Nope. Benz isn’t doing that. I think they may start to, but to my knowledge no current production Mercedes has such a “feature".

The AMG engineers I’ve spoken to said this is very difficult to overcome. I agree with you, but think they still did a fantastic job of it. 99% of “normal” people I’ve talked to can’t tell it’s a turbo motor by sound.

If I know my AMG engines (sure hope so!) that definitely sounds like the M178.

Looks pretty straight forward to be honest. Nothing revolutionary here, just 50% more of what is already in a dual clutch.

My ‘01 E55 is worth $7800 according to KBB. But screw ‘em. It’s worth so much more to me. Probably gets more comments than a newer AMG too to be honest.

Mercedes engines are actually, generally, excellent. Biggest problem, balance shafts on 06 and early 07 V6 M272's, and early 07 V8 M273's. Next, head bolts, cams, lifters on first couple years of M156's. Then timing chains on 10-11 diesels. All of which can be chalked up to parts supplier screw ups, not design faults.…

A209 CLK non-AMG

One of my best friends in high school had 3. One gold, identical to the pictured one, a red one, and I don’t remember the last one. Paid under $1,000 total for all three if memory serves. All ran and drove. One was very rough mechanically, red was very rusty, and gold was absolutely cherry (for a while).

Definitely. But to my knowledge it was never used in an S-class. Just SL, E, Maybach during the early-mid 00's.

No bluetec 220. W/V220 S350 used the M112 3.7L gas engine. Excellent engine family.

It is the same (m112, not m272, so usually matches up with 320 models), just slightly larger displacement. Dude’s on crack.

Avoid ABC.

Yes, 4matic adds some weight but is definitely worth it if you think you will need it and most people can’t tell the difference in economy or performance. It will certainly not be the first thing that fails. In fact, 4matic is very rarely problematic and even reduces the number of front suspension issues a car will…

Later the better most definitely.

The driver lost control in the first place because he was trying to catch a pokemon.

96 Range Rover with an overheating issue. Well, not overheating exactly, but it would often run just shy of the red mark on the temp gauge.

Maybe he was just trying to figure out if your car would make a good addition to his dodgeball team.

Since you told the whole world about that one, try ‘stupidru’ instead. Don’t worry, no one will see this comment.

I strongly suspect a major flaw in the methodology used here. Having spent half my life around GM vehicles and a quarter of my career with Land Rovers, there is no way in hell that Rovers cost basically the same to own, not even remotely close. I think the general idea here is close-ish, but I wouldn’t give it to much…

Good job taking the practical road. I was expecting either an ad for carmax or to be tavarished.