Mercedes has lifted the veil on the new generation of the E-Class, a very important model for the German car manufacturer as more than 16 million have been sold since 1946. The new model will go on sale in Europe starting in the summer. Arrival in dealerships is expected in the autumn.
The new Mercedes E-Class comes with High Performance LED headlights as standard, with Digital Light available as an option.
Only electrified units with Mild Hybrid or plug-in technology are available on the new Mercedes E-Class. Going into more detail, the new German saloon is offered in the E 200, E 220 d, and E 220 d 4MATIC versions with Mild Hybrid technology and the plug-in variants E 300 e, E 300 e 4MATIC and E 400 e 4MATIC. All engines are coupled to a 9-speed automatic transmission.
Mercedes has lifted the veil on the new generation of the 'E-Class', a very important model for the German car manufacturer as more than 16 million have been sold since 1946. The new model will go on sale in Europe starting in the summer. Arrival in dealerships is expected in the autumn.
The new Mercedes E-Class comes with High Performance LED headlights as standard, with Digital Light available as an option. At the rear are new light clusters featuring LED headlights in two sections joined by a central element. Mercedes has also worked hard on aerodynamics. The result is a Cx of 0.23. The handles flush with the bodywork are available as an option.
As far as the interior is concerned, the 22 mm increase in wheelbase compared to the previous generation has increased the space available. On the novelties in the cabin, Mercedes had already anticipated some details in the past. In particular, debuting on this model is the new MBUX Superscreen infotainment system with up to three screens.
On the new Mercedes E-Class we find only electrified units with Mild Hybrid or Plug-in technology. Going into detail, the new German saloon is offered in the E 200, E 220 d, and E 220 d 4MATIC versions with Mild Hybrid technology and in the E 300 e, E 300 e 4MATIC and E 400 e 4MATIC Plug-in variants. All engines are coupled to a 9-speed automatic transmission.
The Mild Hybrid models are equipped as standard with steel spring suspension Agility Control with selective damping system. Their chassis is also lowered by 15 millimeters compared with that of the hybrids Plug-in.