truth The benchmark in the saloon market, the new E-Class breaks with the classicism with which his pedigree is generally imbued. A long hood, shortened overhangs and a more streamlined roofline give the line energy while remaining a serious specimen. While the classic chrome grille and star-crowned hood remain, the AMG Line trim favors a more original radiator grille that sparkles many triangular starsbrand logo.

The headlights, connected by a “black panel” similar to the Mercedes-EQ model, are equipped with LEDs as standard. Especially on board, the connection with electric models is most obvious.. As an option, the E-Class can be equipped with Hyperscreen, this dashboard, where three screens are assembled under one surface, appears to be one. And all the physical controls, like the very practical central touchpad, have been replaced by a “everything on the screen” still questionable while driving.

Multi-energy range

For its launch this fall, The E-Class will be available with four engines, including two plug-in hybrids. there The E300e offers 313 hp combined, delivered on rear wheels or on four wheels, at the request of the customer. there 380 hp E400e delivered directly in four-wheel drive. Thanks to a powerful battery with a capacity of 25.4 kWh, they claim an electric range of 111 to 118 km! Which shows a ridiculously low combined consumption of 0.5 to 0.9L/100km. xOn their side Gasoline E200 with a capacity of 204 hp will be the entry level. And a German reference don’t give up on diesel just yetis still very important in certain markets, with a 2 liters with a capacity of 197 hp, is offered with two- or four-wheel drive. This engine will obviously be the most economical, with average consumption from 4.9 to 5.8 l/100 kmagainst 6.4-7.3 l/100 km for gasoline.

From €64,750

In a good Mercedes sedan, E-Class will pay special attention to the comfort of its passengers, in particular with suspensions that isolate the chassis and body from vibration and rolling noise, as well as with an additional Airmatic suspension that is responsible for the perfect stability of the car in all conditions. Additionally, the rear axle can be steered improve agility. This is all that we are promised on paper. We only needed to know one detail: its price! The price starts from 64,750 euros for gasoline and 67,900 euros for diesel. Concerning battery hybrid, expect at least €72,250. Therefore, it is more expensive than its main rival, the new one BMW 5 series, which starts at 62,800 euros. The same for the elder, of course, Audi A6and this is 58,040 euros…

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