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Preview: 2010 Mercedes E-Class

 
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Preview: 2010 Mercedes E-Class

Preview: 2010 Mercedes E-Class

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Mercedes is set to release its next-generation E-class sedan by 2009, with sales to start soon after the car’s debut at the Geneva Motor Show. Remaining similar in size to the current model, the new E-class will pick up styling cues from the CLS four-door coupe as well as a new angular front end with four square shaped headlights.

Base models will be powered by a 184hp four-cylinder turbo engine, with the range topping out with a 544hp V8 model. New to the lineup will be a direct injection petrol V6 model, a 354hp diesel V8 version and the all-new hybrid model that’s expected to arrive after 2010.

The interior will hopefully continue Mercedes’ recent return to form in the quality department, and is expected to feature a mix of elements from the S and C-class models including a centrally mounted color screen as well as an in-dash unit between the speedo and tachometer. The central control module and steering wheel uses a similar design to the ones used in the new C-class, and the side mirrors will also pick up the same integrated indicators.

A wagon variant will hit the market less than 12 months after the launch of the sedan and will feature a widened C-pillar and a chrome strip across its rear. A second E-Class variant is rumored to stretch 20cm longer than the standard E-Class and be manufactured in China. It will be aimed at emerging markets where the owner of the car only ever experiences it from the back seat.
Preview: Mercedes E-class Estate

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  1. By chris Posted: 1/15/2008 10:21am PST

    wait.. manufactured IN china... or FOR china? while i'm nit picking, a couple sentenses were repeated there.

    the wagon doesnt look too bad for a wagon. although the sedan is quite nice. dont know about the trapezoidal lights in the front,.. perhaps those should have been curved and arcing? more like a triangle thats bowing out towards the wheels, with the point at the top? give a but more of an aggressive bow to the shape of the grill? As always, there are things that i dont like about the design. not 100% perfect. yes id rather be able to afford one, and id rather be seen in one, i think theres better styling on the ford Verve concepts (note; that hasnt gone to production yet, but what i see in the exterior styling shouldnt change much when it goes to production).

    I dont know. it's the shame of merc. they arent elegant cause they're german. but they arent strong and aggressive like audi. I accused the hyundai genesis of not having one consistent look throughout the car, and i think im right in accusing this car of that as well. the back end is nice. reminds me of BMW. the whole car is hard and linear while still arcing in minor ways. then the face of it is just a bunch of straight lines.

    I know im being very critical of a preview of a car that will sell extraordinarily well, but the previews here are never far off (the mazda 6 was a great preview, i dont think you guys got nearly enough kudos for that), which makes me think that this is going to be the same deal. spot on, or very close.

    Like i said, I'd love to be able to afford one of these, but if i could, I'd be shopping for something a little more stylish, something a little more passionate. BMW, aston, jag even, hell, EVEN Lexus (in spite of my hatred for everything toyota, most of all toyota owners). at least all of those brands have a coherent design (even if every time i look at a lexus, besides the IS250, i see a camry underneath. satan drives a camry. so does tom cruise).
     
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  2. By Gus Posted: 1/15/2008 10:46am PST

    The first thing that struck me was that it doesn't look much like a Mercedes. Looks like a cross between a Kia and a Cadillac.
    That new Benz SUV is also very angular for the marque.
    I liked the previous model's headlights much better.
    Still, I'm sure this car is perfect in every way underneath and will sell quite well.
     
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  3. By CK Posted: 1/15/2008 11:03am PST

    Hmm Lexus always tried to copy Mercedes. Look at the old Lexus GS with a headlight design which reminded me always of the e class. Now the e class headlamps remind me of the GS :D
     
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  4. By Beelzebub Posted: 1/15/2008 11:30am PST

    It has always amazed me how the Eclass & 5series sell so well in this class -- they actually dominate it ... leaving the GS & M w/ like 1/4 of their sales.
     
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  5. By chris Posted: 1/15/2008 11:46am PST

    YES!!! THATS IT CK!!! omfg i knew i saw that some where, i was just trying to figure it out! i kept coming back to this page to figure it out. and they're copying the bmw back end, minus the bangle (thank god).

    gus; you've got it right on the head. people will buy this cause its mechanically sound.

    just a comment about the people who would buy this car. im not going to call it ugly, but again, its not tidy. i love ford. i think everyone who reads this will know that. I know they arent bullet proof but i think they have about as much quality as i could hope for for the prices im paying. I understand the whole concept of wanting a reliable car. thats why I only lease. if something goes wrong, the dealership fixes it for free, cause everything's covered, you get a loaner in the meanwhile, and soon you have your car back. like new. I'd only assume that the majority of people buying mercs are either leasing or buying and flipping them every couple years, so that they can have the latest and greatest. I know its merc, so the amenities are amazing, and thats probably why their customers stay with them; but if you could lease a volvo S80, or a lincoln MKS, or even a ford taurus (notice how ive named the same car 3 times here), and they all had the same amenities as your merc, why not go to a different brand? I mean, not even the hyundai genesis will have a major issue in the first 3 or 4 years of ownership.

    maybe i'm not seeing it; but what is the point? some one please help me out here. I know about brand loyalty. i mean, i'd have to in order to be loyal to ford. is that all it is? "merc is the best, so i need the best"? or are people actually saying "while styling isnt anything overly flashy, or reserved, or muscular, or soft, or this or that, i do like that i can get a car with a 7 inch colour screen."? well you can get 2 7" colour screens in the new caravan,.. and they get Nickelodeon free for a year..
     
