The Mercedes models are numerous.They simply can not remember everything at once. After all, there are so many classes, and in each of them there are several dozen representatives. Well, it's worth at least to tell about the most popular models, and also to touch on the "German classics" - that is, those cars that are already considered quite "grown-ups" today.
E-class: the beginning
This segment produces the most reliable modelsMercedes. And the history of the E-class begins in the distant 1947 year. It was a car known as "170". Then there were others - 180, and then 190. For nine years the concern sold about 468 thousand copies (including diesel ones). However, this is already a rarity. One of the most famous old German cars is rightly considered the w123 "Mercedes". Even older models are in demand today. And W123 - this is really a classic. This car was so fond of taxi drivers in Germany, that when it was decided to withdraw from production, they staged a strike. Also interesting is the fact that the diesel versions of this model were more popular than gasoline ones. Of the sold 53%. And Russia before the Moscow Olympics has bought a thousand cars just this model - for the police and VIP transportation. It would seem that now there are new models of "Mercedes", and W123 is no longer relevant. But this is not so. Many fans of German classic cars are still burning with the desire to buy such a car. Fortunately, in our time you can find an ad for the sale of W123.
Famous w124
This is the follower of the aforementioned w123.The new model Mercedes E-class won the hearts of car enthusiasts. This representative car did not leave anyone indifferent. A new, perfect design, stunning optics, an interesting headlamp shape, an improved interior and, of course, powerful specifications - that's how you could characterize the versions made in the w124 body. Particular attention, of course, attracted (and continues to attract) the famous "five hundredth". The so-called "gangster" Mercedes was equipped with a 5-liter 326-strong unit and developed a speed of 250 km / h, accelerating to a hundred slightly more than six seconds. Looking at such characteristics involuntarily understand that many modern cars are on the order of magnitude below the "Mercedes" of the nineties. And this is the brightest representative of the E-class.
A "special" class
Talking about the model "Mercedes", you can notto touch the attention of the S-class. "Sonderklasse" - here, from what word the letter designation has gone. And this translates as a "special" class. The first representative of this segment appeared in 1972 year. The first model became known as W116. And, I must say, became popular, which marked the beginning of the active production of new machines.
The S-class is considered one of the best.And the quality is really worthy. Needless to say, even the first model had under the hood a V8 engine, which produced a power of 200 horsepower! A little later, potential buyers had the opportunity to purchase 6-cylinder, among which was even a carburetor option.
Surprisingly, the models of Mercedes carsyears even now look much more profitable than many cars produced in the 2000s, and even in the 2010s. But they are more than forty years old. But, I must say, the same 450 SEL w116 with a 6.3-liter 286-horsepower engine will be able to serve as much, in contrast to some weak new products, which after a couple of years will begin to break.
"Sixth hundredth"
He, like the "500th", todayis considered an indicator of prestige, status, consistency and excellent taste of the owner. Only the "six hundredth" is a representative of another class - not "E", but "S". Well, this is the largest series in the entire history of this segment. It was in this model for the first time in the history of the concern that the V12 engine was installed.
It is interesting that over the last fortieth anniversary of theabout 2 700 000 cars of this class were produced. The most numerous body was w126. And the new, w222, continues to be released to this day. And this is really a luxury car, which pleases not only with its design and comfortable interior, but also with impeccable technical characteristics. That there is only one version of 65 AMG - with a 630-strong biturbed engine. Not surprisingly, modern models of Mercedes cars are considered the best cars in the world.
C-Class
These are medium-sized cars thatthe concern was positioned as "comfortable." Hence the name of the class - "Comfortklasse". In 1993, the first data of the Mercedes model appeared. Over the years, the history of car development is interesting - they changed rapidly. The first was a car that became known as the 190th Mercedes. The model became popular. And the production went at full speed. The main principle was to create machines that would be simple, but reliable. The company at that time was experiencing a certain crisis, so they had to earn money. However, developers have not abandoned the principles of creating good cars. Well, this led to the C-class.
The last model of this segment was Mercedesw205. He looks superb. His impetuous, sporty design with the expressive "look" of the headlights instantly attracts the eye. According to Euro NCAP, the car received a full five stars in terms of safety - the highest score, and rightfully deserved. In general, the car is an ideal option for appreciating the comfort and convenience of people.
AMG
In 1967, the world learned about such an enterprise asAMG. Today - this is the most popular tuning studio, which is also a division of Mercedes. But at that time AMG was a simple office of two fellow engineers who tuned themselves "Mercedes". However, success came to them quite quickly, and today everyone knows that the AMG mark means that a powerful, fast, impressive car is in front of a person.
Take, for example, the version of CLS 63, releasedfor the first time in 2011. The model was amazing. However, the manufacturers decided to improve it. 5.5-liter turbo unit V8, sports suspension, 7-speed gearbox, equipped with the function of instant start, all-wheel drive (known as 4Matic), parametric steering sport control. This car really could be called a dream of any person who loves supercars and high speed. However, this was not the limit.
New Year 2015
Storm of emotions among connoisseurs of Mercedes was caused by a novelty,which became known as the GT-S AMG. The car was presented in 2014, but it was released only in 2015. Few models of Mercedes cars caused so much controversy. This car does not look like it's riding. This two-seater supercar is able to develop a speed of 310 kilometers per hour, it is magnificent in control, reacts to any movement of the driver, up to a hundred is accelerated slightly more than in 3.5 seconds, and its engine power reaches 510 hp. Simply a terrific car with a twin-turbo engine. But design could be better. Much more interesting is the same CL AMG (first appeared in 1996). But how many people - so many opinions. In any case, the novelty is already snapped up.
