New or Significantly Altered Models
- 2010 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe
- An all-new four-passenger coupe variant of the E-Class replaces the CLK coupe in the lineup. Like the sedan, the coupe is offered with either a 268-bhp 3.5 L V6 in the E350, or a 382-bhp V8 in the E550. Both models are rear-wheel-drive only and have a seven-speed automatic transmission. Unlike the sedan, there is no AMG model.
- 2010 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Sedan
- The Mercedes-Benz E-Class is redesigned for 2010. The edgier styling loses the rounded edges and headlamps that were once a staple of all Mercedes passenger cars. The new model is almost identical in size to the outgoing model. The E350 V6 model and E550 V8 model return with similar output to the prior model. Both offer RWD and 4MATIC AWD drivelines. A 7-speed automatic transmission is standard. The range topping E63 AMG sedan returns with 6.2L V8 that cranks out 518-bhp.
- 2010 Mercedes-Benz GLK
- Mercedes enters the expanding market of small luxury SUVs with the GLK. The V6-powered GLK 350 is offered with both RWD and AWD drivelines. The 268-bhp V6 is coupled to a 7-speed automatic, which is unusual for this class.
- 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
- For five years, the Mercedes built Sprinter was assembled in the US and sold under the Dodge and Freightliner brand names. With the dissolution of business relationships between Chrysler and its former parent Daimler, select Mercedes-Benz dealers will begin to sell the Sprinter starting in 2010.
Updated Models
- 2010 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class
- The GL class wears a restyled front end featuring a new bumper, grille and lights. Styling updates also include new wheels and LED taillights. The model range consists of the GL350 BlueTEC and the GL450.
- 2010 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
- The S-Class adds a gas/electric model dubbed S400 BlueHYBRID. The electric hybrid system is added to the 3.5L V6 engine and 7-speed automatic from the S350. The hybrid system is composed of a 15kW electric motor hybrid motor and a lithium-ion battery pack.
Mostly Unchanged
- 2010 Mercedes-Benz C-Class sedan
- 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class
- 2010 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class
- 2010 Mercedes-Benz G-Class
- 2010 Mercedes-Benz M-Class
- The ML450 HYBRID joins the lineup. The ML450 pairs a modified 3.5L V6 with electric motors. The ML450 can drive under electric power alone. The ML320 BlueTEC model is renamed ML350 BlueTEC.
- 2010 Mercedes-Benz R-Class
- The R320 BlueTEC is renamed the R350 BlueTEC.
- 2010 Mercedes-Benz SLK-class