The New S63 AMG

Driving performance
in the luxury segment.

Fuel consumption (combined): 10.3-10.1 l/ 100km;
CO2 emissions (combined): 242-237 g/km*

Up to 100 kg lighter than before.

Systematic implementation of the AMG Lightweight Performance strategy reduces the weight of the S 63 AMG by up to 100 kilograms compared to the predecessor model. This weight saving was achieved largely thanks to the use of AMG forged light-alloy wheels, a lightweight lithium-ion battery and a weight-optimised AMG high-performance composite brake

system. Furthermore, the entire outer skin of the S-Class, including the roof and the front end of the body, is made of aluminium. Installing a spare wheel recess made of carbon fibre, a material used in Formula 1, reduces the weight by a further four kilograms.

Effortlessly superior performance.

The AMG 5.5-litre V8 biturbo engine – the most powerful member of the BlueDIRECT engine family, with an output of 430 kW (585 hp) and torque of 900 Nm – delivers effortlessly superior performance. In terms of maximum output and fuel consumption, the AMG 5.5-litre V8 biturbo engine remains the most efficient series-produced V8 engine of all. With an output of 430 kW (585 hp) and a torque of 900 Nm, the AMG eight-cylinder unit from the BlueDIRECT engine family (in-house designation M 157) outperforms all comparable engines. The fuel consumption of the new S 63 AMG is 0.4 litres per 100 kilometres lower than that of the predecessor model, even though the engine output has been increased by up to 30 kW (41 hp). The range-topping eight-cylinder model already meets the requirements of the EU6 emissions standard, which is due to come into force in 2015. 

 

AMG sports exhaust system with exhaust flaps.

When the transmission is in "C" (Controlled Efficiency) mode, the flaps remain closed in most situations, in which case the eight-cylinder biturbo engine's sound is more understated – perfect for long trips and a comfortable ride in the rear. In "S"

(Sport) and "M" (Manual) modes, the exhaust flaps open earlier and more spontaneously, especially if the driver prefers a dynamic driving style. The result is an even fuller, emotional, hallmark AMG engine sound.

 

AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT 7-speed
sports transmission.

Maximum individuality and custom-tailored dynamics are the strengths of the AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT 7-speed sports transmission. The three transmission modes – "C" (Controlled Efficiency), "S" (Sport) and "M" (Manual) – provide each driver with a personal set-up. In comfort-oriented "C" mode the ECO start/stop function is active and shuts off the eight-cylinder engine when the car is at a standstill. In addition, the driver experiences smooth transmission characteristics with comfort-oriented gearshifts. In "C" mode the car generally starts in second gear. In the "S" and "M" transmission modes the engine and transmission are significantly more agile and the ECO start/stop function is deactivated. A brief and precisely defined retardation of ignition and injection under open throttle results in even faster and acoustically more emotional gearshifts.

Performance-oriented
AMG 4MATIC all-wheel drive.

The optionally available performance-oriented AMG 4MATIC all-wheel drive distributes the engine torque so that 33 percent goes to the front axle and 67 percent is sent to the rear axle. The rear-biased power distribution provides for the signature AMG high driving dynamics and superlative driving enjoyment as well as boosting acceleration from a standing start. The all-wheel drive likewise enhances driving safety on wet or wintry road surfaces. The technical basis for the AMG 4MATIC all-wheel-drive system is provided by a transfer case for the additional power take-off to the driven front axle. This transfer case is integrated compactly into the AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT 7-speed sports transmission and requires no additional installation space.

All variants of the S 63 AMG are fitted with ESP® Curve Dynamic Assist as standard.

AMG Carbon Ceramic.

An AMG ceramic high-performance composite brake system is available as an option for the first time. The more than 20 percent lighter design ensures lower unsprung masses as well as enhancing driving dynamics, agility and ride comfort. In addition to this, the system has a longer service life,

is more resistant to corrosion and displays higher thermal stability. The AMG ceramic high-performance composite brake system has front brake discs with a diameter of 420 millimetres and is recognisable by the "AMG Carbon Ceramic" logo on the specially painted brake callipers.

Two suspension variants:
AIRMATIC and MAGIC BODY CONTROL.

