Audi, Mercedes are 2 fine German machines - TriValley Central
But it has a high German price tag, starting at $34,600. Add navigation, special paint, alloy wheels, power tailgate and shipping, and the tab was a hefty $39,175. While this is sold as an SUV, it is really an SUV lower half with a conventional... With high ground clearance and all-wheel drive traction, this is a car that can stay on slick pavement and is comfortable on dirt roads. Under the hood is a 200-horse engine with gas mileage rated at 20/28 mpg, hooked to a six-speed automatic gearbox. A less expensive version with front-wheel drive might be available. A nice vehicle, but the high price tag might scare away potential buyers. If high prices don’t scare you, the Mercedes E400 coupe is worth a look. Base price starts at $53,350. With stuff such as park assist, light package, sport package, heated seats and a lot of other items we don’t really need but buy anyway, the tab was $66,300. The only engine is a 3. 0-liter V6 twin turbo cranking out... The car is very quick, and while gas mileage is listed at 20/29 mpg, I did see 33 mpg at 60-mph cruising. But I certainly looked “cool” driving it. ———. Chad Haire, of Phoenix, test-drives vehicles for this feature. Source: www.trivalleycentral.com
