2010 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Estate in Depth with New Promo Video

By Zack Newmark
October 13, 2009 5:03 PM
Filed Under: German, Mercedes-Benz

Earlier today, Daimler released an extensive amount of photos, video, and information about the new Mercedes-Benz E-Class Estate. The car will have a choice of five different engines when it goes on sale in November, with another six models ready for release by March 2010.

Pricing will begin at €41,947 for the base level E200 CDI BlueEfficiency, with a 136 horsepower, four-cylinder engine. A €70,150 E500 will also be released with a 5.5-liter V8 petrol producing up to 388 horsepower.

But most exciting is the range-leading E63 AMG, powered by a massive 6.2-liter V8 petrol. The 525 horsepower car will be on sale for €108,409. The above listed prices all include 19% VAT.

The E-Class Estate will come with a wide variety of standard features. All V6 or V8 models get the 7G-Tronic automatic transmission, while four-cylinder models get a new air regulating radiator louvres to improve aerodynamics. The car has enough airbags to practically envelop all of the passengers, while front passengers are also protected by responsive head restraints. Adaptive braking, drowsiness warnings, stability control, and Thermatic climate control are all included.

You can read all of the extensive details, including vehicle pricing, in the press release below.

Press Release (Click to expand)

The new Mercedes-Benz E-Class Estate: Intelligent (E)state-of-the-art

Functional: top marks for load capacity and ease of operation
Safe: nine airbags as standard, plus innovative driver assistance systems
Comfortable: adaptive damping and air suspension with automatic
self-levelling at the rear
Powerful: choice of eleven engines with more output and lower consumption

From November 2009, Mercedes-Benz is launching the Estate version as another highly distinctive member of the E-Class family. Like the Saloon and Coupé, the Estate combines its own, elegant design with leadership in safety, comfort, quality and practicality. A number of technical innovations have been incorporated into the new
E-Class which no other car in this class is able to offer - from drowsiness detection to automatic emergency braking when an accident is recognised as imminent, and from Adaptive Highbeam Assist to the active bonnet. Naturally the Estate also features all these innovations. Plus an air suspension with self-levelling at the rear and unique new load compartment management features. This area can also accommodate an optional third row of seats, something unique among the competition.

The E-Class Estate is seen as the progenitor of the premium lifestyle estate segment more than 30 years ago. Since the launch of the first Estate in 1977, more than one million customers have discovered their enthusiasm for this most practical way of driving a Mercedes luxury saloon. This success story is set to be continued by the fifth generation of the E-Class Estate – at the same time following up on the successful launch of the Saloon.

The performance of the Saloon and Coupé in the 2009 AutoBild Design Awards shows how well the striking lines of the E-Class have been received: more than 100,000 readers of the German motoring publication voted the four-door model the most
beautiful car in the world, and gave the two-door model first place in the Coupé/Convertible category.

Design: new Mercedes handwriting combined with E-Class styling features

The new Estate immediately makes an athletic and practical, but also serene and safe impression. Its distinctive design character is based on the new Mercedes style, which had its debut in the S-Class and is now also represented in the C-Class. One of its characteristics is the interplay between concave and taut surfaces, which are delimited by dynamic edges and structured contours.

The side view reveals many new features, leaving no doubt about the identity of the new Estate. The B and C-pillars appear to merge into the background thanks to glossy, black trim panels, making the entire side window area look like a single unit. This leads to an expressive arch leading from the filigree A-pillar to the dramatic roof line and the downward-tapering D-pillar, all resting on the athletic shoulder-line of the
Estate. The intriguing design of the door sill panels, which are visually understated in the centre but feature a prominent light-catching contour towards the wheel arches, accentuates the dramatic overall effect of the side aspect. This is additionally emphasised by the muscular, sweeping line on the rear section in front of the rear wheel.

