Hot! Mercedes-Benz, What's Next?

[Centurion]

Bro! When I am stressed in the traffic I am focusing on the road and don't want a slideshow of my kids who I had to scream at to get put of the home.

"If you have a seamless screen of roughly a metre with ultra-high resolution and you put wallpapers on it, you put pictures of your kids on it, it means you can individualise the interior not only on the hardware side but also on the software side.”

I haven't even changed the wallpaper on my work computer in years. Changing wallpaper won't allow me to change air vent direction faster.

"With the wallpapers offered in the new C-Class infotainment, you can really create your own atmosphere. We have to make sure the sophistication we have when it comes to hardware craftsmanship is somehow carried over [to the digital side"

Mercedes listens and brings back real buttons – but big screens are here to stay | Autocar

Company says it has listened to customers and will reintroduce some buttons but huge screens are indispensable

www.autocar.co.uk

 

[Esp5]

Bro! When I am stressed in the traffic I am focusing on the road and don't want a slideshow of my kids who I had to scream at to get put of the home.

I thought pretty much the same thing lol

 

[Pagani]

I want to know where the AMG GT EV 4-Door Coupe is!

 

[leylandi]

It will be announced in May

 

[Swissbob]

Big change over the decades.

Yeah thank you for that.

All I can say in comparison is WTF.

They literally F***ed the line up up, sorry for my strong words.

the current line up is only a shadow of his former self.

 

[AbsoluteUnit]

Yeah thank you for that.

All I can say in comparison is WTF.

They literally F***ed the line up up, sorry for my strong words.

the current line up is only a shadow of his former self.

I mean the CLE exists because people wanted the E coupe to be sportier and the C coupe to be bigger.

I do think it's sad they consolidated so much, but having so many body shapes when everyone just wants a crossover or a sports car, is just the reality of the car market these days.

 

[Dopebouy]

I mean the CLE exists because people wanted the E coupe to be sportier and the C coupe to be bigger.

They should’ve made a E63s Coupe with widebody fender flares since 2017 then.

They did it with W205 C63 Coupe & now CLE53.

 

[leylandi]

 

[Swissbob]

I mean the CLE exists because people wanted the E coupe to be sportier and the C coupe to be bigger.

I do think it's sad they consolidated so much, but having so many body shapes when everyone just wants a crossover or a sports car, is just the reality of the car market these days.

The problem of the CLE is the C-Class interior, which is far inferior to the E-Class interior.

It’s indeed surprisingly spacious, but there are no heated seats in the back ( which the E had) and there’s no Manufaktur full leather package.

Otherwise merging C and E was a logical move.

But I’d personally simply cancel the C and move on with the E.

It’s a pity that there wasn’t a E63 A238 but I guess they were afraid that it might become too close to the S.

Overall I’m happy that they still build a 4 seater convertible with proper engines.

 

[leylandi]

Mercedes will soon open orders for the GLC 250 EQ and GLC 300 4matic models. Both models will use a 1.6 cm thinner battery. The 85 kWh energy capacity is a familiar feature from the CLA and GLB models.

In these variants, the charging power has been reduced from 330 kW (GLC 400 4matic) to 320 kW. However, the charging time remains the same at 22 minutes (for the 10-80% charging range).

The GLC 250 EQ will deliver 354 horsepower to the rear axle and will accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in approximately 6.2 seconds. The Long Range Version will have a range of approximately 665 km. It is expected to start at around €64,000.

The GLC 300 4matic also uses an 85 kWh battery but produces 422 horsepower. The acceleration is expected to be around 4.9 seconds. With the Long Range package, we expect a range of 645 km. The price is projected to be around €68,300.

The two new versions are expected to be available for order from June 2026 and delivered to customers towards the end of 2026.

By the end of 2026, in addition to the base version of the 313 hp GLC 200 EQ equipped with a 64 kWh LFP battery, the rear-wheel-drive GLC 300+ EQ model with 367 hp and a range of 735 km will also be launched.

Mercedes GLC EQ in Kürze mit 2 neuen Varianten

In Kürze werden zwei weitere Motor/Batterieversionen für den Mercedes-Benz GLC EQ SUV (X540) bestellbar sein

jesmb.de

 

[Swissbob]

Regarding the GLC I’m waiting for the LFP GLC200.

But currently I prefer the looks of the CLA SB.

 

[Merc1]

I’m waiting to see the AMG version. The GLC 300 would make a nice entry model here in the USA.

M

 

[Jonathan19]

Mercedes-AMG SL facelift to bring softer character and new V8

Softer ride, S-Class V8: Mercedes-AMG SL to become plusher in 2027 facelift | Autocar

"Overwhelmingly positive reaction" to plush Maybach SL will return model to its roots as softer grand tourer

www.autocar.co.uk

 

[Merc1]

The problem of the CLE is the C-Class interior, which is far inferior to the E-Class interior.

It’s indeed surprisingly spacious, but there are no heated seats in the back ( which the E had) and there’s no Manufaktur full leather package.

Otherwise merging C and E was a logical move.

But I’d personally simply cancel the C and move on with the E.

It’s a pity that there wasn’t a E63 A238 but I guess they were afraid that it might become too close to the S.

Overall I’m happy that they still build a 4 seater convertible with proper engines.

Agree totally. A more upscale interior and some access to manufaktur level customization would make it even more popular. The current color palette is dull asf. Where are the blue, gray, brown, tan top options and leather colors? That new beach brown in the S would be a knockout on the CLE especially in the Cabrio.

Personally i think Mercedes should offer access to Manufaktur on anything they make for a price or within reason. You should be able to get even a CLE or CLA in an exterior color you want. I get that it isn’t feasible to offer all the leather options on a CLA or A-Class or GLA.

M

 

[Merc1]

Mercedes-AMG SL facelift to bring softer character and new V8

Softer ride, S-Class V8: Mercedes-AMG SL to become plusher in 2027 facelift | Autocar

"Overwhelmingly positive reaction" to plush Maybach SL will return model to its roots as softer grand tourer

www.autocar.co.uk

That render doesn’t look too bad actually.

M

 

[leylandi]

Their efforts to keep the SL alive in today's market conditions are commendable. Nobody wants to invest in this type of car anymore.

 

[Merc1]

After reading that, the only thing left to do is to reintroduce the SL680 with the V12. The GLS should have had a V12 version too imo.

M

 

[Swissbob]

Agree totally. A more upscale interior and some access to manufaktur level customization would make it even more popular. The current color palette is dull asf. Where are the blue, gray, brown, tan top options and leather colors? That new beach brown in the S would be a knockout on the CLE especially in the Cabrio.

Personally i think Mercedes should offer access to Manufaktur on anything they make for a price or within reason. You should be able to get even a CLE or CLA in an exterior color you want. I get that it isn’t feasible to offer all the leather options on a CLA or A-Class or GLA.

M

I fully agree with you.

There are only 2 non dull colors on the CLE Patagonia red and starling blue ( and may be sun yellow), everything else is really dull.

There’s no beige Nappa leather, you can choose only between brown and black.

That’s ridiculous.

 

[Swissbob]

Their efforts to keep the SL alive in today's market conditions are commendable. Nobody wants to invest in this type of car anymore.

Apart from Porsche with the 911.

 

[Swissbob]

After reading that, the only thing left to do is to reintroduce the SL680 with the V12. The GLS should have had a V12 version too imo.

M

Yes the Maybach versions of the GLS and SL need the V12, the V8 drives lovely but it’s too nervous and sporty.