First Drive: 2011 Mercedes-Benz E-Class.5.

Image by Trojan631 via FlickrFirst Drive: 2011 Mercedes-Benz E-Class. Other than on a few lengths of motorway, we never really had the chance to sample the ample reserves of our E-Cab's 5.5-liter V8, but it was pleasing to have that much power and torque (382 horses at 6,000 rpm and 391 pound-feet from 2,800-4,000 rpm) at our disposal all the same. Further, the seven-speed automatic didn't hunt around as some gearboxes with as many cogs are wont to do in hilly country – the computers simply picked the right gear and stuck with it, rendering our sport pack-equipped car's pull-tab paddleshifters all but unused.
In addition to copious amounts of added support (reinforced A-pillars, "plug-in" B-pillars, floor buttresses, etc.), our German friends have sought to allay safety concerns with pop-up rollbars, seven airbags (including Benz's first headbags in a cabriolet), seatbelt pretensioners, as well as available preventative measures including 'Attention Assist' drowsiness detection, Distronic Plus active cruise control, and so on. As with the coupe, the chassis and its attachments are an artful hodgepodge of C-Class and E-Class bits, and impressively, company officials tell us that the resulting structure is as safe in a rollover as its tin-top counterpart.
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Mercedes SLS Accessories.

To some, the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG is a demure looking beast, but don't let the classy lines fool you. Beneath that long, elegant nose is a 6.2-liter, 563 horsepower AMG V8 that propels the top Benz to supercar status. But while the SLS can hold its own on the race track against some of the world's finest automobiles, it also has the punch to take on low-brow muscle cars at their own game. Image via Wikipedia
While the folks at Car and Driver no doubt have the resources to hit the track, they instead opted to take the SLS AMG out for some donuts. We're not talking polite, single turn donuts, either. This is the kind of donut that leads to a fast trip to the tire store for some very expensive Continental ContiSportContact rubber. And just for kicks (and visual flair), the C/D gang has left its gullwing doors ajar for maximum tire smoke inhalation. Hit the jump to watch the tire-shredding action for yourself.
The British journalists from the CAR Magazine managed to secure a day at the track with both the new Mercedes SLS AMG and its grandfather, the original Mercedes 300 SL Gullwing. The original Mercedes 300 SL Gullwing was launched back in 1954, and after more than 50 years Daimler considered its time for a new one. The new Merc SLS AMG is powered by a 571 hp 6.2 liter engine that's capable of taking it to a maximum speed of 317 km/h. If you really need to, you can make the new SLS rocket from 0 to 100 km/h in just 3.8 seconds.
Watch both cars racing on the same track in the Mercedes SLS AMG vs Gullwing video after the jump.
In today's market, drivers search all over for one item or another because they can't seem to find everything they need in one place. To us, that's nonsense, which is why we carry all of the Mercedes parts you need right here in our "Superstore." At CARiD, we understand Mercedes drivers: you're one of a kind. Then again, so is our wide selection of Mercedes SLS Accessories. Make yourself at home.