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.
Reader Comments
Wed Jun 20 2007 6:35 AM
lackar says
Nice headlights? Maybe
Wed Jun 20 2007 7:50 AM
HECTOR says
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?
Thu Aug 2 2007 11:59 AM
Ser says
Mercedes is losing their way. I prefer Audi cars
Thu Aug 2 2007 1:22 PM
Gus says
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.
Thu Aug 2 2007 2:49 PM
big L says
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.
Thu Aug 2 2007 2:52 PM
big L says
It takes a little getting used to but on 2nd thought the design is ok.
Thu Aug 2 2007 3:46 PM
Ryanza says
HA HA the lights look like a LEXUS!!
Thu Aug 2 2007 8:42 PM
MADchilis says
The design look ok for me.
Thu Aug 2 2007 10:49 PM
tony says
Wow this is the first time I can actually notice a Mercedes copying Lexus Design.
Fri Aug 3 2007 3:43 AM
Mikey says
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
Fri Aug 3 2007 10:59 AM
Gus says
"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!
Fri Aug 17 2007 5:38 PM
Paul says
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.
Sun Sep 16 2007 4:53 PM
koko says
well its nice but i think it should be better look ... cuz this one looks like Lexus ... copy not a choise of Mercedes Benz
Wed Sep 26 2007 3:34 AM
hanafiah says
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.
Wed Sep 26 2007 3:40 AM
hanafiah says
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.
Tue Feb 5 2008 6:34 PM
love mercedes says
round head light will be perfect
Tue Mar 4 2008 2:24 PM
haters says
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...
Thu Mar 20 2008 9:54 PM
Xzan says
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.
Wed Mar 26 2008 7:46 PM
LUNACRS says
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.
Tue Apr 29 2008 7:22 AM
Ali says
this E class looks very ordenry .i think mecedes benz forgot there styel
Tue Apr 29 2008 7:24 AM
Ali says
This E class looks very ordenry.i think mercedes benz forgot there styel.
Thu May 1 2008 5:07 PM
Miro says
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...
Sun May 25 2008 10:59 AM
Sebah says
80% of the people who commented about this car need to take some english class.
Sun Jun 8 2008 2:31 PM
Kazzuo says
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.
Fri Sep 12 2008 4:55 PM
ahmed says
is this the E-class!!! what i remember is the E-class looks more sport
Thu Sep 25 2008 1:44 PM
neilnadz says
The front copied from Lexus GS ... looks good but better on the Lexus :) ... The rear copied again !!! a hybrid between the Lincoln sedan + Lexus L series ... the side mirrors inherited from the C-class ... who is this designer ??? Mr. Copycat Notinnovative !!!
Thu Sep 25 2008 1:48 PM
neilnadz says
I have always liked the E class ... this is a significant design change ... looks good but seriously, MB can do much better if put in that little extra ... and be more innovative ... pls don't look at the nicest cars on the street and build a hybrid ... think outside the box ! common MB ... u folks have the potential !!!!
Sat Dec 27 2008 1:33 PM
dcdriver says
I'm sure the engineering behind this new e-class will be superb, however, I'm disappointed by the design. It reminds me of a Hyundai Genesis. Slight variation in the grill, that's all. Shouldn't you get more style when you pay this much? Again, disappointed.
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