Mercedes-Benz USA – Model Year 2015 Changes List

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B-Class Electric Drive

Highlights:

• New Model in the USA
• 177 hp / 251 lb-ft
• Estimated EPA range of 85 miles, closer to 100 miles in real-world traffic
• MSPR is $41,450 excluding $925 destination and delivery charge
• July 2014 launch in ZEV states (CA, OR, MD, VA, NJ, NY, CT, NH, MA, ME), other states in the first half of CY2015.

C-Class Coupe

Change Highlights:

• C250: Premium Package now standard (Sat radio, media interface cable, Harman/Kardon Surround Sound, Heated Front Seats)
• Becker Map Pilot (Nav) Pre-Wiring Standard
• Addition of Appearance Package (Sport seats, grey stitching on armrest/center door trim, 18" 7-spoke Bicolor wheel, Keyless-Go).
• Timing guidance: This body style coupe will continue as-is in its current form for well over another year as of summer 2014.

Model-Specific:

• C250 Coupe: continues with direct-injection 1.8-liter 4-cylinder turbo (201 hp/229 lb.-ft.)
• C350 Coupe: continues with ECO Start/Stop on direct-injection 3.5-liter V6 (302 hp/273 lb.-ft.). Available 4MATIC all-wheel drive on coupe.
• C63 AMG Coupe: continues with hand-built naturally-aspirated 6.3-liter V8 (451 hp/443 lb-ft), AMG 7-speed MCT and 18-inch twin 5-spoke alloy wheels.
• C63 AMG "Edition 507" (optional package) Coupe & Sedan: The optional C63 package replaced the optional (MY13 and earlier) P31 Development Package, boasting a maximum output of 507 hp/450 lb-ft (P31 Development package formerly had 481 hp/443 lb-ft).

All-new C-Class Sedan (built in Tuscaloosa, Alabama for USA and Canada)

Change Highlights:

• All-new body style featuring all-aluminum exterior sheetmetal and optional Intelligent Drive features (same level of active and passive safety equipment as S-Class and EClass).
• This new model is expected to provide class leadership in terms of safety, technology, and overall luxury including a striking new interior.
• New highlights include heads-up display, segment-exclusive AIRMATIC suspension, Air Balance Package, and Burmester Premium Sound.
• C-Class coupe variant will not be on the horizon for well over a year after the Fall 2014 launch.

Model-Specific:

• C300 4MATIC Sedan: features a new direct injection 4-cylinder powertrain with 241 hp and 229 lb-ft. (a rear-drive C300 arrives in Q1/2015)
• C400 4MATIC Sedan: features a new direction injection V6 biturbo engine with 329 hp and 354 lb-ft of torque.
• C63 AMG sedan: this model has not yet been officially announced.

CL-Class Coupe – becomes S-Class Coupe and is discontinued after MY2014.

CLA-Class Four-Door Coupe (was all-new for model year 2014)

Change Highlights

• Interior ambient lighting added as part of the Interior Package
• KEYLESS-GO added as part of Premium Package
• Larger 7" display with Multimedia Package
• New steering wheel design

Model Specific:

• CLA250 fwd/4MATIC: 208 hp/258 lb-ft.
• CLA45 AMG 4MATIC: 355 hp/332 lb-ft

CLS-Class 4MATIC Four-Door Coupe - Facelift

Change Highlights:

• New front and rear bumpers and front design
• New upgraded interior dash and overall freshened appointments
• Intelligent Drive passive/active safety systems added as optional equipment (same in content as S-Class, E-Class, and all-new MY15 C-Class).
• 9-speed transmission added to CLS550 rear-wheel drive variant
• CLS400 and CLS400 4MATIC added below existing powertrains (CLS550, CLS550 4MATIC, and CLS63 AMG S-Model 4MATIC).

