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Unsuccessful drifting

Drifting is not for everyone. This was realized by two drivers who tried with their Audi and Mercedes what few are capable of doing. Two super powerful cars with over 600 hp (441 kW) and direct contact are the result of their attempt.

Recently, a video appeared in which the Mercedes-AMG E63S, due to too much gas, slips violently through an empty parking lot and hits the Audi RS6 Avant. Both cars headed towards each other at the same time in an attempt to do what would prove impossible. At the moment when they were supposed to start drifting in sync, there was a direct contact between the front parts of the cars. It is difficult to say who is more to blame, but it can be stated that too much self-confidence in their abilities, without experience, resulted in severe damage to both cars.

This time it’s just damage, luckily with no major consequences for drivers.

The Mercedes-AMG E63S is powered by a 4.0L biturbo V8 engine with 603 hp (443 kW) and 627 lb-ft (850 Nm) of torque. The engine is paired with 9-speed automatic with manual shifting mode. It reaches 62 mph in 3.2 seconds with a top speed of 186 mph (300 km / h).

The Audi RS6 Avant is powered by a 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 engine with 600 hp (441 kW) and 590 lb-ft (800 Nm) of torque. Power is transmitted to all wheels via an 8-speed automatic transmission. It reaches 62 mph in 3.6 seconds with a top speed of 190 mph (306 km / h).

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Mercedes stops offering cars with manual transmission in Europe

The news that the manual gearbox will become a thing of the past in Europe will surely sadden some Mercedes car enthusiasts. A spokesman for Mercedes confirmed this information to Automobilwoche, saying that the decision will be implemented gradually, which was hinted at two years ago, all with the aim of reducing costs.

“Given the development of electrification, we have noticed that demand is shifting to components of electric mobility, batteries and (partly) electric propulsion systems,” a Mercedes spokesman said.

Currently, Mercedes in Europe offers the A-Class, B-Class and CLA with manual transmission. The decision to withdraw cars with manual gearboxes from the offer in other parts of the world (such as the USA) was made a few years ago. Of course, all electric EQ cars have an automatic gearbox like most electric cars in the world. Also, more expensive AMG models traditionally come with automatic transmissions.

Mercedes has not said the exact deadline for the cessation of manual transmission offerings, but some (like the Stuttgarter Zeitung) believe this could happen in 2023. This could mean that the new A-Class will only be available with an automatic transmission, as will the new B-Class and CLA models.

Source: Mercedes-Benz

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Mercedes-Benz EQA more spacious and luxurious

German company Mercedes-Benz plans to develop a platform for small electric cars by 2025, which would provide a direct replacement for the hatchback A-Class and other electric vehicles in that class, and their currently smallest model Mercedes-Benz EQA crossover is electric a version of the GLA model with which it shares a platform.

It is one of four electric cars alongside the existing EQB, EQC and EQV, which uses a modified version of the existing platform designed for internal combustion engines. In this way, Mercedes will be competitive primarily with the Volkswagen ID.3 model, both in terms of passenger space and range with a single battery charge. The battery will be slightly smaller compared to other models, but it will still provide a range of quite a decent 425 km (264 miles). All thanks to a greater focus on weight reduction as well as improvements in aerodynamics.

Due to the absence of a central ridge and a thin battery, the new EQA will provide passengers with a more spacious and airy, but also more luxurious interior compared to entry-level models. Also, the car will be closer to the ground and thus avoid the crossover feature.

Source: Autocar