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(from Mercedes-Benz
Press Release) The new Mercedes-Benz E-Class: Efficient,
intelligent, emotionally appealing
Stuttgart – With new, efficient engines, new assistance systems and
a new design idiom, Mercedes-Benz has comprehensively modernised the
E-Class to extend its leading position in the luxury segment even
further. In both the Saloon and Estate models no less than eleven
new or optimised assistance systems from the future S-Class
celebrate their world premiere. They combine a host of comfort and
safety features, all of which Mercedes-Benz refers to as
"intelligent drive". They include systems which for the first time
can help to prevent accidents with crossing vehicles or pedestrians,
active Lane Keeping Assist which can help to prevent accidents with
oncoming traffic, or anti-glare continuous high-beam headlamps. As
such Mercedes-Benz is underscoring its leading position as a safety
pioneer. The new E-Class makes a significant step forward when it
comes to efficiency and ecology too. This comes courtesy of new,
powerful BlueDIRECT four-cylinder petrol engines featuring
sophisticated direct injection technology. This powerful development
boost is reflected to exciting effect in the design of the E-Class.
With its new design the E-Class encapsulates efficiency,
intelligence and emotional appeal in a visually superior manner.
Mercedes-Benz has
revised all of the model series of the E-Class more comprehensively
than ever before, to make the latest technical advances available in
practice at an early stage. This is why it even makes advance use of
developments from the future S-Class. In addition, the new E-Class
offers a considerably sharpened design with a cultivated, elegantly
sporty look, as well as significantly enhanced comfort, high-quality
appointments, efficiency and driving pleasure. As a result, the
E-Class is continuing to consolidate its leading position in the
luxury class.
According to Dr Joachim
Schmidt, Board Member of Mercedes-Benz Cars, responsible for Sales
and Marketing: "With the new E-Class we are setting down clear
markers in the areas of safety, design and efficiency. It brings
lots of technical innovations to the road and is without doubt the
best E-Class ever. This is also reflected in its design and lovingly
revised interior. As a result it brings a breath of fresh air to the
luxury class. The "E" therefore continues to stand for the leading
position in this demanding segment."
Design: two new front-end designs
to choose from
The E-Class features a
new front-end design as well as new proportions through intelligent
changes. When it came to the modifications, the designers followed
the new Mercedes design idiom and reinterpreted the classical design
values of the brand using the existing basis. The result is a
superior and refined, sporty appearance.
The front has been
completely revised with new headlamps, which comprise all functional
elements with a single headlamp lens. Flowing light elements within
the headlamps help to ensure that the "four-eyed" look which is
typical of the E-Class has been graphically retained. In terms of
light and sight the E-Class sets a measuring bar: The dipped beam as
well as the day-time headlamps are fitted with partial LED lights as
standard, while full LED headlamps are available for the first time
in this class as an option.
For the first time, the
E-Class is available with two different front-end designs: in the
standard version, the basic variant and ELEGANCE equipment line are
combined with the classic Saloon grille with 3-louvre look and star
on the bonnet. The AVANTGARDE line, meanwhile, incorporates the
sports car radiator with central star, and as such offers an
independent front-end look with a sporty emphasis.
The bonnet and front bumper have also been completely redesigned
too. With its flowing lines, the bonnet follows the new design idiom
in a smooth, very straightforward manner. The bumper, which boasts a
new shape and is free of all light functions, has a modern
appearance and, along with the wing design of its spoiler lip,
discreetly underscores the sporty credentials of the E-Class.
Dynamic, elegant proportions
A new feature line and a
repositioned three-dimensional trim strip give both the Saloon and
Estate models new, visually exciting proportions. The feature line
runs below the structure line from the rear door through to the tail
light. Visually this benefits the vehicle in terms of length. It
underscores the side trim, which has been shifted downwards. Overall
the E-Class looks more elongated and elegant, yet at the same time
both dynamic and composed.
Broad, distinctive rear end
At the rear, the lights
and bumper have been revised. The new horizontally structured LED
tail lights with new two-tone look emphasise the width and feature a
characteristic night design.
High-grade interior
The interior of the
E-Class has also been visible reworked and harmonised with the
expressive exterior. High-quality materials and refined, subdivided
areas with precise joints and sharp curves underscore the
high-quality overall impression of the generous interior.
A new feature is the
two-part trim which stretches across the entire dashboard. It can be
selected in a wood or aluminium look, irrespective of the equipment
line. Also new the design of the air vents as well as an analogue
clock between the two central air vents.
The harmonious interior
is characterised by the redesigned centre console without selector
lever, as well as a new multifunction steering wheel with DIRECT
SELECT lever and shift paddles in conjunction with automatic
transmission.
Limitless individual appointments
As ever, there are
attractive design packages to visually enhance both the interior and
exterior. In addition to the basic appointments, there is also a
choice of ELEGANCE and AVANTGARDE equipment lines – with the latter
highlighting the sporty character of the Saloon and Estate models in
particular.
Furthermore, the new
E-Class offers a variety of individualisation options, currently
unique in this class. Irrespective of the chosen equipment line, all
appointment options remain available. As such each vehicle can be
individually tailored to ensure that it is unlike any other. For
example, an E-Class Saloon or Estate can be totally classic on the
outside, but display a highly modern character on the inside.
