The 2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG E63 S Sedan takes all the innovative technology of the 2017 E-Class and combines it with the pure force of Mercedes – AMG to create the most powerful E-Class of all time. The new E63 takes performance to the extreme with a 603 horsepower 4.0L V8 biturbo engine boasting a blistering 0-60 time of 3.3 seconds, and 627 lb-ft of torque.
The AMG cylinder deactivation system improves fuel economy as the AMG performance 4MATIC drive system turns power into precision alongside a re-engineered AMG sport suspension, providing unparalleled stability and impressive cornering speeds. AMG DYNAMIC SELECT offers four drive programs with variable torque distribution, giving you total personalized control over the vehicles performance.
Key Highlights
AMG 4.0L V8 biturbo engine
Two twin-scroll turbochargers
603 hp and 627 lb-ft of torque*, **
0-60 mph in 3.3 seconds; governed top speed of 186 mph**
AMG Cylinder Management cylinder deactivation system
AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (Multi Clutch Technology) nine-speed sport transmission
AMG Performance 4MATIC+ all-wheel drive
AMG sport suspension based on AIR BODY CONTROL
AMG DYNAMIC SELECT drive programs
Rear differential lock for optimal traction
Extended wheel arches for greater track width
New grill with chrome louvers, vertical black struts, and AMG lettering
The Vision Mercedes-Maybach 6 concept effortlessly delivers motorcar tradition into the future, as the ultimate in automotive luxury. Making its debut at Pebble Beach in August of 2016, the Vision Mercedes-Maybach 6 reinterprets classic, aesthetic and emotional design principals resulting in a long hood, low roof line and a rearward positioning of the greenhouse. Gorden Wagner, Chief Design Officer Daimler AG, states that “with its intelligent appeal and reduced, technoid, look, it perfectly embodies Mercedes-Benz design philosophy of sensual purity and our pursuit of aerodynamic efficiency.” The coupe measures 18.5 feet in length-recalling the aero coupes of the past while representing an overall concept so unexpectedly new.
The Maybach 6 is a 100% electric concept paired with a sleek, aerodynamically intelligent base shape. This coupe is powered by a four-motor, all electric, all-wheel drive system, with a range of over 200 miles. A quick-charge function adds up to 62 miles to the range with only 5 minutes of charging via public charge station, conventional domestic outlet, or wireless charging via electromagnetic field. The output of the drive system, in addition to the shallow underfloor battery allows for sports car performance and long range capabilities all while remaining emissions free.
A Blend of “Hot” Emotional Design and “Cool” Intelligent Details
The Maybach-6 interior instantly transports passengers to the future of luxury driving with its blend of “hot” emotional design, and “cool” intelligent details. Enter through the distinct and up to date gullwing doors, a Mercedes hallmark design element, and occupants find themselves a luxurious 360 degree lounge adorned with an authentic material composition fit only for a luxury experience of the highest order.
Rose gold, high quality leather trim, and cool color scheme create luxurious accents, primed to underline the digital innovations in the Maybach 6 Coupe. A traditional Chesterfield look, wood trim, and elm combine to soften the appearance of the digital control and display interfaces and create refined yachting look.
An increasing digitized experience calls the need for sustainable analogue solutions. The trim buttons in the luxury padded leather upholstery combine fashion and function, as miniature “body sensor displays” that scan the passengers and monitor their vital functions. The sensors also record the incidence of light, the color of the occupant’s clothing, and the ambient temperature to trigger new, emotional lighting effects on the interior. The front windscreen serves as a transparent display shown across its full width- sensing the outside world to update displays. Occupants can control and adjust the front screen display using gestures. This concept is truly one for the future- the electrical energy flow is visible to all occupants in the transparent center tunnel, and the driver can also switch to digital/autonomous mode at will.
With its impressive dimensions, sensual design, and intelligent details the Mercedes- Maybach 6 is the first luxury coupe in the series of Mercedes visionary design show cars.
Intelligence separates the exceptional from the run-of-the mill, the extraordinary from the ordinary, and the GLE from all other luxury SUVs. It is Mercedes-Benz Engineering at it’s finest. Smartphone enabled Remote Start along with remote door lock controls and cabin temperature monitoring are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the technological advancements in the new GLE. Replacing the M-Class, the GLE is the consummate definition of a luxury SUV, and now Mercedes-Benz has taken it to a whole new level.
