Test drive in the E-class: Mercedes a pure matter of form

Mercedes is now perceived as a Team that wins in the formula 1 racing series, even with a flat tire and his money in the SUV deserved, but if in the case of the E-class does something to listen all the same. Sedan and wagon to have always been in the heart of the brand, a coupe and a Cabriolet for the shot extravagance, and together, they come to 14 million units sold since 1946.

Holger Appel

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

The tenth Generation is now arrived in the middle of their existence, so it is time for a more extensive model of care. The realization that the star no longer seems to be on the cover of Central importance, he disappears in almost all of the versions belongs. The in the radiator grille carries on to always be self-conscious. The flatter headlights are now Fully LED, and at the rear, horizontal lines on the newly formed make, with LED light fixtures equipped with luminaires wide.

Inside, the new steering Wheel is noticeable, especially with its double spokes. It retains the subject of critical debate, touchpad, can feel but the driver, when a part is moved automatically. Laying on of hands is enough to signal to the Computer vigilance. As standard, the new models have two 26 inches of large screens, which are arranged for the purpose of broad impact to each other. On request, the same are 31 inches available. The Ads seem a arg colorful and overloaded. In itself a brilliant Head-up Display are now displayed nine information at the same time, because diet would be announced.

among the technical innovations electric motors and Otto and Diesel with an integrated Starter-Generator (ISG), the next Generation of driving assistance systems and the infotainment system MBUX, the call the driver now, unasked. Plug-in Hybrids, there are also as well as the combination with all-wheel drive, where the level in the trunk of the T-model station wagon is unfortunately remained. For the first time four-cylinder engines as the Diesel and Otto received the ISG the second-Generation up to 20 HP of additional power and 200 Newton metres more torque. By recuperation and the possibility to sail in the idle, to convince the engines efficiency. As a standard, the technology is also in the newly available six-cylinder gasoline engines. On this side of the AMG-Boliden, the performance of the gasoline engine ranges from 156 to 367 horsepower, which is the again consuming purified Diesel from 160 to 330 HP.