In January 2016, Mercedes-Benz simultaneously presented on the Web and on the stage of the International North American Auto Show the next, fifth in a row, generation of the “golden mean” of its model range and a real bestseller - the three-volume E-Class with the in-plant index “W213”. The car, which the Germans themselves call "the smartest and most technologically advanced business sedan", after reincarnation dressed in the "family" design of the brand, enlarged in size, and in terms of equipment completely swung at the "senior" S-Class. On sale, including on the Russian market, the four-door appeared in the spring of 2016.
The exterior of the fifth generation Mercedes-Benz E-class is made in accordance with the current direction of the German brand - restrained elegance and refined sportiness harmoniously coexist in the exterior of the car. At the front, the sedan catches the eye with beautiful complex headlights and a large radiator grille (its design depends on the version), and at the rear it painfully resembles the flagship "Esca", flaunting spectacular lights with "stardust" and a raised bumper with two nozzles of the exhaust system. In profile, the "German" looks solid and at the same time dynamic, and all thanks to the long hood, expressive sidewalls and noble posture.
The overall dimensions of the "yeshka" refer the car to the E-class according to European standards: 4923 mm in length, 1468 mm in height and 1852 mm in width. The pairs of wheels at the four-door have a gap of 2939 mm between them. The "travel" weight of the car varies from 1605 to 1820 kg, depending on the modification.
Inside, the "fifth" Mercedes-Benz E-Class enchants with a splendid atmosphere, enveloping coziness and modern design language, which are combined with prestigious finishing materials, an excellent level of workmanship and a variety of proposed combinations. The interior is dominated by two 12.3-inch screens located under a common glass: the left one plays the role of a dashboard, and the right one is responsible for multimedia functions. Here are just the less rich versions, they give way to the usual analog "instrumentation" and a central monitor with a diagonal of 8.4 inches. The lean three-spoke steering wheel and the presentable center console, decorated with an elegant climatic "remote control", analog clock and additional buttons, fit organically into the atmosphere.
For front riders, the fifth generation E-Class provides comfortable seats with a carefully calibrated profile, good lateral support and a bunch of electrical adjustments, which are optionally replaced with "active" seats with variable grip. The rear sofa gives the royal space to two passengers, but the third one may turn out to be nominal due to the high central tunnel.
The luggage compartment of a full-size German sedan in the "stowed" state holds 540 liters of luggage. The “gallery” is folded in three parts, but a smooth but noticeable step prevents the formation of a flat floor.
Specifications. On the Russian market, the Mercedes-Benz E-Class of the fifth incarnation is offered with five power plants to choose from, which are installed in conjunction with the non-alternative hydromechanical 9-band "automatic" 9G-Tronic.
The all-wheel drive versions are equipped with the "family" 4Matic transmission with an asymmetric center differential, which has an electronically controlled lock, which by default divides the moment between the axles in a ratio of 45:55.
- Hood space modifications E200 / E200 4Matic and E300 given for the placement of a gasoline four-cylinder engine with a volume of 2.0 liters (1991 cubic centimeter) with a vertical layout, turbocharging, direct fuel injection, piezo injectors and phase shifters at the outlet and inlet. In the "younger" case, the "four" produces 184 "horses" at 5500 rpm and 300 Nm of peak torque at 1200-4000 rpm, and in the "senior" - 245 "stallions" and 370 Nm at identical rpm. Up to "hundred" the car breaks down after 6.2-7.9 seconds, gaining maximum 233-250 km / h and "digest" 6.9-7.3 liters of fuel in mixed mode.
- "Top" performance E400 4Matic equipped with a six-cylinder 3.5-liter V6 unit with a turbocharger, direct injection technology, variable valve timing and low-noise chains in a 24-valve timing drive, producing 333 horsepower at 5250-6000 rpm and 480 Nm of rotational potential at 1200-4000 rpm ... The maximum capabilities of such a sedan are fixed at the level of 250 km / h, acceleration to 100 km / h does not go out in 5.2 seconds, and the "appetite" fits into 7.9 liters in the combined cycle.
- Diesel versions E200d and E220d (exclusively rear-wheel drive) "armed" in-line "four" of 2.0 liters (1950 cubic centimeters) with direct fuel supply, 16-valve layout and turbocharging. In the first solution, the engine generates 150 "horses" at 3200-4800 rpm and 360 Nm of torque at 1400-2800 rpm, and in the second - 195 forces at 3800 rpm and 400 Nm at 1600-2800 rpm ... Such characteristics allow the four-door to leave behind the initial "hundred" in 7.3-8.4 seconds and gain 224-240 km / h, while consuming no more than 4.3 liters of "diesel" in the "highway / city" mode.
At the heart of the "fifth" Mercedes-Benz E-class is the "rear-wheel drive" MRA architecture with independent suspensions of all wheels: a double-wishbone system is involved in the front part, and a multi-link system on the rear axle. The chassis with steel springs is available in three solutions - regular, with 15 mm lowered ground clearance and with adaptive dampers. Optionally, the car is equipped with an Air Body Control air suspension with two-chamber pneumatic elements, one-tube shock absorbers and three operating modes.
The body of the German sedan is a mix of steel and aluminum (it accounts for 16%). The bonnet, front fenders, luggage cover and suspension mounts are molded from "winged metal".
The electric motor of the power steering at the four-door is mounted on a rail with a variable gear ratio. "In a circle" the car is endowed with ventilated discs of the brake center, which are assisted by many modern "gadgets" (ABS, EBD, BAS and others).
Options and prices. In the Russian market, the 5th generation Mercedes-Benz E-Class in 2016 is sold at a price of 2,950,000 rubles for the basic version of the E200, a car with a diesel engine will cost 20,000 more, and for an all-wheel drive version you will have to pay at least 140,000 rubles ...
Nominally, the sedan demonstrates seven airbags, ESP, ABS, leather upholstery, dual-zone "climate", full LED optics, 17-inch wheel disks, a multimedia complex with an 8.4-inch screen, power accessories, an advanced audio system and a bunch of other "chips" responsible for safety and comfort.
For a three-volume with a "top" engine, you will have to pay from 3,950,000 rubles, and for a "complete minced meat" - from 4,190,000 rubles. The most "rich" equipment boasts a digital "toolkit", a 12.3-inch monitor of the multimedia center, a high-class audio system, 19-inch "skating rinks", a panoramic roof and a large number of other "gadgets".