New design elements inside and out provide an aggressive yet elegant environment to match the powerful performance of this impressive SUV. Watch the 2017 Mercedes-Benz Video Walkaround below to review the standard and available options in the new 2017 GLE.
Today we’re looking at the all new Mercedes-Benz GLE350 SUV. It’s predecessor, M-class has been revitalized and redesigned as the GLE-Class. The GLE 350 upholds the Mercedes-Benz tradition of using only the highest quality materials like hand-polished wood and hand-stitched upholstery. You might not recognize the new front fascia, as it sports a new hood with power domes, sleeker front fenders, brawny bumpers, and a radiator grille with two lines accentuating the Mercedes-Benz star.
The diamond-shaped grille flows naturally from top to bottom of the front bumper for a sleek, uniform look. When you pop the hood of the GLE, you’ll find the tried and true 3.5L V6 engine that Mercedes-Benz uses in so many of its vehicles. This has been one of the most reliable and best-performing engines that Mercedes-Benz has ever produced, and it feels great when coupled with the 7-speed automatic transmission in the GLE.
All models come with Dynamic Select, which allows you to choose one of four or five transmission modes to change the characteristics of engine, transmission, and steering to deliver your desired driving style. If you want a dynamic ride, change to “Sport”. If you’re looking for a serene one, try “Comfort.” Slick weather? “Slippery” will improve handling to limit slipping or sliding, or you can create your own customized mode. Since this SUV can carry five passengers, the 11-way airbag system has everyone covered. Driver drowsiness can happen to anyone, but Attention Assist helps fight it by monitoring up to 70 parameters of driving behavior. If it detects a potential problem, the system can alert the driver.
With the ability to tow up to 7200 pounds, and a 60/40 split second-row seat that provides you with a vast 80 cubic feet of storage space, you’ll be able to effortlessly carry your gear for a long road trip or weekend adventure.
Inside the airy cabin is hand-finished wood and hand-fitted upholstery for the ultimate in elegance and comfort. The abundance of amenities includes a bigger 8-inch screen, and premium interior lighting that illuminates the center console, interior door handles, and footwells for peace of mind and passenger safety.
Of course, it’s wonderful for a vehicle to look great, but what does this vehicle feel like out on the road? Having driven the M-Class for a number of years, I can tell you that the GLE, in my opinion, was a big step up. It feels very capable on the road. It’s excellent at highway speeds. It’s a great handling car in the city, and it strikes a nice balance between sport ride and comfort ride. It’s great on virtually every road surface, and the ability to select the five different driving modes is a real bonus on this vehicle.
This stunning Sport Utility Vehicle has a bright future with its inventive modern design, cutting edge technology, and capable road handling. The GLE 350 fits right in with the hustle and bustle of Dallas/Fort Worth, and handles all kinds of road surfaces with a velvet touch. It’s classy, yet sporty style suits all occasions, whether it’s a formal evening at the Bass Hall or Winspear, or camping at Lake Texoma. It’s like the ideal outfit. It can be easily dressed up or dressed down. To learn more about the new GLE, view our Mercedes-Benz GLE inventory online, or stop by one of our showrooms which are located in Arlington, Grapevine, Fort Worth, and Dallas.
When you first walk into the lobby of Park Place Motorcars Arlington, you’re sure to be captivated by Gabree Torres. The 23-year-old sales greeter is vivacious and charming. But there’s more than meets the eye to this energetic young lady.
Torres is finishing her Masters of Social Work degree at the University of Arlington. And she’ll leave her mark on the campus before she graduates in December.
Earlier this year, she was selected to paint a horse sculpture for the UTA Spirit Horse project.
“I saw a flyer on a bulletin board and only had two days until the deadline to submit my design,” said Torres, “but I knew this opportunity was mine.”
Torres had previously painted seven large murals in a San Angelo hospital while attending San Angelo State for her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology.
“Gabree submitted a design that showed three students in academic regalia at commencement,” said Jennifer Fox, UTA Assistant Director of Student Governance. “The UTA Ambassadors, a group of 25 elected student leaders that serve as the official hosts and hostesses of the campus, really liked her design. The proposed location for this year’s Spirit Horse was near the College Park Center, the on-campus arena where commencement ceremonies are held. We did not advertise this when soliciting proposals, so the fact that Gabree’s design also fit well with our proposed location was a nice surprise. We did ask her to add an ‘athletics’ component to the horse since our volleyball and basketball games are also held in the College Park Center. She quickly revised her sketches, and the end result was beautiful.”
