Mercedes introduced the EQE last fall and now attention is turning to the next-generation E-Class.
Designed to appeal to customers who aren’t ready to go fully electric, the redesigned luxury sedan will feature an evolutionary design that incorporates some cues from the new C- and S-Class.
Starting up front, we can see a larger and more prominent grille with a tri-star emblem. It’s flanked by sweptback headlights with LED daytime running lights at the top and bottom. Further below, we can see the outline of air intakes that appear to echo those found on the C-Class.
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The sides of the car are heavily disguised, but it appears the sixth-generation E-Class will have streamlined bodywork and an evolutionary greenhouse. We can also see a rakish windscreen and upward sweeping beltlines. It’s also worth noting the prototype features traditional door handles, instead of the hidden ones available on recently introduced models.
The rear end follows in the footsteps of its predecessor, but we can see new taillights and a trunk with a flatter bottom. They’re joined by an integrated rear spoiler and a heavily camouflaged bumper that doesn’t have any visible exhaust tips.
Spy photographers haven’t gotten a look inside, but the cabin is expected to be heavily influenced by the C- and S-Class. As a result, the model could be equipped with a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster and an infotainment system with a portrait orientation. The latter’s size remains unclear, but the C-Class offers 9.5- and 11.9-inch displays while the S-Class’ screen measures 12.8 inches.
Engine options remain a mystery, but the E-Class’ stablemates give us hints at what to expect. In particular, there could be a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder developing 255 hp (190 kW / 258 PS) and 295 lb-ft (400 Nm) of torque. It could be joined by a turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-six with 429 hp (320 kW / 435 PS) and 384 lb-ft (520 Nm) of torque. There may also be a plug-in hybrid variant with a combined output of 309 hp (230 kW / 313 PS). Of course, we’ll learn more closer to the car’s expected debut in 2023.
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