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

[Kowalski]

Same old heavily disguised mules...

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[vios1]

I wish the new E-Class will give a hint of upcoming MB design language and not too similar to S-Class or C-Class.

 

[Emre356]

Is the w213 narrow than w212?Especially rear window.This is very bad.

 

[Mick Briesgau]

Is the w213 narrow than w212?Especially rear window.This is very bad.

I don't think so. Please keep in mind, there's still alot of camouflage wrapped around the rear window.

 

[DjordjeC63]

Btw. does somebody share my opinion that W212 reminds of W124?

 

[Merc1]

I would give anything for Mercedes to get back to an E like the W124. That will never happen though, but there is nothing wrong with wishing.

M

 

[klier]

W124 must be almost CLA size these days....

 

[GTA45E]

Btw. does somebody share my opinion that W212 reminds of W124?

The pre face-lifted W212 did somewhat.
It had that angular theme about it that was present in the W124. After the face/life the W212 went all fish eyed, so the tie with the W124 was broken imo, at least on the front end.

I wish the new E-Class will give a hint of upcoming MB design language and not too similar to S-Class or C-Class.

That has never been the case with the E.

The design language of all the latest Mercs came from the 2009-10 CLS.
The anti-wedge profile and dropping line are featured on just about every MB model since.
I can only imagine the next generation CLS will feature MBs new language.

 

[Carmaker1]

The pre face-lifted W212 did somewhat.
It had that angular theme about it that was present in the W124. After the face/life the W212 went all fish eyed, so the tie with the W124 was broken imo, at least on the front end.




That has never been the case with the E.

The design language of all the latest Mercs came from the 2009-10 CLS.
The anti-wedge profile and dropping line are featured on just about every MB model since.
I can only imagine the next generation CLS will feature MBs new language.

I am not sure what you mean? The C218 CLS design was established in 2007 and reached 1:1 scale in the first half of 2008, all under Peter Pfeiffer's tenure. That was launched in 2011 though. It is a bridge gap between old and new MB design, not the trendsetter. It very much shows in it as well. The C218 might become a CLE based on the W213 and perhaps an S-Class related 4-door will bear that name.

 

[Mr. Mercedes]

Agreed Carmaker1 the CLS was very much a transitional model.

The W212 I believe suffered the most as a result of the changeover in the design department.

I think from here onwards we will see gradual evolution of the language as opposed to radical shifts which causes numerous problems. For example you can clearly see the C-class is a more evolved interpretation of the same language employed on the A-class. The GLC concept represents a further evolution of this design idiom.

 

[GTA45E]

I agree about the design evolving.
Most of our car companies have hit a dead end with new language. It`s all about evolution now.

Carmaker1: It is a bridge gap between old and new MB design, not the trendsetter. It very much shows in it as well. The C218 might become a CLE based on the W213 and perhaps an S-Class related 4-door will bear that name.

Trend setter or not, the latest MB design language was bestowed on the C218 CLS first.
It was rumored that the anti-wedge profile ( flat, not wedged as the W212 E-Class)
was inspired by the 1930s Mercedes 540k. The dropping line starting ahead of the front wheels on the CLS (rear fenders as well) was said to be abstract forms of the fender treatments on the orignal 540k. None of these design features can be found on any Mercedes prior to the latest CLS.

Design talk is fun but off topic here... lets get back to the W213 E-Class.

 

[vios1]

MB now has huge products range now, they would have to keep every single range of their car has their own unique character design yet identical as a strong brand. Similar design with different sizes will be a big failure.

 

[W124]

I would give anything for Mercedes to get back to an E like the W124. That will never happen though, but there is nothing wrong with wishing.

M

I wish

 

[Nik47]

IAB reader snaps the 2016 Mercedes E Class (W213) in Prague – Spied

IAB reader snaps the 2016 Mercedes E Class (W123) in Prague

 

[Amat46]

wow more revealing shots those are!!!

 

[HUTSUTAo]

wow more revealing shots those are!!!

there is a lack of exciting photos of the new e class lately.

 

[klier]

there is a lack of exciting photos of the new e class lately.

Well they're testing the car, not trying to please us.

 

[vios1]

We want more photos, hope MB is generous enough to release more photo to tease us.

 

[Wolfgang]

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[Rolf]

W124 must be almost CLA size these days....

Yeah it's amazing how low and narrow the W124 is compared to new cars. Actually it's still longer than the latest C-class (4740mm instead of 4686mm for W205) but much narrower (1740mm compared to 1810mm) and has a shorter wheelbase (2800mm compared to 2840mm). It had perfect proportions and is a timeless design, still looking relatively modern after been launched over 30 years ago. The thing I remember most about that ace was its incredible build quality and how heavy the doors were and the amazing thud they made when a person closed them.

I hope that the W213 at least has a much more desirable and luxuries interior than the W212.