"Intelligent drive" with new
assistance systems
What started with PRE-SAFE®and
continued with DISTRONIC PLUS has resulted in a new dimension of
motoring at Mercedes-Benz: comfort and safety are merged into one.
Mercedes-Benz refers to this as "intelligent drive". In the E-Class
a whole host of new or optimised systems from the future S-Class
celebrate their world premiere, making motoring more comfortable and
safer.
The basis for all this
is formed by new, state-of-the-art sensors and appropriate
algorithms. Mercedes-Benz has made a major step forward with the
introduction of the Stereo Multi-Purpose Camera. Just like the Mono
Multi-Purpose Camera fitted previously, it is positioned behind the
windscreen in the vicinity of the rear-view mirror. However, this
camera features two "eyes" set at an angle of 45 degrees and with an
overall range of 500 metres that produce a three-dimensional view of
the area up to around 50 metres in front of the vehicle. In this
way, the stereo camera provides data for processing by various
systems. Intelligent algorithms perform an evaluation of this
three-dimensional visual information in order to detect and carry
out a classification, both spatially and in terms of their movement,
of vehicles that are driving ahead, oncoming or crossing, as well as
pedestrians and a variety of traffic signs within a large field of
vision.
At the same time, along
with the Stereo Multi-Purpose Camera, Mercedes-Benz is also
introducing enhanced versions of the multistage radar sensor system.
As standard, both the
Saloon and Estate models are fitted with COLLISION PREVENTION
ASSIST, a radar-based collision warning system with adaptive brake
assist systems. It helps to significantly reduce the risk of a
rear-end collision. Also forming part of the standard equipment is
ATTENTION ASSIST, which is now able to warn of inattentiveness and
drowsiness across a wider speed range, and also inform the driver
about his level of fatigue and the amount of driving time which has
elapsed since the last break. It also offers an adjustable
sensitivity level.
In addition, also
optionally available are a number of assistance systems which are
either new or now feature significantly extended functions. The
following is an overview of the innovations:
• DISTRONIC PLUS
with Steering Assist can help to take the burden off the driver
when it comes to keeping the vehicle in its lane and also track
traffic in tailbacks semi-automatically
• for the first
time, the Brake Assist system BAS PLUS with Junction Assist is
able to detect crossing traffic and pedestrians too, and boost
the braking power applied by the driver accordingly
• the PRE-SAFE®
Brake can detect pedestrians and initiate autonomous braking to
avoid a collision at speeds up to 50 km/h
• PRE-SAFE® PLUS can
recognise an imminent rear-end collision. The driver of the
vehicle following behind is warned by activation of the rear
warning lights with increasing frequency (not in the USA and
Canada). The PRE-SAFE® system then triggers occupant protection
measures to reduce the forces to which occupants are subjected.
It can also firmly apply the stationary vehicle's brakes in the
event of a rear-end collision to prevent secondary accidents
• Active Lane
Keeping Assist can now detect when the adjacent lane is
occupied, including detection of oncoming traffic. When there is
the risk of a collision, the system can also prevent the vehicle
from leaving its lane unintentionally, when continuous lines are
present, by applying the brakes on one side. As such it makes
the ideal supplement to Active Blind Spot Assist
• Adaptive Highbeam
Assist PLUS allows the main-beam headlamps to be kept on
permanently without dazzling traffic by masking out other
vehicles in the beams' cone of light
• Active Parking
Assist enables automated parking with active steering and brake
control in both parallel and end-on spaces
• in addition to
speed limits, Traffic Sign Assist can now also detect and
display no-overtaking zones and the respective signs signalling
their end. In the case of signs imposing access restrictions, it
can also provide visual and acoustic warnings
• the 360-degree
camera covers all four sides of the vehicle, thus enabling a
uniform all-round view, including virtual bird's eye view – a
top-down view of the vehicle and its immediate surroundings.
Dynamic guide lines help with entering and leaving parking
spaces as well as manoeuvring
Engine and drive system: superior
performance, economical consumption
Both the E-Class Saloon
and Estate are available with a particularly broad range of powerful
and efficient petrol and diesel engines. All are fitted with ECO
start/stop system and are highly efficient.
A new element is the expansion of the BlueDIRECT petrol engine
family with the addition of a four-cylinder petrol engine with
spray-guided direct injection, based on the same trend-setting
technology used in the latest generation of six and eight-cylinder
engines from Mercedes-Benz. Its technology package includes
fast-acting piezo injectors for multiple injection, quick
multi-spark ignition, turbocharging, fully variable camshaft
adjustment on the inlet and exhaust side, as well as a controlled
oil pump.
New developments for the
four-cylinder engine include the first dynamic balancer with full
anti-friction bearings to be used in a petrol engine as well as a
switchable water pump.