The S 63 AMG 4MATIC is fitted with AMG RIDE CONTROL sports suspension. The full air suspension system AIRMATIC is equipped with the Adaptive Damping System ADS PLUS. With the redesigned front axle and the special all-wheel-drive set-up, the S 63 AMG 4MATIC represents a new dimension in its segment when it comes to driving dynamics. The S 63 AMG with rear-wheel drive features AMG sports suspension based on MAGIC BODY CONTROL. The new S-Class is the first car in the world able to recognise road surface undulations in advance. If ROAD SURFACE SCAN detects such undulations with the help of the stereo camera, MAGIC BODY CONTROL adjusts the suspension in advance to suit the situation. Both suspension modes – "Comfort" and "Sport" – are also available here. Both suspension variants available for the S 63 AMG offer hallmark Mercedes comfort on long journeys.

Interior: beguiling appointments, design and quality.

Like the exterior design, the S 63 AMG interior is a beguiling combination of the sportily exclusive atmosphere of a true AMG automobile with classic Mercedes values such as improved interior dimensions, new control logic, new ergonomic touches, ease of use, safety, appeal and aesthetics. The newly developed AMG sports seats offer the driver and front passenger more lateral support. Fine nappa leather in AMG V8 design with lavish perforations and AMG badges in the front and rear seat backrests create an exquisite and luxurious atmosphere on board. Special touches include the embossed emblem on the armrest of the front centre console and the high-quality analogue clock in IWC design.

The AMG sports steering wheel with its distinctively contoured rim, perforated leather in the grip area and aluminium shift paddles allows perfect vehicle control.

Mercedes Concept GLA

New addition with ambitions.

By now the Auto Shanghai motor show is one of the biggest vehicle shows in general and a hub for global trends. It is the stage for Mercedes-Benz to present a new show car on 20 April 2013, the Concept GLA.

The compact SUV impresses with sporty character, a sophisticated and consistently implemented design as well as a multitude of technical highlights.

Much more than just
a strong shoulder.

The athletic profile of the show car is captivating from the moment you first see it: its strong shoulders rise protectively over the reduced glazed surfaces. The pronounced musculature and sinewy structures are pleasing to the eyes of any observer. A narrow greenhouse, the powerful coupé-like rear and a low windscreen round out the sophisticated design of the new addition and benefit its excellent aerodynamics. And because peak athletic performances always require the right breathing

technique, the former diamond grille was adapted to the tough requirements of the Concept GLA: rectangular soft cubes provide the engine with plenty of air. On the whole the materials used are through and through natural, of high quality and have a state-of-the-art aesthetic finish. As a perfectly trained high performer the concept vehicle stays true to its principle of success: use power where it is needed.

Born to be wild.

On the Concept GLA the tyre and rim form an inseparable union. The shape of the rims is inspired by a vision of excavator shovels. This lets them keep moving effortlessly and dynamically, but when need be they grab the ground like claws and despite difficult conditions “shovel on”. This basic idea is transformed into a sophisticated overall concept by the bucket teeth at the front of the vehicle borrowed from the off-road segment. And despite all the functionality the show car leaves nothing to be desired aesthetically: high-sheen bicolour rims and the interplay of matt and polished surfaces not only reflect the light when in motion – but also a consistent, dynamic-sporty design.

Where there is the show car, there is a way. And that is not least due to the tyres specifically designed for the Concept GLA. Their profile impresses with exceptional grip in any terrain, which consequently keeps the vehicle’s irrepressible urge to move forward safely on track at all times – regardless of whether it is on the road or in the wild.

Beware of cameras.

Life may write the best stories – the best road movies are written by the Concept GLA: two high-end cameras are integrated on the roof of the vehicle, which in keeping with the aesthetic aspirations of this show car perfectly blend into the vehicle’s curved roof railing. The roof railing itself was milled from a solid block of aluminium and consequently has a higher visual value appeal than conventional supports. It also protects, consisting with the protector principle of the Concept GLA,

the sensitive technology from wind and weather. The cameras can also be used independently of the vehicle, for example, as helmet cams. The recordings can be projected anywhere with high-tech megapixel resolution thanks to laser beamers integrated into the headlamps. With the Concept GLA you are not only at home in the great outdoors – you’re also in the best movie of your life.

Bright spots in the interior.

The interior also offers an ideal balance between safety and surprise. A Plexiglas cover provides a view of the support structures of the instrument panel. The three-dimensional embossed untreated saddle leather used for the seats impresses with the same in-your-face authenticity. The overall concept combines classic manual craftsmanship and state-of-the-art materials with virtuosity, and exterior styling elements also come to bear in the interior:

the massive grab handles and their interplay of polished and brushed aluminium echo the bicolour design of the rims and transport it skilfully to the interior. In addition, Plexiglas elements with atmospheric backlighting create a very special ambience as well. But in keeping with the principle of efficiency that characterises the concept car they only come on when you need them.

