Three Mercedes-Benz world premieres at Geneva Motor Show

"The four-door CLS-Class newcomer blends the stylistic inspiration and infectious emotional charisma of a coupé with the comfort and functionality of a saloon," said Steffen Baumann, Sales and Marketing Director, Mercedes-Benz Car Group, Dubai. "It again underlines Mercedes-Benz' role as a pioneer and trendsetter in automotive thinking."

The new SLK-Class is another car celebrating its world premiere at the Mercedes stand. The new Roadster comes with powerful new engines, a sporty suspension set-up, more direct steering and a precise six-speed manual transmission.

The roadster also builds on the proven strengths of its predecessor in the shape of a further developed, space-saving vario-roof, even more innovative safety features - including adaptive airbags and new head/thorax side airbags - and unique new developments such as the neck-level heating system AIRSCARF.

Customers can choose from three new engines, developing from 163 hp to 360 hp. These include, for the first time in this vehicle class, an eight-cylinder unit from Mercedes-AMG. This V8 powerplant delivers 360 hp and propels the SLK 55 AMG from 0 to 100 km/h in just 4.9 seconds.
Sharing the Geneva limelight alongside the CLS-Class and SLK-Class at the Mercedes-Benz stand will be the new generation of the C-Class. The Saloon and Sports Coupé models have all been carefully revised and set new standards in terms of driving dynamics, comfort levels and high-class looks.

The chassis, steering and six-speed manual transmission are sportier, allowing the C-Class to offer an even more agile driving experience. A four-cylinder supercharged power unit developing 192 hp will be added to the engine range for the Saloon while an eight-cylinder unit makes its debut in the new 367-hp top-of-the-range C 55 AMG.

The C-Class interior has been further upgraded, with the meticulously designed controls, line-specific seats and standard-fitted THERMATIC automatic climate control the outstanding features of the facelifted cockpit. Innovative scratch-resistant paintwork developed using nano technology also comes as standard and helps to further extend the durability of the C-Class range.

The Stuttgart-based auto maker will present the most powerful version of the durable cross-country vehicle yet: the G 55 AMG. The new arrival's supercharged V8 engine brews up 476 hp and puts maximum torque of 700 Newton metres on tap as low down as 2650 rpm outstripping the output of the predecessor model, with its naturally aspirated V8 power unit, by 34 per cent and boosting torque of 32 per cent.
With acceleration of 0 to 100 km/h in 5.6 seconds and a top speed of 210 km/h the new G 55 AMG will leave some sports cars in its tyre tracks.