The employees in our NJ Mercedes-Benz dealership love selling cars, but when they’re not busy with customers, they’re reading the latest news on new Mercedes-Benz vehicles. The highly anticipated 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML 350 4MATIC is expected to arrive sometime this Fall and we couldn’t be more excited. Until then, be sure to stop by our Mercedes-Benz dealership in Union, NJ to check out more M-Class models, as well as other new and used Mercedes-Benz vehicles.

Source: MotorTrend

Mercedes would have you believe it practically invented the modern luxury SUV segment back in 1998 with the first-generation M-Class. That may be debatable, but the M-Class is an undisputed major sales success for the brand, selling 1.1 million units worldwide over the past 13 years. For the 2012 model year, the M-Class enters its third generation, and while revisions may appear subtle, they are aimed at keeping this luxo-ute at the top of its game.

Helping to do just that are two new V-6 engines. The base engine is Mercedes’ 3.5-liter direct-injection V-6, which produces 302 horsepower and 273 lb-ft of torque — improvements of 13 and 6 percent over previous figures. Fuel economy is rated at 17/22 city/highway mpg, also stronger figures than the outgoing model. An extra $1500 will net buyers Mercedes’ slick new turbocharged 3.0-liter BlueTEC diesel mill, producing 240 horsepower and a substantial 455 lb-ft of torque. That’s money well-spent. While Mercedes claims acceleration figures are similar for the two engines (and towing capacity is identical at 7200 pounds for each), the diesel is the superior fuel-sipper, boasting an EPA rating of 20/25 mpg city/highway and a theoretical range of more than 600 miles per tank (a smaller, European-market, four-cylinder diesel option is said to be capable of roughly 900 miles per tank). At launch, all 2012 M-Class models feature 4MATIC permanent all-wheel drive, though a future front-wheel drive V-6 version will be released in late 2012.

For the full article, click here.

A French commercial featuring the 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK was leaked a few weeks ago and now, a video filmed by Michael Scheer, the new SLK’s lead development engineer, is being viewed across the web. The latest video features F1 driver, Nico Rosberg in the South of France as he takes the new SLK for a test drive and shows off its interior.

The new SLK features a luxurious interior, comfort suspension and, most notably, a Magic Sky Control roof; a glass roof that can be made transparent or darkened with the click of a button.

To read the full article, click here.

We found that Mercedes-Benz added a new YouTube video highlighting the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG.  The SLS AMG supercar is powered by a naturally aspirated 6,209 cc V8 unit that brings about 571 hp at 6,800 rpm and a total torque of 480 lb-ft (651 Nm) at 4,750 Nm.  The car’s engine is paired with a seven-speed double clutch DCT transmission.  It drives the 3,571 lbs (1,650 kg) automobile to a speed of 62 mph in merely 3.8 seconds and on to a high speed of 197 mph (31 km/h).

Check out the video below of Mercedes-Benz senior stunt driver Ed Redfern drifting around the circle track in an SLS AMG at Mercedes-Benz World.

Today we found a great article over at Consumer Reports about the Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG.  Below we featured a snippet of the article and included the video in which Consumer Reports’ auto engineer, Jake Fisher, checks out the 481hp, 6.2-liter Mercedes-Benz C63. Enjoy!

“The C-Class is Mercedes’ smallest sedan, but with this special model, it gets the company’s largest V8 engine. That’s a formula that worked magic in the 1960s, launching the muscle car era, and it is a strategy that still fuels excitement today. The transformation is managed by AMG, a wholly owned speedshop that modifies Benzes into fierce, high-performance monsters, much like BMW’s M division.

To sample the fun factory’s latest creation, we borrowed a C63 from Mercedes-Benz for a fee. This 2011 example had the optional AMG Development package that adds 30 horsepower to the standard 451 horses. It also adds $6,050 to the $58,200 base price.”

For the full Consumer Reports article click here.

