2017 Mercedes-Benz E-Class (W213) w/Poll!

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Which midsize luxury sedan would you take?

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I wonder if I'm the only one who misses the "4-eyes" headlight design.

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@Neddo Got that poll in.

@Grandea GTR Definitely not. I still think that the W211 refresh is the best E-Class. Coincidentally, that is the one that my parents own ;). Yes its probably owners bias. But back to the point, I even think that the pre-refresh W212 was better at least exterior-wise than the refreshed version that introduced the "Sport" Grille.
 
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I think I'll miss how distinctive previous E-Classes were, but this one isn't bad looking, either. The interior is downright spectacular, and I'm quite happy that Mercedes overall seems to have found a direction to go in once again. If you're looking for the sporty sedan, you buy the BMW. If you're a poser, you buy the Audi. If you're looking to make a statement, you grab the Infiniti, Cadillac, or Jaguar. But the Mercedes? Out-and-out luxury. The way it should be.

RE: DAT POLL DOE

I'll have that Volvo, please. Brilliant design, smart powertrains, best seats in the game. But, because I'm also a weirdo, the Cadillac CT6 and Acura RLX would also be in close contention. Something about that Acura, I'm not quite sure what it is yet, is just so appealing. The Cadillac, on the other hand, is because America - and, yes, its a quite good-looking car. Excited to see what the more production-ready model looks like at NAIAS this year.
 
Wow, I didn't expect the S90 to be leading. Doesn't front wheel drive throw you all off though? Yes I love the seats, and the interior and exterior designs are spectacular as well. I know they (Volvos) still drive pretty well in that they generally makes cars that drive "solidly". I haven't driven one but from what I hear its probably similar to a Merc, but with less agility. Regardless, an I4 combined with FWD just completely puts me off of the car though because of the class its in.
 
That graphic highlights a worrying trend with Mercedes. The individual nature of the E is gone and the decision to rename all AMG Sport models after only recently going that route sounds like they're creatively moribund.
 
As the C-class ,in the right spec, is in my eyes the best looking car in its segment, I have no problems with the E-class looking very similar to it.
 
This isn't new. The German big 3 luxury car makers have always done the 1 sausage, 3 different lengths philosophy in styling cars.
 
I think the new Volvo looks really nice inside and out in my opinion which is why I chose it. I know most manufacturers make their cars look similar and I can understand it, but the new Mercedes are the most copy and paste cars I've seen from any manufacturer.
 
Just throwing this out there for everyone complaining about same sausage, different lengths. It had been going on for a long time, but it was abandoned for three generations, the W210, W211 (to an extent), and W212.
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There was enough difference between the 190E and the 124 to know which you were looking at; the rectangular tail lights on the 190 were not the same as the trapezoid E-class items for example. The overal shape of every detail between the C and E is 95% identical or more.
 
Stotty
Volvo leading the poll??

What is this, an octogenarians forum?
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I'm surprised by how well it's doing, but, perhaps it's also an indication of how boring this segment is. Instead of hammering on Nurburgring times and overall performance, the S90 seems to know what its on about - being a really nice luxury sedan. Granted, that hasn't exactly made the RLX, G80, and K900 sales successes... But those four are arguably the most-interesting cars in the segment at the moment.
 
I am not liking any of the new Sedan AMGs this generation has lost all the aggressive styling that made it soo appealing.

Allthough the 5 series is looking dated now I would still take it over the rest.
 
Omnis
Those cars were classic and beautiful. These new ones are wretched. It's not that they look the same, it's that they're all similarly ugly.
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That's purely an opinion. Some people look at those cars and think, "Those are all old and ugly."
 
AudiMan2011
C, E and S side view comparison:
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http://www.autocar.co.uk/blogs/moto...-mercedes-e-class-dangers-russian-doll-design

The C and E are damn near identical.
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The E Class seems to be off. Look at its windows and compare it to the C, should be similar in size or bigger. Headlights also.

I just hope the W213 did not sacrifice its cabin space and usability. From that picture it only looks like they streched the engine bay (to fit the inline 6 engines i guess) and the boot a little bit.
 
The doohickey passing for a gear selector needs to go. The instruments... :yuck:

There might be an E-class that will make me actually miss the W210. :eek:
 
There's been some substantial E-Class news this past week:

2017 E400 4Matic wagon has been revealed. It features a 329 horsepower V6 engine, and loads of autonomous technology. Pricing is expected to be around $60k, and will be sold here in the US.
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More info: http://www.motortrend.com/news/2017-mercedes-benz-e400-4matic-wagon-revealed/

Another E-Class that has been revealed is the E-Class All Terrain wagon, which will come to the Paris Auto Show. It will enter production, probably next year, competing with Audi Allroad wagons. It will not sell in the USA. No pictures have been revealed yet.

