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Vilner Recreates the Eternal Battle between BMW and Mercedes-Benz

Vilner has released an exclusive interior tuning of two of the most wanted premium cars: BMW and Mercedes-Benz. The eternal competition can be viewed below and it is up to you to decide which vehicle you like better! What is more, the battle is highlighted by two very symbolic colors: blue, which was chosen for the 5-Series, and red, which goes for the E-Class. This surely reminds us of other constant derby – this one between Chelsea and Arsenal soccer teams, or even between Pepsi and Coca-Cola. And if you are fan of the “Matrix” movie series, then you’ll definitely think of Neo’s dilemma between the blue or red pill.

The tuning of the BMW 5 Series includes a lot but discrete interior modifications. Precisely, the ceiling was covered with black Alcantara, while the plastic door handles received a special coating. In fact, everything is accentuated by a decorative blue stripe.

The blue theme continues with the seat belts, but above all, the most striking element of this tuning is the ergonomic steering wheel covered with perforated nappa leather and Alcantara. The blue pointer on it creates a straight line, while the M-Sport embroidery reminds us of the joy of driving a BMW.

The latest edition of Mercedes’ E-Class also grabs the attention. Here, Vilner’s therapy is accentuated by the red color. Again, the ceiling was wrapped in black Alcantara and the same treatment was applied on some parts of the seats. Everything is accentuated by a decorative red stripe.

The Bavarian rival shows-off with red seat belts and the AMG embroidery on the headrests of the front seats. The ergonomic steering wheel features perforated nappa leather and Alcantara in black, which is contrasted by a red pointer.

Which one is more aggressive? What do you choose?

Source: Vilner

December 5, 2014

2014 Mercedes-Benz E 300 BlueTEC Hybrid – 1,968 km on a Single Tank of Fuel

Although the extremely-efficient 2014 Mercedes-Benz E 300 BlueTEC Hybrid didn’t set a world record on a single tank of fuel, it managed to complete an epic journey from Africa to the UK.

The travel took Andrew Frankel (a British journalist) from Tangier in Northern Africa to the UK. He visited two continents, four countries and three time zones in a total time of 27 hours on the road, which he shared with a relief driver. Andrew arrived at Goodwood in time for its appearance at the Festival of Speed. He covered a total of 1,968 km (1,223 miles) without refueling.

What is more, on arriving the fuel gauge was yet to register empty, the car estimated an available range of 160 km (100 miles). This results in a range of 2,129 km (1,323 miles) on a single tank of fuel.

2014 Mercedes-Benz E 300 BlueTEC Hybrid is powered by a 2.1 liter four-cylinder diesel – 204HP (150 kW) at 4,200RPM and 500Nm (370 lb-ft) of torque at 1,600RPM. There is also an electric motor mounted within the 7G-TRONIC PLUS automatic transmission (26HP). The combined power is 230HP (169 kW). 0-100 km/h in 7.5 seconds and a top speed of 242 km/h (150 mph). The big family saloon can achieve a fuel consumption of just 4.2 liters / 100 km with emission of 109 g/km of CO2. The curb weight is 1,845 kg (4,068 lbs).

The E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID is available as a Saloon or an Estate with prices starting from £39,880.

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Source: Mercedes-Benz

June 27, 2014

Carlsson 2014 Mercedes-Benz E-Class W212

Carlsson has unveiled their latest project based on the 2014 Mercedes-Benz E-Class W212 Facelift. The premium saloon has received a number of upgrades including styling and performance mods.

The exterior boasts a new front spoiler, a pair of revised side skirts and a new rear bumper with an RS-type diffuser. There is also a new rear spoiler and different sets of alloy wheels fitted with proper tires. The new diffuser houses a sports exhaust system with deep voice and nice tail pipes (105 x 70mm ovals).

The range of Carlsson alloy wheels include 1/10 design available in Graphite Edition – 19” and 20”, and in the Brilliant or Titanium Edition in 18”, 19” and 20”. The 1/16 RS wheel design comes as the Diamond or Titanium Edition in 18”, 19” and 20” diameters, with the Brilliant Edition available in 18” and 19”.

The stance is further improved by a set of new lowering springs (-30 mm). There is also an adjustable coil-over suspension which lowers the front by 15 to 35 mm and the rear by 20 mm. The models with Airmatic suspension can be outfitted with a C-Tronic Air-4 module that reduces the ride height by approximately 30 mm.

