Not exact matches
In North America, where customers almost always drive their own the S - class, Mercedes will sell
only the long -
wheelbase variant.
Our preview drive was confined to the standard -
wheelbase variant, which historically is
only ten percent of U.S. A8 sales.
Long
wheelbase variants barely differ — the diesel is just as quick, while the petrol loses
only a tenth, covering 0 - 62mph in 5.7 sec.
The new model not
only doubles down on that distinctive positioning with a more powerful base engine and a higher price, but it also adds a second, larger
wheelbase variant that takes on three - row competitors.
Critical Knowledge: High - performance
variant of all - new, 4 - passenger Cadillac CTS CoupeJoins CTS - V Sedan, STS - V and XLR - V in Cadillac's high - performance V - Series portfolioClassic hardtop styling with no B - pillar; touch - pad operation for doors means no traditional door handlesSame
wheelbase, but 2 inches lower and shorter than CTS - V SedanShares
only the instrument panel, console, headlamps, front fenders and grille with the CTS - V sedanRear - wheel drive556 - hp, supercharged 6.
The LWB
variant is also expected to be powered by the same engine while the overall mechanicals will
only undergo minor updates to settle for the added
wheelbase.
Within
only a short delay the EWB / extended
wheelbase variant was offered with separation, too.
The car is being offered
only in the long
wheelbase version and is currently available in two
variants - E 200 and E 350 d.
The five - door
variant became the
only body style available in each market, but a short -
wheelbase model was offered in Japan, Europe, and New Zealand.
In some markets (depending on the manufacturer), short
wheelbase models are excluded completely, and
only long
wheelbase variants are sold.