 

SIT BACK

Interface between human
and vehicle.

When it comes to the necessity of sitting down to drive from A to B, little has changed since the automobile was invented. However, the seat behind the steering wheel has a different status nowadays. In fact, it is no longer just a seat but a Human Machine Interface: a key factor in maximizing comfort for those on board, one that plays an active role in keeping the driver and passengers fresh during the journey. From 4-way lumbar support to head restraints that can be electrically adjusted both horizontally and vertically, those traveling in the new S-Class will want for nothing.

Indeed, once you’ve sampled the delights of the ENERGIZING massage function and climatised seat, you’ll never want to get out.

Stars behind
the scenes.

The position, length, height and angle of the seat, even the depth of the seat cushion, the height of the head restraints and the 4-way lumbar support, can be adjusted electrically as standard. But the really spectacular things takes place within the side bolsters: the optionally available dynamic variant

of the multicontour seat inflates the bolsters individually – and in a matter of seconds – in response to the car’s steering movement, to provide even better lateral support for the driver and front passenger.

High-tech in layers.

Comfort and lightweight design shared center stage in the development process for the new front seats. Their structure weighs under 20 kilograms (44 lb) – around 20 percent less than a conventional design – thanks, among other factors, to a sandwich construction based around steel shells with integrated plastic inlays.

Climatised seats.

At the touch of a button, four electric fans in the seat surface and two in the backrest suck cooler ambient air onto the seat’s perforated leather surface.

After four minutes, the fans automatically invert their direction of rotation to prevent drafts over longer journeys. The fans’ intensity can be adjusted through three stages.

ENERGIZING massage function.

The ENERGIZING massage function of the seats is a world's first, using the hot stone principle to deliver active relaxation. Six programs are available, two of them heat-assisted. Each program separately controls the 14 air chambers in each seat, some of which benefit from quick-responding seat heating. Heat and pressure are used to simulate the effect of traditionally applied hot stones, massaging and mobilizing the shoulder area, back and hips. The engineers also had something of a brainwave when it came to operating the ENERGIZING massage function. The central, 12.3-inch display of the COMAND Online infotainment system shows the individual massage zones in the seats. In addition, a rotary knob graphic appears on the screen displaying the desired program as a number. The menu for the seat functions can be called up directly using a button on the center console.

 

Mercedes Benz Atraction&Seduction

Vision Accomplished.

In a visual story of seduction between two unlikely aficionados, who better to create the setting for a power play that juxtaposes dark desire with a lightness of space and subtle sense of humour than fashion industry veteran Carine Roitfeld.
Creative director, stylist and designer, the irreverent former editor in chief of VOGUE Paris and current global fashion director at Harper’s BAZAAR and creator of biannual fashion book CR, teams up with art director and founder of iconic V Magazine, Stephen Gan, to create the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Key Visual Spring/Summer 2014 Vision Accomplished.

Fuel consumption (combined): 9.1-5.5 l/100km;
CO2 emission (combined): 213-146 g/km

 

 

World of Fashion and beauty.

Known for her edgy and fearless productions that capture the zeitgeist, Roitfeld used raw meat a fashion material years before Lady Gaga covered herself in it. “It’s a fantasy world and so I am a dreamer, I am a storyteller”, she explains between takes on set. The Parisian kick-started her career by working with the world’s possibly most famous photographer Mario Testino and, as his muse and stylist, shared Tom Ford’s success of bringing sexy back to Gucci in the 90s. Long-time collaborator Gan creates images that are as inspirational as they are beautiful, and with his avant-garde style has been on the forefront of the fashion scene for practically all his life. “Fashion and beauty – they are my world”, he reflects

Technology and Glamour.

Centre of attention however, is another icon: the new Mercedes-Benz S-Class in gleaming black. A grown-up attraction and chock-full with technological innovation that will spearhead automotive development, it has new features that appeal to all the senses. Effortlessly superior, it calls for a no-frills backdrop and a worthy opposite with equal amounts of seductive glamour and sensuality. Enter beautiful Sui He, one of China’s top models. Sui hails from Zhejiang and broke onto the international scene after being the first Asian model ever to open a Ralph Lauren show in the F/W 2011 season. In a black dress designed by Carine Roitfeld, she is drawn to the vehicle and aims to conquer it for herself.

