The best things in life are often unexpected, and in those cases, you sometimes have to look twice. And when you find yourself in one of those to good to be true situations while you’re driving, it’s good to know, that the new Mercedes-Benz E-Class detects cross-traffic hazards. With Mercedes-Benz Intelligent Drive it can support a driver in moments of distraction, staying alert when you’re not. Check out the video below to see just one of the possible scenarios that you may or may not find yourself in while driving.
2014 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Technical Data
E400 HYBRID | E250 BlueTEC 4MATIC | E350 4MATIC Sedan | E550 4MATIC Sedan | E63 AMG Sedan | E63 AMG S-Model Sedan (Wagon) | ||
Vehicle type | Four-door, five-passenger sedan | Four-door, five-passenger sedan | Four-door, seven-passenger wagon |
Four-door, five-passenger sedan |
Four-door, five-passenger sedan |
Four-door, five-passenger sedan (sevenpassenger wagon) |
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Chassis | Steel unit body; aluminum front fenders, doors and hood; composite trunk lid. |
Steel unit body; aluminum front fenders, doors and hood; composite trunk lid. |
Steel unit body; aluminum front fenders, doors and hood; composite trunk lid. |
Steel unit body; aluminum front fenders, doors and hood; composite trunk lid. |
Steel unit body; aluminum front fenders, doors and hood; composite trunk lid. |
Steel unit body; aluminum front fenders, doors and hood; composite trunk lid. |
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Hybrid Module | |||||||
Configuration | Mild Hybrid with 3-phase AC external rotor magneto |
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Voltage | 120 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Battery | Lithium Ion | — | — | — | — | — | |
Electric-Only Range | N/A | — | — | — | — | — | |
Electric Drive Unit | — | — | — | — | — | ||
Horsepower (hp) | 27 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Torque (lb-ft) | 184 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Internal Combustion Engine | 3.5 L V6 | Inline 4-Cylinder | 60-degree V6 | 90-degree V8 | 90-degree V8 | 90-degree V8 | |
Valve arrangement | Four valves per cylinder | Aluminum block and heads | Four valves per cylinder | Four valves per cylinder | |||
Valvetrain | Double overhead camshaft per cylinder bank; duplex chain-driven |
Four valves per cylinder | Four valves per cylinder | Four valves per cylinder | Double overhead camshaft per cylinder bank; chain driven with variable timing |
Double overhead camshaft per cylinder bank; chain driven with variable timing |
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Displacement (cc) | 3,498 | 2,143 | 3,498 | 4,663 | 5,461 | 5,461 | |
Bore (mm) | 92.9 | 3.66 | 3.66 | 3.86 | 3.86 | ||
Stroke (mm) | 86 | 3.39 | 3.39 | 3.56 | 3.56 | ||
Compression ratio | 10.7:1 | 12.0 : 1 | 12.0 : 1 | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 | ||
Horsepower @ rpm | 302 + 27 (electric) | 195 @ 3,800 | 302 @ 6,500 | 402 @ 5,000 – 5,750 | 550 @ 5,250 – 5,750 | 577 @ 5,500 | |
Torque (lb-ft.) @ rpm | 273 lb. ft.+ 184 lb. ft. (electric) | 369 @ 1,600 – 1,800 | 273 @ 3,500 – 5,250 | 443 @ 1,800 – 4,750 | 531 @ 1,750 – 5,000 | 590 @ 2,000 – 4,500 | |
Intake system | Two-stage, variable-length intake manifold |
