2017 Mercedes E-Class spied wearing significantly less disguise. World Car Fans
September 2, 2015
By: Michael Gauthier
The 2016 / 2017 Mercedes E-Class has been spied wearing significantly less disguise.
Set to be introduced sometime next year, the redesigned sedan follows in the footsteps of the C- and S-Class as it upscale styling that closely echoes its brethren. Starting up front, we can see a rounded front fascia with a two-bar grille that is flanked by familiar headlights. The déjà vu design continues out back as the rear end mirrors both the aforementioned models.
The interior eschews the straight lines of its predecessor for a flowing dashboard with circular air vents and a large infotainment system. We can also see a three-spoke steering wheel, gloss black trim and metallic accents.
Mercedes has been tight-lipped about performance specifications but the model is slated to ride on the company's new MRA platform which should help the car weigh between 70 - 150 kg (154 - 330 lbs) less than its predecessor.
Engine options remain unconfirmed but will likely be shared with the C- and S-Class. This mean we can expect an assortment of familiar four-, six- and eight-cylinder options.
Seriously though, this is my most anticipated car of the 2017 model year. I really hope they bring the non-AMG V-8 back, but a twin-turbo I-6 from that new modular engine series wouldn't sting too much.
I agree. I'm have never been a huge Mercedes fan but the latest models have really been grabbing my eyes. Just as much, if not more than the current Cadillac line-up. BMW still makes my favorite sedans though.
They are going to sell boat loads of these pretty much everywhere. Looks like it has a bit of the S-class look while maintaining a good profile (which IMO the C-class doesn't do as well).
I want one already. I'd like a diesel all wheel drive model. Hopefully they have a model with the smaller hood ornament instead of the giant 3 pointed.
I'm not sure about this, the E Class always had the unique design in the family. This to me looks like a smaller S class, still has a bit of camo so I could be wrong.
Overall, this is a winner. Will it debut with the new I6? I think the move to an I6 is exciting for the industry.
I REALLY hate their new logo treatments lately though. The logo and grill bars are so huge and clunky - there's nothing elegant about them.
I'm not sure I like giving up so much prime dash real estate to vents. Seems like function really lost out to form here.
I hope the wheels are a joke.
Audi already did this wheel and did a MUCH better job of it. BTW - this is my favorite A8 generation (styling).
Not a fan of this rounded, droopy look, but I have to admit it's distinctive. Will they still offer the more traditional grille and small hood ornament instead of the giant, garish star?
Not sure if buyers are going to be able to tell it's ANY different from the outgoing model, at least from the outside. I hope the MB base wasn't looking for more that a microscopic tweaking...
If you seriously can't tell the difference between the two:
Then your eyes are so bad you shouldn't even be driving, sorry. One is hard edged and blocky, the other is curvy and fluidic.
First off, I said "Mercedes base", of which I am not. My statement applied to MB buyers.
Secondly, I didn't say I couldn't tell the difference, but that it was practically microscopic.
Thirdly, I think you are getting hornswaggled by all the camo patches over the hard blocky lines of the '17, but people are going to see what they want to see.
The tapered rear, or at least how MB has been doing it, is not fitting for a luxury sedan. A luxury sedan needs a slightly tall, very horizontal rear end to emphasize width, room, and on-road stability.
From the rear 3/4, the E-class presence will get rekt by more traditionally shaped competitors like the Lexus GS
I've already noticed this a with the new C-class, seeing them side by side from the rear with a 3 series in traffic. The C-class looks smaller and has less presence from that angle due to the tapered rear.
I disagree. The ATS fits the description you describe as stable, wide, and roomy:
As does the IS:
Yet the C Class handily outsells all of the cars above, all while costing far more than them.
I think the new E, tapered rear and all, will continue to dominate the class in sales, even while costing more than every other car in that class. Hell, the current E still is the sales leader in the midsize luxury segment, despite its age and higher starting price.
There are some speculations and rumors that E class will be the first Mercedes to have a new smooth inline 6. There will be a gasoline and diesel inline 6 in offering according to rumors.
Will be interesting to see if this is true.
There's some obvious missteps in that rendering (especially the headlights) but the design overall won't deviate too much from the look established by the C-class and S-class. I personally do not think this model will look nearly as hard edged as the W212.
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