World Premier of the New CLK-Class

Press Release

Fine contours, top-quality materials and great exclusivity in the interior Soft contours, high-quality materials, attractive colours and great attention to design detail create an immediate atmosphere of well-being in the interior of the Coupé. The instrument panel, centre console, door panels and seats are new developments ensure that the interior, too, accentuates the autonomous character of the CLK-Class. All the controls are located within easy reach, the classic dial instruments in the cockpit provide clear and instant information about the roadspeed, the engine speed and the time and decorative touches such as the chrome instrument surrounds or the large areas of exotic wood or structured aluminium trim in the centre console emphasise the feeling of luxury in the interior. Automatic control systems relieve the driver of effort while providing the greatest possible operating convenience. In the rear the standard, asymmetrically divided backrests and seat cush-ions can be separately or jointly folded forward, enabling CLK-Class pas-sengers to vary the loading capacity of the Coupé. Folding the rear seats forward creates an almost level loading surface in the rear. Standard equipment meets the highest demands on safety and comfort The standard appointments in the new CLK-Class are even more exten-sive than in the preceding series and represent an added value of more than 2800 Euro. They include windowbags, automatic belt feeders, power windows in the rear, Headlamp Assist, a rain sensor, mixed tyres and an adjustable steering column, as well as an efficient automatic climate control system which operates on the basis of sensors which continuously measure the interior and ambient temperatures and the air humidity. DISTRONIC and other innovations for the first time in this vehicle class In addition, trailblazing high-tech systems from the Mercedes luxury class are available for the CLK-Class as optional equipment for the first time: DISTRONIC proximity cruise control, the access and drive authorisation system KEYLESS-GO, bi-xenon headlamps and LINGUATRONIC voice control for the telephone and radio. Mercedes-Benz has developed the ELEGANCE and AVANTGARDE lines with dedicated design and equipment features for a more individualised CLK-Class Coupé. Public premiere of the new A 210 EVOLUTION Other new Mercedes models at this year's Geneva Motor Show include the A 210 EVOLUTION, the top model in the A-Class, and the Vaneo compact MPV. The A 210 EVOLUTION is powered by a 103 kW/140 hp four-cylinder engine with a maximum torque of 205 Newton metres. This provides a maximum speed of 203 km/h and accelerates the compact car from zero to 100 km/h in only 8.2 seconds. The new A 210 EVOLUTION emphasises its special position in the wide A-Class model range with striking additions such as sporty Mercedes-AMG body styling, attractive 17-inch light-alloy wheels and a sports design radiator grille with perforated silver louvres. Exterior mirrors with integral indicator repeaters are also new in the A-Class as a typical Mercedes design feature. The exclusive interior underlines the special status of the A 210 EVOLUTION: dark-grey leather, light Alcantara and brushed aluminium ensure a particularly luxurious impression. New, multi-talented Vaneo compact MPV for a wide range of uses The new Vaneo compact MPV serves a wide range of different mobility needs with proficiency: it is a minibus, a saloon, an estate car and an MPV all in one. Thanks to its space-saving sandwich construction, the 4.20-meter-long Vaneo has a unique dimensional concept which provides plenty of space for passengers and luggage or unprecedented room for recreational equipment despite its compact measurements. In other words, with a road footprint equivalent to that of a compact saloon the Vaneo has the spaciousness of a minivan, accommodating five adults and two children or up to 3000 litres of cargo. Thanks to its modern sandwich construction the Vaneo makes 65 to 70 percent of its total volume avail-able for passengers or cargo. When it comes to variability, too, the Vaneo compact MPV offers new di-mensions. The seat unit in the second row has a 40 : 60 division and may be folded down, collapsed or even completely removed. Even the backrest of the front passenger's seat can be folded down, and this seat too is removable. Five engines which have already performed most successfully in the Mercedes-Benz A-Class are immediately available for the Vaneo – three petrol units with outputs ranging from 60 kW/82 hp to 92 kW/125 hp and two diesels with 55 kW/75 hp and 67 kW/91 hp – with the choice of a five-speed manual transmission, automatic clutch system or in some cases also a five-speed automatic transmission. The three high-quality design and equipment lines TREND, FAMILY and AMBIENTE and the five innovative accessory packages SNOW, BIKE, SURF, DOG and CARRY provide Mercedes customers with plenty of scope for individualization.