Torres’ Spirit Horse was recently unveiled at the Maverick Stampede, a UTA Welcome Week event. The final installation will be later this semester.
In addition to working at Park Place Motorcars and attending school, Torres is completing an internship at a local mental health treatment facility. She also does photography for Calvary Arlington, a local church that meets at the Arlington Music Hall.
“I hope to work with the Domestic Violence population once I graduate,” said Torres. Not surprising for a determined young lady who seems to make an impression everywhere she goes.
Park Place Motorcars Arlington is a 91,000-square-foot Mercedes-Benz dealership located at I-20 and Collins that opened December 2015.
The Nürburgring race track is easily the most famous in Germany, if not the world. Nicknamed “the Green Hell” in the late ’60s due to its difficulty, Nürburgring features plenty of punishing twists and turns, and any vehicle that can master it can take on anything. That’s why the 2018 Mercedes-AMG® GT R impresses us so much here at Park Place Dealerships. Never before has Mercedes-AMG® put this much motorsport power into a production vehicle, and it shows.
As Professor Thomas Weber, Member of the Board of Management of Daimler AG, says:
Our sports-car and performance brand AMG has its roots in motorsport and, ever since its formation, has repeatedly faced up to the competition on the racetrack. These genes are particularly prevalent in the new AMG GT R. Boasting a wealth of technological innovations, the new top-of-the-range model is proof of the close collaboration between our constructors of racing cars and road-going vehicles.
The new AMG® GT R spent much of its development time at the Green Hell, and every aspect of the vehicle reflects its motorsport origins. The heart of the beast is, of course, its transaxle, biturbo V8 engine, one that’s rated at an impressive 577 horsepower. Paired with its aerodynamic and lightweight construction, the new AMG® GT R practically flies. Keeping you in perfect control throughout the ride are an active rear-wheel steering, a nine-way adjustable traction control system, as well as an adjustable coil-over suspension (with additional electronic control).
The team at Park Place Dealerships is extremely excited about the AMG® GT R, and we’re not the only ones. Tobias Moers, CEO of Mercedes-AMG GmbH, calls it “the next level of driving performance,” saying:
This road-going sports car with motor-racing genes and innovative technical solutions offers an ultimate driving experience that allows people to feel our motorsport origins in every fiber. It combines the driving dynamics of our AMG GT3 racing car with the everyday practicality of the AMG GT. Those with gasoline in their veins will be thrilled by the radical longitudinal and lateral acceleration, the precise turn-in and the sensational grip. We have modified all performance-relevant components and linked them together intelligently for maximum driving dynamics.
“Maximum driving dynamics” sounds pretty great to us. If that sounds good to you too, contact us at Park Place Motorcars in Dallas, Fort Worth, Grapevine, or Arlington to learn more about the 2018 Mercedes-AMG® GT R, or any of our other new Mercedes-Benz models.
The 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLC looks like a classy sedan when you view it straight on and it has the refinement and comfort of a sedan but with the room and flexibility of an SUV. A responsive and clean breathing 241-hp turbo 4 engine with direct injection, multi-spark ignition, and the fuel saving Eco start/stop system develops 273 pounds of torque at a wide range of RPM’s. Simply put, it’s quick to go yet it’s gentle on the planet and has superb overall dynamics. Also contributing to the steady ride is the crosswind assist. This stands on alert watching for a sudden gust of wind and it keeps your vehicle on its intended path.
In the GLC you have more storage possibilities and load capacity with the folding rear seats. The luggage compartment is 52 inches long and more than 43 inches wide, almost 6 inches wider than the previous model. The all-new interior reflects a modern purity as the hand-crafted luxurious material on the dash board and the center console present a clean natural flow. The Mercedes-Benz brand takes the key fob to new lengths as you can now remote start the car through your smartphone via M-brace. Everything about the interior is set up to be ergonomically correct so everything is right at your fingertips in the cockpit of the vehicle.
Come put the new GLC to the test at one of our Park Place Motorcars Dealerships. We have locations in Dallas, Fort Worth, Grapevine and Arlington. Or visit us on the web at parkplace.com. Click here to view our GLC inventory.
