The North American International Auto Show in Detroit, MI is the world debut of the 2014 Mercedes-Benz E-Class family that has been extensively updated. Sedan, wagon, cabriolet and coupe showcase new efficient engines, new assistance systems and a new design idiom.
Many new or optimized assistance systems from the future S-Class celebrate their world premiere in all 2014 Mercedes-Benz E-Class family models. They blend comfort and safety. Mercedes-Benz refers to this as “Intelligent Drive.” This includes systems capable of preventing accidents with crossing vehicles or pedestrians for the very first time. Active Lane Keeping Assist can also prevent collisions with oncoming traffic. With these innovations Mercedes-Benz underscores its pioneering role in vehicle safety.
Economical and efficient engines
The 2014 Mercedes-Benz E-Class family also takes a significant step forward with regard to efficiency and the environment. Among the contributing factors are engines with direct-injection and ECO start/stop technology.
A broad range of powerful gasoline and diesel engines with four, six or eight cylinders is available for customers of the E-Class family to choose from. For the gasoline engines the power output ranges from a 190 hp diesel to the highperformance 577 hp gasoline engine.
Intelligent modified design
The exterior design reflects the significant technological advances. Intelligent modifications give the 2014 Mercedes-Benz E-Class a new front-end design and revised proportions. The front end has been completely restyled with new headlights that incorporate all light functions within a single lens. In addition, the E-Class Sedan and Wagon are available for the first time with two different front-end designs – with the classic three-dimensional sedan grille and star on the hood or with the sports car grille.
A new feature line and a repositioned three-dimensional trim line bring energetic new proportions to both the sedan and wagon. The feature line runs below the structure line from the rear door to the tail light, giving the car greater visual length. The overall effect is to make the E-Class look longer and more elegant, and at the same time dynamic.
The classic coupe and the four-seat cabriolet are designed to take passionate driving pleasure to exclusive new heights, serving as the emotional highlights of the successful E-Class family. Both retain their powerfully sculpted rear fenders that visually emphasize the fact that these sporty vehicles have rearwheel drive. New tail lights and a wing-design rear bumper with chrome trim elements emphasizes width and further accent the athletic appearance of coupe and cabriolet.
In all visual modifications of the 2014 Mercedes-Benz E-Class family the designers applied the new Mercedes-Benz design idiom to reinterpret the brand’s classic design values on the existing foundation. The result: With its new design the E-Class captures the very essence of efficiency, intelligence and emotion.
Premium interior
Mercedes-Benz has also revised the interior of the 2014 E-Class to harmonize with the expressive exterior. The interior is dominated by exquisite materials, a new two-part trim extending across the entire dashboard, a new center console, a large color display as well as redesigned ergonomic seats and fresh interior colors. Overall the 2014 Mercedes-Benz E-Class family offers a significantly higher level of comfort. As a result it further solidifies its top position in the luxury segment.
Mercedes-AMG builds the most powerful E-Class
The Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG 4MATIC in the 2014 Mercedes-Benz E-Class family sets new standards for performance and dynamic purpose. It is now also available as an especially powerful S-Model with a rated power output of 577 hp and 590 lb-ft of torque that is transferred to all four wheels by a newly developed, performanceoriented AMG 4MATIC all-wheel-drive system. Permanent all-wheel drive is now standard on all U.S. market E63 AMG 4MATIC models – with power output of the standard model’s AMG 5.5-liter V8 Biturbo engine jumping from 518 hp to 550 hp with a peak torque of 531 lb-ft.
The 2014 E63 AMG 4MATIC also sports a more dynamic outfit than before: Even at first glance the new AMG design philosophy is immediately apparent. A new “twin blade” radiator grille and a new “A-wing” in the AMG front fascia define the exclusive appearance. As before, the top-of-the-line E-Class AMG model is available as a sedan and wagon.