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  6. By chris Posted: 1/15/2008 11:51am PST

    wait.. 184 hp? in THAT monster? ford got derided for bringing the 500 out with the 3L that has 200 hp. That has to be the worst base engine in its class. and when i mean in its class, i mean of all full sized cars. everywhere.
     
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  7. By Gojira Posted: 1/15/2008 2:32pm PST

    That 184hp will probably be like the E350 w/ cloth interior: non-existent on the lots & needs to be special ordered.
     
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  8. By James Posted: 1/15/2008 4:16pm PST

    The woman in the car looks very sad... :D
     
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  9. By CK Posted: 1/15/2008 4:29pm PST

    Well guys you wouldn't believe but there are countries where everything is a bit more expansive than in the US and people actually buy e classes which are not the AMG version or an e500. But there are also countries where you can get decent diesel and drive cars like the e420 cdi ;)
     
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  10. By NaBUru38 Posted: 1/15/2008 10:27pm PST

    In Europe you can buy the Audi A6 with a 140hp 2.0 TDI and the E-Class with a 136hp 2.2-liter diesel (0-100 km/h in less than 10.5s). And the least expensive 5 Series features the same 170hp 2.0 liter gasoline engine as the 1 Series (0-100 in 8.7 and 7.7s and average fuel consumption 6.4 and 6.7 L/100km respectively). Most people on this planet don't need more, and the overwhelming majority can't afford any of them.
     
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  11. By chris Posted: 1/16/2008 9:01am PST

    james; shes not sad; shes german.

    CK: expansive or expensive? nothing is more expansive than canadian prairies. nothing. if you can go some where and drive for 16 hours without seeing anything but corn, you let me know. expensive? sure, i just talked about how the mondeo is a "steal" in UK but wouldnt sell here cause of the asking price. but are we really getting a savings on mercs and BMW's here? Is there much of a difference between sticker prices of german cars in germany and german cars here?

    Nab; absolutely. people have far too much power in their cars. ive got 140 hp in my focus, and thats more than enough to be faster than just about everyone else around me. I don't think its unreasonable to say that the average drive uses about 50 to 100 hp. in a larger car, sure, maybe more. But i can short shift my car before it ever hits 2,000 RPM and I'm still faster than traffic.

    My comment was just one of surprise. any mercs that make it to north america are not going to have those engines. no ones going to buy a 50,000$ E class and put an engine in it that should normally be found in a ford focus.
     
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  12. By balkan boy Posted: 1/19/2008 11:06pm PST

    Finally a little remnance to W114/115, one of the prettiest MB's ever, (although Caddy kinda recaptured the magic in their recent designs-especially upfront)....
     
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  13. By han Posted: 1/26/2008 8:37am PST

    i really recommend merc to get rid of the twin headlamps or at least redisgn it. it's just plain ugly. if they they are feel they can't get it right, just get rid of it. i mean does it have to be twin headlamp all the time. two models of e class with the twin headlamp iare enough already. it's time to move on. innovate. let the likes of lexus continue with it because they will always trail behind anyway.
     
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  14. By Oz Posted: 1/26/2008 9:38pm PST

    Always hated the E-Class and still will. At last they decided to give up the two front circles for what.. squares?! The rear end is just like the Lexus LS460. Overall just another stupid looking E-Class. I'd rather pay money for a 5-series Beamer or an Audi A6.
     
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  15. By Tuoyo Posted: 6/6/2008 6:13am PDT

    Great car, great design; I think its abolutely good looking, loving the new head lamps, mercedes has always been a pace setter, never afraid to explore new grounds and break new boundarie, cant wait to the car to come into sales.
     
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  16. By Tuoyo Posted: 6/6/2008 6:15am PDT

    meant they always explore new boundaries and no matter what is said will always be th leader in the auto world. Really would love to get my hands on these, cant wait for the car to come into production
     
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  17. By Rainbowdon Posted: 6/8/2008 10:26am PDT

    There are actually countries on the planet whose people are not extremely rich, but would like to purchase a car with the name and quality of merc. So the model built in China should fit that market. I am absolutely sure that MB will ensure that they are manufactured to the same exacting standards at a lower price, mainly because of lower labour costs in China, otherwise it would tarnish their imagine and brand in the world. Which auto manufacturer in this global economic environment would do that.

    I currently own a C240, six speed. I will upgrade to the new E Class when it comes out. I think it is beautiful and would look perfect in my new garage.
     
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  18. By E-driver Posted: 8/25/2008 3:11pm PDT

    I'm driving a brand new E 220 CDI with a 170 hp engine. It only uses 6 L/100 km. It's a great car and I can't find a reason for having more power, more fuel consumption and more polution. And yes the price of the cars here in europe are much higher. A 2.2 L CDI cost here at least 75.000 USD, more power will increase the price for a E to mre than 100.000 USD
     
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  19. By Steve Posted: 9/2/2008 4:17pm PDT

    Ive always been a big fan of the E class and I think for one the round bubble headlamps have been a distinctive touch to the design of the cart to set it apart from the rest.. This new design seems to me to remove all distinctive features of it being an E class - looks just like a Lexus/Kia mashup.. I really hate it - a real shame to a really great car
     
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