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Old 02-16-12, 12:15 AM
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Default Competitor info: 2016 Mercedes Benz E class




Dynamic than its predecessor,install with many hi tech features,better suspension with more grip

Source:http://autointrends.com/2012/01/10/r...tech-features/
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Old 02-20-12, 05:01 PM
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wow interesting renderings. I'm not a fan of the rear (too Audi-esque), but the front and sides flow nicely. look fluid and sharp
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That is a horrible looking rear end!
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looks like a bastardized concept car from Mazda....
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What that article didn't mention is the next gen E Class is going to have some sort of carbon fiber/aluminum chassis that weights roughly 600 lbs less than the current model. So imagine a E63 with a tt v-8 that weights only ~3400 lbs.!!
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This rendering is absolute horrible. The front end is very mazda looking, totally not the direction mercedes is heading towards; the sides look super busy: the two contour side body lines look horrible compared to a single body line; and lastly, the rear end is just plain uninspiring.
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Originally Posted by whoster
looks like a bastardized concept car from Mazda....
LOL that's what I was thinking too

Rear end is horrible but overall it looks pretty good. I never really liked the current gen e-class...

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Old 02-21-12, 01:59 PM
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Those skinny tail lights remind me of a Audi.
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Originally Posted by Stormwind
What that article didn't mention is the next gen E Class is going to have some sort of carbon fiber/aluminum chassis that weights roughly 600 lbs less than the current model. So imagine a E63 with a tt v-8 that weights only ~3400 lbs.!!
Out of the GS/E-class/A6/5 series, the 5 series will be the heaviest and piggiest of them all. Can you imagine the day when the BMW 5 series was the LEAST sporty sedan in its class???
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I hope that rear end never makes it to production.
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Old 02-22-12, 01:23 AM
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^ I hope it does.., GS sales would skyrocket!
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Old 02-22-12, 01:57 AM
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That's believable, considering the front mimics the styling of the new CLS. Not a fan though. Looks like a smiley face with chipmunk cheeks.
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Old 02-22-12, 04:25 AM
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Looks great to me except for the rear design which looks weird..
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Not bad MB. Just tone the car down a little bit and it will be a hit once again.
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don't think these renderings are from mb, so kinda pointless to critique.
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