E-Class 2009 E-Class Sedan & Estate (Spy pics & details)

[Sayyaaf]

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Deutsch: Exactly my feeling. MB's latest designs are not that exciting/surprising. They became sooo predictable. Ohh i can't wait for this generation to be phased out.

 

[RICHBOY]

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I don't know, but I'm not too incredibly excited about the W212, hopefully the more we see of prototypes will change my lack of enthusiasm.

Could it be how high the new S and CL-Class has raised the bar you figure it's time for a let down?

 

[cawimmer430]

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CWW made that one.

 

[bum-man]

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New pics:

http://www.autospies.com/news/Spies...look-at-the-next-Mercedes-Benz-E-Class-13297/

 

[cawimmer430]

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New pics:

http://www.auto spies/news/Spies-fi...look-at-the-next-Mercedes-Benz-E-Class-13297/

Love the comments in that one. Check out this one...

http://www.autospies.com/news/REVIE...sedan-this-Lexus-may-spoil-you-forever-13293/

 

[astonmartin]

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I like!
http://us.f588.mail.yahoo.com/ym/Sh...n&sort=date&pos=0&view=a&head=b&VScan=1&Idx=0

hmm seems nicer than the other chops, but still doesn't look as good as the current 5 series

 

[Alx]

Spy Shots Of The 2009 Mercedes-Benz E-Class



Going through our inbox this early afternoon I ran across an email from our good friend Shiv, one which directed to some new spy photos of the 2009 Mercedes E-Class captured by the fine gents over at AutoSpies.

Although the next E is heavily disguised, one of the most obvious additions is undoubtedly the grille reminiscent of the one found on the new C-Class. As for the rest of the vehicle, masking makes its difficult to see anything for certain, but I wouldn't be surprised if other styling elements found on the C-Class made their way to the new E as well.

To see more photos and form your own conclusions as to the direction the new E-Class is heading, head over to AutoSpies where you can find the 2009 Mercedes-Benz E-Class spy photo gallery in its entirety.

And to Shiv: thanks for the tip my good sir; we sincerely appreciate it.

 

[GTA45E]

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My eyes might be folling me at the moment but it seems, (from all the latest spy shots) that the new W212 E-Class has traded the coupe-like silhouette (arching profile) for more rear headroom. The rear doors also seem to be extended, this car will no doubt be larger than the currant E all around.

 

[cawimmer430]

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I think I can see some C-Class design influences. Probably means that the next E-Class might have some boxy design cues. Should be interesting and a sort of "light homage" to the W124.

 

[GrimReaper]

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I think this is probably a good move on thier part since this will now differentiate the CLS and the E even more with the E being more focused on rear comfort while the CLS retaining its coupe-ish line.

 

[klier]

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Christian, I think that's a design cue we see on a lot of cars because of EU pedestrain regulations. The hood has to be this high to keep a certain distance between the hood and the engine block, making this design desireable.

Anyways, looks like the design of the E is set in stone and final testing has begun with heavy cladding. Exiting!!!

Edit;

I love that BMW kidney grille too, LOL. Nice touch!

 

[GTA45E]

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Christian, I think that's a design cue we see on a lot of cars because of EU pedestrain regulations. The hood has to be this high to keep a certain distance between the hood and the engine block, making this design desireable.

You have a good point klier, yes the hood design is set to be higher for safty reasons but I believe Christian was pointing out the unique cut-line that runs
into the fender, this is new to MB, as he pointed out the E is looking like it will follow suit to the new C.

 

[ree]

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Don't know, if these pictures were posted before:














Mercedes E-class scooped - Secret New Cars - Carmagazine.co.uk

 

[PHYBENZ]

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Never seen those pics before, nice ones to see it in motion.

 

[NarutoRamen]

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Don't know, if these pictures were posted before:

I really like the proportions in this picture...looks imposing.

 

[Centurion]

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You can really see that it is an E-class. It has the same proportions as the current one.

 

[Omarus]

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Is it me or this car seems to be huge for E class?
Look at this photo, it's obviously bigger than current E class.

 

[bum-man]

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Estimated prices:
- Prices should start around the £33,000 mark for the entry-level E250, rising to an anticipated £75,000 for the hotshoe E63 AMG.

New technology:
- lane departure warning
- eye movement monitor
- traffic sign identification
- road condition sensors and a third-generation ESP stability which incorporates semi-active steering to compensate for crosswinds, camber changes and, believe it or not, uneven tyre wear.

Interior:
- Expect the E’s bank vault cabin to borrow heavily from the bigger S-class. That means an integral high-mounted colour screen alongside the backlit instrument panel.

Exterior:
- Expect the flared wheelarches of the S-class to feature, albeit more subtly, as well as Maybach-inspired bootlid treatment.

Mechanicals:
- The hot AMG 63 flagship will feature composite brake discs, which will trickle down into the less powerful models.
- Lighter 4-Matic system, which will feature dynamic torque adjustment to reduce mechanical friction and steering intrusion.
- All petrol engines will be direct injection to benefit economy and emissions, all diesel powerplants will feature ultra-clean Bluetec technology.
- Mercedes is also considering killing off all four-cylinder engines.

E250, 2.5 V6 DI, 214bhp E280 CDI, 3.0 V6, 190bhp
E300, 3.0 V6 DI, 243bhp E320 CDI, 3.0 V6, 225bhp
E350, 3.5 V6 DI, 272bhp E350 CDI, 3.0 V6 twinturbo, 313bhp
E400, 4.0 V8 DI, 320bhp E400 CDI, 4.0 V8, 354bhp.
E500, 5.5 V8 DI, 388bhp
E63 AMG, 6.3 V8, 514 bhp.

Source: Mercedes E-class scooped - Secret New Cars - Carmagazine.co.uk

 

[ree]

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It looks like the navigation modul will be at the same place, like the one in the S-Class...

 

[GTA45E]

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Thanks for the post bum-man. By this time though I would expect the E63 to get the much rumered M157 Bi-Turbo 6.0liter V8 to boot the competition in the power war.