Say “guten tag” to the latest repetition of Mercedes-Benz E-Classwill go on sale in Europe in the third quarter of 2023. It will likely be available in Australia at some point in 2024.
As expected, the sixth generation E-Class copies the shape and many design elements of the latest generation. Grade And WORLD RANGE model. These include flat door handles and taillights that extend into the trunk lid.
However, the new E-Class has a few differences. Most notably, it has clamshell headlights combined with the grille frame, a styling feature borrowed from the all-electric engine. balance And EQS model. If you so wish, the grille frame can also be illuminated.
The three-pointed star not only appears on the badge, but can also be seen in place of the traditional grille slats on some variants, embossed on the faux air intakes and present in the graphics. taillights.
According to Mercedes-Benz, the E-Class has a drag coefficient of 0.23, the same as the old model.
Measuring 4949mm long, 1880mm wide, 1468mm tall and with a wheelbase of 2961mm, the new E-Class has been stretched in every dimension except height. Compared to the current W213 model, the new W214 E-Class is 26 mm longer overall, 28 mm wider and has a 22 mm longer wheelbase.
At launch in Europe, the E-Class will be available in three mild hybrid variants: 150kW/320Nm E200 with 2.0 liter turbocharged 4-cylinder gasoline engine and 145kW/440Nm e220d and all wheels E220d 4Matic with a 2.0 liter 4-cylinder turbo-diesel engine.
All three mild-hybrid models have an integrated starter generator that not only kicks the internal combustion engine, but can also deliver a boost of 17kW/205Nm when needed.
E200 has a consumption of about 7.3L / 100km and is capable of completing the 0-100km / h distance in 7.5 seconds. The E220d and E220d 4Matic are only 0.1 to 0.3 seconds slower and consume about 5.7L/100km.
The launch range also includes three plug-in hybrid options: 230kW/550Nm e300e And E300e 4Maticand 280kW/650Nm E400e 4Matic.
All three PHEVs have a 2.0-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder petrol engine and a 95kW/440Nm electric motor combined with a 25.4kWh lithium-ion battery pack that supports DC charging up to 55kW. In the WLTP test, the electric vehicle’s driving range was between 95 and 115 km.
The E300e needs 6.4 seconds to accelerate to 100km/h, while the E400e takes just 5.3 seconds. Mercedes-Benz will add a diesel plug-in hybrid to its lineup in the near future.
All lightweight and plug-in hybrid models come standard with a nine-speed automatic transmission.
While the launch range is provided entirely by the four-cylinder engine, The report indicates Upcoming AMG variants will pair a sophisticated PHEV system with a 3.0-liter inline-six.
Available steering options include air suspension, adaptive dampers and rear-wheel steering that flips 4.5 degrees to reduce revs by up to 90cm.
Among the laundry list of safety features is an attention-monitoring system that can alert drivers, and if they don’t respond after a number of escalations, the system can automatically stop the vehicle altogether. .
In legal countries, the new E-Class can automatically park remotely and automatically in assisted parking structures that have the necessary infrastructure built in.
Other available safety features include active cruise control, avoidance steering assist, active blind-spot monitoring and lane-keeping assist, as well as cross-traffic monitoring that can prevent the vehicle from accelerating when have traffic lights and stop signs if other road users are detected.
Cars can be accessed via a traditional smart key, or a “digital media key” that can be stored on an iPhone or Apple Watch. It can be shared with up to 16 people, and different profiles and permissions can be assigned to each person.
As revealed last month, the E-Class’ dashboard can be stripped of the MBUX Super Screen layout with a digital instrument display in front of the driver and a single pane of glass on most of the dashboard. covers the large central touchscreen and a slightly smaller touchscreen. touch screen for the front passenger.
In some jurisdictions, front passengers can watch video or TV on their screens, with the content filtered so that the driver can’t see it.
The MBUX setup in the E-Class includes a selfie camera, allowing passengers to join Zoom meetings and video calls. The functionality can also be extended by downloading apps, including TikTok and Angry Birds, into the system.
Available sound systems include the entry-level 125W 7-speaker unit and a 21-speaker Burmester 730W surround sound setup with Dolby Atmos and Spatial Audio on the highest-priced models.
Vehicles with active ambient lighting inside will allow passengers to “see” their music, with lights flashing to the beat and changing colors with rhythm or mood.
A dual-zone climate-controlled air-conditioning system is standard, while a four-zone option can be equipped with automatic vent adjustment and aroma ionization.
