In appearance, it is significantly different from the current model. A wedge-shaped profile and muscular rear section, are part of the new style, which also includes a new twin-lens headlight design. Front daytime running lights are set below the bumper line.
Standard features include Attention Assist, a drowsiness detection system that uses feedback from over 70 sensors to monitor behaviour and alert the driver when the need to take a break becomes evident. Other items include lights that dim automatically to avoid dazzling oncoming traffic, proximity control, parking guidance and reversing camera, improved pedestrian protection plus a full array of driver and passenger airbags.
With a drag coefficient of only 0.25, the new E-Class is the world's most aerodynamically efficient luxury saloon. All models consume less fuel, with consumption down by up to 20%.
Twelve models make up the new E-Class range — six diesels and six petrol — of which eight have BlueEfficiency credentials. Diesel units are the E 200CDI, E 220CDI, E 250 CDI and E 350 CDI — all with Blue Efficiency — E 350 Blue Tec and E 350 CDI 4Matic. Petrol units are the E 200 CGI, E 250 CGI, E 350 CGI, all with Blue Efficiency, E 350 4Matic, E 500 and E 500 4Matic.
First to arrive in Ireland will be the E 220CDI which is due for launch in June. Following in September will be the E 200CDI — the first E-Class to have a 200CDI engine — the E 250CDI and the E 200 Kompressor. All new E-Class models come in a choice of three design and equipment lines that include higher-spec Elegance and Avantgarde versions.
Final pricing has yet to be agreed.
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