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E-ClassCoupe Revampedandrefined
NewE200entrycoupemeansyoucannowgetintoatwo-doorE-classforunder$80K
Built for touring, not apex hunting; manual transmission availability would be nice- The Pick: All are sophisticated grand tourers, but we like the E400 and its twin-turbo V6
E200 $80,900 L4T 2.0 135 300 A7 1540 7.8 — 6.0 95 48 R
E250 $97,700 L4T 2.0 155 350 A7 1560 7.1 — 6.0 95 48 R
E250d $99,900 L4TD 2.1 150 500 A7 1660 7.3 — 4.7 D 53 R
E400 $130,510 V6TT 3.0 245 480 A7 1650 5.2 — 7.5 95 53 R
E-ClassCabrio E-Class’slidlopped
Airscarf- and Aircap-equipped for top-down winter warmth; terrific top-up refinement
No rip-snorting V8 in the line-up any more; it’s a Benz for cruisers, not drivers - The Pick: As in the Coupe, the E400 is hard to go past if you like convertibles
E200 $89,900 L4T 2.0 135 300 A7 1660 8.2 — 6.5 95 53 R
E250 $107,700 L4T 2.0 155 350 A7 1690 7.5 — 6.5 95 53 R
E400 $144,510 V6TT 3.0 245 480 A7 1770 5.3 — 7.7 95 53 R
CLS Stillthemostcrediblefour-doorcoupe
Still-pretty looks; lovely cabin; brilliant steering and Airmatic ride (even on CLS63 AMG)
Petrol V6 can’t match the oiler; CLS63 AMG will never return 10L/100km; only seats four - The Pick: 350 CDI over an A7 3.0 TDI; storming AMG a coin-toss away from Jaguar XFR
CLS 250d $114,900 L4TD 2.1 150 500 A7 1710 7.5 — 5.4 D 44 R
CLS 250d S-Brake $124,900 L4TD 2.1 150 500 A7 1790 7.8 — 5.6 D 44 R
CLS400 $139,510 V6TT 3.0 245 480 A7 1815 — — 7.8 95 46 R
CLS500 $169,510 V8TT 4.7 300 600 A9 1815 — — 6.8 95 46 R
CLS500 S-Brake $179,510 V8TT 4.7 300 600 A9 1815 — — 8.9 95 46 R
CLS63 AMG S $249,510 V8TT 5.5 430 800 A7 1795 4.3 12.210.0 98 4310/14 R
S-Class Arguablytheworld’sbestsedan
Incredible combination of agility, ride comfort and silence; superb seats; keen steering
Some trim combinations are putrid – money can't buy taste; expensive - The Pick: The SWB S500 with 20-inch wheels because the brilliant ride still works
S300e $196,500 L4TDH 2.1 150 500 A7 2015 7.6 — 4.5 D 48 08/14 R
S350d $216,700 V6TD 3.0 190 620 A7 1880 6.8 — 6.0 D 48 02/14 R
S350d L $224,200 V6TD 3.0 190 620 A7 1900 6.8 — 6.0 D 48 R
S400 L $230,910 V6TT 3.0 245 480 A7 1920 5.3 — 7.9 95 50 R
S500 $286,210 V8TT 4.7 335 700 A7 1920 4.8 — 9.2 95 45 02/14 R
S500L $311,410 V8TT 4.7 335 700 A7 1940 4.8 — 9.2 95 45 09/13 R
S600 L $417,110 V8TT 6.0 390 830 A7 2110 4.6 — 11.3 98 46 R
S600 Maybach $448,610 V12TT 6.0 390 830 A7 2260 5.0 — 11.7 98 45 R
S63 AMG $386,910 V8TT 5.5 430 900 A7 1970 4.0 — 10.2 98 55 11/13 R
S63 AMG L $399,610 V8TT 5.5 430 900 A7 2095 4.5 — 10.2 98 45 R
S65 AMG L $489,610 V12TT 6.0 463 1000 A7 2175 4.3 — 11.9 98 45 R
S-ClassCoupe Two-doorGermanpowerhaus
New generation gets big lift in interior presentation; nine-speed debut for base V8
Pricing, plus the cost of rear tyres, and probably insurance; and is the V12 worth it? - The Pick: New twin-turbo V8s promise better economy with still-brilliant performance
