Overview The Mercedes-AMG W166 GLE was a large, four-wheel drive SUV. Released in Australia in June 2015, the W166 GLE range initially consisted of the GLE 63 W which was powered by a 5.5-litre biturbo V8 petrol engine that was mated to a seven-speed automatic transmission. In July 2016, however, the range was expanded with […]
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Review: Mercedes-AMG X253 GLC 43 & 63 S (2016-22)
Review: Mercedes-AMG X253.I GLC (2016-19) Overview Released in Australia in December 2016, the Mercedes-AMG X253 GLC 43 was a mid-size SUV. Manufactured in Bremen, Germany, the all-wheel drive Mercedes-AMG GLC 43 was powered by a 3.0-litre biturbo V6 petrol engine that was mated to a nine-speed automatic transmission (Mercedes’ ‘9G-Tronic’). In April 2017, production of […]
Review: Mercedes-AMG C292 GLE 43 & 63 S Coupe (2015-19)
Overview The Mercedes-AMG C292 GLE was a large, four-wheel drive SUV with a coupe-like profile. Released in Australia in June 2015, the C292 GLE range initially consisted of the GLE 63 S which was powered by a 5461 cc biturbo V8 petrol engine that was mated to a seven-speed automatic transmission. In July 2016, however, […]
Review: Mercedes X156 GLA 45 AMG (2014-20)
Review: Mercedes X156.I GLA 45 AMG (2014-17) Overview Released in Australia in October 2014, the Mercedes-Benz X156 Series I (X156.I) GLA 45 AMG was a compact SUV. Manufactured in Rastatt, Germany, the all-wheel drive X156 GLA 45 AMG was powered by a 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine that was mated to a seven-speed double clutch transmission. […]
Review: Mercedes-AMG C253 GLC Coupe (2016-23)
Review: Mercedes-AMG C253.I GLC 43 & 63 S (2016-19) Overview Commencing production in December 2016, the Mercedes-AMG C253 GLC 43 Coupe was a mid-size SUV with a raked roofline. Manufactured in Bremen, Germany, the all-wheel drive Mercedes-AMG C253 GLC 43 was powered by a 3.0-litre biturbo V6 petrol engine that was mated to a nine-speed […]
Review: Mercedes X166 GL 63 AMG (2013-15)
Overview Released in Australia in May 2013, the Mercedes-Benz X166 GL 63 AMG was a four-wheel drive wagon with seven seats. Manufactured in Tuscaloosa, USA, the Mercedes X166 GL 63 AMG was powered by a 5.5-litre biturbo V8 petrol engine that was mated to a seven-speed automatic transmission. M157 biturbo V8 engine The M157 V8 […]
Review: Mercedes-AMG W213 E 43, E 53 & E 63
Overview The Mercedes-AMG W213 E 43 was released in Australia in February 2017, with the E 63 and E 63 S following in June 2017. Manufactured in Sindelfingen, Germany, the all-wheel drive Mercedes-AMG W213 E 43 and E 63 were powered by 3.0-litre biturbo V6 petrol and 4.0-litre biturbo V8 petrol engines, respectively. In September […]
Review: Mercedes W211 E 55 AMG and E 63 AMG (2002-09)
Review: Mercedes W211.I E 55 AMG sedan (2002-06) Overview Released in November 2002, the Mercedes-Benz W211 Series I (W211.I) E 55 AMG was an executive sedan. Manufactured in Sindelfingen, Germany, the rear-wheel drive W221.I E 55 AMG was powered by a 5.4-litre supercharged V8 petrol engine that was mated to a five-speed automatic transmission. M113.990 […]
Review: Mercedes S211 E 55 and E 63 AMG Estate (2004-09)
Review: Mercedes S211.I E 55 AMG (2004-06) Overview Released in Australia in June 2004, the Mercedes-Benz S211 Series I (S211.I) E 55 AMG was an executive wagon with seven seats. Manufactured in Sindelfingen, Germany, the rear-wheel drive S211.I E 55 AMG was powered by a 5.4-litre supercharged V8 petrol engine that was mated to a […]
Review: Mercedes W210 E 36 AMG and E 55 AMG (1996-02)
Mercedes W210.I E 36 AMG and E 55 AMG (1996-99) Overview Released in Australia in May 1996, the Mercedes-Benz W210 E 36 AMG was an executive sedan. Manufactured by hand at Mercedes-Benz Affalterbach plant in Germany, the rear-wheel drive E 36 AMG was powered by a 3.6-litre inline six cylinder petrol engine that was mated […]