Reviewed on December 14, 2007The 2008 Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG defines luxury and performance, offering usable and high-quality cabin gadgets pushed down the road by a powerful, and thirsty, engine.TAGS:Mercedes-Benz, car, camera, video
Reviewed on May 22, 2006Mercedes-Benz is exploring new ground with the R-Class Grand Sports Tourer. With 4,800 pounds of heft, sport doesn't really apply to the 2006 R350, but with excellent passenger space and comfort, it's great for touring in grand style.TAGS:Mercedes-Benz, car
Reviewed on April 27, 2006The 2007 S550 is a fitting flagship for Mercedes-Benz, offering cutting-edge technology to go with excellent performance for a full-size sedan. It's expensive with all the gizmos but trumps the competition in nearly every respect.TAGS:Mercedes-Benz, radar, car
Reviewed on July 17, 2007The 2007 Mercedes-Benz ML320 CDI is a very drivable car, but you'll pay dearly to option it up with cabin electronics, should you live in a state where you can buy it. We're impressed by the off-road equipment, but who would really take this car into the mud?TAGS:Mercedes-Benz, pump, cabin, station, car, engine
Reviewed on July 8, 2008As a toy for the wealthy, the 2009 Mercedes-Benz SLK350 scores, offering a well-balanced, fun drive, but you will have to ship luggage separately for road trips. Good cabin tech is available, but it adds up to a costly bundle.TAGS:Mercedes-Benz, Apple iPod, album, artist, menu, car, CD, MP3, music
Reviewed on March 19, 2007The 2007 Mercedes-Benz SL550 combines performance, technology, and luxury in respective measure, although it struggles to justify its $100,000 price tag.TAGS:Mercedes-Benz, suspension, car, road, San Francisco
Reviewed on March 15, 2007The 2007 GL450 is true to the Mercedes-Benz mission of performance and luxury; however, its plentiful cabin tech features are not as useful or usable as we would like.TAGS:Mercedes-Benz, wine, suspension, car, distance
Reviewed on April 17, 2007The 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL550 represents the best that the German automaker has to offer. With a premium version of the COMAND system, adaptive cruise control, Night View assist, and an arsenal of other performance and safety technologies, it very nearly justifies its six-figure price tag.TAGS:Mercedes-Benz, road, car, course, monitor, idea, camera
Reviewed on October 10, 2006The 2007 Mercedes-Benz E550 is a powerful pugilist in a coat and tie. Its classy exterior, glorious V-8, and well-appointed interior are let down by some poorly designed cabin technology.TAGS:Mercedes-Benz, GPS navigation, car, GPS, direction, engine, form, display, button
Reviewed on September 25, 2007The 2008 Mercedes-Benz ML550 is a brawny midsize SUV with some admirable on- and off-road performance capabilities. But its optional--and expensive--cabin technology lets it down.TAGS:Mercedes-Benz, Apple iPod, adapter, SUV, car
Reviewed on November 27, 2007The 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK550 Cabriolet, while very enjoyable to drive, suffers from older cabin electronics. It has more than enough power and good performance characteristics, but for this kind of money, we would get something more up-to-date.TAGS:Mercedes-Benz, route, argument, car, city, knowledge, San Francisco
Reviewed on January 22, 2007For its price, the 2007 Chrysler Pacifica compares very favorably with luxury brands such as Mercedes-Benz. Its gadget options are complete, although good interface integration is lacking, and buyers will need to accept a few quirks.TAGS:AMD Pacifica, Chrysler, seat, SUV, car, Mercedes-Benz, movie, automobile company, DVD
Reviewed on October 3, 2006The 2007 Audi Q7 works well from a luxury perspective, although its cabin tech isn't exactly cutting edge. Although features such as quattro and the adaptive air suspension indicate off-road aspirations, people who can afford this car are likely to stay on the pavement.TAGS:SUV, Mercedes-Benz, destination, dashboard, car, button
Reviewed on August 29, 2008The 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL550 is a big, expensive roadster with some nice aesthetic touches. It has practical features here and there, but this car is more about the statement it makes when you roll up to a restaurant or movie premiere.TAGS:Mercedes-Benz, Garmin, TomTom, GPS, location, car, hard drive, database
Reviewed on August 15, 2008The 2009 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG combines very impressive performance on road and track with first-rate cabin electronics, making it fun and convenient. Just make sure you budget for gas.TAGS:Mercedes-Benz, engine, car