S500 $318,610 V8TT 4.7 335 700 A9 1955 4.6 — 8.6 95 64 02/16 R
S63 AMG $408,610 V8TT 5.5 430 900 A7 1995 4.2 — 10.2 98 53 R
S65 AMG $498,610 V12TT 6.0 463 1000 A7 2110 4.1 — 12.0 98 48 R
SL Sportsluxury,maybe.Notlight
Updated SL scores a twin-turbo V6, joining an existing suite of superb engines
Looks odd from some angles; it’s still heavy, thirsty, and not exactly dynamic- The Pick: Deploy the 900Nm SL63 or 1000Nm SL65 for the full SL effect
SL400 $228,610 V6TT 3.0 245 480 A7 1685 — — 7.8 95 49 R
SL500 $311,610 V8TT 4.7 320 700 A7 1785 4.6 — 9.4 95 48 10/12 R
SL63 AMG $398,610 V8TT 5.5 430 900 A7 1856 4.3 — 10.2 98 49 R
SL65 AMG $480,610 V12TT 6.0 463 1000 A7 1950 4.0 — 11.7 98 49 R
AMGGT Allgrand,moresportthantourer
Brilliant new twin-turbo V8; fantastic sound; arresting styling; cohesive chassis; drama
Some ergonomic issues inside; can’t separate steering tune from damping firmness - The Pick:Well, there’s only one of them, and it’s a shedload better than the polarising SLS
GT S $294,610 V8TT 4.0 375 650 A7 1570 3.8 — 9.4 98 67 09/15 R
GLC-Class Million-dollarbaby
Styling; outstanding interior; class-leading space; all-round ability on air suspension...
...which is optional but mandatory in our opinion; 250d not as sweet as lazier 220d - The Pick: Refined, relaxed nature of 220d makes it a winner, if you tick Air Body Control
GLC220d $64,500 L4TD 2.1 125 400 A9 1845 8.3 — 5.6 D 61 02/16 A
GLC250 $67,900 L4T 2.0 155 350 A9 1735 7.3 — 7.2 95 61 02/16 A
GLC250d $69,900 L4TD 2.1 150 500 A9 1845 7.6 — 5.7 D 61 02/16 A
GLE-Class Newname,familiarbody
Superb V6 diesel; premium cabin; decent ride quality; frugal for its size; beefy AMG V8
Can’t escape its sheer size; not particularly well packaged; still far from sexy - The Pick: Feels more expensive than it is, with the GLE400 arguably the sweet spot
GLE250d $86,900 L4TD 2.1 150 500 A9 2075 8.6 — 6.0 D 63 A
GLE350d $104,900 V6TD 3.0 190 620 A9 2100 7.1 — 6.6 D 63 A
GLE400 $109,900 V6TT 3.0 245 480 A7 2055 6.1 — 9.3 95 63 A
GLE500 $127,900 V8TT 4.7 300 600 A7 2160 5.3 — 11.0 95 63 A
GLE63 S AMG $189,900 V8TT 5.5 430 760 A7 2270 4.2 — 11.8 98 61 A
GLECoupe Merc’sanswertotheX6
Vision; excellent cornering grip; refinement; decent room despite lower-than-GLE roof
Thousands more than GLE for less space; busy ride; high loading lip for boot - The Pick: AMG-tweaked turbo six in the new 450 makes a great noise and feels strong
GLE350d $121,900 V6TD 3.0 190 620 A9 2175 7.0 — 7.2 D 63 A
GLE450 AMG $141,900 V6TT 3.0 270 520 A9 2145 5.7 — 9.4 95 61 A
GLE63 S AMG $198,900 V8TT 5.5 430 760 A7 2275 4.2 — 11.9 98 61 A
G-Class Armytruckfortheroad
Tough-as image; AMG’s ultra-cool side tailpipes and burly new twin-turbo V8 donk
G-Class BlueTec name is paradoxical; live front axle; woeful steering; bucking ride - The Pick: The outrageous AMG has perverse appeal, but only the diesel makes any sense
