Hot! Mercedes-Benz, What's Next?

[Merc1]

Oooh look at that CLA SB in that pic. I keep forgetting that model.

M

 

[Merc1]

If Pagani can get a V12 built by AMG for their puny 200 Utopias to be built over 10 years then 1000 people who want to order a $350K V12 Maybach a year should definitely get their V12 engines instead of a V8. It makes economical sense and Mercedes will benefit as well as the rich customer. I reckon its probably more expensive to produce the hybrid powertrain and 4-cylinder in the C63 than the V12.

I agree.

M

 

[Merc1]

They’re pouring a lot of money for these cars (including the AMG SUV) knowing that they’re gonna flop horribly. Interesting move by them. Gotta love the enthusiasm.

And these decisions were made years ago. They can’t just abandon the project now. That would be an even bigger fumble.

M

 

[Serpens]

If Pagani can get a V12 built by AMG for their puny 200 Utopias to be built over 10 years then 1000 people who want to order a $350K V12 Maybach a year should definitely get their V12 engines instead of a V8. It makes economical sense and Mercedes will benefit as well as the rich customer. I reckon its probably more expensive to produce the hybrid powertrain and 4-cylinder in the C63 than the V12.

The 4 cylinder and certain hybrid powertrain components are used in other models, so I doubt it.

Also comparing this to Pagani is absurd. They make one model at a time and will literally cease to exist if they don’t offer the V12. Their very few customers will walk away, something they’ve expressed clearly over the years.

 

[leylandi]

Mercedes would be a boring world without them. They don't settle for ordinary cars like their competitors. Throughout their history, they've been eager to do different things.

 

[Swissbob]

I reckon its probably more expensive to produce the hybrid powertrain and 4-cylinder in the C63 than the V12.

I was told that it’s in fact more expensive than the V8 without hybrid stuff.

They deliberately preferred this set up because of F1 technology, I am not kidding you.

 

[klier]

Oooh look at that CLA SB in that pic. I keep forgetting that model.

M

There's nobody holding that against you. We understand.

 

[Uygar]

Mercedes would be a boring world without them. They don't settle for ordinary cars like their competitors. Throughout their history, they've been eager to do different things.

What’s the different thing? An electric high performance sedan with an SUV counterpart? Please.

 

[Uygar]

And these decisions were made years ago. They can’t just abandon the project now. That would be an even bigger fumble.

M

Yeah, that as well. They didn’t plan all of this EV downfall. It will be interesting to see both of these cars perform.

 

[Dopebouy]

The GLC53…Did anybody order one yet?