9 safety tricks the 2017 Mercedes-Benz E-Class can do all by itself

The 2017 Mercedes-Benz E-Class is helping pull the future closer. Call it autonomous driving, piloted driving, or assisted driving: The automobile is gradually taking over some of the chore of driving, and doing it with safety in mind. 

The 2017 Mercedes-Benz E-Class comes equipped with rafts of sensors, cameras, and algorithms that form a new safety net of features. These features are on call whenever needed, essentially running as an application in the E-Class' background. The E-Class has been tested with its piloted-driving hardware and software over the course of hundreds of miles. These are the most important pieces of new technology baked into the new sedan--and they make up a big piece of the future of the automobile, even though they're on the road today. 

Here are 9 Safety tricks that the 2017 Mercedes-Benz E-Class can do all by itself to protect you.

·         It can steer, accelerate, and brake for itself.

The E-Class combines data from anti-lock brakes, adaptive cruise control, electronic power steering, in-car cameras, and radar sensors, to allow it to cruise largely without intervention. The E-Class still requires a driver to be present, and the driver must hold the steering wheel every 15 to 20 seconds; otherwise, the car will slow itself, flip on its hazard lights, and eventually come to a stop.

·         It can play a sound to warn you of a crash. 

When the E-Class senses an imminent accident, it plays a sound that can trigger a heightened human response, whether it's a reflexive move on the steering or brakes, or just a warning to take back the controls.

·         It pushes you out of harm's way.

The E-Class' side airbags include a function that inflates the door-side front airbag about 3 inches during an accident, which can push the passenger further from the point of impact.

·         It can park itself and unpark itself.

While the E-Class comes with a high-resolution set of surround-view cameras, it's not always easy to park in snug spots. With a smartphone app, the E-Class can park itself in parallel or perpendicular spots, using the car's control over steering, throttle, brakes, and information from its cameras and sensors.

·         It can change lanes, or help you do so.

Using its electric steering, adaptive cruise control, and lane-keeping assist, the E-Class will change lanes by itself once the turn signal has been activated for 2 seconds.

·         It can stop you from hitting a car crossing an intersection.

It can apply the brakes if it detects a vehicle crossing the lanes ahead in oncoming traffic. 

·         It can help you steer away from an accident.

It can amplify steering inputs when it senses its driver is making evasive maneuvers.

·         It can alert you when you're drowsy. Attention Assist lights up a coffee cup on the gauges when steering movements indicate you're driving drowsy. If you're not hooked on the bean, Mountain Dew's an acceptable substitute.

·         It will be able to talk to other cars, to avoid each other.

Soon, the new E-Class will host car-to-X hardware that will emit and receives data about its surroundings. One day in the future, when those emitters are more common, a data network devoted to real-time accident prevention will start to form.

I hope these tips help you make your decision on purchasing a Mercedes-Benz E-Class! Check out our inventory of E-Class and contact us today to drive yours home!

Get to know the 2016 Mercedes-Benz Metris

   

  For years, Mercedes-Benz has been a leader in commercial work and passenger vans with their Sprinter Line. Now, Mercedes has taken the quality and performance of the Sprinter and shrunk it done to be the Metris!

     The Mercedes-Benz Metris is a mid-sized van that competes mainly with the Ford Transit Connect. It is all-new to the U.S. market for the 2016 model year and is available as a cargo van or passenger van.

         

   Here Are 5 fast facts to help to choose a Metris as your next midsize van.

1.  Mercedes positions the Metris as a “right-sized” van. And very affordable. The cargo van starts at $28,950, and the passenger van starts at $32,500 (excluding $995 destination/delivery charge). The Metris is 202.4 ins. long, 75.9 ins. wide and 74.8 ins. tall.
2. The passenger van’s rear door opens to 180 degrees (a rear tailgate door is available); the cargo van’s, to 270. The passenger van seats up to 7 and has a payload of 1,874 lbs.; the cargo van’s interior volume is 186 cu. ft. and its payload is 2,502 lbs. Both versions can tow up to 5,000 lbs.
3. The Metris if loaded with different available options. Some of the highlights are engine start/stop, blind-spot, collision-prevention, lane-keeping and active park assist, Parktronic, seating for an eighth passenger, lift gate rear door, electric sliding doors, and a rearview camera.
4. The Metris does not lack either when it comes to power and speed. The drivetrain consists of a 2.0-liter, 4-cylinder, direct-injection turbocharged gasoline engine coupled with a 7-speed automatic transmission. It generates 208 horsepower and 258 lb.-ft. of torque.
5.  Standard exterior colors include white, red, grey, and black. Premium metallic colors include black, brown, silver, white, blue, and several shades of grey. Fabric or leatherette interior upholstery is available.