Turbocharged | Naturally Aspirated, Direct Injection |
Direct gasoline injection with piezo injectors, twin turbo w/12.9 lbs. boost |
Spray Guided Direct gasoline injection with piezo injectors, biturbo 13.1psi boost |
Spray Guided Direct gasoline injection with piezo injectors, biturbo 14.5psi boost |
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Max. engine speed (rpm) | 7,000 | 7,000 | 4,663 | 6,400 | 6,400 | ||
Combined Output | |||||||
Horsepower( hp) | |||||||
Torque (lb-ft) | |||||||
Transmission | Seven-Speed Automatic | Seven-Speed Automatic | Seven-Speed Automatic | Seven-Speed Automatic | AMG SPEEDSHIFT Seven-speed MCT |
AMG SPEEDSHIFT Seven-speed MCT |
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Shift controls | Direct Select | Direct Select | Direct Select | AMG DRIVE UNIT | AMG DRIVE UNIT | ||
Gear ratios | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | ||
1 | 4.38:1 | 4.38:1 | 4.38:1 | 4.38:1 | 4.38:1 | 4.38:1 | |
2 | 2.86:1 | 2.86:1 | 2.86:1 | 2.86:1 | 2.86:1 | 2.86:1 | |
3 | 1.92:1 | 1.92:1 | 1.92:1 | 1.92:1 | 1.92:1 | 1.92:1 | |
4 | 1.37:1 | 1.37:1 | 1.37:1 | 1.37:1 | 1.37:1 | 1.37:1 | |
5 | 1.00:1 | 1.00:1 | 1.00:1 | 1.00:1 | 1.00:1 | 1.00:1 | |
0.82:1 | 0.82:1 | 0.82:1 | 0.82:1 | 0.82:1 | 0.82:1 | ||
0.73:1 | 0.73:1 | 0.73:1 | 0.73:1 | 0.73:1 | 0.73:1 | ||
Reverse Gear 1 | 3.42:1 | 3.42:1 | 3.42:1 | 3.42:1 | 3.42 | 3.42 | |
Reverse Gear 2 | 2.23 | 2.23 | 2.23 | 2.23 | 2.23 | 2.23 | |
Final drive | 2.23:1 | 2.23:1 | 2:87:1 | 2.47:1 | 2.65:1 | 2.65:1 | |
Stability control | ESP stability control | ESP stability control | ESP stability control | ESP stability control | AMG 3-Stage ESP System AMG Peformance 4MATIC with 37F/63R torque split |
AMG 3-Stage ESP System AMG Peformance 4MATIC with 37F/63R torque split |
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Traction control | ASR Traction Control | ASR Traction Control | 4MATIC All-Wheel-Drive, ASR traction control |
ASR Traction Control | |||
Suspension | AGILITY CONTROL suspension with stroke-dependent damping system and sport tuning |
AGILITY CONTROL suspension with stroke-dependent damping system and sport tuning |
AGILITY CONTROL suspension with stroke-dependent damping system and sport tuning |
AGILITY CONTROL suspension with stroke-dependent damping system and sport tuning |
AMG Adaptive Sport Suspension with electronically adjustable dampening |
AMG Adaptive Sport Suspension with electronically adjustable dampening |
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front | 3-link independent strut-type with stabilizer bar |
3-link independent strut-type with stabilizer bar |
3-link independent strut-type with stabilizer bar |
3-link independent strut-type with stabilizer bar |
AMG Design 3-link Independent with Steel Coil Springs and Tubular Stabilizer Bar |
AMG Design 3-link Independent with Steel Coil Springs and Tubular Stabilizer Bar |
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rear | 5-link independent with stabilizer bar |
5-link independent with stabilizer bar |
5-link independent with stabilizer bar |
5-link independent with stabilizer bar |
AMG Calibrated 5-link Independent with AIRMATIC Springs and Solid Stabilizer Bar |
AMG Calibrated 5-link Independent with AIRMATIC Springs and Solid Stabilizer Bar |
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Steering | Direct-steer power-assisted speedsensitive rack-and-pinion steering |
