The main differences at first glance include the design of the new grille and headlights. The next E-Class is expected to debut at the Geneva Motor Show before going on sale later this year as a 2010 model. The wagon variant will hit the market less than 12 months after the launch of the sedan and is expected to feature a widened C-pillar and a chrome strip across its rear. This trio of new photos also includes a name for each the trim levels: Avant-Garde, Classic and Elegance.
The base E-Class sedan and Estate lineup will be powered by a 184hp (137kW) four-cylinder turbo engine, with the range topping out with a 550hp (410kW) V8 E63 AMG. New to the lineup will be a direct injection petrol V6 model, a 354hp (264kW) diesel V8 version and the all-new hybrid model that’s expected to arrive after 2010. This hybrid will feature the same V6 petrol-electric powertrain as seen in the new S400 BlueHybrid model. A MacPherson strut and multi-link active suspension set-up is also expected to appear, as well as more powerful brakes and a more accurate steering system.
The interior of the 2010 E-Class 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.
Reader Comments
Fri May 9 2008 1:04 PM
kukslv says
This car bouncing so much :)
Sat May 10 2008 3:33 PM
Raptor says
Main lights are shaped okay but too small. Fog lights are kinda lame. Rear looks great, wide and powerful.
Sun May 11 2008 7:35 AM
ally says
the back reminds me of a lexus
Wed May 21 2008 7:33 PM
nick says
yhe back and the front remind me of a Lexus.......!!
Wed Jun 18 2008 7:43 AM
chris says
thats cause lexus is a merc knock off.
Wed Jun 18 2008 7:58 AM
NoNameDenton says
I bet the turbo inline 4 never makes it to America, but I hope for more diesels, like the squared off headlights.
Wed Jun 18 2008 9:02 AM
STIG says
ugly car
Wed Jun 18 2008 12:31 PM
94 Taurus andowner says
Well that's creative,shaping the duct tape all over the car to look like racing stripes.
Tue Jun 24 2008 7:18 AM
VW Rocks says
First the 2nd generation Lexus GS stolen much of the front of the then Merc E class, then the GS changed a bit in the 3rd generation model and went for squarish front light design (but still a son and father type lights). Now seems the Merc E class is following suit as the lexus for the design of the front lights !!!!!
Sat Jul 5 2008 12:04 PM
Winston says
Another exceptional motor car from MB... For the pundits suggesting it looks like a Lexus, Lexus more than likely copied this E Class since it has been in its development stage for several years... Besides, contrary to most opinions, there is NO comparison between the two brands, none what so ever!
Tue Oct 28 2008 6:08 PM
azlan says
i dont know why anyone would really want to buy one of these there pretty boring, id by a cls over one of these any day... but thats just me...does anyone have a good reason to buy one? id honestly like to here it coz i havnt payd much attention to the e class because i dont really care about them but i would like to know if there is anything cool about them. =]
Tue Dec 9 2008 10:43 AM
xjug1987 says
I'll keep my 2008 E350. THAT is a gorgeous car. This looks like a Japanese car. I'm sure its fabulously built, but is way boring. I hope the interior is better than the C-Class which is sub standard for a Merc. The CTS is MUCH better inside than the C-Class. The current E, is a classic!
Tue Dec 9 2008 12:32 PM
NoNameDenton says
How about an eight speed auto with the diesel? I love the E-class
Tue Dec 9 2008 6:29 PM
mburleigh8 says
Be careful Mercedes, it's starting to look a little like a Cadilac.
Tue Dec 9 2008 7:11 PM
NoNameDenton says
Considering that the Cadillac is a nice design, not a bad idea to incorporate some of that in.
Wed Dec 10 2008 12:51 PM
james says
@ xjug1987: the CTS competes directly with the E class, not the C class. it seems to be a common misconception about the CTS that people think it's a competitor with the 3 series and C class. Currently, caddy doesn't have a competitor for that market segment but is looking to add one to its lineup for the '10 model year, i believe. go caddy!
Wed Dec 10 2008 1:25 PM
Gus says
Now with the most current pictures (Dec 10th) I have to say I really like - the old one better.
Something very Japanese looking about this car. The current one is very, very good looking, so I'm surprised they messed with it so much. Same thing with the headlights on the new SL. Why?
Wed Dec 10 2008 8:46 PM
NoNameDenton says
James, it is because the CTS is priced closer to the 3 series then the 5 series. In size the CTS is the size of a 5 series, in price closer to a 3 series.
Wed Dec 10 2008 9:46 PM
james says
which is precisely what makes it so great
Sun Dec 14 2008 7:39 AM
J-Kwon says
Looks great, however the headlights throw me off. It looks like there is another car inside.
Thu Dec 18 2008 12:24 AM
manman says
hahah the front end looks like a gulf specification caprice ... i would be roflmao if it werent so sad...
http://automiddleeast.com/newcars/2008-chevrolet-caprices-review-prices-specs
the w211 looked much MUCH better.
Yesterday, 3:11 PM
TDI says
Scans of the new E-Class brochure:
http://www.autoscoops.eu/autoforum/viewtopic.php?p=317426#317426
http://www.autoscoops.eu/nieuws/2009/detail-nieuwe-mercedes-e-klasse
Yesterday, 4:43 PM
NoNameDenton says
But James when the new Alpha platform car that is the size of the 3 series comes, the CTS's price should move up. Anyways, I love this car, new headlights are so modern.
Yesterday, 4:47 PM
HECTOR says
Holy cow MB has done it again. How can a respectable car in the 21st century still has a Ye Olde column mounted shifter?! And that steering wheel which is also on other MB models... 1990s Ford Explorer anyone?
The outside is not the most beautiful thing ever but it's OK. However, that steering wheel and that shifter just absolutely kill it for me.
Yesterday, 8:02 PM
adamk says
The taillights are almost identical to the '09 Mitsubishi Galant:
http://www.mitsucars.com/MMNA/jsp/galant/09/gallery.do?loc=en-us
Spooky...
Yesterday, 8:04 PM
NoNameDenton says
Your loss Hector, no one else is complaining
Today, 6:00 AM
JSH says
I would say Mercedes is keeping the column shifter because it works. Why would anyone want a console mounted shifter in an automatic? All a console mounted shifter does is take up space that could be used for other things. I suspect that this E-Class actually has real cupholders under that nice little door.
Today, 4:39 PM
HECTOR says
Point well taken JSH. Just look at the incredibly elegant solution on the Jaguar XF or that of some Aston Martin models for their gear shifters.
Are you telling me the best MB & BMW are able to come up with is that shifter that immediately screams *Crown Victoria* when I see it?
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