On the way out are the Mercedes E-class's pontoon-style rear side panels, the quad headlamps and the ritzy daytime running lights. Instead, the revised 2013 E-class features a brand-new front end, restyled rear side panels, and a heavily modified rear view.
It's hard to believe, but the only exterior elements the 2013 model is going to carry over from the current vintage are the roof, the front doors and the windows. Everything else is new, fresh, contempory, less contrived and more coherent.
Mercedes facelifts the E-class - ahead of a range overhaul
Although Mercedes won't start the Real Design Revolution before 2014 when the next C-class and brand-new S-class coupé are due to see the light, the facelifted E-class is notably more elegant and less in-your-face that the version it replaces.
The saloon goes on sale in spring 2013, the estate follows in summer 2013, while the AMG and 4Matic editions wrap things up that autumn. Also coming are three different hybrid versions.
The C-class is selling in bigger numbers and the S-class is earning bigger profits, but no other Mercedes is positioned closer to the core of the brand than the E-class. The extensive reskin eliminates most of the overly decorative styling cues while taking on board such new items as single-piece multi-functional headlamp units as well as a small army of cameras, lenses and sensors that feed the more advanced driver assistance systems.
The driver gadgets coming on the 2013 Mercedes E-class facelift
There's an awful lot coming:
• Improved night assistant Not only draws the attention to cyclists and pedestrians but also warns of crossing wild animals
• Dynamic light assistant No longer uses adaptive bi-xenon technology but relies on fast moving multi-directional LED pixels which automatically avoid oncoming traffic
• Intelligent lane assistant Not only monitor own lane but also supervises oncoming traffic and will issue an early collision warning
• Intelligent brake assistant Derived from Distronic III, this radar-based cruise control keeps an eye on the vehicle in front and - as a world first - on cross traffic
• Congestion assistant Automatically follows the vehicle in front at speeds of up to 40mph even if the route involves direction and lane changes
• Magic ride control Employs a stereo camera which scans the road surface and makes the black box adjust damper action accordingly
• Head-up display Extended functions, state-of-the-art graphics, multi-colour imaging
• Car-to-X-communication Recognises police/ambulance/fire brigade vehicles, relays car-to-car messages like black ice or aquaplaning warning, permits partially autonomous driving though brief steering, brake and acceleration inputs
Yep, that's right.
There's no excuse to crash the E-class now.
Engines on board the facelifted E-class
Mercedes still has no answer to the high-performance diesels offered by Audi (313bhp) and BMW (381bhp). Since a significant boost in power output would require a brand-new derv-drinking V6 which is at this point not funded, even the all-new next E-class out in 2015 will be wanting in this department.
In Europe, the only V8 which survives in the E-class is the 537bhp 5.5-litre kraftwerk reserved for the E63 AMG. The E500 becomes an export-only model which sheds the ageing 408bhp unit in favour of a turbocharged 4.6-litre motor good for 435bhp and 516lb ft.
The modified E200 will be equipped with a 156bhp 1.6-litre four built by Renault - of course to MB specification. Another new addition to the range is the E350 which gains extra grunt from its 333bhp 3.5-litre V6.
The only change on the diesel front concerns the demise of the 300 CDI. In terms of alternative drivetrains, there is a 27bhp mild hybrid in the works which will be followed by a 68bhp plug-in edition in 2014 and by an even brawnier 109bhp top-of-the-line planet saver twelve months later (all bhp numbers relate to the electric motor).
One more thing: the 252bhp engine earmarked for the E300 may at the eleventh hour switch from the familiar 3.0-litre V6 to a new turbocharged 2.0-litre four. Seems like the BMW 328i has given the competition some food for thought. -
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A kiutat a Mercedes E-osztály a pontonhíd-stílusú hátsó oldalelemek, a fényszórók és a quad Ritzy nappali világítás. Ehelyett, a felülvizsgált 2013 E-osztály rendelkezik egy teljesen új kezelőfelület, áttervezett hátsó oldalsó panelek, és egy erősen módosított hátsó nézetben. Nehéz elhinni, de az csak a külső elemeket a 2013-as modell lesz átvitel az aktuális évjárat van a tető, az első ajtók és az ablakok. Minden más új, friss, contempory, kevésbé kiagyalt és koherensebb.
На излезот се Mercedes E-класа понтонски стил задната страна панели, на quad предни светла и ritzy дневни светла. Наместо тоа, ревидираната 2013 Е-класа има сосема нов пред крајот, сменил задниот страничните панели, како и во голема мера изменети задни видите. Тоа е тешко да се поверува, но само надворешноста елементи на 2013 модел се случува да се носат повеќе од сегашните гроздобер се покрив, предните врати и прозорци. Сè друго е нов, свеж, contempory, помалку смислена и покохерентна.
На выходе это Mercedes E-класса в стиле понтон задние боковые панели, четырьмя фарами и шикарный дневные ходовые огни. Вместо этого, пересмотренный 2013 E-класса имеет новый передний конец, рестайлинговые задние боковые панели, и сильно измененный вид сзади. Трудно поверить, но только элементы внешней 2013 года модель будет перенести с нынешних старинных являются крыша, передние двери и окна. Все остальное новое, свежее, contempory менее надуманный и более последовательной.
Çıkışta Mercedes E sınıfının duba tarzı arka yan paneller, dörtlü farlar ve lüks gündüz farları vardır. Bunun yerine, revize edilmiş 2013 E sınıfı yepyeni bir ön uç, restyled arka yan paneller, ve ağırlıklı olarak arka görüş sunuyor. İnanması zor, ama 2013 modeli mevcut vintage üzerinden devam edecek olan tek dış unsurları tavan, ön kapı ve pencere vardır. Geri kalan her şey, yeni taze, Contempory, daha az yapmacık ve daha tutarlı.
