E-Class (W212/C207/A207) Official: 2011 E-Class L

[Shining Star]

Specially tailored for the growing market for luxury saloons in China, the long-version of the new Mercedes E-Class celebrated its world premiere at "Auto China 2010" With its inclined radiator surround, muscular-shaped rear fender and well-defined boot lid, the design of the new Mercedes-Benz E-Class L embodies status and effortless superiority in a number of its details. Now available in a lengthened version, the model is even better positioned to meet the requirements of the Chinese market in this segment. The vehicle's refined appointments also help to create an extremely impressive and comfortable interior.

With a length of 5,012 millimetres and a wheelbase of 3,014 millimetres, the new model for China has gained an extra 140 millimetres in both of these areas compared with the saloon model sold in the rest of the world. As a result, in the rear of the five-seater vehicle passengers can enjoy an extra 140 millimetres of legroom compared with the regular wheelbase Mercedes-Benz E-Class, a model already renowned for its comfort. Another added touch of comfort: the front seats are also electrically adjustable from the rear.

In addition to the generously dimensioned interior, the vehicle's high level of safety - typical a Mercedes-Benz car- also sets standards. Unique features include the PRE-SAFE® occupant protection system, Rear Seat Safety package with belt force limiters on the outer seats and rear side airbags, as well as ATTENTION ASSIST drowsiness detection. A luggage compartment volume of 540 litres and a compact turning circle of 11.25 metres also represent class-leading values for this segment. At the time of its commercial release in June 2010, buyers will have a choice of two petrol engines producing 150 kW (204 hp) and 180 kW (245 hp), as well as several luxury appointment levels. Additional engine variants are expected to become available at a later date.
The E-Class segment is currently enjoying a boom in China: a total of around 122,000 vehicles from this class were sold there in 2008, but according to experts this figure is already expected to exceed 200,000 in 2010. Long versions dominate the segment with a share of close to 90 percent. Customers are primarily entrepreneurs and the self-employed, many of whom use the services of a chauffeur.

Produced in Germany, the new Mercedes-Benz E-Class Saloon (W 212) has already sold more than 12,000 units in the People's Republic of China since the middle of 2009. The new Mercedes-Benz E-Class L (V 212), on the other hand, is produced locally at Beijing Benz Automotive Co., Ltd (BBAC) with a local share in value terms of more than 40 percent. BBAC is a joint venture between Daimler AG and its long-term partner Beijing Automotive Industry Holding Company (BAIC). The Mercedes-Benz E-Class models are produced in a new plant in the Beijing Development Area in the southeast of the city.

Engine and suspension: the highest level of comfort is the trump card

From launch, the new Mercedes E-Class L will benefit from a choice of two refined petrol engines featuring high pulling power in the form of the E260 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY , using the latest direct injection technology, and E300. Both models are offered with automatic transmissions that are ideally suited to the respective engine characteristics. Furthermore, transmission control is intelligent and adjusts the shift points adaptively to match the driving profile of the driver.

The AGILITY CONTROL suspension with selective damping system as standard forms the basis for the highest level of ride comfort. Ground clearance has also been increased. The standard Direct-Steer system provides particular convenience at slow speeds or when parking since, in conjunction with the speed-dependent service brake, steering effort is reduced thanks to the direct ratio.

Appointments: a high degree of luxury as standard

E260 CGI ELEGANCE, E260 CGI AVANTGARDE and E300 AVANTGARDE are the three appointment lines which will be available for the long version of the Mercedes-Benz E-Class when it launches in China. Typical of the brand is the extensive scope of appointments available as standard. The ELEGANCE version already comes, among other things, with bi-xenon headlamps, adaptive ILS (Intelligent Light System), electric sliding sunroof, automatic air conditioning and COMAND DVD system.

Additional highlights of the E260 CGI AVANTGARDE version includeselectric panoramic sliding sunroof, COMANDAPS with DVD changer, THERMATIC air conditioning system, heated rear seats and residual heat system. The E300 Avantgarde also features a Rear Seat Entertainment System (two large 20.3 cm screens in the backs of the front seat head restraints), KEYLESS-GO electronic drive authorisation system and remote boot closing.
Mercedes-Benz E-Class L (2011) with pictures and wallpapers

 

[Merc1]

At least it doesn't look deformed. They're developing these L models right along with the regular versions it seems so you don't get that "add in 5 inches" look at the rear and rear doors.


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[bmer]

Interesting engine choices... Is the E 260 CGI the same 1.8L I4-turbo that the E 250 CGI has? And is the E 300 the same 3.0L V6 that's in the C 300 but updated to 180 kW (C 300: 170 kW)?

 

[MBFanToDeath]

Source: The World Of Mercedes-Benz /////AMG

 

[MBFanToDeath]

Video here

 

[Deleted member 25]

Not bad but the 5er L is more seamless. Guess the E design DNA is less prone to be streched.

 

[ree]

So much space at the rear.



But like the profile of the standard W212 much more.

 

[Merc1]

Its actually not bad. Its just that damn lines down the sides and the whole sloping down effect. The E's seats like like old-school Mercedes designs, but updated. I really like that.


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[zzz1]

wow E class L....
it like S class with E class faces XD

 

[Wolfgang]

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http://www.e-class.com.cn/english/main.php

 

[Zafiro]

Just in time before the facelift.

 

[K-A]

It actually looks pretty good considering these L versions look like Frankenstein versions usually. It's almost can be mistook for an S-Class vibe with the longer rear portion, but it's still more proportionally awkward than the regular length version.

 

[Mr. Mercedes]

Sometimes it looks like they took the wedge profile a bit too far with the E.

 

[K-A]

Are you kidding? The E is like a case study in wedge profiles!

I don't think there's a wedgier car you can find really. It seems as if the W212 was a celebration/climax of M-B's evolutions into wedge shapes, before they went into the "anti-wedge" phase, of which they're currently in this awkward middle ground of still somewhat wedge architectures and reverse wedge details.

I see the E as an extreme final "hurrah" of their wedge themes, before starting a movement in the other direction.

 

[Mr. Mercedes]

That's what I'm saying...it may just be too wedgy. The rear appears to sit high up in the air on some variants. Only when you put sports suspension and big wheels does it resolve itself properly. And then the AMG kit is the icing on the cake.

 

[K-A]

Yeah the W212 looks the worst of all E's in Luxury trim. The super wedgey profile's way too aggressively formed to be cohesive with it. I like the wedgey shape because as I've acclimated to it, it adds a lot of dynamics to the Sedan vibe, but it also can appear very fussy and not as calm and serene as E's of yore, for better or worse.

 

[Wolfgang]

The facelifted E300 LWB started production a few weeks ago.

http://www.rushlane.com/mercedes-benz-e-class-lwb-1275391.html

 

[Monster]

MB should really use the luxury/traditional grill for the long wheel base version.

 

[Wolfgang]

 

[Wolfgang]