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Mercedes-Benz S-Class Plug-In Hybrid To Start At $122,550

Giancarlo Perlas February 16, 2023

The Mercedes-Benz S-Class Plug-In Hybrid is now available for order. According to Mercedes-Benz USA, the PHEV will start at $122,550 plus an extra $1,150 for the destination and delivery charges. The new S-Class Plug-In Hybrid has all the goodies of its purely gasoline-fed version. Available only in the S580e 4MATIC trim in the US, its powertrain has been revised to combine the 3.0-liter turbocharged inline-six engine with a permanently excited synchronous electric motor powered by a 21.5 kWh battery pack for a hybrid setup. The total yield of the combination is 510 hp and 553 lb-ft of torque. All that power is enough to propel the luxury sedan from 0… Continue Reading »

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Mercedes-Maybach S580e Plug-In Hybrid Launched

Giancarlo Perlas February 10, 2023

The ultra-luxurious Mercedes-Maybach division just launched its first hybrid model. The new Mercedes-Maybach S580e is the fruition of the Mercedes-Maybach Vision 6 showcased at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance back in 2016. However, it is heavily based on the Mercedes-Benz S580e. The plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) is powered by a powerful inline-six engine and it’s complemented by a vast array of luxury elements. The Maybach S580e may be the production version of the Vision 6 but it shed some of the impractical styling elements of the concept in favor of optimization in performance, styling, utility, and safety. With that, it takes off from the platform of its Benz counterpart…. Continue Reading »

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Plug-In Hybrid Mercedes-AMG GT Coupe Spied During Winter Testing

Giancarlo Perlas February 6, 2023

A new version of the Mercedes-AMG GT Coupe is in the works. Recently, a prototype of this was spotted during its winter testing. The new spy shots captured by Motor1 show the AMG GT Coupe clad in partial camouflage. The wraps conceal its nose, parts of the side panels, and the entire rear, including the frame of the rear windshield. This means that changes are likely happening in the front bumper, side air intakes, and headlamps of the car. However, we expect it to retain its large Panamericana grille amid the upgrades. Meanwhile, the back will probably get revisions in the taillights and bumper. A close examination reveals a lot… Continue Reading »

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Facelifted 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE SUV and Coupe Unveiled

Giancarlo Perlas January 31, 2023

After nearly a year of teasing its camouflaged prototype, we finally get to see the facelifted 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE. The new SUV and Coupe models are set to arrive sometime this year in the US and Europe. The upcoming GLE SUV and Coupe come with a host of updated options for their individual powertrain, tech, and look. Here is a glimpse of the key upgrades that you can find on its facelifted model: Exterior There are only subtle hints of the styling changes present in the new GLE. The redesigns can be found in the front grille, front bumper, integrated air intakes, and light flares for both the headlamps and… Continue Reading »

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Mercedes-Benz CLA Gets a Mid-Cycle Refresh for the 2023 Model Year

Giancarlo Perlas January 28, 2023

The Mercedes-Benz CLA receives a mid-cycle refresh for the 2023 model year. The three-pointed star marque revamped the four-door, compact coupe with a new face, more advanced tech, and upgraded powertrain options. The CLA serves as an important model in Mercedes as it bridges the gap between the A-Class and the C-Class. It is also touted as a trendsetter in the compact segment of the German automaker. The arrival of the 2023 CLA means the following new features of the range: Exterior The facelifted CLA offers some significant updates in its snout featuring a revised front grille with a scattered star pattern making up its mesh, new LED high-performance headlamps,… Continue Reading »

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Mercedes-AMG C 63 S E Performance Amps Up the C-Class Range

Giancarlo Perlas December 16, 2022

The new Mercedes-AMG C 63 S E Performance was just unveiled by the three-pointed star marque in its saloon and estate forms. The new model marks the comeback of the 63 trim for the C-Class, and a strong new entry in the high-performance car division of its maker with an output even surpassing the current Mercedes-AMG GT range sans the Black Series. The new AMG C 63 S E Performance is equipped with a hybrid powertrain consisting of a 2.0-liter engine with a rated output of 476 hp at 6,750 rpm and 545 Nm of torque at 5,250-5,500 rpm. Mercedes touts the car as having the world’s most powerful four-cylinder… Continue Reading »

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Mercedes-AMG S 63 E Performance Makes Its Much-Awaited Debut

Giancarlo Perlas December 5, 2022

The Mercedes-Benz S-Class has always played a pivotal role in the success of its brand. Being a flagship car surely gives us a lot of expectations for it. Recently, the three-pointed star brand revealed the most powerful variant of the range so far, the Mercedes-AMG S 63 E Performance. Outside, the AMG S 63 E Performance takes a sportier form thanks to its new Panamericana grille with vertical slats and AMG badge on the side, a circular logo of AMG on the hood, wide rear diffuser, trapezoidal twin-tailpipes, some tweaks on the suspension, and 21-inch AMG forged wheels. Inside, the car gets AMG-specific graphics in its MBUX infotainment system, drive… Continue Reading »

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