E-Class (W213) [Official] Mercedes-Benz E-Class W213

[Merc1]

None of that badgery stuff matters if this car drives right. I'm over it at this point. It is what it is. I'm just glad that it nearly matches the old E550 in hp, 396hp vs 402hp, and with a much better transmission and likely less weight. E450 AMG Sport makes more sense, but they aren't going to change it now.

M

 

[MyOtherCarIsATieFighter]

Great photo's, look forward to seeing some "live" shots from the show. The E43 will definitely be my next car. Hopefully some exclusive interior options will be made available (please please please allow wood trim on the centre console).

 

[NTT]

Interesting looking inside rear view mirror.

 

[lukeswiss]

^The reflection of the seat leaning all the way back ?? Those are the speakers of the back door. hehe

 

[Sovereign]

I am hoping that with the Maybach version of the E, we may see better material on that plasticky center console that is an eyesore in otherwise beautiful interior.

The pictures of the camouflage E63 shows a different bonnet/hood line than on the regular W213. Are we going to see modification in terms of design also? Or is it part of camouflaging? But then why trying to imply the design change if the new car is already out.

 

[Monster]

The E43 is nice, but I will rather wait for the new inline 6 further down the track, perhaps in 2 years time?

 

[Laurent T]

That's a very tempting proposal... and something more "reasonable" than the AMG63 and I think sufficient for many customers.

 

[vios1]

E43 in E63 body would be perfect for me, but I do not wish that to be happened. E63 will lost its uniqueness.

 

[Rolf]

The E43 AMG looks really great, I like those rims and diamond grill. The front looks quite aggressive. Interior looks fantastic, like those superbly bolstered and comfy looking sports seats and the 3 spoke smallish diameter AMG steering wheel.

 

[JLBM]

None of that badgery stuff matters if this car drives right. I'm over it at this point. It is what it is. I'm just glad that it nearly matches the old E550 in hp, 396hp vs 402hp, and with a much better transmission and likely less weight. E450 AMG Sport makes more sense, but they aren't going to change it now.

M

I reckon this is the replacement for the E500. I don't think we'll see the E500 again. This is far more economical and they'll be able to charge E500 V8 pricing for the E43, whilst reducing carbon footprint and producing an exciting product. I love this car.

 

[HUTSUTAo]

I reckon this is the replacement for the E500. I don't think we'll see the E500 again. This is far more economical and they'll be able to charge E500 V8 pricing for the E43, whilst reducing carbon footprint and producing an exciting product. I love this car.

They will charge more than the existing e500 v8 pricing. Similar to Audi s6 concept

 

[lukeswiss]

There may be people who want the powerful engine, without the AMG Styling....

 

[Mate]

They will charge more than the existing e500 v8 pricing. Similar to Audi s6 concept

I disagree. The S6 is roughly as expensive as the E500 was. The new E43 has two cylinders and 50 hp less than the S6. I would bet, that the E43 will have a similiar price point as the old E500/S6, or there are some extras included that make it the same value under the dash.

 

[-=Hot|Ice=-]

I reckon this is the replacement for the E500. I don't think we'll see the E500 again. This is far more economical and they'll be able to charge E500 V8 pricing for the E43, whilst reducing carbon footprint and producing an exciting product. I love this car.

I think we will see an E class with a V8. A variation of the AMG GT-S 4L V8 will be the engine used, too.

 

[JLBM]

I think we will see an E class with a V8. A variation of the AMG GT-S 4L V8 will be the engine used, too.

Yes we will - that will be the E63.

 

[-=Hot|Ice=-]

Yes we will - that will be the E63.

I think they will modify it and an application of it will be used in the E500. Just a theory, though. Great way to reduce costs.

 

[GTA45E]

Mercedes is claiming a weight figure of 1840kg, (4056lbs.) ** ready-to-drive condition (fuel tank 90 % full, with driver (68 kg) and luggage (7 kg)

https://www.mercedes-amg.com/latest.php?lang=eng&section=news&id=20160311_e43

Thats about 195kg (430lbs) less than the E550 4-Matic sedan. Impressive! this gives me high hopes for the upcoming E63 weight figure.

 

[MyOtherCarIsATieFighter]

Will it be possible to swap out the red seat belts for black ones?

 

[Mate]

Will it be possible to swap out the red seat belts for black ones?

I am sure, that this will be possible at no additional cost. Same for the red stiching. I do not like neither of those, looks a bit immature imho. But besides that, I really like the specs - this car might replace my E400 in 2017...

 

[lukeswiss]

Will it be possible to swap out the red seat belts for black ones?

I am pretty sure there is usually a delete option for those. They're not to everyone's taste.