E-Class (W213) [Spyshots] 2016 Mercedes-Benz E-Class (W213)
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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.
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alexschoen
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They possibly chose a solution closer to the E-Class Coupe/Cabriolet with two LED stripes, but no break in between them.
I get what you’re saying, and I partly agree. For me it’s more the overall design discordance of the W212 FL that I dislike, which I think your wellchosen picture illustrates perfectly.
However seeing a W212 FL out in the real world and coming from a distance with the daytime four-eyed LED look, I actually think looks alright and fairly distinctive as well. Less so when it gets dark though.
And I agree with you that the single eyebrows give a cleaner and much sleeker look, which I think the W205 demonstrates really well.
I’m not too concerned though, because I think Alexschoen is right, and with the headlights bearing closer resemblance to those of the coupe, and the overall sleeker and more elegant design of the W213, I think it will be a much better and more harmonious design.
Just looking at the above comparison, I think the W213 looks fantastic.
However seeing a W212 FL out in the real world and coming from a distance with the daytime four-eyed LED look, I actually think looks alright and fairly distinctive as well. Less so when it gets dark though.
And I agree with you that the single eyebrows give a cleaner and much sleeker look, which I think the W205 demonstrates really well.
I’m not too concerned though, because I think Alexschoen is right, and with the headlights bearing closer resemblance to those of the coupe, and the overall sleeker and more elegant design of the W213, I think it will be a much better and more harmonious design.
Just looking at the above comparison, I think the W213 looks fantastic.
That idea was presented on some of the early impressions of the E sedan.
There is still a break point in the led strips on the current E-Coupe to identify the quad headlights.
There is another scheme Mercedes uses to fill in that break point. Those ham-handed polka dot
turn signals, yet another element I hate about the face/lift E.
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The latest impressions show a single eyebrow and the led turn signal running it`s entire length
with no break or filler point. On the test car you can just about see that in it`s right headlight.
I am not drawing conclusions, just observing.
I actually think you're both right. There looks to be an upper eyebrow doubling as indicator, running the length of the headlight, but then another just below it.
As I've rather "beautifully" drawn here in paint, there'll probably still be a gab between them, but maybe not quite as pronounced.
bmwownage
Kraftkurve King
Sure about the differentiating thing? At the moment the front looks nothing unlike the S. C-class you can tell since everything is smaller and it has this less mature character to it automatically.
The tail lights looks to be quite different to the S, C though.
And I'm not sure about the quad lights. Unless those headlights are fake, we are getting something exactly the same as the rest of MB's line up, one eye brow that is also the indicator. Even if there is a quad eye element in it, it looks like it will be no where near as prominent as the W212. I think the quad eye was never a good idea anyway, especially on the W212 facelift it is very ridiculous - two strip of lights just for the sake of it when you only need one in one cluster. I mean, since when was quad-eye an E class element? It ONLY started after the W124 when that nightmare model came along. Then with the W211 era, they managed to think of differentiating the C, E and S by 1) two circles stuck together (C) 2) two circles separated apart (E) 3) two circles morphed into one another (S). Definitely not the best idea imo, although the W211 was nice but by far, i don't think the quad eye is an important element of the E to keep. The original W212 followed it but arguably, the W212 was a huge mess. Great opportunity to get rid of it now, we can go to the good old days, we don't need quad-eyed E classes. If quad-eye is a vital element for the E, then perhaps they could say the "boxy" greenhouse is also an E class element. Thank god they got rid of it.
The tail lights looks to be quite different to the S, C though.
And I'm not sure about the quad lights. Unless those headlights are fake, we are getting something exactly the same as the rest of MB's line up, one eye brow that is also the indicator. Even if there is a quad eye element in it, it looks like it will be no where near as prominent as the W212. I think the quad eye was never a good idea anyway, especially on the W212 facelift it is very ridiculous - two strip of lights just for the sake of it when you only need one in one cluster. I mean, since when was quad-eye an E class element? It ONLY started after the W124 when that nightmare model came along. Then with the W211 era, they managed to think of differentiating the C, E and S by 1) two circles stuck together (C) 2) two circles separated apart (E) 3) two circles morphed into one another (S). Definitely not the best idea imo, although the W211 was nice but by far, i don't think the quad eye is an important element of the E to keep. The original W212 followed it but arguably, the W212 was a huge mess. Great opportunity to get rid of it now, we can go to the good old days, we don't need quad-eyed E classes. If quad-eye is a vital element for the E, then perhaps they could say the "boxy" greenhouse is also an E class element. Thank god they got rid of it.
I actually like both the pre-facelift and facelift W212 front light designs. The original W212 quad lamp looked quite distinctive and this gave the car its uniqueness compared to the W204 C-class and W221 S-class. The F/L made the front design fit in with the other cars in Mercedes range but still looks different at least and still manages to stand out.
Still remember this, in the 70's the round lights were in the W123 200/230E models while the 280E had a unique squared quad headlight. So it is part of the E-class history!^LOL
I actually think you're both right. There looks to be an upper eyebrow doubling as indicator, running the length of the headlight, but then another just below it.
As I've rather "beautifully" drawn here in paint, there'll probably still be a gab between them, but maybe not quite as pronounced.
Thanks for the effort MBDK.
Im just hoping the final result will best that of the face/lift W212. Its looking like the Quads are here to stay on the E-Class. The designers are using abstract forms here. Thay should be more creative with those headlights. I can aleady tell thay are too large when looking at the grill like most modern MBs.
The leds around the lenses are a desperate and fussy treatment to make the statement of the quads.
Oh my pleasure, anytime. 
I've always liked the quad look, but I think you have a good point, and that creativity suffers from the whole "brandrecognition design philosophy".
The large size I think is interesting and probably due to all tech they try to cram into the headlights. With quad leds, low beam, multibeam, cornering light and infrareds for the nightview. I think you're right, that's an awful lot of fuss.
On a sidenote, I kinda miss front foglights. I've found them useful from time to time, and think they make the lower part of the bumper slightly more interesting, but maybe that's just me.
I've always liked the quad look, but I think you have a good point, and that creativity suffers from the whole "brandrecognition design philosophy".
The large size I think is interesting and probably due to all tech they try to cram into the headlights. With quad leds, low beam, multibeam, cornering light and infrareds for the nightview. I think you're right, that's an awful lot of fuss.
On a sidenote, I kinda miss front foglights. I've found them useful from time to time, and think they make the lower part of the bumper slightly more interesting, but maybe that's just me.
ZicZachZo
Meister Mechaniker
The four eye'd E started a four eye'd craze. The Lexus GS, VW Polo, and Jag S type (yes I know the original S type had quad headlights) and several other cars copied the W210 look. It has become synonymous with the E class and at this point, with the new model looking so much like the C and S, it will need all the differentiation it can get.
Keyonte
Porsche Perfektionist
The first one is winner, but i hope they're not going BMW on us with a homogenized lineup, as i'm sure they can retain the quad lights using a more creative design but only time will tell.That idea was presented on some of the early impressions of the E sedan.
There is still a break point in the led strips on the current E-Coupe to identify the quad headlights.
There is another scheme Mercedes uses to fill in that break point. Those ham-handed polka dot
turn signals, yet another element I hate about the face/lift E.
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The latest impressions show a single eyebrow and the led turn signal running it`s entire length
with no break or filler point. On the test car you can just about see that in it`s right headlight.
I am not drawing conclusions, just observing.
No.
It's clearly a C-Class, and although it's not unheard of that manufacturers mix body shells and chassis, this one fits perfectly.
It's likely a new version of the AMG C 63. Maybe the Black Series.
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