Mercedes Enthusiast Magazine

17 March 2023

Talking Point: Do you think the first CLS has aged well? Star Shot: Mercedes classics dancing on Swiss ice. Past Master: AMG’s 395bhp SLK55 Black Series. Star Talk: How Merc got it wrong with the SL65 Black Series. Merc Man: Championing smaller-diameter alloy wheels. A classic in waiting: Launched in 1993, the 202-series C-Class is now 30 years old and a bargain Benz at that! Origin of the spacious: Mercedes’ first official estate, the 123-series, rubs flanks with a wagon from Binz. Past & present: We talk to the head of Mercedes-Benz Heritage about the significance of cars from years gone by. Gone with the wind: Mercedes sets us loose in its 1930s streamlined racer before sharing its aero secrets. Bolt from the blue: We give our verdict on the electric EQE Saloon, which boasts a range of up to 350 miles. Limo life: The range-topping 560SEL from the 126-series goes head-to-head with a modern relation in Germany. Purple haze: Finished in exclusive paint borrowed from Rolls-Royce, this 280SL Pagoda is unlike any other. Straight from the heart: Clive Ricketts of The Mercedes-Benz Club and his love for his W114 Coupe. Tigers on the prowl: Indonesian fans of 123-series Mercedes undertake a 1,000-mile road trip. Buyer’s Guide: CLA45 AMG Coupe/Shooting Brake. From the archives: Stunning S600 L loaded with extras.