of 22mpg in the city and 33mpg on the highway making the car in this guise one of the more efficient sedans in this clas
of the most efficient in the
line - up, with the claimed economy figures
of 22mpg in the city and 33mpg on the highway making the car in this guise one of the more efficient sedans in this clas
of 22mpg in the city and 33mpg on the highway making the
car in this guise one
of the more efficient sedans in this clas
of the more efficient sedans in this
class.
It's an elegant looking
car but as the owner
of a 2012 E
class coupe, I will miss that strong character
line from the front side to the back
of the
car.
The fastest
cars were therefore placed at the end
of the
line, building drama during the qualifying session while drivers competed for the overall pole as well as individual
class poles.
The Bottom
Line Electrification transforms the 2015 Kia Soul EV, already one
of the automaker's best
cars, into an excellent first entry into the small EV market and rockets it to the head
of its
class.
Roundly considered the most elite, refined, technologically advanced, and luxurious
car lines offered anywhere, the Mercedes - Benz S -
Class is the ne plus ultra
of the best full - size hybrid
cars.
«CTS has established itself as a world -
class line of luxury sports
cars, but to remain on top, we have to continually make improvements,» said Don Butler, vice president
of Cadillac marketing.
The 2018 Hyundai Sonata is the only
car in its
class to come with standard blind spot detection and rear cross traffic alert in its top -
of - the -
line Limited 2.0 T trim.
Of course, most ES buyers flock to this sedan not for its world -
class handling or sizzling off - the -
line acceleration, but for its allegiance to the idea a luxury
car should be as quiet and comfortable as it is responsive.
That this is a contemporary interpretation
of a legend is also evident, for example, from the
car's clear, geometric
lines: climbing aboard the G -
Class reveals styling elements from the exterior transposed into the interior.
The XF's
class - leading torsional rigidity has significant benefits for refinement and provides the perfect platform for a suspension system that is a further development
of the XK sports
car, and delivers a ride / handling balance and steering characteristics absolutely in
line with the XF's sporting looks.
Like the exterior, the interior is in
line with Kia's newfound focus on interiors that put
class ahead
of flash, although a few misfires betray the
car's compact underpinnings.
The big surprise for those expecting the more common AMG attributes
of blistering straight -
line pace with tail out sideways antics is that the AMG GT is one
of the best handling
cars in its
class.
Blending the comfort
of a Mercedes S -
Class with the style
of a Coupe the performance pedigree
of Mercedes tuning arm, the all - new S 63 AMG Coupe is a tantalising proposition, It's design offers exclusivity and luxury to match a Bentley Continental GT with the promise
of handling and performance to rival the flagship Porsche Panamera, and aims to be the ultimate luxury all - rounder, Despite getting the S -
Class name, the new Coupe stands out enough from the limousine on which its based, Sharp creases down the sides, a long bonnet, sloping roof and a neat spoiler integrated into the boot lid do a great job
of shrinking the S -
Class Coupes large dimension.;;» «MEGA SPEC»»; Our example is finished in magnetite Black and trimmed with Black Nappa leather with white stitching and AMG badges, Walnut Veneer Wood Interior, The
car comes with the 360 Camera, Distronic system, Active Park Assist, Lane Assist, Brake Assist Plus, Steering Assist, Blind spot Assist, Night view Assist, Head up display, Lane Change Warning, Burmeister Sound System, Memory Package, Dual Cup Holder, MB Connect, Dynamic Front Seats with Hot / Cold and Massage Seats, Electric Roller Blind, Active Body Control, Eco Start Stop, Dynamic LED Lights, Ambient Lighting, AMG 20» Spoked Wheels, Silver Brake Calipers, Adaptive Air Suspension, AMG Sports Package, Full MB Service History, Heated Seats, Keyless Go, Panoramic Glass Roof, Power Soft Close, Satellite Navigation, Memory Electric Seats, 14 Way Electric Adjustable Front Seats, Air Conditioning, Bluetooth Telephone, Central Locking, Climate Control, DAB Digital Radio, Heated Folding Mirrors, Massage Front Seats, Park Distance Control, Reversing Camera with Guidance
Lines, 8 Speed Gearbox, AMG 3 - Spoke Sports Steering Wheel, Multi Function Steering Wheel, Multiple Airbags, Anti Glare Rear View Mirrors, CD Auto changer, Day Time Running Lights, Electric Remote Boot / Hatch / Door Release, Light Design Package, Push Button Start, 2 Former Keepers, Black.
In the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship's 2016 season, the
lines are tightly drawn in the Prototype
class at the 64th Annual Mobil 12 Twelve Hours
of Sebring Fueled by Fresh From Florida —
of the dozen Prototypes entered, six are Daytona Prototypes, five are Prototype 2
cars, and one is the unique DeltaWing, which really doesn't fall into either classification, but is certainly closer to the P2 design and Daytona Prototype.
It's not a bad - looking
car and it's not crazy - looking with overdone exterior
lines, which is exactly the formula for selling a boatload
of cars in this
class.
The fastest
cars are therefore placed at the end
of the
line, building drama during the qualifying session while drivers compete for the overall pole as well as individual
class poles.
Designed and hand - built at Aston Martin's global headquarters at Gaydon in Warwickshire the new Vanquish, available as a 2 +2 or 2 +0, sits atop a broad
line - up
of world -
class sports
cars including the exquisite DB9, sporty V8 Vantage and luxurious four - door Rapide.
On the occasion
of 2014 Paris Motoshow, Mercedes - Benz also presented the new
line of exterior and interior genuine accessories for the C -
Class, for those who want to highlight the
car's refinement.
The Bottom
Line With spec - defying performance and surprisingly sophisticated driver - aid tech, the 2016 iA is both one
of the best
cars to wear the Scion badge and one
of the best in its
class.
It largely shares the C -
Class Coupe's elegant
lines, albeit with a fabric roof in place
of that
car's tin - top.
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