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Basic Specs
| Base Price | $50,490 |
| Drivetrain | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Curb Weight (lbs) | 3825 |
| City (MPG) | 20 |
| Hwy (MPG) | 30 |
| Horsepower | 302@6500 |
| Torque (lb-ft) | 273@3500-5250 |
| Wheelbase | 113.2 |
| Length (in.) | 191.7 |
| Width (in.) | 75.9 |
| Height (in.) | 57.9 |
Mercedes-Benz's E-Class range has long been the automaker's bread-and-butter lineup. A direct descendant of the rattly, yet long-lasting diesel sedans of the '70s and early '80s, the E-Class has seen considerable evolution over the years, leading to the highly refined vehicles of today.
For the latest model year, the E-Class sedan (along with its coupe and convertible siblings) receives a pair of new engines that are significantly more powerful and fuel-efficient than the units they replace. E350 models receive an all-new 3.5-liter V6 that utilizes direct-fuel injection and a high compression ratio to achieve 302 horsepower and 273 lb-ft of torque. E550s get a twin-turbo 4.6-liter V8 that produces 402 ponies and 443 lb-ft of torque.
Both engines hook up to a smooth-shifting seven-speed automatic transmission that helps return 18 mpg in the city and 25 mpg on the highway with the E350 and 16/24 mpg for the E550.
The rest of the E-Class was also redesigned recently, representing a significant step up from its predecessor. In addition to an all-new interior and exterior, the E-Class packs a number of new or improved high-tech features, as is typical of Mercedes-Benz.
The sedan's all-new body doesn't just look different; it also yields a number of functional improvements. Aerodynamics were a big focus of the redesign, and Mercedes was able to achieve a drag coefficient of only 0.25, making the car the most aerodynamic luxury sedan, the company claims. Moreover, the new body is 30 percent stiffer, resulting in more precise handling.
Standard and Optional Features
Notable standard features include a power sunroof, real wood trim, 14-way power adjustable front seats and a COMMAND infotainment system with a 7-inch display screen.
There is no lack of optional features available on the on the E-Class for those seeking an extra touch of luxury.
The Premium One Package nets a navigation system, a Harmon/Kardon LOGIC7 surround-sound audio system, heated seats, an iPod/MP3 media interface, a power rear sunshade, a rear-view Camera, SIRIUS satellite radio with real-time traffic service, ZAGAT Survey restaurant guide and Gracenote media database
The Premium Two Package includes all of the Premium One features but adds Adaptive Highbeam Assist, bi-xenon headlamps with active curve illumination, an electronic trunk closer, a headlamp washing system, KEYLESS GO and LED daytime Running Lamps.
Other options include AMG wheels, a panoramic sunroof and upgraded interior leather.
Safety
Mercedes-Benz has long been known for its safety features, and the E-Class will only add to that reputation. In addition to ABS and ESP stability control, the car boasts nine supplemental restraints including two-stage front air bags, a knee air bag for the driver and pelvic air bags which work together with curtain and side air bags to provide extra protection for front occupants in dangerous side-impact collisions.
Also standard is an “ATTENTION ASSIST” system that can alert the driver to the first signs of drowsiness, a factor that causes more than 100,000 accidents a year in the U.S.A steering sensor is coupled to smart software that uses 70 parameters to establish a unique driver profile during the first 20 minutes of driving. Between 50 and 112 mph, the system identifies the erratic steering corrections drivers make as they begin to get drowsy and triggers an audible warning and a "Time for a Rest?" message with a coffee cup icon in the instrument cluster.
Optional safety equipment includes the Lane Keeping Assist system, which alerts the driver by simulating a rumble strip vibration in the steering wheel if the car drifts from its lane without the turn signals on. Part of the Lane Tracking Package, it operates at speeds above 37 mph via a system that recognizes lane markings, thanks to a small camera in the windshield and a computer that analyzes the video images.
The Lane Tracking Package also includes Blind Spot Assist, which monitors both blind spots behind and to the side of the vehicle. Whenever a turn signal is activated with a vehicle in the blind spot, the driver gets visual and audible warnings.
Key Competitors
Competing against the E-Class for the checkbooks of mid-size luxury sedan buyers are the BMW 5-Series, Audi A6, Jaguar XF, Lexus GS 350 and the Infiniti M37 and M56.
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- General
- Body Style: Sedan
- Size: Midsize
- Market Segment: Luxury
- Weight: 3825 lbs
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- Exterior
- Length: 191.7 in.
- Width: 75.9 in.
- Height: 57.9 in.
- Wheelbase: 113.2 in.
- Ground Clearance: 4.1 in.
- Front Track: 63.0 in.
- Rear Track: 63.7 in.
- Weight Distribution: TBD
- Drag Coefficient: TBD
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- Interior - General
- Seats: 5
- Passenger Volume: TBD
- Cargo Volume: 15.9 cu. ft.
- Cargo Volume (Seats Folded): TBD
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- Interior - Front Row
- Volume: TBD
- Leg Room: 41.3 in.
- Head Room: 37.9 in.
- Shoulder Room: 57.8 in.
- Hip Room: TBD
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- Interior - Second Row
- Volume: TBD
- Leg Room: 35.8 in.
- Head Room: 38.2 in.
- Shoulder Room: 56.9 in.
- Hip Room: TBD
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- Propulsion
- Fuel Type: Gas
- Engine Type: 3.5L V6
- Power: 302 hp @ 6500 rpm
- Torque: 273 lb-ft @ 3500-5250 rpm
- Transmission: 7-Speed Automatic
- Highway Fuel Economy: 30 mpg
- City Fuel Economy: 20 mpg
- Forced Induction: None
- Direct Injection: Yes
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- Chassis
- Layout: Rear Wheel Drive
- Front Suspension: Strut-Type
- Rear Suspension: Multi-Link
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- Wheels
- Front: 17" Aluminum
- Front Tires: 245/45R17
- Rear: 17" Aluminum
- Rear Tires: 245/45R17
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- Trailering & Hauling
- Trailer Weight: TBD
- Payload: N/A
- Tongue Weight: TBD
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