Zafiro
Supreme Roadmaster
Then stay away being just a passenger.
E-Class W213 [First drives] Mercedes-Benz E-Class (W213)
- Thread starter tristatez28lt1
- Start date
The W213 Mercedes-Benz E-Class is the fifth generation of the Mercedes-Benz E-Class, sold from 2016 as a 2017 model. It succeeded the W212/S212 E-Class models. The coupe/convertible models share the same platform as the sedan/wagon, in contrast to the previous generation. The high-performance Mercedes-AMG E63 and E63S versions of the W213 have been available as well from 2016 (as a 2017 model), and these are the only versions with V8 engines.
Mr. Mercedes
Premium
The statement that Mercedes is still madly in development phase on the software front makes me VERY VERY nervous. It sounds like the W211 all over again.
Also I find the engineers comment that they're not interested in 'autonomous driving' interesting. That's surely not accurate and there must be more to it. After all the car already combines automatic lane changing, lane keeping and distance keeping, so there is a high degree of autonomous driving there already.
It's going to be unbelievable to see how the E and 5 stack up against each other given how closely they are being launched.
Also I find the engineers comment that they're not interested in 'autonomous driving' interesting. That's surely not accurate and there must be more to it. After all the car already combines automatic lane changing, lane keeping and distance keeping, so there is a high degree of autonomous driving there already.
It's going to be unbelievable to see how the E and 5 stack up against each other given how closely they are being launched.
deity
Highway Hunter
As one member already suggested, things like cabin comfort (noise, harshness, body roll, seats), tech (driver assistance systems, infotainment, speedos), and quality of materials are some of the biggest factors that go into the purchase of an E-Class. All these things happen to be observable as a passenger. It's a marketing thing. Get over it.
Zafiro
Supreme Roadmaster
I'm over it long ago. I'm just being polite and answering to your posts so please stop reply to me and I'll stop too. No need to be rude. Like you said earlier and I quote "but literally the whole point of these reviews are to drive it".
tristatez28lt1
Tire Trailblazer
http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/mercedes/e-class/93510/new-mercedes-e-class-2016-ride-review
New Mercedes E-Class 2016 ride review
We take a ride in the new 2016 Mercedes E-Class executive saloon as it prepares to take on the BMW 5 Series and Audi A6
The camouflage stickers aren’t fooling anyone; the disguised car is obviously a Mercedes-Benz. Proportionally it’s bigger than the C-Class, even though it shares a recognisable theme. Say hello to the new 2016 E-Class then, internally designated as W213, the code by which engineers and Mercedes enthusiasts will forever refer to it.
The new car looks softer and more elegant. Its designer, Gorden Wagener, said he wants all Mercedes-Benz saloons to have a common style: “They should all be recognisable as Mercedes-Benz limousines,” he said when speaking at last week’s LA Motor Show, and the similarities with the C-Class are obvious.
Visually, the E-Class is a diversion from the somewhat busily styled outgoing model. It isn't only its looks that are shared with the C-Class either, as the E-Class is based on the Mercedes-Benz MRA platform that features in its smaller relative as well as in the GLCSUV. In time, E-Class Coupe, Cabriolet and Estate versions with their inevitable AMG high performance spin-offs will join the family too.
Driving out of LA – on the tortured combed concrete that makes up a sizeable portion of the USA’s highways – with Michael Kelz, Chief Engineer E-Class/CLS/GLC, at the wheel is very revealing. Kelz says of the new E: “For refinement our target was the S-Class.” And the E-Class rides with a serene quietness that’s arguably better than its luxurious S-Class relation.
There is optional dual chamber air suspension underneath and Kelz underlines the importance of the car’s luxury and suppleness.
“There are plenty of engineers who can do sporty in the company,” admits the E-Class chief, “but I am focused on comfort. It’s important”. That’s not to the detriment of engagement, says Kelz, adding: “The steering has to feel natural too, I don’t like synthetic steering.”
From the passenger seat we’ll have to take Kelz’s word on that for now, but the level of driver assistance means that, depending on the route, the E-Class could be steering itself. Technologically it’s entirely feasible that the E-Class could drive fully autonomously, although legislatively it’s not presently allowed.
On the long, relatively straight roads we’re on, the E-Class is obviously an easy drive, Kelz having only to brush a button on the steering wheel when occasionally prompted, the car checking he’s still paying attention. And if he isn’t, it’ll give further warnings before slowing to a controlled stop.
Allowing the E-Class its huge arsenal of safety and driver assistance is an all-new electronic architecture, a CAN bus system that makes the E-Class the most technologically advanced car in the Mercedes-Benz line-up. It's even ahead of the new S-Class, until that car is upgraded with a development of the E’s ‘Star 2.3’ electronics.
The E-Class is set to be available with an extensive range of modular three-, four- and six-cylinder petrol engines, as well as a new four-cylinder turbodiesel, anticipated to be offered in several states of tune. All will drive via the nine-speed 9G-Tronic auto, while 4Matic four-wheel drive will be rolled out after the initial launch phase early next year. A hybrid and, at the other end of the spectrum, a bi-turbo 4.0-litre V8 E 63 AMG will also be offered.