When forming the rear end, the Mercedes designers took care to give expression to the great practicality of the new model. They did this by emphasising horizontal lines, for example the band formed by the tail lights and the chromed tailgate handle. The new LED tail lights are of two-part design, and create a visual continuation of the side wall into the tailgate itself. Both by day and night, their distinctive design is a recognition factor for the new Estate. The D-pillar, which tapers downwards from the roof to the beltline, contributes to the particularly large tailgate. The E-Class Estate is the largest estate car in the premium segment, and it makes no secret of the fact.

Functional: top marks for load capacity and ease of operation

One particularly special feature of the load compartment management system is the option of opening the standard-fit EASY-PACKtailgate automatically by using the ignition key or pressing the handle if the car needs to be loaded from behind. The
innovative "quickfold" system enables the rear 1/3:2/3-split seat backrests to be folded down by a cable pull from the load compartment. Neither the head restraints nor the rear-seat cushions need to be adjusted or folded down beforehand in order to be able to do this and create a level loading surface. As another useful feature, either the left or right backrest sections, or both together, can be folded down. This enables the rear seat unit to be used also by passengers even when long and bulky items are being carried. The backrest sections can also be unlocked and folded down from the side, inside on the C-pillar.

It is now also much easier to use the combined luggage compartment cover and
retaining net, which is fitted as standard. This has been attached at beltline level for the first time, making it far simpler to install and remove in various positions, both from within the luggage compartment itself as well as from the interior. At the same time, it no longer interferes with the folding forward of the rear seat backrests. When transporting large loads, the combined luggage compartment cover and retaining net can also be secured to the folded backrests, enabling the retaining net and cover to continue to be used.

With a load capacity of up to 1950 litres, the new E-Class Estate (length/width/height: 4895/1854/1512 millimetres) sets the standard in its class. Apart from the load compartment capacity itself, other dimensions of great practical importance, such as the rear aperture, rear sill height or maximum load length, demonstrate the expertise of Mercedes-Benz in estate car engineering.

It is not only in the load compartment that the generous dimensions of the preceding model have been improved even further in many respects. Two examples in the interior illustrate this: the elbow width in the rear has been increased by 51 millimetres to 1505 millimetres. Rear headroom with the large tilting/sliding sunroof installed has also improved by 46 millimetres to 1010 millimetres, and is almost as generous as in versions with no sunroof (1012 mm).

An exemplary load management system is specified as standard. For example, the automatically opening tailgate with automatic raising of the load compartment cover. When the tailgate is opened, the load compartment cover is automatically raised to allow unobstructed loading and unloading. Also fitted as standard is the EASY-PACKfolding load compartment floor, which considerably increases the usable height of the load compartment. It can be folded up and secured in various positions. Standard equipment also includes the load securing net, which is combined with the load compartment cover and secured discreetly at beltline level. The optional folding bench seat for the load compartment - designed to accommodate two additional passengers up to 50 kg in weight and 140 cm in height - is also unique in this vehicle segment.

Safety: nine airbags as standard, plus innovative driver assistance systems

Mercedes-Benz has consolidated its leadership in safety even further with the new
E-Class. Around one dozen new or improved driver assistance systems help to prevent accidents or at least reduce the severity of the impact. These include the standard ATTENTION ASSIST drowsiness detection system, the optional DISTRONIC PLUSproximity control and the PRE-SAFE®Brake, which is able to initiate partial and full emergency braking autonomously. For the first time, PRE-SAFE®is also able to use only the information received from the short-range sensors in the front bumper to tension the front seat belts at the last moment before an accident recognised as unavoidable, thereby reducing the loads on the driver and front passenger during the crash. In addition, in specifications including all-electric seats (optional extra), the front passenger seat is also adjusted into an optimum position.

With nine airbags fitted as standard, four seat-belt tensioners and belt-force limiters plus NECK-PRO crash-responsive head restraints, the new E-Class offers an even more extensive package of safety equipment than its predecessor. The airbags, which can deploy in a matter of milliseconds in the event of an accident, include two adaptive airbags for the driver and front passenger, a kneebag for the driver, two sidebags in the front-seat backrests and two large windowbags which extend from the A-pillar to the C-pillar during a side impact. Pelvisbags for the front occupants are also included for the first time. These reduce the loads acting on the pelvic area in particular during a lateral collision.