Here is a YouTube video we found over at Mercedes-Benz TV. Check out the Mercedes-Benz S400 hybrid on the streets of NYC. This video gives you a great look into Mercedes’ eco-friendly vehicle and our Blue Efficiency technology!

Here is a an interesting video we found over at Mercedes-Benz TV. Mercedes-Benz is testing driverless cars with the assistance systems of the future. Using GPS and radio, the developers are constantly in touch with the automated cars keeping them safely on course. This automated assistance system will help gather important data to make driving even safer in the future. What do you think of Mercedes-Benz’s automated test driving?

Forbes recently featured this write-up about the Mercedes-Benz CLS 63 AMG. We couldn’t be more excited about the incredible things they had to say about this Mercedes-Benz model.  Check it out below, or head over to Forbes to read more.

“Exterior: Simply put, the car is beautiful for a four-door sedan-like model–but its four doors don’t distract from the coupe-like appeal it has. The rear is slightly raised, with angular tail lights and a rounded trunk door. The AMG badges and detailing add to its allure.

Interior: AMG’s presence is felt everywhere inside the car, from the door-sill panels and the AMG-made leather sport seats to the sport steering wheel and sport pedals. The biggest bonus? The car doesn’t have the steering-wheel-mounted shifter and old-fashioned radio dial found in most other Mercedes vehicles.

Handling: The CLS lives up to the AMG name in every way. Maneuverability is superb, as are acceleration and braking. It’ll do 0-60 in 4.3 seconds.”

What happens when you pit the Mercedes-Benz SL63 AMG against the Aston Martin V8 Vantage Roadster? Road and Track magazine recently staged this battle of epic proportions, and we could wait to find out the results! Check out what they had to say below, or head over to Road and Track’s website to read more!

“Both the Aston Martin V8 Vantage Roadster and Mercedes-Benz SL63 AMG were created for the open road. They possess a high level of comfort and refinement, with the option of going top down if the weather permitted…when in California, it usually does. The Vantage has the more communicative chassis of the two as each bump on the road is effectively relayed to the driver in a non-intrusive way. The car feels more nimble than the Mercedes, while still providing excellent ride quality. Although the SL63 AMG feels sturdier and heavier, it’s by no means sluggish; the M-B provided better high-speed stability than the Vantage Roadster and felt more like an Autobahn annihilator than it did a sprightly sports car.”

Victory!

We’re constantly getting some great information from a number if different Mercedes-Benz blogs out there, so we figured we’d do the honors of presenting our readers with a short little roundup of some of our favorites.  Check out these guys below for the latest in Mercedes-Benz news and the most up-to-date information on Mercedes-Benz cars.

BenzInsider: This blog has a team of writers who love all things associated with the Mercedes-Benz Car Group (Mercedes, Smart and Maybach).  Daily posts keep this blog’s readers constantly coming back for more.

Mercedes-Benz-Blog: Here, we’ve found a great source for Mercedes-Benz reviews, Mercedes-Benz spy shots, and brief glances at the history of Mercedes-Benz vehicles.

Mercedes-Benz TV: Whenever we want to watch some incredible videos about Mercedes-Benz, this is our go-to source! Check it our for the incredible layout and impeccable video quality.

Check out each of these sites and we guarantee  you won’t regret it!

Mercedes-Benz has officially gone green with its commercial vehicles, and introduced the Mercedes-Benz BlueEfficiency Sprinter Vans! According to Autoblog Green, the vans come with two different engine options, a 2.2-liter four cylinder common rail diesel engine that is available in 95, 129 and 163 hp variants and a 156 hp natural gas fueled four cylinder engine.  You can read more about the engine specifics on Autoblog Green.

Mercedes-Benz of Union is proud to be selling these incredible commercial vehicles, as well as offering service options for those who already own one.  Our friends over at Ray Catena Mercedes of Edison will also be offering service for the Sprinter Vans.

Head over to our site to set up a visit with one of our sales experts and test drive one of these amazing Mercedes-Benz BlueEfficiency Sprinter Vans today!