Mercedes-Benz E-Class Sedan World Premiere in Geneva

[keltanky]

Mercedes-Benz have premiered their new E-Class Sedan at the Geneva Motor Show, now more than ever said to deal in superlatives in safety, comfort and environmental sensitivity.

To improve the E-Class' long-distance comfort, a 30 per cent more rigid body has been developed and mated to a newly-developed suspension system, that adjusts shock absorbers to the driving situation. Exclusively used by Mercedes-Benz, seating is reinforced by a further padded seat piping technique for optimal comfort and well-being.

Occupant comfort can only be further enhanced by safety being as high as it is on the agenda. The E-Class is equipped with a drowsiness detection system, Adaptive Highbeam Assist and a proximity control system, which is able to apply the emergency brake automatically if an acute danger of collision is detected.

Improvements in efficiency are delivered by direct-injection four and six-cylinder engines that together account for 23 per cent lower fuel consumption than outgoing equivalents. All E-Class engines meet strict EU5 emissions standards. BLUEefficiency models introduce new tyres, accounting for 17 per cent lower rolling resistance, the ECO start/stop function and further minor evergy-saving controls. The new E is also the world's most aerodynamically-efficient luxury vehicle with a drag coefficient of only 0.25 Cd - representing a 0.25l/100km drop in fuel consumption at 130 km/h.

The range of engines covers four, six and eight-cylinder options with outputs ranging from 100 kW/136 hp to 386 kW/525 hp. Highlighting the advantages of the new direct-injection four-cylinders, the new engines develop more power and torque than comparable V6 powerplants available on the previous-generation E-Class.

The new-generation builds upon a model that has achieved success the world over, shifting over 1.3 million units since 2002. In its home market of Germany, 40 per cent of all cars in its segment have 'E' in their designation - this is the world's most successful business saloon.

[keltanky]

This color going to be common except the pana roof

[Guest sy69u]

very swee..... the design grows on u......

[Guest VBlaster_W211]

I like the new engines:

http://www.emercedesbenz.com/Mar09/03_001602_Mercedes_Benz_At_The_Geneva_Motor_Show_The_New_Mercedes_E_Class.html

Petrol engines: 20 percent fuel saving thanks to direct injection

The E 200 CGI and E 250 CGI are equipped with the newly developed four-cylinder direct-injection engine with a displacement of 1.8 litres, turbocharging and variable intake and exhaust camshafts. The E 200 CGI(135 kW/184 hp) is equipped with a six-speed manual transmission and the ECOstart/stop function as standard, and consumes only 6.8 litres of premium petrol per 100 kilometres (combined NEDC consumption, provisional figure). This equates to 159 grams of CO2per kilometre.

In the E 250 CGI(150 kW/204 hp), which has a five-speed automatic transmission as standard, maximum torque is now 310 newton metres, which represents an increase of more than 26 percent over the previous V6-engine. At the same time the NEDC fuel consumption is reduced by over 20 percent to 7.4 litres per 100 kilometres, equating to 175 grams of CO2per kilometre (provisional figures).

As before, the E 350 CGI with direct petrol injection (215 kW/292 hp) and the top-of-the-line E 500 (285 kW/388 hp) are included in the range of engine variants in the new E-Class. Detailed improvements have reduced the fuel consumption of these V6/V8 models by up to 0.6 litres per 100 kilometres. As a product from Mercedes-AMG, the new high-performance E 63 AMG develops 386 kW/525 hp.

[Guest 67b]

i still think the tail lamps looks cheap..like a sonata cab.. :bootyshake:

[Guest colrc]

add quad exhausts and a boot lid. It will look classier. Overall, looks great. Can it perform as well as it looks? :clap:

[Guest 9339]

i still think the tail lamps looks cheap..like a sonata cab.. :bootyshake:

This is the wonder of Merc design, First sight, you will never like it.....later, you cant live without it hahaaa...

[Guest alumetal]

i agreed on the cheap looking tail light.... + it should have a quad tail pipe too.

Did you see the interior ! It reminds me of the w124 !

Well done Merc, retro look ! with high tech feature !

[g8crasher]

Still not feeling it. I'll try again in 9 months. :surrender:

[Guest 9339]

You mean this look like W124 ??? ??? ???

Think there should have a few model, for the 'young' and 'not so young' and 'not young'.

[Guest 67b]

i dun tink it looks anything like it..maybe the glove compartment.. :tongue1:

[Guest 9339]

Ya that's what i think too, nothing look same same leh....infact it look like the CL :thumbsup:

[Guest alfman]

The front looks like the S class.I love it. :love9: Just wandering How much it will cost for The new E200?

[Guest dash]

this is damn swee man!

yes, though the rear looks dated but heck, the front is damn fierce!

and the white one looks especially elegant and masculine! thumbs up!

drool :thumbsup:

[Guest 9339]

Lets see how many sgmerc member got in the very first batch.....5 , 8 or.......

[Guest JGoh]

Already the new E-Class is getting good reviews... :punk1:

Mercedes E350 CGI (2009)

By Georg Kacher

06 March 2009

Overlook worldwide recession and the automotive market place is primed for the launch of Mercedes’ new E-class. BMW’s 5-series feels old and outdated (it’ll be replaced in less than 12 months time) while Audi’s A6, despite (or perhaps because of) a minor facelift late last year, doesn’t feel particularly new either.

