Mega Review Roundup: New Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class, C220 CDI, E280 CDI, ML500, Unimog, Vito And SLR Roadster All Tested
Posted February 15, 2008 At 4:30 PM CST
If you've been eagerly anticipating the arrival of another collection of insightful Mercedes reviews, you're in luck my friends, because today comes yet another installment of our always-famous "Review Roundup." In today's episode, models tested include the 2009 Mercedes SLK-Class, the C220 CDI, the E280 CDI, the ML500, the Unimog BRABUS Black Edition and the SLR Roadster, among others. I've thrown in three video reviews as well, meaning even the videophiles among you will have something to rejoice over.
As always, you can find links to each review along with brief descriptions of each immediately below.
And to our friends Shiv and Mark: thanks for the tips gentlemen; we sincerely appreciate them.
Mercedes-Benz SLK350 - Popular Mechanics weighs in on the 2009 SLK350, noting that the new direct-steer system "works beautifully" and concluding the model "takes a small but significant step forward in the roadster race."
Mercedes-Benz SLK350 - Automobile magazine delivers what they call a review of the new Mercedes roadster, but in reality it delivers nothing that hasn't already been covered in prior press releases.
Mercedes-Benz SLK350 - Autocar.co.uk delivers their first impressions of the new SLK350, noting its new powerplant "feels livelier and more willing" and that its steering boasts "noticeably sharper responses at speed."
Mercedes-Benz SLK55 AMG - Autocar.co.uk delivers the second of two new SLK reviews - this time of the AMG-tuned 55 variant - finding that it feels "more agile" before concluding that it's "an immensely likeable old beast."
Mercedes-Benz C220 CDI - Drive.com.au provides Australians with the latest look at the diesel-powered C220 CDI, praising its "brilliant ride," "good dynamics, "powerful and frugal drivetrain" and "solid interior fittings" before rating it four-and-a-half out of a possible five stars.
Mercedes-Benz E280 CDI - Auto Express pits the E280 CDI against the Jaguar XF 2.7D Luxury and the BMW 525d M Sport, praising its comfort and refinement but eventually ranking it last of the three
Mercedes-Benz ML500 - CarsGuide weighs in on the ML500, praising its off-road capability but criticizing its relatively thirsty powerplant
