Posted on Thursday 2 August 2007
Updated: 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.
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.
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.
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.
Click ahead for the renderings.
Nice headlights? Maybe
I pray the new car doesn’t continue the theme of the S, M, GL and SL class with their inane steering column mounted tiny shift lever. And for the love of god don’t adopt the dash style from the S class, easily the ugliest and most embarrassing interior of any luxury car.
The lights are weird but OK. And what the hell are those things on the side mirror housings? Turn signals?
Mercedes is losing their way. I prefer Audi cars
It seems Benz is trying to copy the current 5 series a little in those headlights.
Not a good idea, to copy that Bangle look. The ass of the current S-class looks so much like the 7 series.
Ugh-Lee.
GUS- isn’ that the name of MBZ’s current designer? Ugh Lee?
/heh.
anyway looks like designed by committee-some fir the back, some for the front.
It takes a little getting used to but on 2nd thought the design is ok.
HA HA the lights look like a LEXUS!!
The design look ok for me.
Wow this is the first time I can actually notice a Mercedes copying Lexus Design.
If you look closely, the headlights are straight from the new C class, just cit in half, and are doing that dual head light thing, which isnt new, they have done that for years with the current E and C class, CLK and SL class… and to whoever said it looked like a 5 series, look again closely at a C class, UP CLOSE! ive seen one locally and to me all around (except for the tail lights that do remind me of an old lexus)
But these pictures remind me of when they finally unveiled the toyota camry, and like me and a bunch of other people, thought it looked very different and weird to be honest, but in time, its like fine wine… it just gets better and better, its a different, i mean, its why i like benz for that reason, they completly take chances and change the look of their cars every 5-10 years…. wish i could say the same to bmw, their 3 series from 5 years ago looked better then the brand new 3 series now, what were they thinking? its just 15ft of car… but anyhow…
Just stair at the pictures, and i see design cues from the C class, which to me is an utterly beautiful car, its more closer relation to the C than the S class, but i bet they did that with the outside, and more design cues (as far as quality and luxary go) from the S class. So we’ll wait and see
“just 15ft of car” is a Jeremy Clarkson line…
I’m sure it will look ok in person, just from first glance however, it look unoriginal and off key.
And don’t forget, the reason the new BMW’s look softer than they used to is that with the brand new Bangle designs (which were too out there) THEY DIDN’T SELL WELL!
It looks great. I look forward to trading in my 2007 E for the new one as the timing will be perfect as my lease will be up. It looks a lot like the 2007 S class. I have seen photos of the dash and it is the same layout as the S. However, I do love my new one as it is much better in all aspects from my 2004 E which had lots of small problems.
well its nice but i think it should be better look … cuz this one looks like Lexus … copy not a choise of Mercedes Benz
i like the one shown at worldcarfans much better than this. this one already looks dated before it is even launched due to the front similarities with the current c class. the rear is just plain and looks like a hyundai sonata. they really need to redesign the car.i hope they will abandon the design. trying something new is o.k. as long as it is not ugly.
by the way, why must it has dual head lights. is it really necessary. is it suppose to be its identity, its ‘looks’. come on. move forward already. find something new. two models is enough already.
round head light will be perfect
ya`ll just hate to much i bet yall cant get the new eclass brand new when it comes out. and yet u talk so much…
It in all honesty looks nice, i like it.
Just that some people have a hard time dealing with change, something a little different from what they used to seeing.
And almost every car copies another in some form or fashion.
PEOPLE, MBENZ DOES NOT COPY! THEY TAKE THEIR TIME TO PRODUCE SOMETHING WORTH BUYING. UNLIKE LEXUS BMW & OTHERS. THEY COPY, HURRY, & GIVE YOU A S*** CAR.
this E class looks very ordenry .i think mecedes benz forgot there styel
This E class looks very ordenry.i think mercedes benz forgot there styel.
As an European who is used to see and drive 3 makes only (sorry folks but for us other cars don’t really exist) MB just followed the suicidal path of BMW - they destroyed a legend. The old E-Class was the only true MB left but not anymore. The new E looks downright ugly - front is just horrible, the taillights (I’d argue with some of you here) look like the new Lincoln models’. The only goog thing is, due to very conservative body remodel, is the body forms themeselves - they retain the elegance of the old model with little update especially in the trunck area wich gives the car very smooth and elegant shape. No doubt this is tecknically perfect machine but in terms of design Audi is light years ahead of everybody else…
80% of the people who commented about this car need to take some english class.
Its very difficult to determine if this is a suitable design for the new E Class. The current E class is the best design MB has ever created for the E. On the contrary the new C Class is very appealing, MB should have designed the rear like the new C Class. And yes I do agree the front looks like the new LEXUS GS. Maybe MB is losing their unique concept. Personally I feel Lexus has better design and technology, The only thing good about this luxury auto is that the body design stays continues for 7 years consecutive years, unlike BMW that evolves frequently, which make the car look older.