Sidebags are also available for the rear seat passengers on request. As a further safety innovation, Mercedes-Benz also offers optional, self-adaptive belt force limiters for the rear. These can adjust to the size and weight of the passengers, and also
become available for the Saloon with the introduction of the Estate.

Suspension: automatic self-levelling at the rear as standard

Outstanding comfort on long journeys in the Estate is ensured by the newly developed DIRECT CONTROL suspension, which features the adaptive damping system as standard. The likewise standard self-levelling rear suspension ensures that the Estate always remains at the same level, even when fully loaded. The suspension setup of the Estate has also been adapted to suit the modified body geometry, with slightly stiffer shock absorber settings and torsion bar stabilisers. Without any penalty in
road roar and tyre vibration characteristics, this makes the Estate just as agile as the Saloon.

In the interests of favourable axle kinematics, superior vibrational comfort and
improved safety, the lower link of the the three-link front suspension with McPherson struts consists of two separate elements which act as torque and cross struts. In addition to precise wheel location, this design has the particular advantage of compensating vibrations caused by tyre imbalances or fluctuating brake forces
better than rigid wishbones.

In the interests of greater comfort and agility, the multi-link independent suspension so successful for more than 25 years was re-engineered for use in the new E-Class. Modifications included the front cross-bar of the axle housing, which is now supported by the vehicle body over a wider area. This reduces the forces transmitted into the passenger compartment, a comfort feature that is particularly noticeable when crossing transverse joints in the road surface.

Engines: considerable reduction in fuel consumption and emissions

The fuel consumption and emissions of the new Estate have been considerably reduced by new engines and numerous detailed improvements (aerodynamics, weight, energy management, reduced resistances). One good example is the
E 250 CDIBlueEFFICIENCY with an output of 150 kW and 500 Nm of torque, whose fuel consumption is only 5.7 litres per 100 km with 150 g of CO2 per km.

The range of engines available on the launch of the new Estate comprises five units developing from 125 kW/170 hp to 285 kW/388 hp. Though with a lower displacement, the new and improved engines generate more output than their predecessors while impressing with fuel consumption figures that were previously only found in the compact class. This was made possible by numerous innovations, for example the petrol model E 350 CGIBlueEFFICIENCY with spray-guided combustion. The four-cylinder CDIengines partly owe their exceptional status to newly developed piezo-electric injectors and two-stage turbocharging. All the engines meet the EU5 emission standard.

All the engines available on launch, the accompanying transmissions installed as standard and the basic prices at a glance (all prices include 19% VAT):

Diesel

E 220 CDIBlueEFFICIENCY: 4 in-line, 2143 cc, 125 kW/170 hp, 5.7 -
5.8 l/100 km, 150 - 153 g CO2/km, 6-speed manual transmission, from 44,803.50 euros
E 250 CDIBlueEFFICIENCY: 4 in-line, 2143 cc, 150 kW/204 hp, 5.7 - 5.8 l/100 km, 150 - 153 g CO2/km, 6-speed manual transmission, from
47,719 euros
E 350 CDIBlueEFFICIENCY: V6, 2987 cc, 170 kW/231 hp, 7.0 - 7.3 l/100 km, 185 - 192 g CO2/km, 7-speed automatic transmission, from 54,204.50 euros

Petrol

E 350 CGIBlueEFFICIENCY: V6, 3498 cc, 215 kW/292 hp, 8.6 - 8.9 l/100 km, 200 - 208 g CO2/km, 7-speed automatic transmission, from 55,156.50 euros
E 500: V8, 5461 cc, 285 kW/388 hp, 11.1 - 11.2 l/100 km, 258 - 260 g CO2/km, 7-speed automatic transmission, from 70,150.50 euros

The following engines will be available from the first quarter of 2010:

Diesel

E 200 CDIBlueEFFICIENCY: 4 in-line, 2143 cc, 100 kW/136 hp,
5.8 – 6.0 l/100 km, 152 - 156 g CO2/km, 6-speed manual transmission, from 41,947.50 euros
E 350 CDI4MATIC BlueEFFICIENCY: V6, 2987 cc, 170 kW/231 hp,
7.6 - 7.7 l/100 km, 200 - 203 g CO2/km, 7-speed automatic transmission, from 56,941.50 euros

Petrol

E 200 CGIBlueEFFICIENCY: 4 in-line, 1796 cc, 135 kW/183 hp, 7.7* l/100 km, 179* g CO2/km, 6-speed manual transmission, from 42,721 euros
E 250 CGIBlueEFFICIENCY: 4 in-line, 1796 cc, 150 kW/204 hp, 8.0 l/100 km, 185 g CO2/km, 5-speed automatic transmission, from 47,719 euros
E 350 4MATIC: V6, 3498 cc, 200 kW/272 hp, 10.2 - 10.3 l/100 km, 238 - 241 g CO2/km, 7-speed automatic transmission, from 56,941.50 euros
E 63 AMG: V8, 6208 cc, 386 kW/525 hp, 12.8 l/100 km, 299 g CO2, 7-speed MCT sports transmission, from 108,409 euros

*Preliminary figures.

At a glance: Technical highlights of the new E-Class Estate (extracts)

Cornering lights: this function of the bi-xenon headlamps and the Intelligent Light System provides more safety on junctions and when driving slowly on tight bends.	Optional (standard for AVANTGARDE version)
ADAPTIVE BRAKE: this Mercedes brake system offers assistance functions, such as a HOLD function and Hill Start Assist, for greater safety and comfort.	Standard
Adaptive front airbags: the front airbags deploy in two stages, depending on accident severity.	Standard
Adaptive belt force limiter: the system detects the size of the passenger occupying the rear seat, based on the length of the seat belt strap which is pulled out, and adjusts the degree of protection accordingly.	Optional
Adaptive Main Beam Assist: this system adjusts the range of the headlamps in accordance with the distance to oncoming vehicles/vehicles travelling ahead.	Optional
Adaptive brake lights: flashing brake lights warn vehicles behind in an emergency braking situation.	Standard
AIRMATIC: the air suspension works together with an electronically controlled damping system.	Optional, standard in the E 500
Active multicontour seats: depending on the steering angle, lateral acceleration and speed, the inflation pressure and volume of the air chambers in the side bolsters of the seat backrests are varied to give the driver and front passenger even better lateral support. The seats also have comfort head restraints and a massage function.	Optional

Active Light System: the Intelligent Light System's bi-xenon headlamps follow the driver's steering movements.	Optional (standard for AVANTGARDE version)
Active Bonnet: in the event of an accident, the rear of the bonnet is raised by 50 millimetres in order to reduce the risk of injury to pedestrians.	Standard
Ambient lighting: when driving at night, optical fibres behind the trim on the dashboard and door panels and lights in the footwells provide a pleasant lighting atmosphere in the interior.	Standard in on the ELEGANCE and AVANTGARDE models
ATTENTION ASSIST: this Mercedes system detects driver drowsiness and gives a warning.	Standard
Motorway mode: from 90 km/h the entire width of the carriageway is illuminated, improving the driver’s range of vision by around 50 metres.	Optional (standard for AVANTGARDE version)
Bi-xenon headlamps: gas-discharge lamps for low and main beam improve safety at night.	Optional (standard for AVANTGARDE version)
Bluetooth interface: the mobile phone is wirelessly linked to the hands-free system.	Standard
Brake Assist PLUS: this system uses radar sensors to recognise an impending rear-end collision, calculates the necessary degree of braking assistance and makes it available immediately when the driver presses the brake pedal.	Optional as part of DISTRONIC PLUS
COMAND APS: the navigation data are stored on a hard disc. Further functions include the MUSIC REGISTER and voice control.	Optional
Controller: the principal control for the infotainment system is mounted on the transmission tunnel.	Standard