The interior of the tuned E-Class comes with a premium leather and Alcantara upholstery as well as wood, carbon fiber or aluminum trim elements. There are also illuminated sill plates, alloy pedals, branded floor mats and alloy door-lock pins.

There are several performance packages including CK40, CK50 and the diesel range.

The CK40 boosts the E400 to 385HP (283 kW) and 550Nm (405 lb-ft) of torque – an increase of 38HP and 70Nm. The CK50 is for E500 and includes a sports air filter and an optimized ECU. The result is 523HP (385 kW) and 730Nm (538 lb-ft) – an increase of 115HP and 130Nm.

The diesel range including E200 CDI boosted to 220HP (165 kW), the E250 CDI – 239HP (176 kW) and the E350 CDI Bluetec – 310HP (228 kW).

Source: Carlsson

June 9, 2014

Mercedes-Benz E250 Coupe Special Edition for Japan

Mercedes-Benz has unveiled 2014 E-Class Coupe Special Edition exclusively for Japan. Only 100 units will be produced from the limited edition model – Polar White (80 units) and Fire Opal (20 units).

It is based on the E250 Coupe and comes with twin-spoke 18” AMG alloy wheels and with an exterior sports package. There are also different front and rear spoilers along with other side skirts.

The Polar White model comes with red upholstery for the interior, while the Fire Opal has natural beige upholstery. Both of them come with a dashboard and steering wheel wrapped around in Nappa leather.

2014 Mercedes-Benz E 250 Coupe JDM Special Edition is priced at ¥7,120,000.

Source: Mercedes-Benz

February 7, 2014

Wald 2014 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Black Bison Edition

Wald International has unveiled their latest project based on the 2014 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Facelift. The luxurious saloon has received the well-known “Black Bison” package by the famous tuning company.

The exterior boasts a completely new front bumper with LED DRLs, a pair of bigger side skirts and revised rear bumper with new diffuser and quad-tailpipe exhausts system. There is also a trunk-mounted lip spoiler and a roof spoiler.

Last, but not least Wald has installed a Portofino P21C 20” alloy wheels fitted with low-profile tires. The stance is further improved by a lowered sports suspension.

Of course, Wald has put a badge on the trunk in case you don’t recognize their unmistakable style.

Source: Wald International

February 3, 2014

Piecha Design And JMS Introduce Upgrade for Mercedes-Benz E-Class W212

JMS-Piecha-Mercedes-Benz-E-Class-GT-R-shadow A joint project between Piecha Design and JMS results in this Mercedes-Benz E-Class. It’s called the “E-Class GT-R” and it’s base is the pre-facelift W212 models.

What we have at hand here is a kit that comprises of a front piece with very design-specific “flicks” which accentuate the LED daytime running lights. Then there are the side skirts which are even compatible with the E63 AMG model. Last but not least: a Piecha rear port diffuser that can still accommodate the stock tow-bar (if necessary). For the AMG rear bumper, however, a different diffuser is available that fits all models until 04/2013. It comes complemented with double tailpipes in “rectangular trapezoidal” design.

As an option, Piecha are also offering a lowering module that overrides Mercedes’ Airmatic suspension and thus the user can set specific hights on both of the tracks. A power converter for a slight jolt in the engine bay is also available, but no words on the actual performance boost. The wheel selection includes 19-inch Piecha MP1s, MP2-Le-Mans, and the MP3-Dynamics

Source: JMS

January 24, 2014

Wald Mercedes-Benz E-Class W212 Black Bison

Wald International has unveiled their latest project based on Mercedes-Benz E-Class. The W212 Black Bison comes with complete aerodynamics package.

The Black Bison kit include reworked front bumper with integrated LED DRLs, enormours rear diffuser housing quad-exhaust system, big trunk lid spoiler as well as a spoiler above the rear window.

Last, but not least Wald International has fitted the tuned E-class with enormous alloy wheels fitted with high-performance Potenza S001 tires.

No words about performance packages, but probably there will be available some new ECU programs boosting the turbocharged engines.

Source: Wald International

January 10, 2014

MEC Design Mercedes-Benz E-Class W207 Widebody Kit [preview]

MEC Design has announced a new widebody kit for the 2013 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe.

The tuning specialists offer a complete aerodynamics package for the E-Class W207. It includes a brand new front fascia, a new front bumper with redesigned air intakes, modified front hood with side vents and a carbon fiber front splitter.

Other highlights include extended wheel arches and side skirts as well as new alloy wheels in dual five-spoke design. At the rear we can see quad sports exhaust system housed by a carbon fiber diffuser.

