Reviewed on November 21, 2005Mercedes-Benz's new engine, transmission, and electronic options keep the 2006 E350 in the benchmark position for the midsize luxury-sedan class.TAGS:Mercedes-Benz
Reviewed on October 15, 2007The 2008 Mercedes-Benz C300 covers cabin tech basics and drivability very well, without going over the top. Its imperturbable handling is good but doesn't generate much excitement, while its cabin tech gets the job done without many frills.TAGS:Mercedes-Benz, restaurant, command, task, voice, interface, minute
Reviewed on September 30, 2005Beyond a few proprietary issues, the Mercedes-Benz ML350 offers better comfort and performance than most street-oriented SUVs.TAGS:Mercedes-Benz
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 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 December 11, 2007The cabin electronics and interface for the 2008 Mercedes-Benz GL320 CDI's infotainment system are old and have fallen far behind today's standards, but the diesel engine makes the car drive well and get incredible fuel economy for a full-size SUV.TAGS:Mercedes-Benz, winery, wine, SUV, trip, San Francisco
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 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 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 February 9, 2007With a comfortable cabin (albeit with some uninspiring tech), solid performance, and an astonishingly economical drivetrain, the 2007 Mercedes-Benz E320 BlueTec is an impressive newcomer to the luxury sedan segment.TAGS:Mercedes-Benz, Los Angeles, tank, mile, economy, San Francisco, engine
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 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 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, direction, GPS, engine, display, form, button
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, course, car, idea, monitor, camera
November 17, 2004Kenwood sells one of the most elaborate Sirius receivers available, the big-screen KVT-M700.TAGS:Sirius, Kenwood, Mercedes-Benz, photograph