Mercedes-Benz E-class: The future is open

If Mercedes-Benz updated the E-class, then, is not just a step, but into the heart of the market and the brand. The clientele is so used to loyalty as meticulously and selection. Therefore, there is AMG and Diesel and petrol engines and Plug-in Hybrid, and all of them now, such as Mercedes-Benz calls it, with extensive Attractive purchase. The beats, especially in the flatter headlights with Full LED, and horizontally-oriented, two-piece rear lower lights.

Holger Appel

editor in the business, responsible for the "technology and Motor".

especially the snappier steering Wheel in addition to a couple of new colors and trims. It retains the subject of critical debate, touchpad, can feel but the driver, when a part is moved automatically. Laying on of hands is sufficient to signal the controlling Computer vigilance. Plug-in Hybrids, in combination with all-wheel drive in sedan and wagon, taking the stage in the trunk of the T-model is unfortunately remained. Both will be introduced at the beginning of August.

Who puts elegance ahead of pragmatism, takes a coupe or convertible, which are in time moved up to the autumn sun. To the Front and rear view, are easily revised. The open E-class is spanned by a multi-ply fabric top that will keep in a closed state, noise, and rain, and in the open Fresh influx of let.

With the introduction of the two-door car is driven, the electrification of engines, starting with the petrol engines, to the in-line six-cylinder. Later, the four-cylinder to follow-Diesel in its most powerful variant with the 265 HP, he receives a part of the transmission designed to start a generator and 48-V on-Board network. Increased Stinginess and short-term usable extra boost of 14 to 22 HP are the result. Mercedes also promises a technically complex exhaust aftertreatment systems with multiple catalysts.

To the market introduction of seven drive combinations are initially ready for: Diesel with 194 or 340 HP, diesel of 197 to 367 HP, with rear - or all-wheel drive. The nine-stage automatic transmission is on Board. So far, the Cabriolet starts with almost 55 000 euros, the prices for well-kept variants retains Mercedes-Benz yet.