Mercedes

Mercedes, otherwise known as Mercedes-Benz, is a German automotive manufacturer producing one of the three biggest luxury companies in the world. The history of Mercedes can be traced back to the first petrol car created by Karl Benz. Browse all articles on Mercedes

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18 Year Old Kimi Antonelli Takes A Stance: ‘I’m Not Lewis’

Italian rookie Kimi Antonelli has plenty of pressure on his shoulders ahead of the 2025 F1 season with Mercedes-AMG, but the youngster is committed to forging his own path. Do you think the 18-year-old will find success off of the bat?
By Charlen Raymond - 20 February 2025
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Review: Mercedes-Benz V300d Exclusive

An impressively popular premium people-mover, the updated Mercedes-Benz V300d is now available in South Africa. CAR’s Editorial Director Ian McLaren reports back from this vehicle’s […]
By Ian McLaren - 1 November 2024
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Italian F1 Hopeful Makes FP1 Debut With Mercedes-AMG at Monza

At 18 years old, Kimi Antonelli will be commandeering the Mercedes W15 of George Russell for his maiden Formula 1 session. The Italian driver has also received a nod of confidence from former Champion Lewis Hamilton.

By Charlen Raymond - 30 August 2024

Review: Mercedes-Benz CLE 300 4Matic Coupé

Serving as a four-cylinder flagship in the lineup, CAR Magazine editor Ian McLaren shares his thoughts on the beautifully crafted CLE 300 4Matic Coupé. Do you think the omission of a larger motor from the lineup will deter buyers?
By Ian McLaren - 5 August 2024

Review: Mercedes-AMG C63 S E Performance 4Matic+ 9G-MCT

The fastest and most technologically advanced flagship C-Class to date, AMG’s electrified C63 S has evolved into an uber-sedan. Has this mighty model forsaken some character in pursuing this status? We strapped our test equipment to the new shooting star.
By CAR magazine - 15 July 2024
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Mercedes-AMG G63 Returns Better, Bolder and Electrified

Why fix it if it ain’t broke? Mercedes has unveiled the latest version of its venerable G63, which retains its sonorous V8 powerplant assisted by the firm’s 48-volt tech. Could they have been a bit more adventurous or is it perfect as it is? 
By Ryan De Villiers - 28 March 2024
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Mercedes AMG GT 43 Debuts As Four-Cylinder Powered Coupe

Contrasting its full-fat Mercedes-AMG V8 counterpart, the GT 43 has opted for a 2.0-litre turbo which outputs 310 kW and 500 N.m. Is this enough for the newsest two-door AMG? Have a look at its specs here.
By Ryan De Villiers - 19 March 2024
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Mercedes Debut Six-Cylinder AMG E53 Hybrid 4MATIC+

Electric and straight-six ICE power in the new Mercedes-AMG E53 Hybrid 4Matic+ has the plush business saloon endowed with a whopping 430 kW and 750 N.m. The system also allows for up to 100 km of all electric driving while a 0-100 km/h sprint time is as quick as 3.8 seconds! Details here.
By Ryan De Villiers - 11 March 2024
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Review: Mercedes-AMG GT63 SE – CPS 2024

The heaviest yet the most powerful too, the combined electrification and V8 make the Mercedes AMG GT63 SE an undeniable tour de force. Here is our verdict from CPS 2024. Is this the ultimate AMG family car?
By CAR magazine - 17 February 2024
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Review: Mercedes-Benz GLC 220d 4Matic Coupé

Hot off of the heels of the Cape Town-based launch yesterday, Gareth Dean discovers if the second generation GLC coupé has delivered the promise of improved road manners. Read his verdict on the model range, starting at R1 392 350 here.
By Gareth Dean - 1 February 2024
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Mercedes SL63 S E Retains V8 to Become Most Powerful SL Ever

A bonkers 600 kW and 1 420 N.m from a turbocharged V8 paired with electrification are enough to cement the all-new Mercedes-AMG SL63 S E Performance as the most powerful of its kind. It is also the most technologically laden too, have a look here.
By Ryan De Villiers - 12 December 2023
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Review: Mercedes-AMG GLC63 S E Performance

The Mercedes-AMG GLC63 S E Performance dwarfs the on-paper performance of its 4,0-litre twin-turbo V8 predecessor. See if our editor Damian Adam’s thinks this translates to an improved real world experience from its launch in Spain.

By Damian Adams - 17 October 2023
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Mercedes GLE and GLE Coupé Pricing and Specs

With more hybridisation and some modest changes, Mercedes’ stalwart GLE SUV has undergone a slight revision with pricing for the lineup starting just under R2 million. Details here.
By Ryan De Villiers - 6 October 2023