Mercedes-Benz Expert Reviews
All articles
The Mercedes-Benz CLA250+ is a much more approachable, conventional and easy-to-use EV than Mercedes’ first-round attempt, but it still has some odd flaws and design quirks.
By Aaron Bragman
Detroit Bureau Chief
We share five things we like about the Mercedes-Benz GLC350e and two things we don’t.
By Jim Travers
A car that can do almost everything well is a rarity, but the Mercedes-AMG E53 Hybrid Wagon does almost everything an enthusiast buyer could hope for — from hauling ass to hauling kids — and does it beautifully.
By Aaron Bragman
Detroit Bureau Chief
With a new, aggressively revised pricing and trim structure, the 2026 Mercedes-EQ EQE320+ is far more compelling than it was in previous model years.
By Conner Golden
West Coast Bureau Chief
With 805 hp and 1,047 pounds-feet of torque, the Mercedes-AMG SL63 S E-Performance is the most powerful convertible ever built by Mercedes.
By Conner Golden
West Coast Bureau Chief
The 2026 Mercedes-AMG GT63 S E Performance 4-Door Coupe is a high-performance sports sedan that’s very entertaining when driven hard but isn’t terribly comfortable for daily driving.
By Aaron Bragman
Detroit Bureau Chief
The 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLE450 Coupe is one of the more indulgent and lovely mid-size luxury SUVs on the market, but be careful how you spec yours.
By Conner Golden
West Coast Bureau Chief
Until now, Mercedes-Benz had never made a Maybach ultra-luxury SL, making this the sportiest Maybach ever made — but its focus is more on grand-touring comfort than sporting ability.
By Aaron Bragman
Detroit Bureau Chief
Smooth, elegant, comfortable, luxurious and featuring great all-electric range, the Mercedes-Benz S580e plug-in hybrid is still a benchmark — but it’s a harder sell than it once was thanks to its overly fussy screens, touch-sensitive controls and tricky electronics.
By Aaron Bragman
Detroit Bureau Chief
The E450 All-Terrain is a joy to drive on pavement; it’s a roomy, comfortable and expensive vehicle, laden with overwrought technology that frustrates more than it impresses. Even so, it’s not just a good luxury station wagon, it might well be the epitome of the form.
By Brian Normile
Road Test Editor