E-Class W213 [Spyshots] 2016 Mercedes-Benz E-Class (W213)

[klier]

Looks slightly different from the C and S, but still awfully close.

 

[mercpassion]

finally all can see some good photos after a lonnnng time!!!!,

looking at the car, all I can say according to these spy photos, is that it is simply amazing, so far looking at the greenhouse, detailing and overall profile it is everything I expect from it, the only thing i'm not sure of however is the lights, what are they thinking, it is ditto C, S-clamss where is the E uniqueness gone? still I have faith in MB and I am sure there is a logical explanation of this.

 

[SKY]

The only differences I see are the shoulder line, a slightly different rearlights (the way they wrapp around the side profile). Maybe the front bumper is different as well.

But yep, so far too close.

 

[klier]

still I have faith in MB and I am sure there is a logical explanation of this.

Oh, it's pretty logical: they want all cars to look exactly like the other.

@SKY yeah, the character line is most noticeable. A real shame this one has a great character line, and the C and S have this retarded dropping line. It's the single greatest improvement over the C and S. I dislike the dropping character line with a passion.

 

[mercpassion]

so far can be seen it would be superior to the current E in every way, it already looks a world apart with it's lovely smoothly flowing design, and the superb implementation of the dropping line which now clearly would be placed slightly higher than the C,S and would also curve downwards much less dramatically adding more IMO Germanic solidity in it's design, the coupe version grill is looking incredibly tough and Germanic almso, maybe for the first time I would prefer this to the traditional saloon grill? time would tell, however so far it does look like it could

 

[DJRaze99]

 

[Mr. Mercedes]

Looks like the next E is going to be quite pretty.

 

[SKY]

Profile and stance/proportions look very good.

 

[klier]

That's a massive testing fleet. Holy cow.

 

[rollo]

Particularly liking the side view. Agree that the proportions look good.

 

[Merc1]

Ooooh this is looking real good. I want to say I see a lot of W211 in that shape. They are surely testing the hell out of it. If this E launches with the new I6 engines this will be as close to the old days (W124) as you can get.

M

 

[klier]

Yeah, this is going to be the best between the C, E and S.

 

[Mick Briesgau]

Ooooh this is looking real good. I want to say I see a low of W211 in that shape. They are surely testing the hell out of it. If this E launches with the new I6 engines this will be as close to the old days (W124) as you can get.
M

I've heard through the grapevine the new I6 engines will not be in the W213 from introduction on (2016), but not sooner as in 2017. Perhaps Wolfgang knows more.

 

[Monster]

I've heard through the grapevine the new I6 engines will not be in the W213 from introduction on (2016), but not sooner as in 2017. Perhaps Wolfgang knows more.

I think that is highly possible given that MB don't really introduce new car and new engine at the same time, but then again designing a car to switching from V engines to inline engines aren't cheap either.

 

[Merc1]

It is rare for them to do that, but they have done it before. The camo seems to be coming off faster than usual, it is possible we might see this car at Frankfurt instead of Geneva 2016?

M

 

[Mr. Mercedes]

I HOPE it launches with the new engines. MB needs to be ensure they're competitive with the engine lineup from the onset. Engines and gearbox have been a stumbling block for too long.

That said they better test the hell out of it.

 

[merc4]

I HOPE it launches with the new engines. MB needs to be ensure they're competitive with the engine lineup from the onset. Engines and gearbox have been a stumbling block for too long.

That said they better test the hell out of it.

jesmb.de writes that not all new engines will be available from the start of production in 03/2016. Mainly the petrol R6 3,0 should not come before 2017. So maybe they will offer only 4 cylinder petrol engines and the new R6 diesels. There should be no V8, the strongest biturbo R6 3,0 state of tune should provide 430 PS.

 

[Mr. Mercedes]

That's unfortunate.

 

[klier]

There should be no V8, the strongest biturbo R6 3,0 state of tune should provide 430 PS.

Only 430 hp? That's too little for the top of the line E class (non AMG), imo.

 

[EKaru]

Only 430 hp? That's too little for the top of the line E class (non AMG), imo.

I respectfully disagree.. I think that's more than enough power for a garden variety E-class.

CLS550 Road Test

Specifications
VEHICLE TYPE: front-engine, rear-wheel-drive, 4-passenger, 4-door sedan

PRICE AS TESTED: $83,095 (base price: $72,175)

ENGINE TYPE: twin-turbocharged and intercooled DOHC 32-valve V-8, aluminum block and heads, direct fuel injection

Displacement: 285 cu in, 4663 cc
Power (SAE net): 402 hp @ 5000 rpm
Torque (SAE net): 443 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm

TRANSMISSION: 7-speed automatic with manual shifting mode

DIMENSIONS:
Wheelbase: 113.2 in Length: 194.5 in
Width: 74.1 in Height: 55.8 in
Curb weight: 4158 lb

C/D TEST RESULTS:
Zero to 60 mph: 4.2 sec
Zero to 100 mph: 10.2 sec
Zero to 130 mph: 17.6 sec
Street start, 5-60 mph: 4.7 sec
Top gear, 30-50 mph: 2.3 sec
Top gear, 50-70 mph: 2.8 sec
Standing ¼-mile: 12.8 sec @ 112 mph
Top speed (governor limited): 134 mph
Braking, 70-0 mph: 163 ft
Roadholding, 300-ft-dia skidpad: 0.89 g

FUEL ECONOMY:
EPA city/highway driving: 18/26 mpg
C/D observed: 18 mpg

http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/2012-mercedes-benz-cls550-test-review

CL550 Road Test

Specifications
VEHICLE TYPE: front-engine, 4-wheel-drive, 4-passenger, 2-door coupe

PRICE AS TESTED: $128,315 (base price: $114,025)

ENGINE TYPE: twin-turbocharged and intercooled DOHC 32-valve V-8, aluminum block and heads, direct fuel injection

Displacement: 285 cu in, 4663 cc
Power (SAE net): 429 bhp @ 5250 rpm
Torque (SAE net): 516 lb-ft @ 1800 rpm

TRANSMISSION: 7-speed automatic with manumatic shifting

DIMENSIONS:
Wheelbase: 116.3 in Length: 200.6 in
Width: 73.7 in Height: 55.8-56.6
Curb weight: 4699 lb

C/D TEST RESULTS:
Zero to 60 mph: 4.2 sec
Zero to 100 mph: 10.2 sec
Zero to 130 mph: 17.4 sec
Street start, 5-60 mph: 4.9 sec
Standing �¼-mile: 12.8 sec @ 112 mph
Top speed (governor limited): 130 mph
Braking, 70-0 mph: 159 ft
Roadholding, 300-ft-dia skidpad*: 0.88 g

FUEL ECONOMY:
EPA city/highway driving: 15/23 mpg
C/D observed: 16 mpg
*Stability-control-inhibited

http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/2011-mercedes-benz-cl550-4matic-mercedes-benz-cl-class-test