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2011 Mercedes-Benz CL550 4Matic Sport

Every day, car companies are continuously trying to improve their cars by adding more technology to them making them easier to drive. Mercedes have amped it up a notch. With new system wirings and new technology, they've come up with something that doesn't even need a driver at all: Twitter. Yep, the video you see below is the video of a man controlling a CL550 4Matic via Twitter by giving it simple commands like GO Forward, Turn Right, Turn Left, Reverse Left. What made these tweets different from others is that he added @MBrCarTest then a hash tag then his command to his tweet. He had some much, he even attempted to park it next to a very expensive Gullwinged car. See the action and science take place below.



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2011 Mercedes-Benz C300 4Matic Sport Review

2011 Mercedes-Benz C300 4Matic Sport

With the economic crisis hurdling down on us, its hard for most of us to achieve our dream and buy that fancy luxury you've wanted since you were a kid. However, Mercedes-Benz, which is always two steps ahead of everything, came to the rescue with this rather peppy luxury-sports sedan. From the face of it, the C-Class does look rather pretty. It has some facial features similar to that of the S-Class. It might not have as much features as the S-Class, but you can have its face and a lot of other things for a whole lot less.

City Cruising

First off, there's the engine, which is 3.0-liter V6 producing 228 horsepower. It doesn't sound like much, but it means something to this car. You can get the engine connected to a 6-speed manual transmission (Standard) or a 7-speed automatic transmission (Available on rear-wheel drive models, standard on 4Matic models) which will get the car from 0 to 60 MPH in less than 6 seconds. That's pretty quick for quite a small luxury car. It weighs just 1.5 tons so it should feel light when driving it. And thanks to its lightness and non-powerful engine, the car will do an EPA estimated 22 MPG, which makes it very good when saving money on fuel.

Red Hot!

As a city cruiser, the ride is very comfortable and rather cozy for a cheap luxury car. In comfort mode, the suspension is softened up and helps remove all the nasty bumps and jolts that you might come across if you're strolling a place like Manhattan. I tested out its suspension in a very bumpy place in New Jersey known as Plainfield. It was surprisingly soft, although it isn't recommended that you drive one like an idiot, which I saw one person do the other day. I don't have a picture to show you what he did to his C-Class, but let's just say don't think you're car is invincible, because it isn't. Anyway, the ride is very comfortable on very harsh roads, and that includes snowy roads like the ones we've received a few days ago.

Speedy Getaway

As for handling, that was very surprising as well. Since this car is very light and has the power directed to all four wheels, expect to make turns on a dime. Truthfully speaking, this car has the ability of out-gripping a BMW 328i X-Drive, which is also very good. In sport mode, the suspension is stiffer and throttle responses are sharper if you want to do some sporty driving. I tested this mode out on some very windy roads in Franklin (yes, there are some windy roads there). The car feels very light and in the same way, very composed. I was making sharp turns at 60 MPH; no understeer or oversteer at all. It's so fast and so grippy, it literally made me sick. My stomach was doing well. I was rushed to the hospital. My leg still hurts from fainting. That's how sick this car is. It wasn't a pleasant sick, but it was a good sick.

Picturesque Moment

So, price-wise, this is car is 70% affordable. You can get the new C-Class now with 4Matic All-Wheel Drive, Satellite Navigation, Sirius Satellite Radio, COMAND System, iPod Integration, 6GB Hard Drive, Enhanced Voice Control, Heated Front Seats, and over 100 more features for just $42,600. Now, that does sound like a lot, but compared to its rival, the BMW 328i X-Drive M Sport, you can get all of this for $47,650, more than $5,000 more than this one. So, price-wise, the new C-Class is the perfect buy in this economic crisis. You'll be able to feel luxurious and somewhat sick at the same time.

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Sunday Drivers

2010 Mercedes-Benz E350 CDI 4Matic Estate

Ever wonder what would happen when you mix this all new E-class wagon with a slow Sunday Driver? Only Mercedes-Benz have the answer to that. Formula One racing legen Mika Häkkinen was seen driving this E-class in the snow trying to overtake an old SL roadster driven by none other than his Schumacherness, Michael Schumacher. He ends up overtaking him. So, that's it right? He's overtaken him proving that 4Matic technology is great on the snow. Show's over, right? Wrong! You'd be surprised who takes him from behind. Watch the video to find out who.