     Hoped these Fast Facts helped you decide on a Mercedes-Benz Metris! We have plenty in stock and we can order what you want if it’s not! Check out our Inventory and Contact us to test drive yours today!!

Mercedes-Benz is going Topless with the new C-class

When the new Mercedes-Benz C-Class sedan and coupe hit the streets, they brought S-Class styling and technology at a fraction of the price. Now, Mercedes-Benz adds three new convertible models to the C-Class mix, and like the hardtop versions also called the C300, AMG C43 and AMG C63S.

 

 

There a minimum differences between the three different models. They all feature a sharp horizontal crease along the side, upswept headlights and a curvy rear end. They also all share the same convertible top, one that opens and closes in 20 seconds. When opened up the convertible top leaves plenty of room in the trunk for you to store 2 golf bags.

Underneath the hood is where these cars differ. The C300, being the least powerful of the three. It sports a 2-liter turbo engine that puts out 245 horsepower and 273- pound- foot torque and has a nine-speed transmission.

The midrange AMG C43 convertible has a 3-liter V6 puts out 367 horsepower and 384 pound-foot torque. The standard rear-biased 4Matic all-wheel drive system gives it most of the fun of a rear-wheel drive car but with a bit more stability and poise. The nine-speed automatic transmission is the same as in the C300, but with more power on tap.

The big daddy of the C-Class convertibles is the AMG C63S. The 4-liter biturbo V8 puts out 510 horsepower and 516 pound-feet of torque, all going to the rear wheels through a seven-speed automatic transmission. The Sport Plus mode ratchets up the stiffness in the chassis to a point not felt in the other two convertibles. The transmission can be locked into manual mode, like the C43, but the lack of two extra gears means the car wails a bit more when pushed to the limit.

The C-class convertibles will be available this fall. No word on pricing yet, but a Mercedes-Benz rep said the convertibles should be priced close to the coupe variants. Interested in our other fine Mercedes-Benz vehicles? Check out our inventory or contact us today to get yours now!

Introducing the new 2016 Mercedes-Benz Gelandewagen Lite

The Mercedes-Benz G-class, a.k.a. Geländewagen, a.k.a. G-Wagen, is a high-powered spectacle of a 4x4, a gloriously antiquated icon for the rich that is just too damn cool. Its basic design is almost 40 years old, it’s high and boxy, the suspension is soft, the gas mileage is scandalous, and the base price tops $120,000. But if your goal is Kardashian-level visibility, then the mighty G550 is just the ticket. 

2016 Mercedes-Benz G550

We appreciate the fact that Mercedes continues to update the old G-class with its latest engines, and this is a powerful truck, with the 4.0-liter providing more than enough speed. Compared with the more powerful AMG models, the new G550’s seven-speed automatic has to shuffle gears a little more frequently to maintain momentum, which it does smoothly and effectively. Despite weighing 5882 pounds, our test vehicle was slightly quicker than the old G550, bolting to 60 mph in 5.7 seconds and covering the quarter-mile in 14.4 seconds at 97 mph.

2016 MB G550 Going Off Road

The new G550 has the same updated electronics as the other AMG models, including a fancier instrument cluster and center stack, as well as driver aids such as blind-spot monitoring and adaptive cruise control. Also, the regular G-wagen’s unfinished side pipes don’t bellow with the same authoritativeness as the AMG V-8’s chrome-tipped cannons, which is the best part about driving such an amazing vehicle on the street.

Stop on by and check out a G-Wagen today or contact us to get yours now!