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Mercedes Owner Magazine Issue 330 | February 2019 | £3.50 Mercedes...Your ...The Right Upgrade the Right Way Mercedes Owner Magazine Issue 330 | February 2019 | £3.50 www.mercedesclub.org.uk Mercedes...your ...the right upgrade the right way Comand.co.uk supply and fit Mercedes telematics upgrades including... · Comand navigation · DAB radio · iPod · Media interface · Reversing camera · Phone systems · TV · Heated seats · Intelligent lighting system · Speed limit assist · Lane assist · Rear entertainment · Full facelifted lighting systems · Parktronic · Conversion from Japan/US spec to UK/Europe ...and much more Working with many main dealers, you can be confident of competitively priced, properly designed and fully integrated upgrades that enhance your vehicle. We use genuine Mercedes parts and genuine supported Xentry diagnosis systems to ensure you get the highest quality solution. Contact us via email at [email protected], phone on 01276 474900, or via our website www.comand.co.uk to discuss what we can update and upgrade on your vehicle. 01276 474900 [email protected] mercedesclub.org.uk Contents » 3 05 Newsline 10 The Big Picture 13 Events 15 New E 350 21 3rd Generation CLS Four-Door Coupé 25 The Twenty Seven 27 The New Mercedes-Benz G 350 D 31 CLA Coupé 35 Customer Racing 39 The Mercedes-Benz S-Class 43 Mercedes-Benz at No1 48 Specialist Directory ˆ The new Mercedes-Benz G 350 D 51 Classifieds 54 Polish Battery Power ˆ Customer Racing ˆ The Mercedes-Benz S-Class Follow us on › @MercedesOwners › Mercedes Owners › Mercedes-Benz Owners › mercedesbenzowners ˆ Mercedes-Benz at No1 ˆ The New Mercedes-Benz CLA Front cover: The New Mercedes-Benz CLA (see page 31 for more information) MBO members receive this magazine as part of their membership. Mercedes-Benz Owners Ltd Print and distribution: Lakeside Printing To join the MBO please call 01892 710570 Mercedes-Benz Owners Ltd, Salomons Estate, Broomhill Road, Tel: 01732 358815 - Website: www.lakesideprinting.co.uk Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN3 0TG. Copy date 1st of each month, classified copy date 10th of each month. Design and artwork: Jack Walker Graphic Design Tel: 01892 710570 Email: [email protected] While every effort is made in compiling Mercedes Owner, the publishers cannot be responsible Email: [email protected] Tel: 07896 107910 for errors or omissions. Website: www.mercedesclub.org.uk Designer: Jack Walker Although every care is taken to vet advertising in Mercedes Owner, no guarantees can be Advertisement sales: Mark Sykes, Mercedes Owner Magazine given and no assumption of approval of such adverts should be made. Tel: 01892 710508 - Mob: 07563 559136 Editor: [email protected] ©2018 Mercedes-Benz Owners Ltd. Email: [email protected] - Website: www.mercedesclub.org.uk MBO membership: Tel: 01892 710570 0918_A4_col.indd 1 12/09/2018 12:00:05 mercedesclub.org.uk Newsline » 5 Sponsored By Newsline THE No.1 SPECIALISTS A round-up of the latest Mercedes-Benz news mercedesclub.org.uk FOR NEW & USED MERCEDES PARTS All parts available for Mercedes Cars & Com- 0333 240 1020 mercial vehicles with warranty (charged at local rate) • Next day delivery • Fully equipped workshop with MB trained technicians • Genuine Mercedes diagnostic computer • Dronsfield will beat any genuine quote • National Collection Service • Friendly Staff • Cars & spares purchased Instagram shout outs Instagram user Albert (@vip_wedding_auto), who runs a successful VIP and wedding car service in Ufa, Bashkortostan in Russia, sent the MBO some great images of his CLK looking unusually at home in the snow. His 2008 CLK was bought in Hamburg, Germany and transported to his home city where it was later changed from dark blue to a white pearl using vinyl to match the fleet of white Mercedes cars he also runs. Gtech Competition Crystal Serum Light is the prosumer version of the world famous Gtechniq Accredited Detailer Crystal Serum Ultra. It offers 80% of professional Serum Ultra’s performance, but if applied incorrectly can be machine polished from your vehicles paintwork. Serum Light forms an ultra-durable, high-gloss, slick- to-touch, chemically bonding inorganic layer of 9h optically clear ceramic. Be social Once applied, gloss levels will remain in the upper 90th percentile for significantly longer when compared to traditional paint protection Keep up to date products, and cleaning your car will be a breeze. with all the latest › @MercedesOwners To Enter simply answer the following question: Mercedes-Benz news, reviews, › Mercedes-Benz Owners Where should you apply a Gtechniq coating? models, images Answer A: Indoors and more…through › Mercedes Owners the Mercedes-Benz Answer B: Outdoors Owners (MBO) social Send your answer to [email protected] before media channels. › mercedesbenzowners Feb 28th. Good Luck! 0918_A4_col.indd 1 12/09/2018 12:00:05 6 » Newsline mercedesclub.org.uk Newsline A round-up of the latest Mercedes-Benz news mercedesclub.org.uk New trim for VITO Mercedes-Benz Vans UK Ltd have introduced three distinct trim levels to the Vito van and crew range to ensure customers can clearly identify the right