 

Ultimate Mercedes Cross-Country

Mercedes-Benz presents the
most spectacular cross-country vehicle of all time.

Desert daredevil.

It is in its element off the beaten track. Its business is overcoming the challenges that the natural world and different weather conditions across the globe pose for its driver. The near-production-standard Mercedes-Benz G 63 AMG 6X6 show car is uncompromising. It is the most effortlessly superior and extravagant off-roader ever to be developed and built by engineers. Its performance and equipment are in a league of their own: with 400 kW of power, six driven wheels, off-road reduction gear in the transfer case, portal axles,

five differentials which can be locked while on the move and a tyre pressure control system that operates at world-record speed, the G 63 AMG 6X6 is made to meet all the topographic and meteorological challenges which have stopped other vehicles in their tracks to date. And the exclusively appointed interior guarantees the very best in high-class comfort for the driver and guests, whatever the rigours encountered in tough off-road terrain.

No compromises.

The G 63 AMG 6X6, a small series of which is expected to go into production at the end of the year, combines the best of three worlds: Mercedes-Benz's more than 30 years of off-road experience and the G-Class series production models ensure effortless poise and balance for this vehicle which is without parallel in the off-road scene. The vehicle's absolute robustness, functionality and outstanding off-road capabilities derive from the G-Class models. And the renowned luxury and high-performance division, Mercedes-AMG, is responsible for the engine technology and the luxurious and comfortable interior.

Assuredly on top of things.

The G 63 AMG 6X6 keeps a cool head in the desert and equally stays ship-shape when the floodgates open, making driving through such extreme terrain a sheer delight. However tough the going gets, it will always find a way through. The voluminous tyres on the three axles, the vast ground clearance, the overall height of almost 2.30 metres combined with a width of a good 2.10 metres and the clear, straight-lined design command respect. Despite its imposing appearance and its total weight of 3.85 tonnes, however, the pickup boasts awesome driving dynamics and almost catapult-like acceleration. It knows nature's challenges – and it knows how to see them off. The show car takes even the highest sand dunes in its stride. And its unerring directional stability sees it cope effortlessly with desert tracks, too. It clambers over rocky terrain with astounding agility, while an impressive fording depth of one metre ensures that it is anything but water-shy.

The essence of automotive power.

The vehicle's unique performance is attributable to numerous elements from the proven civilian modular system for the G-Class models from Mercedes-Benz and its AMG luxury and high-performance division in conjunction with a range of elements from the military modular system. Such elements include a newly developed portal axle drive, as a result of which the wheels are located substantially lower than their customary position in line with the centre of the axle. This increases the ground clearance by almost half a metre. As the G 63 AMG 6X6 features independent axle suspension rather than independent wheel suspension, all three rigid axles operate autonomously, ensuring the best possible adhesion to the surface underneath the vehicle. The two rear axles, positioned only 1100 millimetres apart within the overall wheelbase of

4220 millimetres, lend themselves particularly well to inter-articulation, exploiting the traction potential offered by even the most extremely contoured terrain to the full.

Brawn on six wheels.

The vehicle's powerful performance is attributable in large part to the AMG 5.5-litre V8 biturbo engine, which deploys numerous technological highlights to generate 760 newton metres of torque, and the AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7G-TRONIC automatic transmission. The automatic transmission features three modes and automatic double declutching during downshifting, supplying the power via a cardan shaft to the transfer case with reduction gear. In "Controlled Efficiency" mode (C), the most economical possible driving style is the central focus for the engine and drive control strategies. Sport (S) and Manual (M) modes see the engine-transmission set-up in markedly more agile form. A brief and exactly defined retardation of ignition and injection during upshifting at full load provides for shorter shift times here.
 

Customised air pressure.

The superiority of the G 63 AMG 6X6 is also demonstrated by an innovative tyre pressure control system which enables the driver to vary the tyre pressure for the front axle and the two rear axles separately. Thanks to a high-capacity compressor and four 20-litre pressure vessels installed on the sides in the rear wheel arches, tyre pressure adjustment takes place in world-record time: rather than the period of around 10 minutes which is usually required, the system takes less than

20 seconds to raise the tyre pressure from 0.5 bar for use on sand to the 1.8 bar which is appropriate for road use. Furthermore, the special beadlock wheels enable the tyre pressure to be reduced to such an extent that the pressure exerted on the ground by the G 63 AMG 6X6 is equivalent merely to the footprint of a person of normal weight. No other off-roader has ever come anywhere near such a minimal level.