Both examples of the new E-Class we rode in demonstrated that it promises a sizeable step in luxury over its predecessor. The design of the interior we’ve been sworn to secrecy on, though what is evident is greater passenger space, as well as a more generous luggage compartment.
The new Mercedes E-Class is set to be revealed at the Detroit Motor Show in January before sales start early next year.
New Mercedes E-Class 2016 ride review
We take a ride in the new 2016 Mercedes E-Class executive saloon as it prepares to take on the BMW 5 Series and Audi A6
The camouflage stickers aren’t fooling anyone; the disguised car is obviously a Mercedes-Benz. Proportionally it’s bigger than the C-Class, even though it shares a recognisable theme. Say hello to the new 2016 E-Class then, internally designated as W213, the code by which engineers and Mercedes enthusiasts will forever refer to it.
The new car looks softer and more elegant. Its designer, Gorden Wagener, said he wants all Mercedes-Benz saloons to have a common style: “They should all be recognisable as Mercedes-Benz limousines,” he said when speaking at last week’s LA Motor Show, and the similarities with the C-Class are obvious.
Visually, the E-Class is a diversion from the somewhat busily styled outgoing model. It isn't only its looks that are shared with the C-Class either, as the E-Class is based on the Mercedes-Benz MRA platform that features in its smaller relative as well as in the GLCSUV. In time, E-Class Coupe, Cabriolet and Estate versions with their inevitable AMG high performance spin-offs will join the family too.
Driving out of LA – on the tortured combed concrete that makes up a sizeable portion of the USA’s highways – with Michael Kelz, Chief Engineer E-Class/CLS/GLC, at the wheel is very revealing. Kelz says of the new E: “For refinement our target was the S-Class.” And the E-Class rides with a serene quietness that’s arguably better than its luxurious S-Class relation.
There is optional dual chamber air suspension underneath and Kelz underlines the importance of the car’s luxury and suppleness.
“There are plenty of engineers who can do sporty in the company,” admits the E-Class chief, “but I am focused on comfort. It’s important”. That’s not to the detriment of engagement, says Kelz, adding: “The steering has to feel natural too, I don’t like synthetic steering.”
From the passenger seat we’ll have to take Kelz’s word on that for now, but the level of driver assistance means that, depending on the route, the E-Class could be steering itself. Technologically it’s entirely feasible that the E-Class could drive fully autonomously, although legislatively it’s not presently allowed.
On the long, relatively straight roads we’re on, the E-Class is obviously an easy drive, Kelz having only to brush a button on the steering wheel when occasionally prompted, the car checking he’s still paying attention. And if he isn’t, it’ll give further warnings before slowing to a controlled stop.
Allowing the E-Class its huge arsenal of safety and driver assistance is an all-new electronic architecture, a CAN bus system that makes the E-Class the most technologically advanced car in the Mercedes-Benz line-up. It's even ahead of the new S-Class, until that car is upgraded with a development of the E’s ‘Star 2.3’ electronics.
The E-Class is set to be available with an extensive range of modular three-, four- and six-cylinder petrol engines, as well as a new four-cylinder turbodiesel, anticipated to be offered in several states of tune. All will drive via the nine-speed 9G-Tronic auto, while 4Matic four-wheel drive will be rolled out after the initial launch phase early next year. A hybrid and, at the other end of the spectrum, a bi-turbo 4.0-litre V8 E 63 AMG will also be offered.
Both examples of the new E-Class we rode in demonstrated that it promises a sizeable step in luxury over its predecessor. The design of the interior we’ve been sworn to secrecy on, though what is evident is greater passenger space, as well as a more generous luggage compartment.
The new Mercedes E-Class is set to be revealed at the Detroit Motor Show in January before sales start early next year.
mercpassion
Highway Hunter
this is a major statement from autoexpress, I think they may have jumped the boat a bit too much here.
FYI - You can go to Google and type 'Translate' copy and paste the text to translate.
tristatez28lt1
Tire Trailblazer
klier
Premium
Would actually be a great idea. Don't say the brand or car, and let a blindfolded person touch everything to determine the quality.
Yeah that would be interesting, a blind folded person must sit in different cars and give them a quality rating after touching, feeling and prodding the inside surfaces of the cars interiors.
So this has been confirmed, less than 2 weeks to go, awesome news
klier
Premium
Good times, this and the new Volvo S90 close together.
Too bad for the Volvo btw, because they sort of play in the same league and the new E will obliterate it completely.
About f'ing time, too. It was becoming a drag.
Similar threads
Mercedes-Benz
Mercedes-Benz Group AG is headquartered in Stuttgart, Germany.
Established in 1926, Mercedes-Benz Group produces consumer luxury
vehicles and light commercial vehicles badged as Mercedes-Benz, Mercedes-AMG,
and Mercedes-Maybach.
Its origin lies in Daimler-Motoren-Gesellschaft's 1901 Mercedes
and Carl Benz's 1886 Benz Patent-Motorwagen, which is widely regarded
as the first internal combustion engine in a self-propelled automobile.
The slogan for the brand is "the best or nothing".
Official website: Mercedes-Benz (Global), Mercedes-Benz (USA)
Official website: Mercedes-Benz (Global), Mercedes-Benz (USA)