Digital radio: a special DAB tuner Digital Audio Broadcasting) and additional aerials allow the reception of digital radio broadcasts.	Optional in conjunction with Audio 50 APS and COMAND APS
DIRECT SELECT: seven-speed automatic transmission operated electronically using a lever on the steering column.	Standard in the V6/V8 models
Direct-Steer: a variable steering rack ratio based on the steering angle allows more agile handling and provides more comfort when parking and manoeuvring at slow speed.	Optional standard in the V6/V8 models
DISTRONIC PLUS: this radar-based proximity control system automatically maintains the E-Class Estate at a set distance from the vehicle in front, braking it to a standstill if necessary and accelerating when the gap ahead is sufficiently large. If the distance to the vehicle ahead decreases too quickly, the system gives the driver visual and audible warnings.	Optional
EASY-PACK rear sill protector: removable load sill protection	In conjunction with optional EASY-PACK load-securing kit
EASY-PACK folding load compartment floor: the load compartment floor can be folded up and arranged into different positions, allowing access to an additional compartment in the load area. In the case of the ELEGANCE and AVANTAGARDE models, as well as in conjunction with the optional EASY-PACK load-securing kit, the second load level is subdivided into additional compartments.	Standard
EASY-PACK load-securing kit: aluminium rails, load-securing points, a telescopic rod and lashing belts allow separation of the load compartment and secure stowage of luggage.	Optional
EASY-PACK tailgate: the tailgate is operated electromechanically, making loading and unloading significantly easier.	Standard
EASY-PACK folding box: the folding box is located under the folding load compartment floor.	Standard
EASY-PACK load compartment cover: this cover, which protects against the sun and provides privacy, is automatically raised on opening the tailgate and is then lowered back into position on closing the tailgate.	Standard
ECO start/stop function: In order to reduce fuel consumption, the engine switches off automatically when idling and restarts automatically when the driver operates the clutch.	Standard in the E 200 with manual transmission
Enhanced foglamps: This function of the Intelligent Light System pivots the offside headlamp outwards to illuminate the road verge more effectively.	Optional (standard for AVANTGARDE version)
ESP®: This safety system is able to reduce the risk of skidding in bends, and warns of pressure loss in the tyres.	Standard
ESP® vehicle/trailer stabilisation: this additional function detects dangerous oscillating movements of the trailer via the towing vehicle's yaw rate signal. By applying the brakes to the individual wheels, the situation is automatically defused.	Standard on equipment lines with trailer coupling
Headlamp Assist: a sensor on the windscreen automatically switches the headlamps on when darkness falls.	Standard
Rear Seat Entertainment: the rear faces of the front seat head restraints feature 8-inch displays connected to a DVD player.	Optional
Speed Limit Assist: a camera fitted inside the windscreen detects speed limit signs. The relevant limit is then displayed in the instrument cluster.	Optional

Belt force limiters: this technology reduces the force exerted by the belt strap on the seat occupant during a crash.	Standard for the front seats and the outer rear seats
Belt tensioners: any slack in the seat belt strap is instantly taken up during a crash to reduce the forward movement of the occupants caused by the impact.	Standard for the front seats and the outer rear seats
Intelligent Light System: This innovative headlamp technology provides five lighting functions which are activated depending on the driving and weather conditions (also see Cornering lights, Country mode, Motorway mode, Active Light System and Enhanced foglamps).	Optional (standard for AVANTGARDE version)
KEYLESS-GO: the doors and boot lid can be opened without a key. The engine is started at the touch of a button.	Optional
Child seat recognition: A transponder system automatically recognises whether a rear-facing child seat is installed, and deactivates the front passenger airbag if this is the case.	Optional
Kneebag: in the event of a crash, an additional airbag reduces the forward movement of the driver caused by the impact.	Standard
THERMATIC automatic climate control: this improved system controls two temperature zones and offers numerous adjustments for individual passenger comfort. Cooling of the glove compartment as standard.	Standard
THERMOTRONIC luxury automatic climate control: this system provides three-zone climate control, and allows individual climatisation modes to be set.	Optional