的出路是奔驰E级的浮桥式的侧后方面板，四头灯和润泽的日间行车灯。相反，修订后的2013年E级提供一个全新的前端，重新设计的背面板，后视镜大量修改。很难相信，但唯一的外部因素，2013年的模型是从当前年份进行屋顶，大门和窗户。其他一切都是新的，新鲜的，当代的，少做作，更连贯。
History
W120 'Ponton'
Main article: Mercedes-Benz W120
The first modern mid size Mercedes was the W120 'Ponton' 180 of 1953. Sharing its engineering with the R121 190 SL of 1955, the Ponton was a stylish sedan with four-cylinder power. A larger-engined W121 190 appeared in 1958.
W110 'Fintail'
Main article: Mercedes-Benz W110
Mercedes added tailfins to both the big S-Class and the new W110 'Fintail' 190 of 1962. Straight-6 power appeared for the first time in the 1965 230 model, and the fours grew in displacement that year as well.
W114/W115 'Stroke-8'
Main article: Mercedes-Benz W114
The mid size Mercedes was redesigned in 1968 as the W114/W115 'Stroke-8'.
This time, the 6-cylinder models (The W114s) were most prevalent, with
the W115 line making up the bottom of the company's offerings with four –
and five-cylinder power. Diesel engines joined the line-up, as did a coupé body.
W123
Main article: Mercedes-Benz W123
The popular W123 quickly became a best-seller on its launch in 1976. Especially in Diesel 240D (and later 300D)
guises, the cars enhanced the company's reputation for product quality.
Over 2.3 million were produced until the end of production in 1986.
Saloon/Sedan, Coupé and Estate body configurations were offered.
W124
The 'E-Class' name first appeared in the USA with the face-lifted W124
for the model year 1994 (the w124 was introduced in the US in 1986 but
continued with the older models' naming convention until 1993, when all
Mercedes-Benz models switched to a new system, e.g., E320 instead of
300E). The 300D continued to be the fuel economy option over the 4 and 6 cylinder gasoline engines, and the gasoline V8 engines
(available after 1992) increased gasoline power outputs further. The V8
powered sedans/saloons were named 400E/500E from 1992–1993, and
E420/E500 after 1993. Likewise, the 3-liter cars (e.g., 'E300') where
also re-badged to 'E320' with the new 3.2 litre engines and naming rationalization of 1994.
Saloon/Sedan, Coupé, Convertible and Estate body configurations were offered.
From 1992 to 1994 Mercedes offered a limited production sport version of the W124 sedan, created and assembled with help from Porsche. This was called the 500E (E500 for 1994).
W210
The W210
E-Class, launched in 1996, brought the mid-size Mercedes firmly into
the upper end of the luxury market. Though six-cylinder models were
still offered for a time, the four-light front end and high prices moved
the car upmarket. In September 1999 the W210 E-class was facelifted.
This included visual, mechanical and quality improvements over the
earlier versions.
The Mercedes-Benz E-Class was
Motor Trend's Import Car of the Year for 1996.
W211
Launched in 2002, the W211
E-Class was another evolution of the previous model and was considered
by the motoring media as an even more competitive offering to the long
term rival BMW 5-Series (which previously was the preferred choice of the motoring media). Before North American sales began, the car was shown in the 2002 movie
Men in Black II.
The W211-based W219 CLS-Class 4-door coupé was introduced as a niche model in 2005, primarily to attract a younger demographic.
The W211 E-Class was face lifted in 2007 to address quality and technical issues raised by earlier models, Sensotronic was dropped, while Pre-Safe
(w/o brake support) was made standard. The largest factory built engine
in the E-class range is the E500 (badged E550 in the U.S.) which had
its engine size increased from 5 litres to 5.5 litres in 2006 along with
the facelift. There is also an AMG model badged E63 AMG and other tuning house installations.
Mercedes-Benz introduced their BlueTec Diesel system to the E-Class at the 2006 North American International Auto Show
as the E320 CDI BlueTec. BlueTec is a two-phase system for cleaning
diesel emissions. The first phase makes the E320 CDI legal in 45 of the
50 United States (plus the District of Columbia). The second phase uses urea for further reductions to meet the more stringent standards of California, Maine, Massachusetts, New York, and Vermont.
Sales of E320 CDI BlueTec began in autumn 2006 as a 2007 model, but
50-state legal models with urea injection will not be introduced until
the 2009 model year.
W212
The W212 replaced the W211 in 2009. Official photos of the W 212 were leaked on the internet on 9 December 2008 ahead of its 2009 Geneva Motor Show unveiling.
Scans of a leaked brochure were posted onto the internet in January
2009, detailing the whole E-Class range including the new E 200 CGI and E
230 CGI with direct injected forced inducted engines.
New features include a blind spot monitor, Lane Keeping Assist, Pre-safe with Attention Assist and Night View Assist Plus. In the United States the E-class will be priced nearly US$4,600 less than the previous model.
The E-class coupe is built in Bremen using the W204 C-class platform.
The W212 estate was also announced and goes on sale from November 2009.
The W212 cabriolet was announced January 11, 2010 at the North American
International Auto Show, for sale March 27, 2010 in Europe and in May
2010 in the United States.
Features on the 2010 version include folding mirrors when locked.
Locking can be done on the touch sensors on every door handle and the
lock button of the power closing trunk. The colors available for sedan
are: Calcite White, Black, Cuprit Brown Metallic, Diamond White BRIGHT
Metallic, Indium Grey Metallic, Iridium Silver Metallic, Obsidian Black,
Palladium Silver Metallic, Pearl Beige Metallic, Tanzanite Blue
Metallic and Tenorite Grey Metallic.