More info: http://www.motortrend.com/news/merc...n-debut-2016-paris-auto-show-says-new-report/
 
So, is this the C-Class that's been left on the air-pump too long, or the S-Class that's been put in a vac-pack machine?
 
http://www.goauto.com.au/mellor/mellor.nsf/story2/C587823320A27D84CA25806A008121B8
MERCEDES-BENZ has lifted the lid on pricing for two more of its E-Class variants, with the sporty E43 4Matic and eco-friendly E350e Plug-in Hybrid touching down in February next year.

The hybrid variant will sit at the higher end of the new E-Class line-up with a starting price of $131,600 plus on-road costs, just $3300 cheaper than the priciest diesel E-Class, the $134,900 E350d.

It is the first plug-in hybrid model offered in Australia’s large premium segment, as BMW’s soon-to-be-replaced ActiveHybrid 5, Infiniti’s Q70 Hybrid and the Lexus GS300h and 450h are all mild hybrids.

Volvo will enter the fray next year when it launches the S90 T8 plug-in hybrid variant.

Specification in the electrified E-Class matches that of the $107,900 E300 sedan but adds a number of extras as standard fare.

The extras include a 13-speaker Burmester surround sound system with a nine-channel DSP amplifier and 590W output, head-up display with virtual image windscreen projection, ‘Pre-entry’ climate control, 19-inch 10-spoke alloy wheels, metallic paint and a panoramic glass sunroof with roller sunblind and heat-insulating glass.

Benz says that the E350e will be the first plug-in hybrid to use its 9G-Tronic nine-speed automatic transmission – other PHEVs in its line-up, including the C-Class-based C350e, are seven-speed.

The transmission will be paired with a 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol engine and an electric motor for a combined system output of 210kW and 550Nm, allowing a 0-100km/h dash time of 6.2 seconds.

The big Benz will sip just 2.4 litres per 100km on the official combined fuel cycle and can be driven on electric power only for up to 30km – matching both the fuel consumption and e-drive figures of the smaller C350e.

Both the plug-in and the E43 will be offered in sedan body style for now, with no Estate (wagon) versions offered for the time being.

At $159,900 plus on-roads, the spicy Mercedes-AMG E43 will be the E-Class range flagship until the launch of the brutal twin-turbo V8-powered E63 sometime next year.

Under the bonnet of the E43 is a six-cylinder twin-turbocharged petrol engine with 295kW while peak torque is 520Nm from 2500rpm. It can reach 100km/h from zero in 4.6 seconds.

On top of the standard equipment of the sub-AMG E-Class range, the E43 gains Nappa leather upholstery, Air-Balance package, AMG body styling, 4Matic all-wheel drive, 20-inch AMG wheels, a sports exhaust system and an uprated braking system.

The two new variants will be offered with nine airbags, Attention Assist, an Active Bonnet, 360-degree camera and the Driver Assistance Package Plus.

Mercedes-Benz Cars Australia/Pacific CEO and managing director Horst von Sanden said the new additions to the E-Class range will further enhance the standing of the BMW 5 Series and Audi A6 rival.

“Our new E-Class has raised the industry benchmark when it comes to new technologies, and these outstanding new variants are no exception,” he said. “Following the successful introduction of both our plug-in hybrid and AMG43 models, we can’t wait to offer this technology and performance in the all-new E-Class early next year.”

Mercedes launched the new E-Class in late-July with a trio of variants (E200, E220d and E350d), with the E300 and E400 joining the line-up later.

While total E-Class sales are only ahead of last year’s tally by 0.5 per cent so far this year, the Benz is by far the best seller in the over $70,000 large car segment with 1032 units shifted to the end of October, ahead of the BMW 5 Series (471), Audi A6 (433), Jaguar XF (361) and Maserati Ghibli (306).

2017 Mercedes-Benz E-Class pricing*

E200 (a) $89,900
E200 Launch Edition (a) $91,780
E220d (a) $92,900
E300 (a) $107,900
E350e Plug-in Hybrid (a) $131,600
E350d (a) $134,900
E400 (a) $139,900
E43 4Matic (a) $159,900
*Excludes on-road costs



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