Direct-steer power-assisted speed-sensitive rack-and-pinion steering |
Direct-steer power-assisted speed-sensitive rack-and-pinion steering |
Direct-steer power-assisted speed-sensitive rack-and-pinion steering |
AMG-Calibrated Fixed Ratio (14:1) Rack and Pinion with Variable Electronic Assistance |
AMG-Calibrated Fixed Ratio (14:1) Rack and Pinion with Variable Electronic Assistance |
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Turning radius (ft.) | 36.9 | 36.9 | 36.9 | 36.9 | 38.5 | 38.5 | |
Wheels (in.) | front | 8.5 x 17 | 8.5 x 17 | 8.5 x 17 | 8.5 x 18 | 9.0 x 19.0 | 9.0 x 19.0 |
rear | 8.5 x 17 | 8.5 x 17 | 9.5 x 17 | 9.5 x 18 | 9.5 x 19.0 | 9.5 x 19.0 | |
Tires | front | 245 / 45 R 17 | 245 / 45 R 17 | 245 / 45 R 18 | 245/40 R 18 | 255/35 ZR19 | 255/35 ZR19 |
rear | 245 / 45 R 17 | 245 / 45 R 17 | 245 / 45 R 18 | 245/40 R 18 | 285/30 ZR19 | 285/30 ZR19 | |
Brakes | Internally ventilated 12.7″ discs with single piston sliding calipers |
Internally ventilated 12.7″ discs with single piston sliding calipers |
Internally ventilated 12.7″ discs with single piston sliding calipers |
Internally ventilated and perforated 14.2″ discs with four piston fixed calipers |
Internally ventilated and perforated discs with six piston fixed calipers (f) and four piston fixed calipers ® |
Internally ventilated and perforated discs with six piston fixed calipers (f) and four piston fixed calipers ® |
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Disc diameter (in./mm) |
front | 12.7 | 12.7; ventilated | 12.7; ventilated | 14.2; ventilated/perforated | 14.2/360; ventilated/perforated |
14.2/360; ventilated/perforated |
rear | 11.8 | 11.8; ventilated | 11.8; ventilated | 12.6; ventilated/perforated | 14.2/360; ventilated/perforated |
14.2/360; ventilated/perforated | |
Disc thickness (in./mm) |
front | 1.3 / 32 | 1.3 / 32 | 1.3 / 32 | 1.4 | 1.4/36 | 1.4/36 |
rear | 7.9 / 22 | 0.9 / 22 | 0.9 / 22 | 1.02 | 1.02/26 | 1.02/27 | |
Exterior dimensions in. | |||||||
Wheelbase | 113.2 | 113.2 | 113.2 | 113.2 | 113.2 | 113.2 | |
Length | 191.7 | 191.7 | 191.7 | 191.7 | 192.5 | 192.4 (Wagon: 193.4 est.) | |
Width (mirrors folded) | 73 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 76.4 | 76.4 | |
Height | 57.9 | 57.9 | 57.9 | 57.9 | 57.7 | 57.7 (Wagon: 59.9 est.) | |
Ground clearance (in.) | 5.75 | 5.75 | 5.75 | 5.51 | 4.5 | 4.5 | |
Track | front | 63 | 63.00 | 63 | 63 | 64.1 | 64.1 |
rear | 63.7 | 63.7 | 63.7 | 63.7 | 63.2 | 63.2 | |
Curb weight (lbs.) | 4,189 | TBD | 3,979 | 4,145 | 4,276 | 4276 (Wagon 4508) | |
Interior dimensions (in.) | |||||||
Head room (w/sunroof) |
front | 37.9 | 37.9 | 37.9 | 37.9 | 37.9 | 37.9 (Wagon: 38.3) |
2nd row | 38.2 | 38.2 | 38.2 | 38.2 | 38.2 | 38.2 (Wagon: 39.8) | |
Leg room | front | 41.3 | 41.3 | 41.3 | 41.3 | 41.3 | 41.3 (Wagon: 41.3) |
2nd row | 35.8 | 35.8 | 35.8 | 35.8 | 35.8 | 35.8 | |
Shoulder room | front | 57.8 | 57.8 | 57.8 | 57.8 | 57.8 | 57.8 (Wagon: 56.8) |
2nd row | 56.9 | 56.9 | 56.9 | 56.9 | 56.9 | 56.9 | |
Cargo Length | Back row up | ||||||
Back row down | 39.37 | ||||||
Cargo floor width (narrowest) | |||||||
Capacities | |||||||
Cabin volume (cu. ft.) | 125.0 | 125.0 | 125.0 | 125.0 | TBD | TBD | |
Cargo volume | Back row up | 16.4 | 16.4 | 16.4 | 16.4 | 29.0 | 29.0 |
Back row down | 57.4 | 57.4 | |||||
