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Unquestionably, the 2006 Mercedes-Benz E350 is a capable luxury automobile. But somehow, my latest turn behind the wheel left me wanting. Our lightly equipped E350 never drove home the impression that it was a premium motorcar, and it left my driveway posing a serious value question: What am I getting from this $55,000 Mercedes-Benz that a Honda Accord half its cost wouldn’t provide?

I know, I know. Brand prestige, that altar so many Americans worship. And, the engineering doesn’t suck. I suppose that if it’s important to own a Mercedes, the E-Class is a fine way to express your success, even if the car is bland to the point that in some metropolitan areas, it goes utterly unnoticed. The new powertrain is a gem, the driving experience marred only by steering that is too heavy around town and a brake pedal that makes it difficult to execute smooth stops every time. And the E350 is quite comfortable, too, with tall, firm, supportive front seats and a terrific view of that three-pointed star hood ornament up front. The cabin is open and airy, more like an economy car than a stately sedan, but the materials are definitely a step above what you’d get in a humdrum familymobile. I even thought the E350’s control layout and user friendliness were better than most Benzes – but that might be due to the lack of high-tech options on our test car.

Still, as competent and unfettered an automobile as the E350 might be, it doesn’t exude luxury from its pores. It doesn’t knock you over the head with personality. It doesn’t bowl you over with unmatched driving dynamics. Rather, it is a car in which you blend into the urban backdrop. For my money, a Honda Accord pulls off the same trick quite nicely. But clearly, given the E-Class’s status as sales leader in the U.S., there are thousands of consumers who need a pricier path to anonymity. – Christian Wardlaw
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Can a $37,055 Dodge Charger SRT8 best the Mercedes E63 AMG in any contest born of speed, material, or gravitas? No. It costs, however, about 40 percent as much as the mighty Merc, and a good wheelman or -woman could make up much of the dynamic difference.
Even if it can’t quite keep up with the E63, though, the SRT8 will best most other cars in contests of speed. The Charger’s 370-cubic-inch Hemi produces 425 horsepower, enough for a 4.8-second 0-to-60 run and a top speed of 173 mph, besting the speed-limited AMG by 18 mph. Too bad there’s no American autobahn, but just in case you’ve christened your own, there are ginormous 14.2-inch Brembo brake rotors and four-piston calipers in the front to do battle with momentum.
If the SRT8 is a sharp handler, it’s because this American’s veins run with familiar German blood. Like the Chrysler 300C, it features a chassis lifted from the previous-generation E-class.
As you’d expect of an $86,125 sedan, the E63 AMG is really quite good at everything; technical director Larry Webster declared it “the best Mercedes sports sedan I've ever driven." Much of this has to do with the Benz’s techno-powerhouse 6.2-liter V-8 generating 507 horsepower and 465 pound-feet of torque—that’s 82 more horsepower than the SRT8 with just over 100cc more displacement. The E63’s engine alone, however, would cost 50 percent more than a Charger SRT8 if you bought a new one from your corner Mercedes shop.
You would have to be blind, deaf, without olfactory glands, and sans nerve endings to confuse the interiors of these two cars, but at least the SRT8 features seats with suede inserts to keep your butt planted during high-speed maneuvers. If you’re feeling a little self-conscious about driving a car from the same company that sells the Caliber, the SRT8’s $49,070 price advantage could buy you an aftermarket forced induction system to make up the horsepower differential, an interior upholstered with sheared beaver pelts for incomparable luxury, and all manner of chrome and billet bling to ensure proper valet placement.
All hip-hoppery aside, the Charger SRT8 blesses its user with speed, moves, and comfort far beyond its price tag. We’d drop the extra $50,000 on a down payment for a house, but if you have $86,125 to spend on a car, you probably juggle assets like we drown in debt.

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We took this 2007 Mercedes-Benz E550 to the test track on July 13. It was a Thursday, and it began like any other day. Just as we always do, we arrived around 8 a.m., set up the ol' radar gun and began to make passes down California Speedway's new drag strip. No big deal, just another day earning the bacon.
Then it happened. The Benz reared back and blitzed the quarter-mile in 13.5 seconds. Holy Stephen Hawking Batman, 13 seconds on Thursday the 13th. Kinda makes your skin crawl, doesn't it?
OK, so maybe it's not that weird. Alright, it's not weird at all. But a 13.5-second quarter-mile is freaky quick for a car in the luxury midsize segment. Just a few years ago, an E55 AMG accelerated at that rate and was one of the quickest sedans in the world. To use a technical term, the 2007 E550 hauls ass.

This summer, Mercedes-Benz will begin offering its 382-hp CL 550 with standard 4Matic all-wheel drive - the first time any large Mercedes coupe will get such a feature.
Giving the CL greater traction - and therefore better low-grip handling - the coupe's permanent 4Matic all-wheel drive system helps the CL appeal to snow-belt drivers by splitting torque between the front and rear axles at a 45/55 ratio. The CL's center differential uses a twin-plate clutch to manage the torque distribution between the front and rear axles.

When it comes to shaking up the luxury car world, no amount of power, technological sophistication or supple leather in the cabin can top an alluring design. More stunning in person than even the most flattering photography might suggest, the coupelike Mercedes CLS-Class has a visual presence that few other luxury sedans can match. And that is something that's not likely to change for some time to come.

The Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class offers a level of athleticism and sumptuousness that in the past has been difficult to find in one car. Although it makes use of a number of unique pieces throughout, a lot of the underlying structure and hardware comes from the well-regarded E-Class. The engines in the CLS550 and CLS63 AMG, for example, are shared with its brethren and are connected to Mercedes' excellent seven-speed automatic transmission with manual-shift capability.

While its rakish visage does wonders for the CLS' image, it also reduces interior dimensions in several key areas. Up front, the effects are minimal as the CLS feels every bit as accommodating as Mercedes' full-size luxury flagship. But in back, its dimensions are tighter in nearly every direction when compared to more mainstream sedans. Additionally, the small rear windows can make occupants feel closed in.

But these are pretty minor complaints. The Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class isn't really a case of form over function; rather, it's a rare combination of the two that makes them satisfyingly complementary. For the luxury car buyer who desires distinctive styling, strong performance and a sumptuous interior, the CLS is easy to recommend.

With it’s unique butterfly doors and carbon-fiber body, the rear-wheel drive, 2008 Mercedes Benz SLR McLaren Roadster is the result of a partnership between Mercedes Benz and McLaren cars. Modeled after its sister the SLR coupe, the two-seater Roadster comes in with a MSRP at almost a half a million dollars ($495,00 for base model), and can go from 0 to 60 in 3.8 seconds, with a top speed of 206 miles per hour.The 2008 Mercedes Benz SLR McLaren Roadster’s body is made exclusively of carbon-fiber over reinforced plastic. A powerful 5.5 liter supercharged, 24 valve, V-8 engine delivers 617 horsepower and 575 lb-ft of torque. Its transmission features an AMG Speed shift-R, which is a five-speed automatic transmission. Fuel efficiency is rated at 12 mpg in city driving conditions and 16 mpg in highway driving conditions.