Last but not least is the boot lid lip spoiler and vents right next to the rear lights.

Source: MEC Design

December 3, 2013

Wald International 2014 Mercedes-Benz E-Class and 2014 Toyota Crown

Wald International has published two pictures of their latest projects based on the 2014 Mercedes-Benz E-Class and 2014 Toyota Crown. The two saloons boast better styling, but there are no words for performance modifications.

The exterior of 2014 E-Class come with a black paint scheme matched with a very aggressive body kit including modified front and bumpers, a pair of new side skirts and a set of enormous 20” alloy wheels fitted with low profile tires.

The 2014 Crown also has a black paint job and a ground effects aero kit with front fender extensions with vents, lowered sports suspension, larger alloy wheels and several dark elements.

The tuning company will release further information and pricing soon.

Stay tuned!

Source:Wald International

July 31, 2013

2013 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Cabriolet – UK Price £38,465

Mercedes-Benz UK has released the pricing of the new 2013 E-Class Cabriolet. It starts from £ 38,465 for the entry level E 220 CDI SE and goes up to £45,840 for the top-of-range E 350 BlueTEC AMG Sport.

The 2013 E-Class Cabriolet has significantly enhanced standard specification and a stylish new look as part of the most extensive model revision ever undertaken by Mercedes-Benz.

The engine range includes a 2.2 liter diesel with 170HP (125 kW) for E 220 CDI, a 2.2 liter with 204HP (150 kW) for E 250 CDI, a 3.0 liter twin-turbo diesel with 252HP (185 kW) for E350 BlueTEC AMG Sport. Last, but not least the petrol 2.0 liter with 184HP (135 kW) in E 200 AMG Sport.

Standard Specification:

COMAND Online with Media Interface, DAB digital radio, a new speed-sensitive electric power Direct Steering system that improves CO₂ and fuel consumption, new partial LED headlights, Active Park Assist, Attention Assist and Collision Prevention Assist.

SE:

17” five twin-spoke alloy wheels, a new front apron with single lamella Sport grille, leather upholstery with heated front seats and dark aluminium trim.

AMG Sport:

18” twin-spoke alloy wheels, upgraded front brakes featuring branded calipers and perforated discs, new AMG bodystyling, visible twin-pipe exhaust, leather upholstery with multi-contour heated front seats, an AMG steering wheel in nappa leather with flattened bottom section and AMG floor mats.

AMG Sport Plus package:

Available from October 2013, priced at £1,795 – 19” AMG bi-colour alloy wheels, an AMG boot spoiler in body colour, red seat belts, AMG Sports seats in Artico/Dinamica with red stitching, AMG steering wheel with red stitching, AMG floor mats with red edging and red stitching on the door panels, centre console and armrest.

The option list includes the new full LED Intelligent Light System (£1,280), new Aragonite Silver metallic paint (from October 2013, priced at £645) and new leather upholstery colours in Espresso Brown, Deep Sea Blue and Bengal Red.

Cabriolet engine data:

Model	Tech Data	Transmission	g/km of CO₂	0-62 mph	Top mph	Comb. mpg	OTR
E 220 CDI SE	2,143 cc, 170 hp	Manual	127	8.8 s	144	57.7	£38,465
E 220 CDI SE	2,143 cc, 170 hp	Automatic	126	8.7 s	143	58.9	£39,985

E 220 CDI AMG Sport	2,143 cc, 170 hp	Manual	136	8.8 s	144	57.7	£41,085
E 220 CDI AMG Sport	2,143 cc, 170 hp	Automatic	130	8.7 s	143	58.9	£42,480
E 250 CDI AMG Sport	2,143 cc, 204 hp	Automatic	130	7.7 s	151	57.7	£44,100
E 350 BlueTEC AMG Sport	2,987 cc, 252 hp	Automatic	156	6.7 s	155*	47.9	£45,840
E 200 AMG Sport	1,991 cc, 184 hp	Automatic	148	8.2 s	146	44.1	£41,800

* Electronically limited

Source: Mercedes-Benz

May 22, 2013

2013 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe – UK Price £35,095

Mercedes-Benz UK has released the pricing of the new 2013 E-Class Coupe. It starts from £35,095 for the entry level E 220 CDI SE and goes up to £42,435 for the top-of-range E 350 BlueTEC AMG Sport.

The 2013 E-Class Coupe comes with significantly enhanced standard specification and a stylish new look as part of the most extensive model revision ever undertaken by Mercedes-Benz.

