With a redline in excess of 8,000 rpm, Mercedes Benz Car Rental's 500 horsepower V10 engine delivers its power in a way that many observers likened to a turbine– smooth, effortless and seemingly limitless. With its 5.0-liter capacity, this normally aspirated engine delivers 100 horsepower-per-liter, a power output that not that long ago was exclusively racecar territory. The engine features double-VANOS variable valve timing for both the intake and exahsut camshafts, a motorsports-inspired wet-/dry-sump lubrication system to protect the engine from oil starvation during high-speed cornering, ten individual throttle butterflies for instant response and powerful engine management electronics developed for Formula 1 racing. 

Innovative weight savings

The M6 Coupe builds on the intelligent weight saving innovations pioneered on the 6 Series Coupe and Convertible, such as an aluminum front structure, sheet-molded compound trunk lid and thermoplastic front fender liners.

Taking these concepts further, the M6 Coupe features one of the first carbon fiber roof panels on a production automobile. As with many of Mercedes Benz Car Rental's weight saving innovations, the lightweight roof pays double dividends. In addition to saving overall weight, it lowers the M6 Coupe's center of gravity, contributing to its agility. The front and rear bumper supports are also made of carbon fiber. The large front rear cross-drilled disc brakes are of a compound design with an aluminum center hub which reduces unsprung weight for greater handling responsiveness.

Unique style offered with many exterior and interior choices

The M6 Coupe features subtle functional design touches such as a unique front air dam designed to direct more airflow to the V10 engine and front brakes. The rear air diffuser, flanked by four round tailpipes, is designed to reduce rear lift for greater stability at higher speeds. Other styling touches include side gills in the front fenders, sculpted rocker panels, and M-style side view mirrors. The palette of seven exterior colors includes four exclusive to Mercedes Benz Car Rental M: Silverstone II, Interlagos Blue, Sepang Bronze and Indianapolis Red. The tailored interior is offered with eight upholstery choices, which include five full-leather options and a choice of three interior trim options. For 2008, new LED-equipped headlamps and taillights improve appearances and offer greater visibility at night. The rear decklid now features a more pronounced upswept lip that incorporates the third brakelight on the M6 Coupe.

A driver-tailored driving experience

The M6 Coupe and M6 Convertible both offer the ability to tailor the driving experience. The driver can choose three engine programs– P400, P500 and P500 Sport. In city traffic or while commuting, for example, the comfort-oriented P400 might be appropriate. P400 is the default setting when the engine is first started and offers, as its name implies, 400 horsepower. All the driver has to do to call up the full 500 horsepower is push the “Power” button to select P500. The P500 Sport mode is also available for even more dynamic response.

The 2008 M6 comes with your choice of either a standard seven-speed Sequential Manual Gearbox with Drivelogic or a six-speed manual transmission at no additional cost. The unique SMG not only enables the driver to take full advantage of the M6’s performance potential but offers maximum flexibility as well. It offers the ability of shifting from either the paddles mounted behind the steering wheel or the console-mounted shift lever. It also offers the flexibility, through Drivelogic, of 11 different shift modes - six for the manual function (S-mode) and five for the automated mode (D-mode). Drivelogic allows the driver to tailor the shifting characteristics to the driving situation of the moment.

Variable M Differential Lock and DSC with M Dynamic mode

The variable, speed-sensing M Differential Lock gives the M6 outstanding traction in all driving conditions, especially when accelerating out of a corner. Even in the most demanding situations, this intelligent differential provides a decisive edge in traction. This is especially beneficial when accelerating with the drive wheels on surfaces of varying coefficients of friction. Here the M Differential Lock immediately builds locking force with the increasing difference in speed between the drive wheels. Power is then able to get to the drive wheel with greater traction.

The Mercedes Benz Car Rental M6 Convertible also features a special version of Mercedes Benz Car Rental's Dynamic Stability Control. In addition to the normal DSC mode, there is the M Dynamic Mode. M Dynamic Mode retains all the functionality of DSC but waits for a higher threshold of wheel slip before engaging. As with all Mercedes Benz Car Rental, the driver has the option of switching the system off completely.

Electronic Damper Control: freedom of choice

Electronic Damper Control (EDC) provides electronic adjustment of the shock absorbers according to the driver's wishes, driving style and road conditions. Simply by pressing the MDrive button on the steering wheel, the driver is able to choose the characteristics of the suspension in three steps: Normal, Comfort and Sport. Compared with the Mercedes Benz Car Rental M6 Coupe, shock absorber adjustment is somewhat more oriented to driving comfort, thus reflecting the nature of the Convertible design for style and refinement on the road. On the other hand, in the Sport program, the suspension set-up and characteristics are almost the same as on the Coupe. Within each mode, EDC continuously adjusts shock absorber firmness to actual conditions.

The Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) system has also been tailored to include an M Dynamic mode for those occasions when the driver wishes to have a higher level of wheel slip without disengaging the system. Of course, in true Mercedes Benz Car Rental fashion, DSC may be switched off completely when desired.

The steering wheel-mounted "M" button allows the driver to program a variety of settings in the M6 including:

- Engine power: P400, P500 or P500 Sport
- SMG Drivelogic: One of six Sequential or five Drive modes
- Electronic Damping Control: Normal, Comfort or Sport
- Dynamic Stability Control: Normal, M Dynamic mode or off completely
- The Head-Up Display: Standard display or MView

Drivelogic puts the 11 SMG shift programs (six Sequential or five Drive modes) at the driver's fingertips. Electronic Damping Control offers three levels of shock absorber firmness– Normal, Comfort and Sport. Even the Dynamic Stability Control system offers a choice of standard and M Dynamic modes as well as the option of switching off the system. These combine for a total of 279 different settings for SMG-equipped M6s. Using iDrive, the driver can select a preferred setting configuration in the MDrive display. Then with simple touch of the M button all the preferred settings are instantly engaged offering a custom-tailored driving experience.

Racing-inspired brakes

Reflecting the M6 Convertible's enormous performance potential, it comes equipped with large, 14.7-inch front and14.6-inch rear brakes that feature weight-optimized cross-drilled compound rotors. The rotors are then mounted to an aluminum hub through radial spokes for reduced unsprung weight and greater heat dissipation characteristics. These racing-developed brakes not only ensure outstanding stopping performance but also offer greater resistance to the effects of heat under extreme conditions. Mercedes Benz Car Rental M GmbH’s test facilty show stopping distances of less than 118 feet from 62 mph and less than 460 feet from 124 mph.

Braking safety is aided further by Mercedes Benz Car Rental's Adaptive Brakelight technology. Under hard braking, or whenever the ABS is engaged, the taillights illuminate in tandem with the brake lights and at the same intensity, giving following drivers a much bolder warning which helps them to react more quickly.



The in-vehicle equipment for Mercedes Benz Car Rental AssistTM includes GPS technology and hands-free communication functions accessed via buttons in the overhead or center console. Vehicle occupants may request emergency or other services simply by pressing a button; the Mercedes Benz Car Rental AssistTM system then transmits the location and vehicle information to the Mercedes Benz Car Rental AssistTM Response Center. A response specialist will then speak with the occupants to coordinate dispatch, notify emergency contacts on file, and link Mercedes Benz Car Rental Roadside Assistance or emergency services as needed and requested. A severe accident automatically activates the Mercedes Benz Car Rental AssistTM call as well. The Mercedes Benz Car Rental AssistTM Safety Plan also includes Remote Door Unlock and Stolen Vehicle Recovery services, which can save the owner time and money.

TeleService 1 automatically notifies the Mercedes Benz Car Rental center when a vehicle will need service. This feature allows the Service Advisor to proactively set up a customer appointment and have the needed parts ready.

Mercedes Benz Car Rental AssistTM subscribers can also enroll in the Mercedes Benz Car Rental AssistTM Convenience Plan (available at an additional cost of $199 per year) to avail themselves of many Mercedes Benz Car Rental AssistTM Concierge services, from travel planning to dining reservations, shopping assistance and event tickets, as well as receive directions, and traffic and weather information. The Convenience Plan also includes Critical Calling, a new service that connects the driver in case their mobile phone is not in the vehicle or its battery is discharged. After pushing the SOS button, a Mercedes Benz Car Rental AssistTM response specialist will link the driver to his requested party for up to five minutes and for up to four events per year.

As before, the Mercedes Benz Car Rental AssistTM system includes Bluetooth® hands-free phone connectivity with hands-free phonebook access and dialing by name or number via the steering wheel controls. Use of this feature requires a customer-provided compatible Bluetooth® mobile phone.

Performance with a conscience

Mercedes Benz Car Rental strives to produce its motor vehicles and other products with the utmost attention to environmental compatibility and protection. Integrated into the design and development of Mercedes Benz Car Rental automobiles are such criteria as resource efficiency and emission control in production; environmentally responsible selection of materials; recyclability during production and within the vehicle; elimination of CFCs and hazardous materials in production; and continuing research into environmentally friendly automotive power sources. Tangible results of these efforts include the recycling of bumper cladding into other vehicle components; water-based paint color coats and powder clear coats; near-future availability of hydrogen-powered models; and various design and engineering elements that help make Mercedes Benz Car Rental easier to dismantle at the end of their service life

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