Confirmed: 2012 Mercedes-Benz E-Class getting upgraded V6, twin-turbo V8
05-05-11, 08:47 PM
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Confirmed: 2012 Mercedes-Benz E-Class getting upgraded V6, twin-turbo V8
Saw that coming...
The hardcore Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG isn't the only E-Class model that gets a new heart for the 2012 model year. According to our sources within Mercedes-Benz, both the E350 and E550 models will receive new powerplants currently found elsewhere in the automaker's lineup.
The base E350 will now be powered by the automaker's new 3.5-liter V6 with direct-injection, an engine that we recently tested in the C350 sedan and SLK350 roadster. Rated at 302 horsepower and 273 pound-feet of torque, the new engine provides power increases of 14 hp and 15 lb-ft over the current V6, while the use of direct-injection and a seven-speed automatic transmission will no doubt return improved fuel economy.
Moving along, the eight-cylinder E550 will ditch its naturally aspirated 5.5-liter V8 in favor of a twin-turbocharged 4.6-liter unit with direct-injection, currently found in the CL550 coupe. In the E-Class, this engine will be good for 402 hp and 443 lb-ft – improvements of 20 and 52, respectively.
Look for the refreshed E-Class range to debut this Fall.
http://www.autoblog.com/2011/05/05/2...n-v6-twin-tur/
Confirmed: 2012 Mercedes-Benz E-Class getting upgraded V6, twin-turbo V8
The hardcore Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG isn't the only E-Class model that gets a new heart for the 2012 model year. According to our sources within Mercedes-Benz, both the E350 and E550 models will receive new powerplants currently found elsewhere in the automaker's lineup.
The base E350 will now be powered by the automaker's new 3.5-liter V6 with direct-injection, an engine that we recently tested in the C350 sedan and SLK350 roadster. Rated at 302 horsepower and 273 pound-feet of torque, the new engine provides power increases of 14 hp and 15 lb-ft over the current V6, while the use of direct-injection and a seven-speed automatic transmission will no doubt return improved fuel economy.
Moving along, the eight-cylinder E550 will ditch its naturally aspirated 5.5-liter V8 in favor of a twin-turbocharged 4.6-liter unit with direct-injection, currently found in the CL550 coupe. In the E-Class, this engine will be good for 402 hp and 443 lb-ft – improvements of 20 and 52, respectively.
Look for the refreshed E-Class range to debut this Fall.
http://www.autoblog.com/2011/05/05/2...n-v6-twin-tur/
05-06-11, 06:23 AM
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NICE! I always loved the E550 Benz. I saw one in the dealership back in the beginning of '10 and couldn't believe that it was only $58K new (sticker)! I was impressed, the car was VERY NICE!
However, with this new change I wouldn't doubt it will approach closer to $70K.
However, with this new change I wouldn't doubt it will approach closer to $70K.
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05-06-11, 08:58 AM
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the article states a 14 hp increase? its more like 35. anyways, they basically had too since the 2012 C got it, and there is no way the C should have the better engine than the E
05-06-11, 11:06 AM
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Exactly. I was looking at the Mercedes E350 as my next family but since the Mustang has a 300+ horsepower V6 I went with that car instead.
05-06-11, 11:34 AM
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Where is the *****ing that Benz's V-6 finally has joined everyone else after 5+ years? V-8 sounds nice, I doubt it will be badged E460 though, will be badged whatever the hell they want it to be called 
Benz has always had good V-8s but their V-6s have been pretty much last in class. Glad to see it finally updated.
Benz has always had good V-8s but their V-6s have been pretty much last in class. Glad to see it finally updated.
05-06-11, 01:00 PM
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Where is the *****ing that Benz's V-6 finally has joined everyone else after 5+ years? V-8 sounds nice, I doubt it will be badged E460 though, will be badged whatever the hell they want it to be called Benz has always had good V-8s but their V-6s have been pretty much last in class. Glad to see it finally updated.
Benz has always had good V-8s but their V-6s have been pretty much last in class. Glad to see it finally updated.
05-06-11, 01:00 PM
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Congrats SLLegacy99^on masters degree, hopefully it's a lucrative one.
About time on a competitive V6 in the E-class, although it was selling well with only 268hp from the 3.5L.
About time on a competitive V6 in the E-class, although it was selling well with only 268hp from the 3.5L.
05-06-11, 01:02 PM
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