奔驰在北美车展前夜发布了全新2016款E级车。新车在外观设计上秉承了C级和S级元素，仍采用人们熟悉的奔驰家族特性，因此一眼就能辨认出来。不过，这次E级入门级车型和Exclusive采用了奔驰传统的三条横杠格栅，三叉星标志仍位于引擎盖顶部；而Avantgarde和AMG Line车身则为双条横杠格栅，中间是更大的奔驰车标。同时可选装Multibeam LED前大灯和“星光效果”尾灯组，后者让人联想到银河系或者喷气客机引擎发出的光芒。车厢内相对于老款车跃进了一大步，采用了更高质量内饰材质和更具现代感设计，置身车内，容易让人产生仿佛坐在S级车厢内的错觉。最显著亮点包括一系列实木装饰，新的方向盘集成触控按键，可以水平和垂直方向移动。选装件包括Burmester 3D环绕音响和车内照明套装，可使车内呈现出64种不同的灯光效果。消费者还可选择Heat Comfort套装和包括两个12.3英寸显示屏数字仪表群。欧版E级车在上市之初将提供两种引擎，其中E200搭载一台2.0升四缸汽油引擎，功率184马力，扭矩300牛米；另一款E220d搭载2.0升四缸柴油引擎，功率195马力，扭矩400牛米。未来还将提供E350d，该车搭载一台六缸柴油引擎，功率258马力，扭矩620牛米；而E 400 4MATIC搭载六缸汽油引擎，功率333马力，扭矩480牛米。除了上述动力系统外，未来还将增加150马力四缸柴油引擎和一系列183-245马力四缸汽油引擎。为提升环保性能，奔驰未来还将提供E350e插电混动版本，该车搭载一台四缸汽油引擎，一台电机和电池组。车辆综合输出功率279马力，扭矩600牛米，在纯电动模式下最长可行驶30公里。该车还提供了一系列辅助驾驶系统，包括Drive Pilot半自动驾驶系统。当激活系统后，可在高速路上自动驾驶，最高时速210公里。此外，还提供了Remote Parking Pilot自动停车系统，可使车辆自动进出停车位，系统可通过智能手机app操控。

 

2016 Mercedes E-Class unveiled ahead of Detroit

The last night debuts continue as Mercedes has taken the wraps off the all-new E-Class.

 

Drawing inspiration from the C and S Class, the redesigned model has a familiar design that is instantly recognizable. Two different grilles will be available as entry-level and Exclusive variants have a traditional grille with a star emblem on the hood, while Avantgarde and AMG Line models have a two-bar grille with a large Mercedes emblem. Other options include Multibeam LED headlights and optional "stardust effect" taillights that are reminiscent of the "Milky Way [galaxy] or the glow of a jet engine."

 

The interior takes a major leap forward as it adopts higher quality materials and a modern design that mimics the S Class. Notable highlights include an assortment of wood trim and a new steering wheel with touch-sensitive control buttons that respond to horizontal and vertical swiping movements.

 

As assortment of options will be available including a Burmester 3D surround sound system and an ambient lighting package that enables the interior to be illuminated in 64 different colors. Customers can also order a new Heat Comfort package and a digital instrument cluster that uses two 12.3-inch displays.

 

In Europe, the E Class will be launched with two different engines. The E 200 has a 2.0-liter four-cylinder petrol that produces 184 horsepower and 300 Newton meters of torque. Likewise, the E 220 d has a 2.0-liter four-cylinder diesel engine with 195 hp and 400 Nm of torque.

 

Later on, the company will introduce an E 350 d with a six-cylinder diesel engine that develops 258 hp and 620 Nm of torque. There will also be an E 400 4MATIC with a six-cylinder petrol engine that produces 333 hp and 480 Nm of torque. Other future engines include a four-cylinder diesel with 150 hp and an assortment of four-cylinder petrols with outputs ranging from 183 hp to 245 hp.

 

Mercedes will also offer an E 350 e plug-in hybrid which has a four-cylinder petrol engine, an electric motor, and a battery pack. This enables the car to have a combined output of 279 hp and 600 Nm of torque. More importantly, the model can travel approximately 18.6 miles (30 km) on electricity alone.

 

In the United States, the E Class will be launched with a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that develops 241 hp and 273 lb-ft of torque. It will be connected exclusively to a new nine-speed automatic transmission.

 

In typical Mercedes fashion, the E Class can be equipped with an assortment of safety and assistance systems. These include a semi-autonomous driving system called Drive Pilot. When activated, the system will automatically drive the car on highways at speeds up to 130 mph (210 km/h).

 

Speaking of autonomous driving technology, the car can also be equipped with a Remote Parking Pilot system. This will enables the car to automatically drive in and out of parking spaces when requested by a smartphone app.