Tag: Motor Trend

In years past, family truckster duties were handled by vehicles such as the affordable Chevrolet Suburban and the Jeep Grand Wagoneer.  Mercedes has had just such a rig on the market for a much shorter time: the GL-Class.  Motor Trend recently made one its long-term test vehicle.  It ended up being loaded in more ways […] More »

Opt for the Mercedes-Benz CLS63 AMG S 4MATIC over the E63 AMG S 4MATIC and you’ll lose 2 inches of headroom in the back seat … you’ll also lose $6,730 … depending on who you are, that can be a bad night in Vegas, or a bad night in a back seat anywhere in the world. Size […] More »

Are six wheels better than four? Is a threesome better than missionary? Some things are obviously better than others, and the comparison test you are about to see is so obvious, it really isn’t a comparison between the four-wheeled Mercedes-Benz G63 AMG and the six-wheeled G63 AMG — it’s more like a double-dose of a […] More »

Let’s get straight to the number-junkie porn: 2014 Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG S 4MATIC Specs 577-hp, 590-lb-ft 5.5L twin-turbo V8 Power at the Wheels: 541 horsepower & 505 lb-ft of torque Seven-speed automatic (MCT) 0-60: 3.4 seconds 1/4 mile: 11.6 seconds @ 121.8 mph 60-0: 106 feet Lateral Acceleration: 0.95 G Curb Weight: 4,511 lbs. As-Tested […] More »

Look under the hood of the Mercedes Benz CLA45 AMG, and you’ll find the most powerful production four-banger in the world, with 355 horsepower and 332 lb-ft of torque. How does Mercedes-Benz achieve a specific output of 177 horsepower per liter? Boost, and heaps of it — 26.1 pounds, to be exact. All that power […] More »

Let’s say I throw $100,000+ at you, and you have to make the choice between the 2014 Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG S 4MATIC Wagon or the Icon Derelict. Which one do you buy? Here’s some data for you: First off, Icon is a company in the business of rejuvenating classic cars. They make 40 vehicles per […] More »

The Motor Trend Best Driver’s Car competition is fast becoming the U.S. version of Top Gear’s Power Lap. Seeing different contenders with varying chassis setups handle similar conditions might be the pinnacle of consumer reporting for enthusiasts. For today’s Best Driver’s Car video, the 2014 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Black Series makes its way around Mazda Raceway […] More »