Towing (lbs.) | – | – | |||||
Max. total payload | TBD | TBD | |||||
Fuel tank/reserve (gallons) | 21.1 | 21.1 | 21.1 | 21.1 | 21.1 | 21.1 | |
AdBlue tank (gallons) | N/A | 7 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
Performance | |||||||
0-60 (seconds) | TBD | TBD | 6.6 (est.) | 5.2 (est.) | 3.6 (est) | 3.5 (Wagon: 3.6) | |
Top speed (mph) | 130 | 130 | 130 | 130 | 155 (electronically limited) | 186 (electronically limited) | |
Fuel mileage, city/hwy/comb (EPA estimates) |
24/30/26 | TBD | 19/28 | 16 / 26 / 20 | TBA | TBA | |
Note: Technical specifications are subject to change. *with optional AMG Performance Package Please visit the media web site http://media.mbusa.com for the latest information. |
Mercedes-Benz launches hybrid offensive with the world’s most economical luxury vehicle.
Mercedes-Benz is opening a new chapter in its core segment while at the same time setting new standards for luxury sedans. The E300 BlueTEC HYBRID (European model) impresses with new record values when it comes to efficiency. It boasts exemplary consumption levels (4.2 l/100 km1) as well as impressive performance: the E300 BlueTEC HYBRID combines a 4-cylinder diesel engine developing 201 hp and 369 lb-ft of torque with an electric motor producing 27 hp and 184 lb-ft. The E300 BlueTEC HYBRID is the most economical luxury vehicle in the world.
Available in the U.S. during the 2nd half of 2012, the 2013 E400 HYBRID features a direct-injection V6 gasoline engine producing 302 hp and 273 lb-ft supplemented by an additional 27 hp and 184 lb-ft from the electric motor. The estimated consumption figures are: 24 mpg city, 31 mpg highway, and 27 mpg combined.
“With these two E-Class models we are now continuing our comprehensive hybrid offensive. The modular technology opens up a quick way for us to complement other model series with hybrid models”, explains Professor Dr. Thomas Weber, Daimler Board Member for Group Research and Head of Mercedes-Benz Cars Development. “With a clear focus on the different requirements of global markets, we are able to offer precisely the models which our customers want. The E-Class hybrids provide a clear reduction in consumption as well as a very impressive driving experience: they represent hybrid motoring at the premium level.”
The new models do not require their passengers to compromise when it comes to space, however, whether in terms of the interior or the luggage compartment. There are also additional benefits to the intelligent modular hybrid concept, which builds upon the Mercedes-Benz S400 HYBRID that debuted in 2009: no changes to the vehicle body are required, the hybrid module is both flexible and modular, thus allowing its use in other model series, and in addition to diesel and gasoline powertrains there will also be right-hand drive variants. Meanwhile, the extra cost involved is only moderate. The new hybrid models will celebrate their world premiere at the Detroit Auto Show (January 14-22, 2012) and will appear on the market over the course of the year. The 2013 E400 HYBRID goes on-sale in the U.S. during the 2nd half of 2012 followed by other countries such as Japan and China, while the E300 BlueTEC HYBRID is initially planned to be launched in Europe.
Highlights of the E400 HYBRID at a glance:
Highlights of the E300 BlueTEC HYBRID (European model) at a glance: