Mercedes is entering the 2018 model year with an
assortment of changes and additions to its lineup in the United States.
Starting with the brand's flagship, the 2018 S-Class features revised styling,
updated technology, and a handful of new engine options.
The S450 and S450 4MATIC are powered by a twin-turbo
3.0-liter V6 engine which produces 362 hp, while the S560 and S560
4MATIC have a twin-turbo 4.0-liter V8 cranking out 463 hp.
Buyers looking for something more powerful can check
out the updated Mercedes-AMG S63 which features a new turbo-turbo 4.0-liter V8
with 603 hp. Thanks to the extra power and a new nine-speed automatic
gearbox, the model accelerates from 0-60 mph in just 3.4 seconds.
The 2018 E-Class Coupe and Cabriolet are also new
and come with a twin-turbo 3.0-liter V6 developing 329 hp and 479 Nm of torque. The engines are connected to a nine-speed automatic
transmission which can be paired to an optional all-wheel drive system.
Speaking of the E-Class, the sedan receives a new
E400 variant with the aforementioned engine. Customers can also order the new
Mercedes-AMG E63 S Wagon which has a twin-turbo 4.0-liter V8 with 603 hp and 849 Nm of toque. Designed to haul more than just
groceries, the model rockets from 0-96 km/h in 3.4 seconds before topping out at 290 km/h.
Moving on, the Mercedes-AMG GT lineup expands thanks
to the addition of the GT Roadster, GT C Coupe, GTC Roadster, and GT R Coupe.
The latter model is the cream of the crop as it features a twin-turbo 4.0-liter
V8 cranking out 577 hp.
On the crossover side, the facelifted GLA features
revised styling and additional standard equipment. The GLA250 is powered by a turbocharged
2.0-liter four-cylinder with 208 hp, while the GLA45 boasts a
2.0-liter four-cylinder with 375 hp.
On the topic of performance crossovers, there are
three new editions for 2018 including the GLC63, GLC63 Coupe, and GLC63 S Coupe.
The GLC63 variants have a twin-turbo 4.0-liter V8 with 469 hp and 648 Nm of torque which enables them to accelerate from 0-96 km/h in
around 3.9 seconds.
The GLC63 S Coupe goes one step further as it
produces 503 hp and 699 Nm of torque. This reduces the
0-96 km/h time to just 3.7 seconds.
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