G350d $150,610 V6TD 3.0 155 540 A7 2300 9.1 — 11.2 D 50 A
G500 $167,510 V8 5.5 285 530 A7 2530 6.1 — 14.9 98 50 A
G63 AMG $233,910 V8TT 5.5 400 760 A7 2550 5.4 — 13.8 98 52 05/14 A
GLS-Class SinthenamethemainchangeforGL
Third-row seat actually comfortable and almost roomy; engines; decent off-road ability
Gargantuan-Class more like it – it's big; AMG not as athletic as some through the bends - The Pick: Torquey V6 diesel makes most sense, and new Sport pack adds dynamic helpers
GLS350d $116,900 V6TD 3.0 190 620 A9 — — — 7.7 D 58 A
GLS350d Sport $135,900 V6TD 3.0 190 620 A9 — — — 7.7 D 58 A
GLS500 $161,900 V8TT 4.7 320 700 A9 — — — 11.5 95 56 A
GLS63 AMG $217,900 V8TT 5.5 410 760 A7 2580 4.6 — 12.3 98 56 A
Valente BudgetbigBenz
Acheaperwaytogetintoaneight-seatBenz(andoutofaVWMultivanorTarago)
Like the new-gen V-Class, it’s essentially a commercial van with seats - The Pick:This over its VW Multivan and Toyota Tarago rivals
$58,100 L4TD 2.1 120 360 A7 2155 — — 6.3 D 54 R
V-Class Newname,newcabin,newengine
Enormously roomy, complete with limo-style, face-to-face rear seating; frugal diesel four
Sheer size makes it difficult to manoeuvre and park, which kinda defeats its purpose - The Pick:A centre captain's chair in a fully stocked V250 with Jeeves in the hot seat
V250d $85,500 L4TD 2.1 140 440 A7 2145 9.1 — 6.3 D 53 R
Hatch BestMiniever
Brilliant handling and super-sharp turn-in; Cooper S’s great acoustics; improved cabin
Bottom-feeder front end; thicker pillars; three-pot should sound fruitier- The Pick: The excellent Cooper S manual on 17s with optional adaptive dampers
One $24,950 L3T 1.2 75 180 M6 1090 9.9 — 4.9 95 48 F
One $26,850 L3T 1.2 75 180 A6 1120 10.2 — 5.0 95 48 F
Cooper $26,650 L3T 1.5 100 220 M6 1085 7.9 — 4.7 95 59 06/14 F
Cooper $30,100 L3T 1.5 100 220 A6 1115 7.8 — 4.9 95 61 F
Cooper D $31,800 L3TD 1.5 85 270 M6 1135 9.2 — 3.7 D 58 F
Cooper D $34,150 L3TD 1.5 85 270 A6 1150 9.2 — 3.9 D 61 F
Cooper S $36,950 L4T 2.0 141 280 M6 1160 6.8 — 5.9 95 57 06/14 F
Cooper S $39,300 L4T 2.0 141 280 A6 1175 6.7 — 5.5 95 57 F
JCW $47,400 L4T 2.0 170 320 M6 1205 6.3 — 6.7 95 63 F
JCW $49,950 L4T 2.0 170 320 A6 1220 6.1 — 5.7 95 63 F
Mini
3yr/unlimited
mini.com.auMINI has thrown more gear at
its Cooper S 3-door and 5-door
models. Key to the value boost
are LED lights front and rear as
well as guidance lines for the
reversing camera to predict
where the car will end up on
the current steering lock.
The Cooper S also comes with
two option packs: Conveniencefor $1800 (adding smart-key
entry, alarm and parking
sensors) and Control for $1500
(including low-speed auto
braking, active cruise control
and auto high-beam).
The more affordable
three-cylinder Cooper also
gets a new Multimedia pack
option for $1500.Packing up the Mini
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