Model Specific:

• CLS400 / CLS400 4MATIC: 3.0 V6 biturbo (329 hp / 354 lb-ft)
• CLS550/CLS550 4MATIC: direct-injection 4.6-liter biturbo V8 (402 hp, 443 lb-ft)
• CLS63 AMG S-Model 4MATIC: 4MATIC now standard on 5.5-liter V8 biturbo engine with 577 hp/590 lb.-ft.; Standard Equipment for this new high-performance model include, RACE START Function AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT 7-Speed Sports Transmission COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST, AMG Adaptive Sport Suspension, AMG 4MATIC All-Wheel Drive, mbrace2

E-Class Coupe and Cabriolet

Change Highlights:

• E400 coupe/cabriolet replace E350 variants (E550 coupe/cabriolet remain in the lineup)

Model Specific:

• E400 Coupe RWD and 4MATIC: has optional all-wheel-drive and direct-injection 3.0-
  liter V6 (329 hp, 354 lb.-ft.)
• E400 Cabriolet RWD: has a direct-injection 3.0-liter V6 (329 hp, 354 lb.-ft.)
• E550 Coupe and Cabriolet: continues with direct-injection 4.6-liter biturbo V8 (402 hp, 443 lb.-ft.)

E-Class Sedan and Wagon

Change Highlights:

• E400 rwd and 4MATIC sedan replaces E550 4MATIC sedan

Model-Specific:

• E250 BlueTEC rear-wheel drive or 4MATIC Sedan: 2.1-liter 4-cylinder turbodiesel: 195 hp/369 lb.-ft.
• E350 rear-wheel drive or 4MATIC Sedan: (direct-injection 3.5-liter V6: 302 hp/273 lb.-ft.
• E350 4MATIC Wagon: direct-injection 3.5-liter V6: 302 hp/273 lb.-ft.
• E400 HYBRID Sedan: electric motor and direct-injection 3.5-liter V6:27 hp + 302 hp, 184 lb-ft + 273 lb-ft.
• E400 rwd and 4MATIC Sport Sedan: turbocharged direct-injection 3.0-liter biturbo V6: 329 hp/354 lb.-ft.
• E63 AMG 4MATIC Sedan: AMG biturbo 5.5-liter V8 (550 hp/531 lb-ft)
• E63 AMG S-Model 4MATIC Sedan and Wagon: AMG biturbo 5.5-liter V8 (577 hp/590 lb-ft)

G-Class SUV

Change Highlights

• No major changes

Model Specific:

• G550: continues with a V8 engine (382 hp/391 lb-ft) & 18" 5-twin-spoke wheels
• G63 AMG: continues with 5.5-liter direct-injection biturbo V8 engine (536 hp/560 lb-ft) with ECO Start/Stop.

GL-Class SUV

Change Highlights:

• GL450 receives V6 biturbo engine with 362 hp / 369 lb-ft and improved fuel economy.
• Start/stop now available on all engine variants except GL350 BlueTEC.

Model Specific:

• GL350 BlueTEC 4MATIC: continues with V6 turbodiesel (240hp/455 lb-ft) with 19" 5- twin-spoke wheel
• GL450 4MATIC: now with V6 biturbo engine (362hp/369 lb-ft)
• GL550 4MATIC: continues with direct-injection twin-turbo V8 (429hp/516 lb-ft) with flared wheel arches, exposed tailpipes, deeper aprons and 21" 5-twin-spoke wheels.
• GL63 AMG: high-performance SUV continues w/hand-built AMG V8 engine (550hp/560 lb-ft)

GLA-Class SUV

Highlights

• All-new small SUV joins the biggest luxury SUV portfolio (G/GL/GLK/ML)
• Shared tech with CLA 4-door coupe
• USA-bound GLA250 get a raised suspension which is the European offroad package
• GLA45 AMG is identical to the global setup in suspension and overall settings

Model Specific:

• GLA250 fwd (Spring 2015)/4MATIC: 208 hp/258 lb-ft.
• GLA45 AMG 4MATIC: 355 hp/332 lb-ft

GLK-Class SUV

Change Highlights:

• No major changes

Model Specific:

• GLK250 BlueTEC 4MATIC: late model year 2013 entrant in April 2013 continues with a 2.1-liter 4-cylinder diesel engine (200 hp/369 lb-ft) mated to all-wheel-drive powertrain and 19" 5-triple-spoke wheels
• GLK350 rear-wheel drive and 4MATIC: All-wheel-drive model (and available RWD variant) features 3.5-liter direct-injection V6 engine (302 hp/273 lb-ft) with ECO Start/Stop and 19" 5-triple-spoke wheels

