AMG C-Lessons, New EQ EVs, and Extra

Following its redesign final yr, the C-class sedan will get the AMG therapy for 2023. The brand new C43 four-door trades its predecessor’s 385-hp twin-turbo V-6 for a 402-hp turbo 2.0-liter 4. Its 48-volt hybrid system powers a 13-hp starter-generator and an electrical motor inside the turbo, which combats lag. The upcoming C63, which is a 2024 mannequin, trades its V-8 for a 671-hp plug-in-hybrid model of this powertrain. The previous-gen coupe and convertible dwell on because the Benz-badged C300 and AMG-fettled C43 and C63.

The GLC-class is freshly redesigned for 2023. For now, it comes strictly as a 255-hp four-cylinder GLC300, although a extra highly effective AMG variant and a plug-in-hybrid powertrain are additionally as a consequence of be a part of the lineup.

The fastback GLC Coupe is as but untouched by the redesign, although a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster is now commonplace throughout the road.

On the electrical entrance, the brand new EQB now marks Benz’s entry level for EVs. It comes with a 66.5-kWh battery and 225 horsepower on the 300 4Matic stage or 288 horses within the 350 4Matic. The EQB250+ is the least highly effective (188 horses) however has the longest vary (250 miles). A trio of latest fashions rounds out the rising lineup of EVs: the EQE sedan, EQE SUV, and EQS SUV.

Mercedes-Benz EQB

Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV

Whereas Mercedes has revealed little concerning the EQE SUV, we all know extra concerning the new EQS SUV. Just like the flagship EQS hatchback, the SUV has a 107.8-kWh battery and is available in rear-drive 355-hp EQS450+ and all-wheel-drive EQS450 4Matic guise, in addition to in 536-hp EQS580 4Matic type. A 3rd row of seats is non-compulsory. Sportier AMG and ultra-luxe Maybach fashions are positive to come back.

The Metris van sunsets after 2023, however the greater Sprinter will get quite a few mechanical revisions, together with a brand new turbo-diesel four-cylinder in 168-hp and 208-hp states of tune. They substitute final yr’s much less highly effective four- and six-cylinder diesels. The 188-hp gas-fed turbo 4 sticks round. A nine-speed automated transmission steps in for the outdated seven-speed unit. Rear-drive stays commonplace, however a brand new all-wheel-drive system able to splitting torque evenly between the axles replaces final yr’s rear-biased setup.

This yr is also the final for the E-class’s 603-hp E63 S sedan and wagon; the noir-inspired, matte-gray E63 S Ultimate Version marks the event.

In G-class information: A 585-hp twin-turbo V-8 powers the G63 4×4². Just like the G550 4×4² earlier than it, this mannequin sports activities flared fenders, a lightweight bar, and a set of portal axles that add greater than 4 inches of floor clearance.

Modifications to the remainder of Mercedes’s in depth mannequin line are minimal, with the CLA-class, GLA-class, and GLB-class carrying over unchanged. The CLS-class, GLE-class, GLS-class, S-class, SL-class, and GT 4-Door all obtain minor changes to paint palettes and trim and have content material. The 800-plus-hp GT 4-Door hybrid remains to be a yr away, and the two-door GT is lifeless, however we anticipate it to return as a hardtop companion to the SL droptop. Lastly, the long-delayed, F1-inspired, 1000-plus-hp AMG One supercar will lastly be delivered to abroad clients in late 2022.