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If your new-car search has ultimately led you to the compact luxury crossover class, we here at Mercedes-Benz of Walnut Creek suggest you do yourself a solid and give ours, the 2017 GLA-Class, a go.

And why, exactly, is that?

Allow carwow pundit Mat Wason to explain; he's here with more on all things GLA-Class:

Served up standard with a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine, the base GLA 250 model makes a muscly 208 horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque. A seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission is standard, as is front-wheel drive. The 4MATIC® all-wheel platform ...

Forever one of our favorites, we here at Mercedes-Benz of Walnut Creek have nothing but love for the 2017 S-Class, our esteemed German automaker's full-size sedan.

Yet, what -- in particular -- makes this four-door so fantastic?

Receive the need-to-know info from carwow reviewer Mat Watson; his critique of the S-Class is as follows:

It's at the summit of the S-Class range that you'll find that flat-out fully loaded S 600 trim.

Standard features on this model include a ferocious, 523-horsepower turbo-V12 engine, MAGIC BODY CONTROL® adaptive and anticipatory suspension, a night- ...

Might you be in the market for a compact luxury crossover? Well, if so, we here at Mercedes-Benz of Walnut Creek suggest you save a spot on your short list for ours, the 2017 GLC 300.

Could it be a match made in vehicular heaven?

We'll allow you to arrive at your own conclusion. Check the clip below to hear all about the GLC 300 from Autotrader commentator Jabari Jones:

Never one to skimp on the good stuff, the German automaker seemingly spared no expense in building the GLC 300.

Standard equipment include dual-zone auto climate control, synthetic leather…

When it's time for your next do-it-yourself car repair, what parts will you be using? Your Mercedes-Benz is such a special vehicle, and not just any part will do. You may have found a cheap aftermarket part from a random website, but you'll soon find out why it didn't cost too much. But genuine Mercedes-Benz parts will make your repair worthwhile in Walnut Creek.

Why are genuine Mercedes-Benz parts better than aftermarket parts? First of all, Mercedes-Benz parts are much higher quality than aftermarket parts, and are made specifically for your vehicle.

We know that you bought your Mercedes-Benz for the luxurious ride and excellent performance, but fuel efficiency is something that's on everyone's minds in Walnut Creek. Believe it or not, you can improve your gas mileage by utilizing a few driving and maintenance tips:

• We'll start with the one no one likes to hear: slow down a bit. The faster you go, especially on the highway, the more wind resistance your engine has to power through. Slow down to ease the load on your engine.
• Before you pack too much, remember that your engine uses more fuel…

Here at Mercedes-Benz of Walnut Creek, we're driven to deliver outstanding customer service. There are times that involves suggesting that our customers take a look at our Certified Pre-Owned Mercedes-Benz vehicles, which offer legendary Mercedes-Benz quality at a rock-solid value.

Mercedes-Benz announced their next phase in the automotive evolution when the Concept EQ was introduced earlier this month at the 2017 CES in Las Vegas. This new development in electric vehicles also establishes the newest Mercedes-Benz brand, Electric Intelligence – which will comprise a variety of vehicles and mobility solutions intended to transform how we drive and power our cars.

In your mind, what qualities must a luxury sports coupe possess in order to be considered a success?

Well, regardless of your reply, we here at Mercedes-Benz of Walnut Creek are quite convinced you'll find that which you're looking for in the form of the 2017 Mercedes-AMG® GT, the German automaker's two-seat sports car.

And how can we be so sure?

Allow Kelley Blue Book Senior Associate Video Editor Zach Vlasuk to provide some context in the clip below. His assessment of the AMG® GT is as follows:

Those who wish to enjoy the very best that…

No matter how you slice it, there sure is an awful lot to love about the completely overhauled 2017 Mercedes-Benz E-Class, the German automaker's midsize sedan. In fact, we here at Mercedes-Benz of Walnut Creek consider it one of the most spectacular in its segment.

Yet what, specifically, does it bring to the table?

Kelley Blue Book Senior Associate Video Editor Zach Vlasuk offers his take on the matter in the clip below. Ride out with him right here:

The E-Class's base model -- the excellently appointed E 300 -- most definitely drives a hard bargain.

Standard equipment on this…

.@ExploreMikeHorn is going #Pole2Pole in the #GClass. Read about his adventure & route here: https://t.co/GSC2Zd0MCX pic.twitter.com/YGSF7v4S1K

— Mercedes-Benz (@MercedesBenz) May 30, 2016

Happy Friday, everyone! To celebrate the start of another weekend (almost), take a break and read about the incredible adventure that Mercedes-Benz brand ambassador Mike Horn is undertaking, with the help of a Mercedes-Benz G-Class model.