The luxurious Coupe is now up to 21 % more efficient and feature the most advanced technology ever created for the Mercedes-Benz range of vehicles, including the introduction of the new Stereo Multi-Purpose Camera, which features two ‘eyes’ to produce a 3D view of up to 50-metres in front to aid many of the new or upgraded safety systems.

The engine range includes a 2.2 liter diesel with 170HP (125 kW) for E 220 CDI, a 2.2 liter with 204HP (150 kW) for E 250 CDI, a 3.0 liter twin-turbo diesel with 252HP (185 kW) for E350 BlueTEC AMG Sport. Last, but not least the petrol 2.0 liter with 184HP (135 kW) in E 200 AMG Sport.

The standard specification includes COMAND Online with Media Interface, DAB digital radio, a new speed-sensitive electric power Direct Steering system that improves CO₂ and fuel consumption, new partial LED headlights, Active Park Assist, Attention Assist and Collision Prevention Assist.

In addition, the SE benefits from 17” five twin-spoke alloy wheels, a new front apron with single lamella Sport grille, leather upholstery with heated front seats and dark aluminium trim.

The AMG Sport models are enhanced by 18” twin-spoke alloy wheels, upgraded front brakes featuring branded calipers and perforated discs, new AMG bodystyling, visible twin-pipe exhaust, leather upholstery with multi-contour heated front seats, an AMG steering wheel in nappa leather with flattened bottom section and AMG floor mats.

For new AMG Sport models, there is the option of upgrading to the AMG Sport Plus package (available from October 2013, priced at £1,795), consisting of 19” AMG bi-colour alloy wheels, an AMG boot spoiler in body colour, red seat belts, AMG Sports seats in Artico/Dinamica with red stitching, AMG steering wheel with red stitching, AMG floor mats with red edging and red stitching on the door panels, centre console and armrest.

The option list includes the new full LED Intelligent Light System (£1,280), new Aragonite Silver metallic paint (from October 2013, priced at £645) and new leather upholstery colours in Espresso Brown, Deep Sea Blue and Bengal Red.

Coupe engine data

Model	Tech Data	Transmission	g/km of CO₂	0-62 mph	Top mph	Comb. mpg	OTR
E 220 CDI SE	2,143 cc, 170 hp	Manual	123	8.5 s	146	60.1	£35,095
E 220 CDI SE	2,143 cc, 170 hp	Automatic	126	8.3 s	145	58.9	£36,615

E 220 CDI AMG Sport	2,143 cc, 170 hp	Manual	126	8.5 s	146	60.1	£37,590
E 220 CDI AMG Sport	2,143 cc, 170 hp	Automatic	129	8.3 s	145	58.9	£39,110
E 250 CDI AMG Sport	2,143 cc, 204 hp	Automatic	129	7.3 s	153	57.7	£40,730
E 350 BlueTEC AMG Sport	2,987 cc, 252 hp	Automatic	150	6.4 s	155*	49.6	£42,435
E 200 AMG Sport	1,991 cc, 184 hp	Automatic	140	7.8 s	149	47.1	£38,415

* Electronically limited

Source: Mercedes-Benz

May 22, 2013

KTW Mercedes-Benz E-class Estate

KTW tuning has announced their latest tuning program for Mercedes-Benz E-Class Estate. The tuned T-model comes with both – styling and performance ugprades.

The Brabus ECO PowerXtra D65 boosts the diesel engine (E350 CDI) to 315HP (230 kW). There is also a sports exhaust system also by Brabus.

KTW E-Class Estate rolls a set of monobloc R-rims by Brabus – 8.5J x 19” at the front and 9.5J x 19” at the rear fitted with 245/35R19 at the front axle and 285/30R19 at the rear axle.

The engine bonnet is adorned with a Brabus emblem, the emblem of the same origin on the boot lid is even lighted. The Brabus front skirt with attached light pack 4 carries the designation W 212 1 and is combined with the sports grille by KTW Tuning. The sill trims in turn are taken from Bottrop, they have a “Double B” logo and are also highlighted. The Brabus sport fenders are not usually mounted on diesel vehicles. This has been achieved only by the special commitment combined with the technical know-how of Brabus and the KTW Tuning GmbH.

Also there are the window foliation as well as the Brabus door sills, aluminum pedal pads and a set-door-lock pins to be mentioned. And of course everything is approved by higher authorities through the TÜV-parts certificate.

The complete transformation is priced at €18,999.

Source: KTW Tuning

May 7, 2013

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