Mercedes-Benz Launch CLS Grand Edition

Come May this year, Mercedes-Benz will begin selling its new CLS Grand Edition - as if the standard CLS was lacking in some way. M-B will add extra dollops of luxury to the CLS through the use of premium paints and interior trims. In addition, a few choice upgrades will also make an appearance as standard kit to further differentiate the Grand Edition.

A unique designo magno platinum matt-paint finish highlights the contours of the CLS. The highly scratch and dirt resistant paint is also used on the radiator grille louvers and is available in obsidian black, iridium silver, corneal red or flint gray.

2009 Mercedes-Benz S550

Looking like a long, sleek, low-slung limousine, it is over 17-feet long. But that’s not to say it is out of proportion. Proper overhangs at both ends do their best to not exaggerate the overall length of the S-class. Seventeen feet is a long way from front to back, but it does work well. The sculpted fenders give the impression of muscular “shoulders” that imparts the overall strength of the S550.

Updated headlight lenses flank the recognized Mercedes-Benz grille that helps to anchor the identity of this Benz flagship. Ground-effect style rocker panels lead back to a squatty, high-performance appearing rear-end that could looks as though it could accommodate tires wider than the 20-inch models that our car was shod with.

Mercedes-Benz India may hike price from Feb 2009

Mercedes-Benz India on Thursday indicated that prices of all its models will be revised upwards from mid-February 2009.

2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class CLS63 AMG 4-Door RWD Coupe

Comfort and Convenience Standard Features

* Harmon/Kardon LOGIC7 digital surround system
* COMAND system with AM/FM/WB, music-register, SD card slot, integrated 6-disc DVD audio/video changer, video playback, Bluetooth and voice control
* Hard-drive Navigation
* Multifunction steering wheel
* High gloss Laurel wood trim
* Four-zone automatic climate control
* Remote central locking with Smart key
* Power windows with express up and down
* Auto-dimming driver and rearview mirror
* 4-way power tilt and telescoping steering column
* Integrated garage door opener
* Intermittent wipers with rain sensor
* Owner information kit
* AMG 10-way adjustable power heated memory front seats - With memory
* AMG Premium leather upholstery
* AMG performance steering wheel - With aluminum shift paddles
* AMG instrument cluster with racetimer
* AMG door entrance plates and floor mats

Performance Standard Features

* AMG Hand-built 6.3 liter naturally aspirated V-8 engine
* 155 mph top speed (electronically limited)
* AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7-speed automatic transmission - With sport, comfort and manual shift modes
* AMG Airmatic dual control suspension - With adaptive damping system
* 19-inch AMG triple 5-spoke light-alloy wheels
* Front: 255/35 R19; Rear: 285/30 R19 rear high performance tires
* AMG high performance braking system - Front: 6 piston fixed caliper: 14.2" compound rotor; Rear: 4-piston fixed caliper, 13" rotor
* AMG sport exhaust system with dual twin chrome tailpipes
* AMG aerodynamic sport styling
* AMG trunk lid spoiler

Safety & Security Standard Features

* AMG 2-stage Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
* Tele aid system
* Steel-reinforced cabin with front and rear crumple zones
* 3-point seatbelts - With pre-tensioners and force limiters
* Front dual stage airbags
* Front and rear side window airbags
* Front and rear side airbags
* Driver side knee airbag
* 4-wheel disc brakes - With anti-lock
* Brake Assist
* Pre-Safe system - With predictive occupant protection system
* Roll-over sensor
* Anti-theft alarm with engine immobilizer
* Night security illumination
* Emergency trunk release inside cargo area
* Tire pressure monitoring system
* Panic button remote key
* Mercedes-Benz maintenance system
* 24-hour roadside assistance program

Warranty Standard Features

* New vehicle limited warranty - 4 years/50,000 miles
* Powertrain limited warranty - 4 years/50,000 miles
* Roadside assistance - Unlimited
* Corrosion coverage - 4 years/50,000 miles

2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class CLS550C 4-Door RWD Coupe

2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class CLS550C 4-Door RWD Coupe

Comfort and Convenience Standard Features

* Harmon/Kardon LOGIC7 digital surround system
* Hard-drive Navigation
* COMAND system with AM/FM/WB, music-register, SD card slot, integrated 6-disc DVD audio/video changer, video playback, Bluetooth and voice control
* Multifunction steering wheel
* 10-way power adjustable front seats - With 3 position memory for seats, steering column, and exterior mirrors
* Leather upholstery
* High gloss Laurel wood trim
* Four-zone automatic climate control
* Electronic cruise control
* Remote central locking with Smart key
* Power windows with express up and down
* Auto-dimming driver and rearview mirror
* Electric adjustable tilt and telescoping steering column
* 4-way power tilt and telescoping steering column
* Integrated garage door opener
* Intermittent wipers with rain sensor
* Owner information kit

Performance Standard Features

* 7-speed automatic with touch shift
* Front suspension: independent 4-Link with antidive geometry
* Rear suspension: independent 5-arm multilink with antisquat geometry
* Airmatic semi-active suspension
* 18" 5-twin spoke alloy wheels
* Front: 245/40 R18; Rear: 275/35 R18 high performance tires

Safety & Security Standard Features

* Tele aid system
* Steel-reinforced cabin with front and rear crumple zones
* 3-point seatbelts - With pre-tensioners and force limiters
* Front dual stage airbags
* Front and rear side window airbags
* Front and rear side airbags
* Driver side knee airbag
* 4-wheel disc brakes - With anti-lock
* Brake Assist
* Electronic Stability Program
* Pre-Safe system - With predictive occupant protection system
* Roll-over sensor
* Anti-theft alarm with engine immobilizer
* Night security illumination
* Emergency trunk release inside cargo area
* Tire pressure monitoring system
* Panic button remote key
* Mercedes-Benz maintenance system
* 24-hour roadside assistance program

Warranty Standard Features

* New vehicle limited warranty - 4 years/50,000 miles
* Powertrain limited warranty - 4 years/50,000 miles
* Roadside assistance - Unlimited
* Corrosion coverage - 4 years/50,000 miles

Mercedes-Benz S-Class Rs. 81,36,616

3498 cc, Petrol, Automatic transmission, 5 seater


Ageing, but gracefully, and a near-perfect limo. There's a new one soon, but if you're chairman of the board, you'll want this one .