Mercedes W213 is the fifth generation of E-class executive cars produced by the famous Stuttgart brand. It was it that replaced the W212 models. The generation was presented in 2016, January 11, in Detroit. And sales plan to start in the summer. In general, still to come. In the meantime, it is worth talking about the most interesting features of this model.
Briefly about the car
Mercedes W213 should be the most technologically advanced “Mercedes”. The novelty is assembled on the MRA modular platform, and it is also used by the latest C- and S-class cars (which have also gained popularity. The novelty has become larger in size when compared with its predecessors. But the weight, nevertheless, has become less. And all thanks to the use of special materials in the production of the body - aluminum and high-strength steel.
The lineup has gained a lot of updates. The most significant is the appearance of new, in-line 6-cylinder engines. Plus, new diesel engines have appeared, codenamed OM654. But the 4-cylinder gasoline units from the W212 survived.
Design, as always, is at the highest level - something new reminds a new “C” -class. The length of the model will be almost five meters. The wheelbase is almost three meters. The height was slightly reduced - by 6 mm, as well as the width - by 2 mm. Thanks to such changes, the body began to look very dynamic and spectacular.
What to expect?
Mercedes W213 in the most expensive versions will delight its potential owners with a digital dashboard, which the developers decided to combine with a multimedia display. The diagonal is striking - it is as much as 12.3 inches. In the basic version, everything looks a little different. The screen size is only 8.4 inches. But this, in principle, is enough. Devices in the basic models are analog. The equipment is very diverse - wireless charging for the phone, a variety of security systems, cruise control as well as other necessities and delights that Mercedes is used to pleasing.
By the time sales start, a number of power units will be only two items. It will be a gasoline engine with 184 horsepower (E200) and a diesel engine with 195 hp. (for E 220 D). Each of the listed engines is running a nine-band “automatic”. The E200 is capable of reaching 100 km / h in 7.7 seconds, and the diesel version is faster in 7.3 s.
Other features
Mercedes W213 will be offered first in the sedan. Then wagons with a trunk, the volume of which amounted to 695 liters, will also go on sale. A year later, it is planned to begin selling versions of the coupe. And at the end of 2017, Mercedes expects to begin producing light and convertibles.
Many people have a standard question: "What about the cost?". How much will you have to pay for such an attractive Mercedes W213? The price of the car will be rather big, but not particularly prohibitive. The basic model E200 will cost about 45 305 euros. Diesel modifications will cost more - the price for E 220 is 47 125 euros, and for E 320 - 55 605 €.
Serial equipment will please potential buyers with Active Brake Assist and PRE-SAFE systems, as well as THERMATIC automatic climate control. Another machine will be equipped with a DYNAMIC SELECT switch (five gearbox operation modes) and the Audio 20 infotainment system. The seats in the car are electrically adjustable.
Exterior and interior
Mercedes-Benz W213 features spectacular front optics with LEDs and taillights “Stardust”. The design turned out to be very elegant and smooth - much more elegant, unlike its predecessor W212. The lower part of the bumper of the car looks very interesting - its development specialists decided to equip the diffuser coated with chrome. Two exhaust pipes were integrated into it.
The interior of the Mercedes-Benz W213 is made in the best traditions of the Stuttgart company. Everything is exquisite, beautiful, elegant - in German strictly and with the highest taste. Particularly pleased with the proposal of developers to equip model 23 (!) With powerful speakers with 3D-sound - of course, for an additional fee. There are touchpads in the steering wheel - they respond instantly, and with the help of them you can control the model’s infotainment system.
By the way, the chairs are equipped with lateral support and 14 massage pneumatic elements. There is even a heated armrest (available as an optional extra).
About technical features
The Mercedes-Benz E-class W213 suspension is offered in three versions (comfortable, stiffer and sportier). In the top versions, adaptive, pneumatic is offered.
What about engines? As already mentioned, initially the models will be offered with only two motors. But then there will also be 150- and 258-horsepower units. The first is 4, and the second is 6 cylinders. These are diesel options. Still expected to release models with gasoline, 330 and 240 “horses”. But besides them, the lineup should also include a hybrid modification with a 4-cylinder engine and an electric motor, which in tandem will develop 286 hp.
In general, the novelty turned out to be more than powerful and spectacular. It has a lot of features - from autonomous driving to collision avoidance systems. But about everything in more detail it will be possible to find out only after full test drives, but for now it remains only to expect the start of sales.