Hot! Mercedes-Benz, What's Next?

[AbsoluteUnit]

It clearly sounds like a Crossplane, may be the rumored 4.7L.

It clearly sounds Turbocharged.

Dunno. The flat plane was for EU7 compliance. Would they even be able to get a 4.7L cross plane to be EU7 compliant?

They did have a patent for altering the exhaust pulses from a flat plane to match those of a cross plane with some messing around with headers.

 

[Swissbob]

Yes of course, the 4L Porsche Crossplane (EA825) can reach EU7 as well, same like the 4.4L BMW S68.

EU7 is reachable with a Crossplane, that’s no problem at all.

 

[leylandi]

Just heard the World premiere for the all new electric C-Class will be April 20th anyone can confirme it?

 

[Jonathan19]

Perfect! That confirme it thanks!

 

[leylandi]

 

[leylandi]

Ich habe heute während meines Winterreifenwechsels in einem iX3 und einem GLC gesessen (beide Händler sind praktischerweise fast nebenan).

Die Materialanmutung zwischen beiden ist wirklich sehr, sehr deutlich. Der IX3 (hatte Ledersitze und war recht komplett ausgestattet) fühlte sich teilweise dermaßen billig und zum Teil komisch an. Warum hat man dieses Stoffgewebe im Armaturenbrett verbaut, nicht zu reden vom Stoff im Dachhimmel, alles andere als handschmeichelnd. Die Mittelkonsole ist ein zerklüfteter Grauß. Vom billo Klavierlack der mittigen Beleuchtungseinheit nicht zu reden

Das trapezförmige Display im BMW ist auch nur dann besser zu erreichen, wenn das Lenkrad in der tiefsten Einstellung ganz nah am Armaturenbrett ist, ansonsten muss man sich wie beim GLC ein wenig nach vorne beugen.

Wartezimmer GLC EQ

Hier ist das Wartezimmer für die EQ-Besteller. Interessant wird sein, wie sich die Lieferzeiten entwickeln. Ich fange mal an: Bestelldatum: 29.10.2026 Lieferdatum laut Händler-System: Q2/2026 Auftragsbestätigung steht noch aus - mal sehen, was da dann als Lieferzeitpunkt angegeben wird...

www.motor-talk.de

 

[AbsoluteUnit]

Yes of course, the 4L Porsche Crossplane (EA825) can reach EU7 as well, same like the 4.4L BMW S68.

EU7 is reachable with a Crossplane, that’s no problem at all.

Thing is the S68 has had to be detuned in the M5 in Europe to maintain compliance. Not sure about the EA825 for Audi and Porsche. But the new RS6 is allegedly going to be a V6 Hybrid.... I guess we'll see.

I don't doubt it's possible, but the extra displacement would make it tough, I guess? Could be a 4.7L flat plane maybe?

 

[leylandi]

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[Dopebouy]

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So it’s slightly taller than GLB

 

[Dopebouy]

I know you guys hate AI slop but i asked ChatGPT to try & remove the Camo off the GT Black Series & it made it a Maserati :

Do new AMGs really look like Maseratis?

 

[Pagani]

The TrackSport rear end looks similar to the GT EV 4-door. I guess gone are the nicely rounded rear ends for AMGs.

 

[Merc1]

Where is that winged CLE63? It's a Mythos car I believe? So many models I can't keep up.

M

 

[Rolf]

That really is a lazy render and they just too the fugly rear light band from the EQA and added some stars in the graphics. It looks virtually the same as a EQA from the back.

 

[Luca]

That really is a lazy render and they just too the fugly rear light band from the EQA and added some stars in the graphics. It looks virtually the same as a EQA from the back.

That's what I thought too. But I didn't do the rendering

 

[Design FIRST]

Ich habe heute während meines Winterreifenwechsels in einem iX3 und einem GLC gesessen (beide Händler sind praktischerweise fast nebenan).

Die Materialanmutung zwischen beiden ist wirklich sehr, sehr deutlich. Der IX3 (hatte Ledersitze und war recht komplett ausgestattet) fühlte sich teilweise dermaßen billig und zum Teil komisch an. Warum hat man dieses Stoffgewebe im Armaturenbrett verbaut, nicht zu reden vom Stoff im Dachhimmel, alles andere als handschmeichelnd. Die Mittelkonsole ist ein zerklüfteter Grauß. Vom billo Klavierlack der mittigen Beleuchtungseinheit nicht zu reden

Das trapezförmige Display im BMW ist auch nur dann besser zu erreichen, wenn das Lenkrad in der tiefsten Einstellung ganz nah am Armaturenbrett ist, ansonsten muss man sich wie beim GLC ein wenig nach vorne beugen.

Wartezimmer GLC EQ

Hier ist das Wartezimmer für die EQ-Besteller. Interessant wird sein, wie sich die Lieferzeiten entwickeln. Ich fange mal an: Bestelldatum: 29.10.2026 Lieferdatum laut Händler-System: Q2/2026 Auftragsbestätigung steht noch aus - mal sehen, was da dann als Lieferzeitpunkt angegeben wird...

www.motor-talk.de

There...Google Translator makes the article accessable to non-German speakers/readers. I've become far too lazy to perform the task myself for the benefit of the forum community.

"Today, while having my winter tires changed, I sat in an iX3 and a GLC (both dealerships are conveniently located almost next door to each other).

The difference in perceived quality between the two is truly striking. The iX3 (which had leather seats and was quite well-equipped) felt incredibly cheap in some parts and just plain odd in others. Why did they use that fabric on the dashboard, not to mention the fabric in the headliner—it's anything but pleasant to the touch. The center console is a cluttered mess. And that's not even mentioning the cheap piano black finish on the central lighting unit.

The trapezoidal display in the BMW is only easier to reach when the steering wheel is in its lowest position, right next to the dashboard; otherwise, you have to lean forward a bit, just like in the GLC."

 

[Design FIRST]

The TrackSport rear end looks similar to the GT EV 4-door. I guess gone are the nicely rounded rear ends for AMGs.

From what I can detect, I find that the TrackSport's taillamp units look far better than those of the AMG.EA GT EV 4 door.

 

[leylandi]

 

[Design FIRST]

Dare I say that I am becoming increasingly optimistic regarding the upcoming C-Class EQ sedan ?

And as far as the C236 CLE goes: all the more handsome with the organically flared wheelarch surfaces. But it could be better...without those tacky front fender airducts and less stylistically "old school" doorhandles.

 

[Rolf]

Dare I say that I am becoming increasingly optimistic regarding the upcoming C-Class EQ sedan ?

And as far as the C236 CLE goes: all the more handsome with the organically flared wheelarch surfaces. But it could be better...without those tacky front fender airducts and less stylistically "old school" doorhandles.

Same with me, each new pic that comes out even of a covered car seems to show the basic shape, which appears alot cleaner and attractive than those initial covered cars. I think if the front grill and headlight details come out good and the shape of the rear with the tail light graphics are less notchback then it could be a great looking saloon.

The only thing I am not so over enthusiastic about of the design of the CLE is the tail light graphics. I hope they include some decent changes with stars and it will appear more modern and attractive to look at.

 

[Design FIRST]

The only thing I am not so over enthusiastic about of the design of the CLE is the tail light graphics. I hope they include some decent changes with stars and it will appear more modern and attractive to look at.

LOL !

I find the CLE's taillamps far more attractive than the more current "star element" versions.

My favorite current M-B taillamps ? Those presented on the AMG C192 GT.