12 JUNE 2015www.autocar.co.uk
2016 Mercedes-Benz E-Class spotted testing
Edited by : AL CIRCLE
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The next-generation Mercedes-Benz E-Class saloon has been spotted testing ahead of a planned debut at the Detroit motor show in January next year.
The new-generation model, codenamed W213, adopts Mercedes' modular MRA platform, as used by the latest C-Class and S-Class models.
Insiders confirm the new E-Class will once again grow in size, to about 4950mm long and 1940mm wide. An estate, offering a similar 695-litre luggage capacity to its predecessor, is due to go on sale towards the end of 2016. The increased use of high-strength steel and aluminium is claimed to make both versions up to 100kg lighter than today's.
Stylistically, the new E-Class follows the latest C-Class, the GLA, and the S-Class coupé. As on other recent models, Mercedes plans two distinct front-end treatments: a traditional chrome grille and a more sporting blade grille. Sources suggest the aerodynamics have been refined so that the drag coefficient has improved from 0.25 to a class-leading 0.23.
The new E-Class will be launched in the UK during the second quarter of next year. It will have a new generation of four-cylinder diesel engines, codenamed OM654, alongside existing four-cylinder petrol engines. The new 2.0-litre diesel is expected to be offered in two states of tune.
The new-generation model, codenamed W213, adopts Mercedes' modular MRA platform, as used by the latest C-Class and S-Class models.
Insiders confirm the new E-Class will once again grow in size, to about 4950mm long and 1940mm wide. An estate, offering a similar 695-litre luggage capacity to its predecessor, is due to go on sale towards the end of 2016. The increased use of high-strength steel and aluminium is claimed to make both versions up to 100kg lighter than today's.
Stylistically, the new E-Class follows the latest C-Class, the GLA, and the S-Class coupé. As on other recent models, Mercedes plans two distinct front-end treatments: a traditional chrome grille and a more sporting blade grille. Sources suggest the aerodynamics have been refined so that the drag coefficient has improved from 0.25 to a class-leading 0.23.
The new E-Class will be launched in the UK during the second quarter of next year. It will have a new generation of four-cylinder diesel engines, codenamed OM654, alongside existing four-cylinder petrol engines. The new 2.0-litre diesel is expected to be offered in two states of tune.
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