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

[Amat46]

It is almost certain that the rear lights will protrude to the trunk, those drawings are

 

[SKY]

If that render had some more distinctive rear and front lights the result would be different. Extending the lights into the bootlid is a good idea to achieve this IMO.

 

[Wolfgang]

Some alternates from the W205 thread.

Robert Lesnik working on an unknown 1:1 model, published by MB Passion in May 2014

1:4 scale alternate seen at the W205 presentation in Southern France

1:4 scale alternate seen at the W205 presentation in Southern France, perhaps CLA inspired

 

[Pagani]

Looks like the real deal. Lets face it, imagining the E class conjures up way high expectations, but in reality the production model is invariably sedate. After all, the CLS is supposed to be the hip shaker of the mid range.

 

[Wunderkind]

Looks kinda sweet.

 

[Merc1]

A longer, wider, bigger grilled, V12 E600 Maybach would be really nice. Something different from the entire E range, like the W124 E500 was.

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[klier]

No way there will be a V12 E class. You can stop hoping for that right now.

Also, making a Maybach model for every range is a terrible idea.

 

[Vincent1894]

i like the idea of a maybach model on the e class just like the amg models.
it would be a shame if there comes a E200 cdi maybach but if they make it an exclusive v8 model i like it.

 

[klier]

it would be a shame if there comes a E200 cdi maybach but if they make it an exclusive v8 model i like it.

Not on the E class because:

a) it would make a 'real' S600 Maybach seem less special when you can can get an E based Maybach and maybe even C Maybach in a couple of years

and/or

b) The Mercedes brand itself becomes less special because you won't be the man with a Mercedes E class, only with a Maybach E class.

 

[picsoubmw]

What the car will be depend on who's might be interested to buy it.

Does the car aimed to customers who are behind the steering wheel or on the backseat ?

The car can either be based on the SWB, china-only LWB or having his own body style like the S-class.

Important Maybach market (China) might not like SWB based car compared to their own LWB. European and US market might prefer get an S-class then an LWB E-class, without thinking the LWB is build in China. Based the Maybach on this platform might either means the car will be "Made in China" or they will have to invest to be able to make this car in Germany.

 

[Vincent1894]

Not on the E class because:

a) it would make a 'real' S600 Maybach seem less special when you can can get an E based Maybach and maybe even C Maybach in a couple of years

and/or

b) The Mercedes brand itself becomes less special because you won't be the man with a Mercedes E class, only with a Maybach E class.

a) so you think a s63 amg is less special because there is an c63 amg?
b) the maybach is not goung to sell in numbers and imo a "standard" s class is still as special as it was before the launch of the maybach

 

[klier]

a) so you think a s63 amg is less special because there is an c63 amg?

Yes, but has more to do with the fact that the S class has boat-like behavior. I want a sports car to be sporty and not just fast.

The way we look at uber luxurious cars is completely different than the way we look at sporty cars. A sporty car could be pretty much anything, in any class (apart from obvious non sporty cars like Vans and stuff). That's why AMG works and Maybach doesn't.

 

[Vincent1894]

Yes, but has more to do with the fact that the S class has boat-like behavior. I want a sports car to be sporty and not just fast.

The way we look at uber luxurious cars is completely different than the way we look at sporty cars. A sporty car could be pretty much anything, in any class (apart from obvious non sporty cars like Vans and stuff). That's why AMG works and Maybach doesn't.

i have to agree on that, but imo its to early to say that its a fail
if they are going to offer some special options like magic body control on the maybach e class its imo a good idea.
but if its going to be something like designo is, its not a good idea.

 

[Keyonte]

I just hope that MB isn't homogenizing its entire lineup because C+S shoudn't =E i always liked the E class because it stood apart in terms of design language for a while like it still has that classic Mercedes feel

 

[DjordjeC63]

Not on the E class because:

a) it would make a 'real' S600 Maybach seem less special when you can can get an E based Maybach and maybe even C Maybach in a couple of years

and/or

b) The Mercedes brand itself becomes less special because you won't be the man with a Mercedes E class, only with a Maybach E class.

Agree.

 

[Pagani]

The E range in US will no longer even have a regular v8 model (E 550). I would have my doubts on a v12 E class in any setting.

 

[W201]

Even if it arrives, Maybach E will almost certainly be sold in China only, just like the LWB E Class. 400 (V6) and 500 (V8) are probably the only engines it will have.

 

[HUTSUTAo]

Even if it arrives, Maybach E will almost certainly be sold in China only, just like the LWB E Class. 400 (V6) and 500 (V8) are probably the only engines it will have.

made in china maybach is a joke

 

[Amat46]

made in china maybach is a joke

He said sold in China

 

[klier]

He said sold in China

And made because the LWB E class is from China....nobody else but China wants an E class LWB.