vehicle for their needs. All Vito models will benefit from a leather steering wheel (and gear selector on manual models), comfort driver’s seat, automatic headlights, and parking sensors, and will have a choice of PURE, NEW AWD SPRINTER PROGRESSIVE and PREMIUM lines. Pricing and specification have been announced for the The PURE level offers Audio 10 infotainment system, Active Parking new Mercedes-Benz Sprinter AWD, which is now available Assist, parking sensors, heated and electrically adjustable exterior to order for March 2019 production, priced from £37,540 mirrors, an overhead control panel, and heat-insulating glass, as excluding VAT for the Sprinter 314 Chassis L2 AWD. standard. This is available for the 109 CDI, 111 CDI and 114 CDI. The Sprinter AWD is designed to offer a practical and capable In addition to this, the PROGRESSIVE level offers metallic paint, solution where additional traction is required and uses the colour-coded front and rear bumpers, Audio 15 infotainment tried and trusted Mercedes-Benz 4-ETS (Electronic Traction system, electrically folding exterior mirrors, front fog lamps, cruise System) technology, which is integrated with Adaptive ESP, control, full wheel trims, and driver’s seat lumbar support. This trim offering unrivalled traction management in operation. level is available for all engines, except the top 119 CDI. The Sprinter AWD features selectable low range transmission Then the top PREMIUM level offers air conditioning, 17-inch alloy and Downhill Speed Regulation to enhance the traction and wheels, a chrome radiator grille, reversing camera, anti-theft grade ability of the Sprinter range even further, as well as protection package and double lock, velour floor mats, and pre- increasing the climbing ability of the vehicle. installation for Becker Map Pilot navigation. This is available for the The AWD system is turned on and off electro-hydraulically, 114 CDI, 116 CDI and 119 CDI engines. enabling the system to be engaged (4x4) or disengaged The 114 CDI is available for all trim levels to ensure that an (4x2) in vehicle speeds of up to 6 mph if conditions automatic gearbox and rear-wheel drive is an option for all Vito demand. The system is operated by a dashboard mounted owners, should they so choose. rocker switch with integrated indicator lights to show selection and full engagement. The Vito Tourer model will retain its two ‘PRO’ and ‘SELECT’ trim The system uses full electronic control to manage traction lines, with an additional ‘Sport’ trim to be added in Spring 2019. which negates the need for a manually engaged differential In addition, Vito lengths will be identified as L1, L2 and L3, replacing lock. In all-wheel-drive mode, the transfer case sends 35% of the former Compact, Long and Extra Long nomenclature. the power to the front axle and 65% to the rear axle. With low range engaged torque is increased by around 40%. List price for the Vito 114 CDI panel van L2 starts from £23,900 for the PURE, £25,570 for the PROGRESSIVE, and £27,580 for the In addition to the low range gear selection and Downhill Speed PREMIUM, all excluding VAT. Regulation, enhanced standard specification for the Sprinter AWD above a standard 4x2 Sprinter includes entrance grab Steve Bridge, Managing Director, Mercedes-Benz Vans UK Ltd, said: handles on both front doors, hydraulic steering, and mixed use “We pride ourselves on keeping our customers’ businesses moving, mud and slush tyres for optimum all round suitability. and part of that is ensuring that the find the right vehicle for their The AWD Sprinter models use a fully developed and needs. By introducing three distinct trim levels to Vito, we hope to integrated factory assembled driveline and are built alongside provide a clear and consistent offering to van owners and operators so 4x2 models; they are not aftermarket conversions and are that they can compare our products and services to the competition covered by full three year, unlimited mileage Mercedes-Benz and choose the best solution for them and their business.” Warranty and supported by the nationwide Dealer Network. mercedesclub.org.uk Newsline » 7 Sponsored By THE No.1 SPECIALISTS FOR NEW & USED MERCEDES PARTS All parts available for Mercedes Cars & Com- 0333 240 1020 mercial vehicles with warranty (charged at local rate) • Next day delivery • Fully equipped workshop with MB trained technicians • Genuine Mercedes diagnostic computer • Dronsfield will beat any genuine quote • National Collection Service • Friendly Staff • Cars & spares purchased Daimler Trucks sells over Consumer Electronics 500,000 in 2018 Show 2019 • Daimler Trucks achieves one of the best sales years in its history • World première of the new Mercedes-Benz CLA • Deliveries after eleven months already 11 percent above •Two US premières: Mercedes-Benz EQC and Vision the prior-year level URBANETIC • Double-digit growth in North America, Asia and Latin Daimler's trade fair exhibition at the Consumer Electronics America Show in Las Vegas in January 19 focused fully on the • Market leadership in core markets North America, Europe outlook for the future of mobility.
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