New Mercedes E-Class Sedan Sales hit 40,000, Wagon Confirmed for Frankfurt
By Thami Masemola
July 27, 2009 9:36 PM
Filed Under: German, Mercedes-Benz
Mercedes-Benz has another sure-hit under their belt. The new E-Class sedan has so far sold more than 40,000 units since its introduction earlier in the year. The company also confirms that the E-Class Estate will be launched in the autumn of 2009 with a public debut at IAA in September. Several spy pictures of the Estate have appeared already.
"We are very delighted with this positive response," said Dr. Klaus Maier, Executive Vice President Sales and Marketing Mercedes-Benz Cars, "because the E-Class has always been of great importance for Mercedes-Benz. It's an exemplary embodiment of the brand's basic attributes of safety, comfort, and quality."
Sales are sure to increase even further in the coming months when the E-Class is launched in key markets like the US and China. The two new sedan models that have also been added will help. These are the E 200 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY that makes 135kW (184hp) and an E 200 CDI with 100kW (136hp). The coupé gets two new versions too, including an E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY.
Under the prevailing market conditions it might prove difficult for the new car to follow in the tracks of its predecessor which sold over 1.5 million units during the 6 years it was in the market. But even a betting man would find it hard to bet against it though.
Press Release (Click to expand)
- More than 40,000 vehicles delivered to customers
- E-Class sedan is the global market leader in its segment
- Two new fuel-efficient four-cylinder engines now available in the sedan
- New E-Class station wagon to be launched in fall 2009
The new E-Class has gotten off to a very successful start, with more than 40,000 units delivered to customers since the market introduction in spring 2009. Mercedes-Benz expects sales of the new E-Class to receive a further boost in the coming months from the vehicle's introduction in key markets including the U.S. and China and the launch of the new station wagon in fall 2009. The station wagon will celebrate its world premiere at this year's IAA in September. Dr. Klaus Maier, Executive Vice President Sales and Marketing Mercedes-Benz Cars: "The fact that the E-Class sedan already became the global market leader in May demonstrates how well it is being received by our customers. The new coupe is also extremely popular, thanks to its dynamic design and the new generation of efficient engines. We are very delighted with this positive response because the E-Class has always been of great importance for Mercedes-Benz. It's an exemplary embodiment of the brand's basic attributes of safety, comfort, and quality. The new E-Class also sets the standards when it comes to economy in the upper-range segment."
The new E-Class models have outstanding fuel economy. The sedan's four- and six-cylinder engines have direct injection systems and consume far less fuel than their predecessors despite their greater output. This month also marked the sales release of two new four-cylinder engines, which combine higher fuel efficiency with the level of driving comfort that is typical of Mercedes-Benz.
The two new units round out the Mercedes-Benz engine range in the business class. The E 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY with 100 kW/136 hp consumes 5.2 liters of diesel per 100 kilometers. And the new E 200 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY with direct injection delivers 135 kW/184 hp and consumes only 7.2 liters of gasoline per 100 kilometers. The model program of the sporty coupe also includes two new four-cylinder engines that require significantly less fuel while offering a clear increase of output and torque. The E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY coupe consumes just 5.1 liters of fuel per 100 kilometers while emitting only 135 grams of CO2 per kilometer, which makes it one of the most economical automobiles in its class.
The special characteristics of the new E-Class include not only a high level of environmental friendliness, but also a unique combination of driver assistance systems. Approximately a dozen different assistance systems are available to customers, including new Mercedes-Benz developments such as Lane Keeping Assist, Speed Limit Assist, and Night View Assist. These technologies make the E-Class a "thinking" partner that can not only see, feel, and respond to dangers by means of its "reflexes," but also act independently to prevent accidents or minimize their effects.
The new E-Class is the successor of an internationally successful Mercedes-Benz model. About 1.5 million sedans and station wagons of that predecessor model, the 211 series, have been delivered to customers since its market launch six years ago. Over the past 60 years, the eight generations of the E-Class sedan have thrilled ten million customers worldwide, making it the most successful business sedan in the world.
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...which goes to show you're better off dating an oriental than a pig dawg! :)
Edited by user on July 28, 2009 at 12:16 PM
The best one was the black coupe I chased on the Autobahn. It was indeed absolutely stunning. I passed it to see it in the rear view mirror and let it pass me so I can see it from the back and drove along side it. The little window/b pillar was not too noticable in person.
It was an admirable car and the driver was a total class act.
Now I need to sit in one to judge the interior and drive one to assess the dynamics of it.
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