10 best Mercedes-Benz cars

Mercedes-Benz is one of the largest car manufacturers in history, and its models have become a symbol of luxury, reliability, strength and respect. The Stuttgart-based company also knows how to make sports cars, and the success of Formula 1 is proof of that. In addition, the brand uses the technologies of the most elite race in its civilian models, which makes them even better and more successful in the market.

For more than 120 years of its existence, Mercedes-Benz has produced a large number of wonderful cars, some of which have become legends. Viacars has announced its selection of the brand's 10 best vehicles ever built, each impressive in design, technology, luxury and performance.

10. Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG

The Mercedes SLS is a stunning supercar produced from 2010 to 2014. With this, the German company reacted to the Ferrari 458 and Lamborghini Gallardo, and also paid tribute to the legendary 300SL with gullwing doors.

Beautiful appearance should not be misleading, because this is a real muscle-car, but European. Under its hood is a 6,2-liter V8 with a capacity of 570 horsepower and 650 Nm. Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h takes 3,8 seconds and top speed is 315 km/h.

9.Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140)

The Mercedes S-Class W140 is often referred to as "the last of its kind". The project to create this car cost the company more than $ 1 billion, and the idea was to make the best car ever made. This car commands respect as soon as it is seen, and it is no coincidence that some of the world's leaders and celebrities have driven it. Among them are Saddam Hussein, Vladimir Putin and Michael Jackson.

The car is truly exceptional and even today confuses some current S-Class members. Unfortunately, the same cannot be said for its successor, the W220, in which the cost savings were associated with development.

8. Mercedes Benz 300SL

Without a doubt, the 300SL is the most iconic Mercedes ever made. Its impressive design and gullwing doors set it apart from all other cars. It entered the market in 1954, becoming the fastest car in the world with a speed of 262 km / h. This is thanks to a 3,0-liter engine with 218 horsepower, which is combined with a 4-speed manual transmission and rear-wheel drive.

To date, the surviving part of the model is worth more than a million dollars. In addition to its impressive design and outstanding performance for its time, it also offers exceptional comfort. In the 90s there was a 300SL version with AMG tunings, which is even better.

7. Mercedes Benz C63 AMG (W204)

Put the big and powerful 6,2-liter V8 on the compact sedan for a car that makes most sports cars slow. This German muscle car has 457 horsepower under the hood with a maximum torque of 600 Nm. Thanks to these characteristics, the Mercedes C63 AMG must compete with the BMW M3 and Audi RS4 by taking a different approach to its design.

This machine is more suitable for drifting and spinning than for touring the Nürburgring. However, it reaches 100 km / h from standstill in 4,3 seconds and reaches a top speed of 250 km / h using the same engine as the SLS AMG supercar.

6. Mercedes-Benz CLK AMG GTR

The Mercedes CLK GTR is an ultra-rare supercar released in 1999. In total, 30 units were made so that the model could receive homologation from the FIA ​​(International Automobile Federation) for racing in the GT1 class. The body of the car is made of carbon fiber, and some exterior elements are occupied by a standard CLK coupe.

Under the hood is a 6,9-liter V12 that develops 620 horsepower and 775 Nm of torque. Acceleration from 0 to 100 km / h takes 3,8 seconds, and the maximum speed is 345 km / h. It is the most expensive car in the world in 1999, its cost was 1,5 million dollars.

5. Mercedes McLaren SLR

In 2003, Mercedes-Benz teamed up with McLaren to create the world's best GT car. The result is the McLaren SLR, which is heavily inspired by the 300 Mercedes-Benz 1955SL racing car. It is equipped with a hand-assembled V8 engine with a compressor that develops 625 horsepower and 780 Nm. Acceleration from 0 to 100 km / h takes 3,4 seconds and a top speed of 335 km / h.

This shows that the car is very fast even by today's standards, let alone 2003. However, to own it, you have to pay over $ 400000 and only 2157 units have been produced.

4. Mercedes Benz SL (R129)

"The best toy of a millionaire" is the definition given by the Mercedes-Benz SL (R129), which is the latest in a series of very beautiful cars. The hallmark of this car is that it shows class and style. She is adored by music stars and athletes, as well as wealthy businessmen and members of the royal family (even the late Princess Diana had one).

6- and 8-cylinder engines were available for the model, but Mercedes-Benz took the car to an even higher level by installing first the 6,0-liter V12 and then the 7,0 AMG V12 version. A version with products from the Pagani Zonda AMG 7.3 V12 has finally arrived.

3. Mercedes Benz 500E

In 1991, Porsche and Mercedes decided to tackle the BMW M5 and created another E-Class. Under the hood of the car was placed the 5,0-liter V8 engine of the SL500 model, and the suspension was completely redesigned. However, Mercedes-Benz faced a major problem as, due to its increased width, the 500E could not be installed on the assembly line on which the E-Class is produced.

And here is Porsche, which at the moment has serious financial problems, and he gladly agrees to help, especially since at that time the company's plant was not seriously loaded. Thus, the Mercedes-Benz 500E enters the market, relying on an impressive 326 horsepower and 480 Nm for the time. Acceleration from 0 to 100 km / h takes 6,1 seconds and a top speed of 260 km / m.

2. Mercedes Benz CLS (W219)

This may seem like an odd choice to some, but there is a reason for that. Mercedes combined sedan with coupe and thus changed the industry. Then came the BMW 6-Series Gran Coupe (now 8-Series) and the Audi A7. Annoyingly, the CLS is a stylish car that performs well.

The best CLS model is the first generation W219. Why? Because it was radical. It never occurred to anyone before to combine a sedan with a coupe, since these are two such different body types. This idea was a real challenge for the designers and engineers of the brand, but they did it.

1. Mercedes-Benz G-Class

The Mercedes G-Class is one of the most iconic cars ever made. It was designed as a war machine but has become a favorite of both English Premier League players and Hollywood stars. Now you can see Mesut Ozil or Kylie Jenner driving the same car that is still used in combat today.

The SUV's engine range ranges from a 2,0-liter 4-cylinder for the Chinese market to a 4,0-liter Biturbo V8 for the G63 version. Over the years, the G-Class has also been available with an AMG V12 (G65) engine.