Mercedes-Benz completely revised the 2013 Mercedes-Benz E-Class. It’s pretty much a brand new vehicle with several new engines, including a twin-turbo V6, gas and diesel four-cylinder engines and the V8 and V6 from the previous model. There’s a hybrid coming too!Â
There is a shift in the transmissions too – one that sees a return of a manual option in some models, “Mercedes-Benz will also offer two transmissions for the E-Class in the future: a 6-speed manual transmission with high ease of shifting and short shift travel, and the 7G-TRONIC PLUS automatic transmission with DIRECT SELECT lever and DIRECT SELECT shift paddles. This latest stage of evolution of the 7G-TRONIC PLUS provides significant advantages in terms of efficiency and ease of maintenance.” – – Daimler
Two front ends are available for the 2013 Mercedes Benz E-Class and components were borrowed from the S-Class to update the inner workings as well. The 2013 Mercedes Benz E-Class has a smoother, sleek body and a revised rear design too. Very few angular lines from the previous E-Series remain.
This new E-Class is a whole new ballgame.
The 2013 Mercedes-Benz E-ClassCool stuff to say the least. Unfortunately, there is very little information about pricing, but that will be announced soon. As it is, the new 2013 Mercedes-Benz E-Class is now the most flexible automotive platform at Daimler.
The petrol engines
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Model
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Cyl.
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Displace-ment cc
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Output at rpm
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Torque at rpm
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0-100 km/h in s
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l/100 km
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CO2 g/km
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EU
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Effi-ciency class
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E 200
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4
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1991
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135 kW (184 hp)/ 5500
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300 Nm/ 1200 – 4000
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7.9 (8.3)
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5.8 (6.0)
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135 (139)
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6
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B
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E 250
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4
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1991
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155 kW (211 hp)/ 5500
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350 Nm/ 1200 – 4000
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7.4 (7.8)
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5.8 (6.1)
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135 (141)
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6
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A
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E 300
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V6
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3498
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185 kW (252 hp)/ 6500
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340 Nm/ 3500 – 4500
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7.1 (7.5)
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6.8 (7.1)
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159 (165)
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5
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C
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E 300 4MATIC
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V6
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3498
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185 kW (252 hp)/ 6500
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340 Nm/ 3500 – 4500
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7.4 (7.8)
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7.4 (7.8)
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174 (184)
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5
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C
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E 350
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V6
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3498
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225 kW (306 hp)/ 6500
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370 Nm/ 3500 – 5250
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6.3 (6.7)
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6.8 (7.1)
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159 (165)
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5
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C
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E 350 4MATIC
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V6
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3498
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225 kW (306 hp)/ 6500
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370 Nm/ 3500 – 5250
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6.6 (7.1)
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7.4 (7.8)
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174 (184)
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5
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C
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E 400 *
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V6
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2996
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245 kW (333 hp)/ 5250 – 6000
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480 Nm/ 1600 – 4000
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5.9 (6.3)
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7.5 (7.7)
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175 (179)
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6
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C
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|
E 400 4MATIC *
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V6
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2996
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245 kW (333 hp)/ 5250 – 6000
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480 Nm/ 1600 – 4000
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5.9 (6.3)
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8.0 (8.3)
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185 (194)
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6
|
D
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E 500
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V8
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4663
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300 kW (408 hp)/ 5000 – 5750
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600 Nm/ 1600 – 4750
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5.2 (5.4)
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8.9 (9.3)
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209 (216)
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5
|
210
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E 500 4MATIC
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V8
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4663
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300 kW (408 hp)/ 5000 – 5750
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600 Nm/ 1600 – 4750
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5.2 (5.4)
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9.4 (9.5)
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219 (222)
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5
|
210
|
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Model
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Cyl.
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Displace-ment cc
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Output at rpm
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Torque at rpm
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0-100 km/h in s
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l/100 km
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CO2 g/km
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EU
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Effi-ciency class
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E 200 CDI
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4
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2143
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100 kW (136 hp)/ 2800 – 4600
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360 Nm/ 1600 – 2600
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9.5 (10.1)
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4.9 (5.3)
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127 (137)
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5
|
A
|
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E 220 CDI
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4
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2143
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125 kW (170 hp)/ 3000 – 4200
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400 Nm/ 1400 – 2800
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8.4 (8.6)
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4.7 (5.2)
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125 (134)
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5
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A
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E 250 CDI
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4
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2143
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150 kW (204 hp)/ 3800
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500 Nm/ 1600 – 1800
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7.5 (7.8)
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4.8 (5.2)
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128 (136)
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5
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A
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E 250 CDI 4MATIC
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4
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2143
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150 kW (204 hp)/ 388
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500 Nm/ 1600 – 1800
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7.9 (8.1)
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5.5 (5.8)
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143 (152)
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5
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A
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E 300 BlueTEC
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V6
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2987
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170 kW (231 hp)/ 3800
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540 Nm/ 1550 – 2400
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7.1 (7.4)
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5.5 (5.7)
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144 (152)
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6
|
A
|
|
E 350 BlueTEC
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V6
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2987
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185 kW (252 hp)/ 3600
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620 Nm/ 1600 – 2400
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6.6 (6.9)
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5.5 (5.7)
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144 (152)
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6
|
A
|
|
E 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC
|
V6
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2987
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185 kW (252 hp)/ 3600
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620 Nm/ 1600 – 2400
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6.7 (7.0)
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6.0 (6.4)
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160 (170)
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6
|
B
|
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E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
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4
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2143
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150 kW (204 hp)/ 4200 Electric motor 19 kW (26 hp)
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500 Nm/ 1600 – 1800 Electric motor 280 Nm
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7.5 (7.8)
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4.1 (4.4)
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107 (116)
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5
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A+
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A new electro-mechanical “Direct-Steer” system will be standard. This system is supposed to be more efficient (it works with the rack & pinion ‘on demand’) and, hopefully, more rewarding.
According to Daimler, four new suspension configurations will be available.
- “Configured for comfort, the DIRECT CONTROL suspension with selective damping system is the standard version for the base model and the ELEGANCE line
- The sportily configured DIRECT CONTROL suspension with selective damping system is positioned 15 mm lower and installed as the standard version for the AVANTGARDE line
- The lowered sports suspension is available in conjunction with the Exterior Sports package and AMG Sports packagethe AIRMATIC air suspension with electronically controlled damping system is fitted as standard to the V8 models.
- The Estate is basically fitted with air suspension with integrated level control system on the rear axle.”
I’m loving the new look and the list of updates goes on and on. When The Fast Lane Car gets a chance to drive the new 2013 Mercedes-Benz E-Class, we’ll have a video review up as soon as possible.
