The Next Mercedes E-class ?
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The only thing that really jumps out is the 3.5L V6 CDI diesel engine that makes 313HP! Holly crap, I thought the twin turbo diesel in the BMW535 at 272HP was something special. 313HP and 30MPG+ in a mid sized sedan - that's pretty good use of technology - too bad all of the other crap will get in the way of the driving experience.
You think there's enough engine choices there?
You think there's enough engine choices there?
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Originally Posted by biker
The only thing that really jumps out is the 3.5L V6 CDI diesel engine that makes 313HP! Holly crap, I thought the twin turbo diesel in the BMW535 at 272HP was something special. 313HP and 30MPG+ in a mid sized sedan - that's pretty good use of technology - too bad all of the other crap will get in the way of the driving experience.
You think there's enough engine choices there?
You think there's enough engine choices there?
E350 => 272hp
E350 CDI => 313hp!!
E400 => 320hp
E400 CDI => 353hp!!!
Not to mention the diesel engines will offer far more torque than the gasoline engines.
You really have to give it to the Germans when it comes to diesel technologies.
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Originally Posted by AmethySC
The remaining motorizing might look in such a way: • E 250, 2,5-l-V6 DI, 214 HP • E 300, 3,0-l-V6 DI, 243 HP • E 350, 3,5-l-V6 DI, 272 HP • E 400, 4,0-l-V8 DI, 320 HP • E 550, 5,5-l-V8 DI, 388 HP • E 63 AMG , 6,3-l-V8, 571 HP • E 280 CDI , 3,0-l-V6, 204 HP • E 300 CDI, 3,0-l-V6, 225 HP • E 350 CDI, 3,0-l-V6 with register loading, 313 HP • E 400 CDI, 4,0-l-V8, 354 HP.
http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do...ticleId=105692
It says the new diesel V8 will be a 4.2L generating "only" 314 horsepower at 3,600 rpm and 538 (!!!) pound-feet of torque at 2,200 rpm, as opposed to a 4.0L generating 354 horsepower as reported by Autobild.
Still it's an amazing engine.
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From: MD
Originally Posted by XeroK00L
Edmunds posted a conflicting info today:
http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do...ticleId=105692
It says the new diesel V8 will be a 4.2L generating "only" 314 horsepower at 3,600 rpm and 538 (!!!) pound-feet of torque at 2,200 rpm, as opposed to a 4.0L generating 354 horsepower as reported by Autobild.
Still it's an amazing engine.
http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do...ticleId=105692
It says the new diesel V8 will be a 4.2L generating "only" 314 horsepower at 3,600 rpm and 538 (!!!) pound-feet of torque at 2,200 rpm, as opposed to a 4.0L generating 354 horsepower as reported by Autobild.
Still it's an amazing engine.
The CGI still looks hideous.
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From: SF
Originally Posted by XeroK00L
Edmunds posted a conflicting info today:
http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do...ticleId=105692
It says the new diesel V8 will be a 4.2L generating "only" 314 horsepower at 3,600 rpm and 538 (!!!) pound-feet of torque at 2,200 rpm, as opposed to a 4.0L generating 354 horsepower as reported by Autobild.
Still it's an amazing engine.
http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do...ticleId=105692
It says the new diesel V8 will be a 4.2L generating "only" 314 horsepower at 3,600 rpm and 538 (!!!) pound-feet of torque at 2,200 rpm, as opposed to a 4.0L generating 354 horsepower as reported by Autobild.
Still it's an amazing engine.
dont mess with diesel tq. 538ft-lb is good enough to rip off tar from the pavement. much be fun!
but what the heck is CGI?? MB has E class, CLs and now CGI? i wonder when they would start making C-idontknowwhatiamdoing.
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From: SF
Originally Posted by XeroK00L
MB's image will be DESTROYED if that is what the rear of the next E looks like--a bad, horrible copy of the Accord and the new Sonata (and perhaps the '00-'01 ES300?). 
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can u see sonata rebadged as MB E class in a few years? that'd be funny.
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From: MD
Originally Posted by DC52E55
dont mess with diesel tq. 538ft-lb is good enough to rip off tar from the pavement. much be fun!
but what the heck is CGI?? MB has E class, CLs and now CGI? i wonder when they would start making C-idontknowwhatiamdoing.
but what the heck is CGI?? MB has E class, CLs and now CGI? i wonder when they would start making C-idontknowwhatiamdoing.
See #2.
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From: SF
Originally Posted by Incendiary
god i m dumb, someone slap me
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From: NYC Raised But ATL is where I stay.
Originally Posted by chicagoblknazn
Oooooooooooooooo.............I love Honda Accords!! 
Originally Posted by AmethySC
source : autobild.de
Yep........ This is a clear case of "not leaving well enough alone". I too have read somewhere that the next E will "mimic the new GS" front facia.
My sentiments are echoed by some of you, the current AMG E is almost timeless looking simple yet elegant. Very streamlined and eye-pleasing from every angle.
