The Benz Handles
December 27, 2007 Posted by Al Castle
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So I was in Bellingham earlier today and it had been snowing in Lynden. On my way back this evening I was in a bit of a mood so I decided to take the back roads home and push the Mercedes to see how well it handled in the slush and snow.
I lost traction a few times at high speed and I have to say the sporty little devil handled pretty well. Apparently I have a bunch of standard features, including:
- All-Speed Traction Control Controlled By ABS and Engine Management
- Electronic Stability Program (ESP(R)) Vehicle Stability Control System Operated Via Engine Power Reduction, Traction Control and ABS Measures Steering Wheel Angle/Direction, Yaw Rate, Wheel Speed and Lateral Acceleration
- Brake Assist Electronic Brake Assistance
- Front Power 345-mm X 30-mm Ventilated Disc and Rear Power 290-mm X 10-mm Solid Disc Brakes
- 4-Wheel Anti-Lock Brakes
It all sounds quite sophisticated, granted there was no black ice anywhere to really put it through the paces, but I’m sure I’ll get plenty of opportunities soon enough. The ESP kicks in automatically as my yaw rate was at times… impressive.
Sufficed to say, both me and the car made it home in one piece. Woohoo.
