Mercedes-Benz M-Class dominates Middle East Motor Awards 2012
- ML 350 - Best Premium Large SUV
- ML 63 AMG - Best
Performance SUV
- GLK - Voted top
three for Best Premium Mid-size SUV
Dubai,
UAE - Mercedes-Benz Middle East and Levant took home two awards at the third
successful edition of the Middle East Motor Awards 2012 (MEMA), held at Expo
Centre Sharjah in November. Nominated for a total six awards, Mercedes-Benz
dominated the premium SUV category, receiving MEMAs for Best Premium Large SUV
for the ML 350 and Best Performance SUV for the ML 63 AMG, whilst the dynamic
GLK reached the top three for Best Premium Mid-size SUV.
The
Mercedes-Benz M-Class was the only SUV model to win in more than one MEMA
category. With dynamic AMG sports styling as standard, three potent engine
options, unparalleled ride comfort, and cavernous, high-quality luxury
interiors - the bold new M-Class confidently conveys intent to meet performance
with sophistication.
Scooping
the Best Performance SUV, the new Mercedes-Benz ML 63 AMG continues to astound
with its extraordinary combination of effortlessly superior drive system,
distinctive design, unparalleled safety and exceptional comfort. Rocketing from
zero to 100 km/h in 4.8 seconds, the high-performance SUV is provided by the
AMG 5.5-litre V8 biturbo engine with a maximum power output of 525 hp and a
peak torque of 700 newton metres. The AMG RIDE CONTROL sports suspension with
newly developed ACTIVE CURVE SYSTEM for active roll stabilisation, the
AMG-specific design and the broad scope of standard equipment and appointments
make for a highly attractive overall package.
Accepting
the awards, Frank Bernthaler, Director, Sales and Marketing, Mercedes-Benz
Cars, Daimler Middle East & Levant said: “Our cars have long been
acknowledged by our customers in the region for their prestige and unrivalled
luxury in class. As we have ignited the 2012 ‘Year of the SUV and AMG’ with the
launch of a completely redesigned and powerful new M-Class, we are wrapping up
the year in the same excitement, with the bold ML 350 and the powerful ML 63 AMG
crowned with two MEMAs. The awards further galvanise Mercedes-Benz position as
the leading automotive manufacturer in the luxury segment for the Middle East
and Levant.”
H.E. Dr. Mohammed Ben Sulayem, Vice-President of
FIA Middle East and President of the Automobile and Touring Club UAE is the Official Patron of MEMA, one of the biggest
and the most coveted awards for the Middle East Automotive Industry. The awards
were judged by a panel of distinguished automotive experts, from 10 countries,
including Bahrain, Egypt, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia,
Syria, and the UAE; and presented by Mr. Saif Mohammed Al Midfa,
Director-General of Expo Centre Sharjah.
In addition to the MEMA 2012 titles, the new
M-Class has equally amazed the world with its remarkable design to garner
accolades. Most recently, the M-Class
claimed the AUTO BILD Design Awards 2012 title of the most attractive
vehicle in the SUV/Vans/All-wheel drive category, in a poll by leading German
car magazine, AUTO BILD with the majority of 100,000 reader votes. The win
demonstrated the readers' appreciation of the trend-setter's characteristically
striking design, which effortlessly matches power with sophistication.
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