So it’s an open net for Mercedes then, but has the new E-class got the skills to slot home the winner? All the ingredients look good – the C-class shows Merc is back on form and the new E-class promises more of what the current car does well (cavernous interior space, a smooth ride and lots of safety gear), while also chasing down the 5-series for driver involvement and the A6 for its fit and finish. Read on for our full first drive to see whether the new Mercedes E-class delivers.

What’s this CGI nonsense on the new Mercedes E-class all about?

Not computer generated imagery, that’s for sure. CGI is Merc-speak for the direct-injection system on its petrol engines. And alongside the CGI technology, all E-classes are BlueEfficiency-equipped, the Swabians' term for its eco-friendly tweaks that include low rolling resistance tyres, active aerodynamics and energy-saving control of the fuel-pump, alternator and air conditioning system.

It’s just a pity that on the road the 3.5-litre V6 doesn’t feel as punchy as the figures of 288bhp and 269lb ft would suggest. Why? Because you really need to rev this six-cylinder above 4500rpm to get the best out of it, but in doing so you enter a realm of noise that you wouldn’t normally associate with a Mercedes.

But this engine’s saviour is the standard (of course) seven-speed automatic. It doesn’t slur or jolt at low speeds and full-bore upshifts are almost imperceptible – it’s a brilliant gearbox. And it helps the E350 CGI turn in 33.2mpg and 199g/km.

So what happens when I punt this E350 CGI down my favourite road?

You’ll discover that Mercedes has finally arrived at the handling party, and that the new E is so good you’ll actually want to retrace your tyretracks. That’s not something we would have said of the old car.

Mercedes’ sport-biased Direct Steering is now weightier and more direct, with no lifeless play around the straight-ahead. And the Direct Control dampers nicked from the C-class automatically stiffen when needed, yet the ride quality this Mercedes manages is surely enough to make it a class-leader – and that’s without air suspension. You can go hard, or cruise along, and the E will excel at both.

Surely there’s some fancy kit I should know about?

Of course – Mercedes has never shied away from loading up its big saloons with a mind-boggling array of computer hardware that only the Swabians think we need. But this time Merc has come good - alongside the standard-fit pop-up bonnet and seven airbags all Es have Attention Assist, which monitors steering inputs and a plethora of other parameters to make sure you don’t fall asleep behind the wheel. And because it’s actually a pretty cheap system to make, it’ll be standard on all Mercedes within the next three years.

But if that’s not enough then you can get blindspot and lane departure warning systems, keyless go, radar-guided cruise control and a system that reads speed limit signs.

Whether I fit all these gadgets or not, will I be comfortable inside?

Yes, but you perhaps won’t feel as comfy as you might in Jaguar’s XF. The E-class borrows interior design ideas from both the C-class and S-class, so there’s now an integrated sat-nav screen mounted in the top of the dashboard, a rotary dial for the entertainment system on the transmission tunnel and a gear selector that’s now moved to the steering column. Overall the design is modern and classy, but it’s exactly what you expect of a Mercedes (now with much-improved quality) and it’ll never delight you like the XF does.

But it’s bigger than the XF, and almost certainly more spacious than any rival, plus there’s a 540-litre boot and the option of two rear seats if you fancy being chauffeured.

Verdict

Those that choose to get driven around in an E-class will enjoy the experience. It’s big in the back (and up front), rides smoothly and has regained the traditional rock-like solidity that the old car so sorely lacked.

But if you slip behind the wheel you’ll discover an E-class that’s as good to drive as BMW's 5-series, and that should have the Bavarians very worried indeed. It’s the perfect blend of the sportiness of the C-class and the luxury of the S-class.

Statistics

How much? £37,462

On sale in the UK: Now

Engine: 3498cc 24v V6, 288bhp @ 6400rpm, 269lb ft @ 3000-5100rpm

Transmission: Seven-speed automatic, rear-wheel drive

Performance: 6.3sec 0-62mph, 155mph, 33.2mpg, 199g/km CO2

Wt / Material: 1735kg/steel

Size (L/W/H): 4868/1854/1465 mm

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[Guest Raskie]

does anyone think the daylight LED lights at the lower bumper looks like 'last-minute add-ons" ? Quite ugly and I rather do without them .. besides that, the car looks nice..

have a feeling when the next facelift comes, the front lights will be slightly enlarged ... hmmmm

[Guest colrc]

fully agree! after admiring the pics, feel that the Audi copy indicators are better round than lateral. but the E design grows on you, had so many Es and the latest one is always the best of the lot!

[Guest 9339]

I think the day light look nicer on the AMg bumper, check out the coupe....

[Guest colrc]

Coupe needs serious bodywork to make it "garang". otherwise go for towkay S class man. :yumyum:

[Guest 67b]

de coupe looks nice n long..like the CL Class!

[Guest narmi]

I think the coupe has ALOT of potential ah..

Imagine a rear lip, 20'', all black with black chrome rims..

Sure very garang one!

The front looks like the new SL while the rear will look like a more garang CL..

[g8crasher]

datuk your 20" chromies against an all black body means one thing - niggamobile from da hood

VIP yeah you know me check it three times.. later suckaz