Inimitable class on the inside, too.

The G 63 AMG 6x6 shows real substance on the inside, too, with a spectacular interior design concept featuring an exclusive dashboard whose new instruments and a large central colour display are enough to steal the show in their own right. The show car also offers a designo leather backdrop with individual contrasting topstitching and an attractive diamond pattern. Other highlights include four electrically adjustable, heated and ventilated individual seats, a special centre console in the rear and Alcantara® linings for the roof and the pillars


 

New SLS

A modern display of
power with classic roots.

Open-top sensuality.

The task faced by the team managed by Head of Design Prof. Dr. h.c. Gorden Wagener was not an easy one. In 2009, at the premiere of the SLS AMG Coupé, everyone had marvelled at the return of the legendary gullwing model. Two years later, an open-top roadster variant of the vehicle was planned - but without a roof, gullwing doors were simply not possible. After all, the SL is a style icon, already associated with superstars such as Elvis Presley and Clark Gable in the 1950s. For a start, any sort of innovation would be viewed critically by many fans. But the new super sports car interprets the style-influencing shape of the 300 SL Coupé in a very individual way and yet still continues the legend. With its wide radiator grille and large Mercedes star as well as fins on the flanks, the Roadster harks back to previous racing classics. There is also the three-dimensional, sculptured front end with its low-set, arrow-shaped front apron set well into the sides, which lends the SLS its powerful stance on the road.

The six large cooling air intakes and the vertically arranged headlamps set well to the outside - which are also reminiscent of the lights of the 300 SL Roadster - provide for an even more dominant aura.

Fuel consumption (combined): 8.4 l/100 km;
CO2 emissions (combined): 195 g/km*

Super-class exterior.

The perfect proportions of the Roadster are particularly memorable: a long bonnet, the greenhouse positioned well to the rear and a short rear end. Plus the long wheelbase, wide track and short overhangs – in short, the open-top SLS AMG

likewise exudes dynamism and charisma, primarily thanks to the pronounced shoulder sections, which stretch from front to rear like tensed muscles. "As in the gullwing model, the purist, athletic design immediately captures the attention", explains Wagener with more than a hint of pride.

Atmosphere like an aircraft cockpit.

The clear design idiom is seamlessly continued in the interior, where authentic materials contribute high levels of material quality and standard of finish. The driver could be forgiven for imagining himself in an aircraft cockpit: prominent stylistic features include the dashboard in the shape of a wing section and the four air vents with adjustable, cruciform nozzles reminiscent of jet engines.

A particular highlight is the three-layer fabric soft top which opens and closes automatically at the touch of a button in just eleven seconds – even at speeds up to 50 km/h.

"Whether with the roof open or closed, the SLS AMG Roadster is an impressive visual delight!", stresses Gorden Wagener

The NEW SLS

 
The SLS AMG Roadster boasts a consistent
lightweight construction, puristic design,
outstanding driving dynamics and
open-top driving pleasure.
Fuel consumption (combined): 13.2 l/100 km;
CO2 emissions (combined): 308 g/km*

Pure sportiness meets roadster driving pleasure.

The technological highlights of the SLS AMG Roadster read like an A-B-C of modern sports car engineering: the combination of an aluminium spaceframe body, an AMG 6.3-litre V8 front-mid engine with dry sump lubrication developing 420 kW (571 hp) and 650 Nm of torque, a seven-speed dual clutch transmission in a transaxle arrangement and a sports suspension with aluminium double wishbones, is guaranteed to make the hearts of sports car enthusiasts beat faster, while ensuring outstanding driving dynamics and roadster driving pleasure. Available as an

optional extra is the new AMG RIDE CONTROL sports suspension with electronically controlled damping.

It enables the damping characteristics to be modified at the touch of a button. Using the AMG DRIVE UNIT, the driver of the SLS AMG Roadster is therefore able to choose his own suspension setup. In "Comfort" mode it glides along elegantly and calmly, while those who prefer a tauter ride can choose the "Sport Plus" mode.

In addition, a further feature inspired by the world of motorsport - and highly suited to the character of the sports car - is also available in the form of the AMG Performance Media system. It provides the driver not only with high-speed mobile internet access at all times, but also access to numerous telemetric displays. Those looking to test the Roadster on a racetrack can display lap times in real time via the RACETIMER feature. The SLS Roadster is a true dream car – and with the top down, one step closer to heaven.