M-Class SUV

Change Highlights:

• ML250 4MATIC with 4-cyl clean diesel replaces ML350 4MATIC with V6 clean diesel
• ML400 4MATIC with V6 biturbo replaces ML550 4MATIC with V8 biturbo

Model Specific:

• ML250 BlueTEC 4MATIC: now with 4-cylinder> (200 hp/369 lb-ft)
• ML350 4MATIC: continues with direct-injection 3.5-liter V6 (302 hp/273 lb-ft)
• ML350: continues with rear-wheel drive variant (debuted for model year 2013).
• ML400 4MATIC: with V6 biturbo (329 hp / 354 lb-ft)
• ML63 AMG: high-performance SUV continues with direct-injection 5.5-liter biturbo V8 with 518 hp/516 lb-ft and 20" AMG 5 spoke wheels. Optional AMG Performance Package yields 550hp/560 lb-ft.

S-Class Sedan (was new for model year 2014)

Change Highlights:

• Touchpad with swiping/menu/presets logic replaces physical keypad
• Addition of S-Class Coupe

Model Specific:

• S550: direct-injection 4.6-liter biturbo V8 (455 hp/516 lb-ft)
• S63 AMG 4MATIC: 577 hp / 664 lb-ft V8 biturbo
• S600 Sedan-only: 523 hp / 612 lb-ft
• S65 AMG: 621 hp / 738 lb-ft

SL-Class Coupe/Roadster

Change Highlights:

• SL400 added to existing portfolio (in addition to SL550, SL63, and SL65)

Model Specific:

• SL400: 3.0 V6 biturbo (329 hp / 354 lb-ft) added to portfolio
• SL550: continues with direct-injection 4.6-liter biturbo V8 (429 hp/516 lb.-ft) with ECO Start/Stop and more fuel-efficient 7-speed automatic transmission and 18" twin 5-spoke wheels. 0-60 in 4.5 seconds
• SL63 AMG: continues with 5.5-liter direct-injection biturbo AMG V8 (530 hp, 590 lb-ft) with ECO Start/Stop and AMG 7-speed MCT with 4 shift modes and RACESTART function. Standard AMG DRL's, twin-lamella grille, and trunk spoiler. Optional Performance Package continues with 557hp/664 lb-ft.
• SL65 AMG: high-performance 6.0-liter V12 model (621hp, 738lb-ft) now features 7-speed automatic transmission.

SLK-Class Coupe/Roadster

Change Highlights:

• No major changes

Model Specific:

• SLK250: continues with direct-injection 1.8-liter 4-cylinder turbo (201 hp/229 lb.-ft.) available with 6-speed manual or 7-speed automatic and 17-inch 5-spoke wheels
• SLK350: With model year 2013, Premium1 package now standard & ECO Start/Stop on direct-injection 3.5-liter V6 (302 hp/273 lb.-ft.) with 7-speed automatic transmission & 18-inch 5-spoke wheels
• SLK55 AMG: continues direct-injection 5.5-liter V8 (415 hp/398 lb-ft) featuring cylinder deactivation, ECO Start/Stop technology and 18-inch AMG 5-spoke wheels.

SLS AMG GT – discontinued after brief MY15 SLS GT Final Edition runout is complete during CY2014.

Sprinter Commercial Van – Significantly refreshed for model year 2014

Change Highlights for model year 2015 (Fall 2014 intro):

• Additional standard equipment includes Crosswind Assist (segment exclusive)
• New unique optional equipment includes 4x4 variant (with V6 only, arriving Q1/2015) and super high roof.

Model Specific:

• 2.1-liter 4-cyl clean diesel with a 7-speed automatic transmission with power/torque ratings at 161 hp/265 lb-ft as the standard engine
• Carryover V6 clean diesel engine continues to now be optional upgrade with 5-speed transmission and power/torque ratings at 188 hp/325 lb-ft (now with optional 4x4 variant)
• Cargo Van, Crew Van, Passenger Van, MiniBus and Cab Chassis models available with both 4cyl and 6cyl 50-state BlueTEC clean diesel engines;
• Both 4 cyl and 6 cyl engines are available in 3 GVWRs (8550/9990/11,030), 3 lengths (144", 170" and 170" Extended) and 2 roof heights.

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