Matt Crooke
Senior Member
Unveiled: The new Merc
According to a new survey from Virgin Cars, the car that people really want above all others is a Mercedes. Second choice for women is a BMW, third is an Audi. Men, on the other hand, go for Jaguars, Porsches and then Ferraris. Still, Mercedes remains in pole position.
And the company will be cheered by that news as they launch their new CLK coupe. Due to hit the high street here in June, the new CLK is designed to take on challenges from its female-friendly rivals, Audi and BMW.
Mercedes is offering a range of six engines. At the top end sit the V8 367bhp CLK55 AMG and the V8 306bhp CLK500. Mercedes say that the CLK200 Kompressor, newly fitted with a four-cylinder, is now nearly 10 per cent more economical to run. The six-cylinder 3.2-litre 218bhp is kept on from previous models, but the 2.6-litre 170bhp petrol engine debuts with the range.
The manufacturer is also proud of the new five-cylinder CLK270 Cdi. Fitted with a common-rail fuel-injection diesel, 170bhp unit, Mercedes claim a class-best in terms of economy (it averages 42.2mpg).
Mercedes have opted for the ?bigger is better? maxim with the CLK coupe. It?s longer, it?s wider and taller than previous models. Sleeker, too. And there?s new equipment across the range ? such as automatic climate control, adjustable steering wheels, electric windows for the back, and rain sensors.
Audi and BMW will be anxiously watching. They?ll also be waiting to hear the prices, which haven?t been announced yet. Experts are predicting £28,000 to £45,000.
According to a new survey from Virgin Cars, the car that people really want above all others is a Mercedes. Second choice for women is a BMW, third is an Audi. Men, on the other hand, go for Jaguars, Porsches and then Ferraris. Still, Mercedes remains in pole position.
And the company will be cheered by that news as they launch their new CLK coupe. Due to hit the high street here in June, the new CLK is designed to take on challenges from its female-friendly rivals, Audi and BMW.
Mercedes is offering a range of six engines. At the top end sit the V8 367bhp CLK55 AMG and the V8 306bhp CLK500. Mercedes say that the CLK200 Kompressor, newly fitted with a four-cylinder, is now nearly 10 per cent more economical to run. The six-cylinder 3.2-litre 218bhp is kept on from previous models, but the 2.6-litre 170bhp petrol engine debuts with the range.
The manufacturer is also proud of the new five-cylinder CLK270 Cdi. Fitted with a common-rail fuel-injection diesel, 170bhp unit, Mercedes claim a class-best in terms of economy (it averages 42.2mpg).
Mercedes have opted for the ?bigger is better? maxim with the CLK coupe. It?s longer, it?s wider and taller than previous models. Sleeker, too. And there?s new equipment across the range ? such as automatic climate control, adjustable steering wheels, electric windows for the back, and rain sensors.
Audi and BMW will be anxiously watching. They?ll also be waiting to hear the prices, which haven?t been announced yet. Experts are predicting £28,000 to £45,000.