In the new 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLS, a few changes have been made to their best full-size SUV yet. Both the dashboard and the front end have been re-designed and there’s a few tweaks in the back, as well as an abundance of new standard features. If you’ve been looking for a full size SUV that has generous space and off-road skills, then the GLS fits the build and then some. The GLS sports more dynamic select modes, more standard features, more power, and more driver assistance systems. The completely reworked front end enhances the sporty nature of the GLS with new power domes on the hood and new halogen head lamp design with interval daytime running lights
The GLS 450 has a new 9-speed transmission that is very smooth leaving barely any feeling of the gears shifting. It’s as tight as a sports car when the turning radius is turned off. The sporty feel continues as this SUV goes from 20mph to 60mph before you know it. For a mid-5,000 pound vehicle this V8 absolutely gets up and goes. The systems in this car are also so intuitive as voice commands access a number of them. Equipped with features such as a reverse camera with gridlines to show you where your going and the Eco button that turns the car off when stationary, this SUV has it all.
If you want the benefits of the luxurious S-Class but need a bit more room or versatility, the GLS may be just your ticket. Come see the revitalized GLS at one of our Park Place Motorcars Dealerships. We have locations in Dallas, Fort Worth, Grapevine and Arlington. Or visit us on the web at parkplace.com. Click here to view our GLS inventory.
The new Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe is a Mercedes-Benz that defies description. It’s a departure from anything that the German manufacturer has ever offered in its illustrious history. The new GLE Coupe combines the sportiness and handling of a coupe with the convenience and spaciousness of an SUV, all wrapped up in one head turning package. Although its based on the Mercedes-Benz M Class, the GLE Coupe is a much larger, brawnier vehicle. It’s 3 inches longer, almost 4 inches longer and its an inch lower to the ground. The sound, the power, and the overall vibe to this entry are pure sport coupe. Bu this GLE brings more to the table than just a coupe with its versatility and bravado. It wouldn’t be exaggerating to say that the GLE Coupe is an SUV with the heart and soul of a street racer. It combines a new 9-speed automatic transmission with 4-matic AWD to offer a variety of driving styles that range from lively and agile to cool and calm. Because of the greater range of ratios and quicker shift points, you’ll hardly notice the shift points in this 9-speed transmission.
Underneath the elite red engine cover is the 3.0L bi-turbo V6 that powerful turbo boost supported by a dynamic exhaust system. With 362-hp and 384-lb of torque standing by, this beefy coupe accelerates from standing still to 60 mph in just 5.5 seconds. The LED headlamps adjust depending on the various driving and weather conditions. The GLE 450 boasts the widest seat in its class. As you fold the 60/40 split rear seats flat to get 60 cubic feet of carpeted space, you get one of the largest cargo areas of any coupe in the world. The spacious and refined cabin pampers everyone inside with its hand-finished wood and hand-fitted upholstery. The polished wood, the soft well-tailored surfaces and the elaborate metallic embellishments exude class and elegance. The GLE provides 4 different driving modes such as comfort, sport, sport + and individual, a customizable setting.
For more information on the new GLE Coupe visit one of our Park Place Motorcars Dealerships. We have locations in Dallas, Fort Worth, Grapevine and Arlington. Or visit us online at parkplace.com. Click here to view our GLE inventory.
Every part of the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLA is enhanced for handling, comfort, durability, and visibility. This SUV may be compact but it’s surprisingly ample on the inside. You can fold the rear seats in a 60/40 split to easily create up to 43.5 cubic feet of space for people and things. All models come with an ECO start/stop button that automatically shuts the engine off when the vehicle is stopped to maximize fuel economy. Mercedes-Benz is, of course, well known for its safety innovation. Collision prevention assist plus keeps the vehicle at a safe distance from vehicles in the front to lower the chance of a rear end collision. Attention assist monitors for driver drowsiness and sends alerts when it detects the possibility of a sleepy driver.
The base model of the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLA comes equipped with a 208-hp engine that provides the driver with enough acceleration to feel like one is in a sporty car without being too firm. The mid-size SUV also comes equipped with a very efficient A/C system that is able to cool the car off in just minutes, a must-have in the heat of summer. Some models come with new features such as lane change assist which helps the driver stay alert and aware if there is a car or object in the blind spot. If you’re in the market for a small SUV, there’s not much better you can do than the GLA.
Check out the high-spirited GLA at one of our various Park Place Motorcars Dealerships. We have locations in Dallas, Fort Worth, Grapevine and Arlington. Or visit us online at parkplace.com. Click here to view our GLA inventory.
