Mercedes Enthusiast Magazine

19 January 2018

Market Watch: Get the low-down on the 450SEL 6.9. Merc Man: Mercedes and EU emissions ratings. Inside Line: The ups and downs of the Mercedes SL genre. First Drives: E350d All-Terrain and SLC180 Roadster tested. Classic Choice: With a manual transmission, sunroof and 60,000 miles, this W108 280SE is a rare find in New Zealand. Star Cars: New engines and new looks for the revised S-Class Coupe and Cabriolet line up – on sale now. Take Two: Just 100 Coupe and 80 Cabriolet versions of the 574bhp CLK DTM AMG were made – we compare one of each. Road Test: Fully restored and upgraded, the V8 powered 500SL SportLine is SL Shop’s take on a classic sports star. Spotlight: We talk to Welsh singing sensation Bonnie Tyler about her old W123 saloon which she bought in 1977. First Ride: Our verdict on the new G-Class from the passenger seat before the car’s debut at Detroit in January. Motorsport Interview: Adam Christodoulou races for Mercedes-AMG and drives his grandad’s old 300SEL 6.3. Ownership: Bought for just over £1,000, this 2001 C270 CDI Estate served a Mercedes Enthusiast contributor very well. My Merc: R230 SL65 AMG built for McLaren’s Ron Dennis. Mercedes Buyer: Deals, tips, top three steals and more. Buyer’s Guide: W212 E200 CDI/220 CDI/250 CDI. Running Reports: 190E 2.0 Sportline, CLK63 AMG Coupe/GLC250d, W108 280SE.