Still over a year away, the next generation Mercedes-Benz E-Class, code-named W212 is expected to make its debut in a year and a half at the Frankfurt Motor Show. First seen with less camouflage over one week ago, here are the latest photos taken close to Mercedes’ headquarters in Stuttgart but this prototype is sporting different wheels and a standard roof as opposed to the panoramic roof spotted on the first prototype.
The next E-Class will offer the typical wide range of engines in Europe starting with a 4 cylinder petrol engine with 184 hp up to an 544 hp V8. Gaining more importance than ever, the diesels range of engines starts with a 136 hp 4 cylinder up to a 354 hp V8. Unfortunately, consumers interested in a hybrid version will have to wait a year later as the E-Class is expected to be released with a diesel hybrid engine like the current E 300 BLUETEC hybrid which makes 224 hp from a 3.0 litre V6 and a 15kW electric engine with an integrated start generator.
New Mercedes E-Class Black Tape Camo Latest Spy Photos
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By Brian Potter
March 10, 2008 5:32 PM
Filed Under: German, Mercedes-Benz, Spy Photos
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designerr
March 10, 2008 8:38 PM
i belive this model will be succesfull.really nice and balanced proportion.
benz_man
March 11, 2008 4:36 AM
I didnt think I would like the split headlights, but they look pretty good right here.
122
March 11, 2008 11:44 AM
You don't, there are already renderings everywhere (if you're bothered to look) which replicate almost all of the details.
phobos
March 11, 2008 5:58 PM
Next e class will be the best sedan in the world..can't wait to see the interior..and did anyone notice the rear fender ?it reminds me of the ocean drive concept
wirelesscoyote
March 13, 2008 12:06 AM
With those new bigger wheels on the car, it does look like a better car when compare to the last spy shot we got. I am still not very convince about the split headlight. But I guess its a norm for the E-Class now. When it debut I will decide if I want the XF or this. I know this will be a techno gizmo when compared to the XF. But I think the Jag will be a younger car. I hope to see the interior shot soon as well as some Nurburgring tests.
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