Country mode: this function of the Intelligent Light System replaces the previous low-beam headlamps and provides broader and brighter illumination of the opposite road verge.	Optional (standard for AVANTGARDE version)
LINGUATRONIC: the voice control system operates the radio, CD/DVD-player, CD/DVD-changer, navigation system and telephone.	Optional; standard in conjunction with Audio 50 APS including 6-disc DVD changer and with COMAND APS
Radiator louvres: this newly developed feature allows the supply of cooling air to the engine to be regulated in accordance with the driving situation and thus improves the vehicle's aerodynamics.	Standard in the four-cylinder models and the E 350 CGI
Media Interface: this universal interface allows portable audio devices to be connected to and controlled by the infotainment system of the E-Class.	Optional
Memory function: three memory settings are stored for both the driver's and the front passenger seat. The settings for the steering wheel and exterior mirrors are also stored.	Optional
Multifunction steering wheel: the radio, telephone, navigation system, display and other devices can be controlled from the steering wheel.	Standard
Multicontour seats: inflatable air chambers enable the seat contours and seat cushion length to be adjusted to the individual occupant.	Optional
Night View Assist PLUS: the display in the dashboard shows a realistic grey-scale image from an infrared camera that monitors the road ahead of the E-Class. Any pedestrians are additionally highlighted in the display.	Optional

NECK-PRO head restraints: crash-responsive head restraints support the heads of the driver and front passenger at an early stage during a rear-end collision, reducing the risk of a whiplash injury.	Standard
Self-levelling suspension: air springs on the rear axle automatically maintain the vehicle body its original level, even when fully loaded, thus retaining comfort and ground clearance.	Standard
Panoramic sliding roof: a large glass surface extends from the windscreen to the rear window. The front section slides to the rear at the touch of a button. The roof closes automatically in the event of rain.	Optional
Parking Guidance: ultrasonic sensors measure the length of parking spaces as the car drives past; the cockpit display provides a schematic representation of the recommended parking manoeuvre.	Optional
PARKTRONIC: Ultrasonic sensors assist the driver when parking.	Optional
PELVISBAG: airbag integrated into the seat side finishers, which can help to reduce the loads exerted in the pelvic area of the driver or front passenger in the event of a side impact.	Standard
PRE-SAFE®: anticipatory safety measures are taken to protect the occupants if an accident risk is detected.	Standard
PRE-SAFE® Brake: if there is imminent danger of a head-to-tail collision, this system brakes the E-Class automatically if the driver fails to react.	Optional as part of DISTRONIC PLUS
Reversing camera: as soon as reverse gear is selected, the dashboard display shows the image from a camera covering the area immediately to the rear of the E-Class.	Optional

Sidebags: these airbags reduce the risk of injury in a collision from the side.	Standard for driver and front passenger; optional for the rear
7G-TRONIC seven-speed automatic transmission: the world's only automatic car transmission with seven ratios is available with the V6 and V8 engines.	Standard in the V6 and V8 models
Sound system: a multi-channel system with innovative digital technology, an output of 610 watts and 14 loudspeakers provides surround-sound for every seat.	Optional
Lane Keeping Assist: a camera behind the windscreen recognises clear carriageway markings and gives a warning if the car unintentionally leaves its lane.	Optional
Blind Spot Assist: this radar-based system warns the driver before a lane-change if it detects another vehicle in the exterior mirror's blind spot.	Optional
Fuel consumption display: a display in the instrument cluster shows the current fuel consumption (extrapolated into litres per 100 km) and tells the driver when to shift to a higher gear.	Standard
Windowbags: like a curtain, these large airbags extend from the A to the C-pillar in a side impact.	Standard

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nederina

October 13, 2009 5:25 PM

this is a perfect family wagon. god i love this car!

pscs

October 14, 2009 4:07 AM

The car itself is really classy. But the video is really bland, some cheesey editing with stock music. And they're like filming the 'badges' every 10 seconds. wtf? Well I guess this video would be played on a big screen in a car show anyway.

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