The engine also sees the
world's first use of the stratified lean burn process in combination
with exhaust-gas turbocharging and external high-pressure exhaust
gas recirculation. As a result the E-Class achieves a combined
optimum consumption figure of 5.8 litres per 100 km (corresponding
to 135 g/km CO2), and is therefore the only vehicle in this class to
achieve efficiency class A. In addition, the new BlueDIRECT
four-cylinder petrol engines already meet the EU6 standard which
will apply from 2015.
Also making up the
BlueDIRECT petrol engine range are the familiar V6 and V8 engines. A
new addition is the six-cylinder engine, which is being offered for
the first time as the E 400 with biturbo drive. With its performance
potential and enormously high levels of torque at low engine speeds,
this engine sets new standards in the six-cylinder sector and also
meets the EU6 emissions level.
All BlueDIRECT petrol
engines of the new E-Class combine a spontaneous response and
exemplary power delivery with the highest levels of efficiency and
best-in-class emissions performance.
Powerful diesel engines in the
best efficiency class
Some of the diesel
models of the E-Class are available as BlueTEC models fitted with
the established SCR (selective catalytic reduction) technology and
as such meet the EU6 emissions standard.
The comprehensive engine
range is supplemented with the E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID. It combines the
four-cylinder diesel engine with an electric motor, thereby
producing a system output of 170 kW (231 hp) and 750 Nm of torque.
The E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID consumes 4.1 l/100 km and produces CO2
emissions of 107 g/km. As such it occupies the leading position
among the most economical models in the upper medium-size category.
Transmissions for a dynamic and
economical driving style
Mercedes-Benz will also
offer two transmissions for the E-Class in the future: a 6-speed
manual transmission with high ease of shifting and short shift
travel, and the 7G-TRONIC PLUS automatic transmission with DIRECT
SELECT lever and DIRECT SELECT shift paddles. This latest stage of
evolution of the 7G-TRONIC PLUS provides significant advantages in
terms of efficiency and ease of maintenance.
A new feature is the
short-term M mode. The benefit of this: if the driver has shifted up
or down manually, after a set period of time the transmission
independently switches back to automatic, fuel-efficient shift mode.
Traction and driving
stability can also be improved in the new E-Class with the 4MATIC
all-wheel drive system - particularly in difficult road conditions.
The suspension – the basis for
superior handling
For the new E-Class,
Mercedes-Benz is offering four suspension configurations:
• configured for
comfort, the DIRECT CONTROL suspension with selective damping
system is the standard version for the base model and the
ELEGANCE line
• the sportily configured DIRECT CONTROL suspension with
selective damping system is positioned 15 mm lower and installed
as the standard version for the AVANTGARDE line
• the lowered sports suspension is available in conjunction with
the Exterior Sports package and AMG Sports package
• the AIRMATIC air suspension with electronically controlled
damping system is fitted as standard to the V8 models. The
Estate is basically fitted with air suspension with integrated
level control system on the rear axle
All suspension variants
feature outstanding sensitivity and ride characteristics and help to
ensure a high level of handling safety:
All of the models of the
E-Class family will in future be fitted with an electromechanical
Direct-Steer system as standard. This combines the speed-dependent
power assistance of speed-sensitive steering with a variable ratio
across the steering angle range. The rack and pinion steering gear
is controlled on-demand and therefore contributes towards
efficiency.
Advantages of the
electromechanical Direct-Steer system:
• improved agility
thanks to more direct steering response
• comfortable handling and high levels of steering comfort
across all speed ranges
• considerable savings potential, since energy is only required
when steering occurs
• enables the use of innovative assistance systems, e.g. Active
Parking Assist
High-quality appointments
The new E-Class is
already fitted with a comprehensive series of high-quality
appointments as standard. The new optional highlights, meanwhile,
include HANDS-FREE ACCESS. This enables the boot lid to be opened
and closed without actual physical contact by simply holding your
foot beneath the bumper, and is therefore extremely convenient when
loading and unloading the vehicle.
A modern range of infotainment systems helps to keep the driver up
to date while on the road in terms of what is happening around the
world or in the office. The systems also enable music to be enjoyed
or also optionally offer powerful navigation solutions as well as an
internet connection.The E-Class Saloon and Estate both come as
standard with the Audio 20 CD Radio. It features a twin tuner and
mp3-capable CD player as well as a USB connection in the centre
armrest. The TFT colour display measures 14.7 cm diagonally.
Bluetooth®-capable devices can also be connected, and SMS text
messages displayed.
Optionally the Audio 20
CD can be combined with a six-disc CD changer as well as the
reasonably-priced, entry-level Becker®MAP PILOT navigation solution,
which can also be retrofitted.
Alternatively, Mercedes-Benz offers the COMAND Online multimedia
system for the E-Class with 17.8 cm high-resolution colour display,
internet connection, hard-disc navigation and emergency call
feature, which can also be combined with a six-disc DVD changer.
COMAND Online provides internet access enabling customers to surf
the web while the car is stationary or call up a Mercedes-Benz app,
whose particularly fast page loading and simple operation make it
suitable for use while driving. Integrated apps include Google™
Local Search and Weather and the facility for downloading a route
which has previously been configured on a PC using Google Maps and
transmitted to the car. In addition, apps for Google™ Streetview as
well as Google™ Panoramio and other apps are also available.