Pure German Engineering

2010 Mercedes-Benz E350 4Matic

Remember my teaser pic? Well, here's the clearest view of what is my Mercedes-Benz E350 4Matic, the mystery car. I've had this car for some time and I've never done a review of it. But, here's the strangest thing: why would you? Everything about this car is just staggering!

E-class with CEO of Daimler

Honestly, if it weren't for the Volkswagen Polo, this would've been the 2010 World Car of the Year. It introduced us to the future of motoring. It's like the car itself has eyes in it's headlights. But anyway, let's start with the basics. Under the hood is a 3.5-liter V6 engine producing 272 horsepower. 0 to 60 is reached in 6.3 seconds on its way to a limited top speed of 130 MPH. That might not seem all that powerful, but like every model Mercedes produces, there's always a more powerful one. For example, if you're one who likes V8's, you have two choices: the E550 or the E63 AMG. The 550 will give you 382 horsepower out of its 5.0-liter V8 engine. However, the mighty E63 AMG will give you 518 horsepower out of its new 6.3-liter AMG V8 engine. Both cars will reach 155 MPH, but the E63 will reach 60 MPH in 4.5 seconds while the E550 will do it in 5 seconds flat. Impressive, but irrelevant. Let's get back to the base 350. It might not have much power, but there's so much more stuff that you can get with this car.

E-class Interior

For instance, I tested out an earlier 2006 E-class model. Compared to the old one, this new one is definitely bigger. You will get at least 5 more inches of room in the rear for your comfort. Also, in the front is an E-class first: Massaging seats. For the first time ever, you can unwind and relax while your seat massages your back to your expectations. For the kids in the back, you can have an optional Rear Seat Entertainment System with two screen mounted on the headrests and a DVD Player placed in the middle console. You can also watch DVD's on the COMMAND System screen, although it's not advised that you do. Also, whenever you get tired after a long day of work, there is a chance that you will start drifting out of your lane or slowing down gradually. Don't worry. The E-class will wake you up again with its new Drowsy-ness sensor. What this does is that when it feels that you are starting to doze off, it creates loud beeping sounds and vibrates the steering wheel in an effort to keep you awake and alert behind the wheel. This all sounds technological, doesn't it? Well it doesn't end there.

2010 E500 Luxury

There might be a time that you are driving along on the highway and have no idea that you're drifting out of your lane. Well don't worry. You might not know, but your E-class will. When driving along, the car will activate sensors indicating where the lines on the highway are and will warn you when you're drifting out of your lane. Also, let's say a big rig is stopped in front of you and you're speeding at 37 MPH right towards it. Oh no! What to do? Don't worry. The E-class has bumper sensors that track cars over 200 feet in front of you and will automatically apply the brakes if it's stopped in front of you. Cool, huh? Now this all sounds very futuristic, but as a driver's car, is it good?

2010 E350 Sport

You better believe it! The car's not only good to look at. It's also good to race with. Underneath this luxurious high-class luxury sedan is a beast waiting to be let out. In the corners, this car is so composed and direct it's immense. It handles very, very well. It might be heavy, but around turns it feels very light. In Comfort mode, the car's suspension is soft, gear changes are at normal, and steering is at normal for a very comfortable ride. In Sport mode, the car just comes alive. The suspension stiffens up, gear changes are faster, and steering respons is much sharper. Put that all together, and you have one unbelievably brilliant piece of work from Mercedes-Benz. 

2011 E63 AMG

So, to conclude, the E-class has come all this way to still be a very brilliant car. It also comes at a very brilliant price starting at $49,600. Now that may sound like a lot, but all of the awesome features, gizmos, and gadgets that I've mentioned before are all standard on the S-class, which starts at $90,000. So, look at that! For under $50K, you get S-class features in an E-class body. That's what makes this car absolutely phenomenal.