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Old 02-08-06, 04:20 PM
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Codenamed W212, the next-generation E-Class will arrive for the 2009 model year, with the estate version (codenamed S212) expected for 2010.
Although not much information has been offered in regards to the upcoming fifth-generation E Class, sources are speculating an increase if about 20mm in length. That, combined with a redesigned interior, will offer a more spacious feel to the passenger compartment.

An all-new instrument cluster, along with (07) S Class night-vision technology and an updated Comand system will highlight the interior changes.

Power-wise, Mercedes full-range of engines will be available ? although not all in all markets. The base powerplant will consist of four-cylinder engines with the horsepower rating starting at 175, followed by 6 and eights, diesel offerings, and, of course, AMG's version offering over 500-horsepower.
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...And Wagon??





Although not much information has been offered in regards to the upcoming fifth-generation E Class, sources are speculating an increase if about 20mm in length. That, combined with a redesigned interior, will offer a more spacious feel to the passenger compartment.

An all-new instrument cluster, along with (07) S Class night-vision technology and an updated Comand system will highlight the interior changes.

Power-wise, Mercedes full-range of engines will be available although not all in all markets. The base powerplant will consist of four-cylinder engines with the horsepower rating starting at 175, followed by 6 and eights, diesel offerings, and, of course, AMG's version offering over 500-horsepower.
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i'm liking the front...

but that rear on the wagon is killing it.
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the swoopy look of the estate reminds me of the magnum...
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Those headlights sure have a lot of GS in them.
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The back of the wagon looks nice, but the front of the sedan is just a GS
and they call lexus copiers. That is the most identical copy of the headlights i have ever seen except for the Jag S-Type and that Kia...

Good on the wagon back , bad on the fronts

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Front is GS but not bad, don't know about the rear of the sedan since it's not shown, But I always thought E class wagons are fugly. The current one for example, the front & rear don't belong together
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Remember when it was said that the 2nd gen headlights were copies of the buggy eyed Benz (E-Class)....Wow have times have changed. Now MB is "copying" the New GS Front light treatment. I think that sums it up as to who is now following who.
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The grill needs to be slanted back more and there needs to be a smoother descending curve in the back of that wagon like the CL55.
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If that E class sedan pic (first one) is real, it's hot!
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the car looks pretty darn good from the front!
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though the front is a rip off of the GS, but if they keep the taillights as is then there is no doubt it be one hot car.
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