Fresh Pics of 2007 E here.....you ready for E550??
03-10-2006, 04:14 PM
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Fresh Pics of 2007 E here.....you ready for E550??
Thanks to EMercedesbenz.com
Its official debut will come at the New York auto show in April, but here's a sneak peek of the 2007 Mercedes-Benz E-Class.
Caught during a commercial shoot, these undisguised Mercedes E-Class sedans and wagons show just how minor this midcycle refresh will be for 2007. Up front, the only noticeable change in appearance is the reshaped front air dam which now features three distinct openings instead of the narrow slits on the current model. In back, the changes are equally subtle. The taillights have the same shape, but the reflector mix is different. The chrome strip above the license plate now runs wider across the back and the exhaust pipes are no longer integrated into the rear fascia.
The real news for the E-Class will be the addition of the 5.5-liter V8 engine first introduced in the S550 sedan. With 382 horsepower and 391 pound-feet of torque, the new eight-cylinder should be more than enough to keep the E550 competitive with BMW's 550i and the Audi A6. The base E350 will remain and both models will use Mercedes' seven-speed automatic transmission. The Bluetec diesel introduced at the Detroit auto show in January will also be part of the lineup, but it has yet to be determined whether it will attain the 50-state status Mercedes is hoping for.
What this means to you: The 2007 E550 will be just 18 horsepower shy of the last-generation BMW M5. Gotta love the Germans.
Its official debut will come at the New York auto show in April, but here's a sneak peek of the 2007 Mercedes-Benz E-Class.
Caught during a commercial shoot, these undisguised Mercedes E-Class sedans and wagons show just how minor this midcycle refresh will be for 2007. Up front, the only noticeable change in appearance is the reshaped front air dam which now features three distinct openings instead of the narrow slits on the current model. In back, the changes are equally subtle. The taillights have the same shape, but the reflector mix is different. The chrome strip above the license plate now runs wider across the back and the exhaust pipes are no longer integrated into the rear fascia.
The real news for the E-Class will be the addition of the 5.5-liter V8 engine first introduced in the S550 sedan. With 382 horsepower and 391 pound-feet of torque, the new eight-cylinder should be more than enough to keep the E550 competitive with BMW's 550i and the Audi A6. The base E350 will remain and both models will use Mercedes' seven-speed automatic transmission. The Bluetec diesel introduced at the Detroit auto show in January will also be part of the lineup, but it has yet to be determined whether it will attain the 50-state status Mercedes is hoping for.
What this means to you: The 2007 E550 will be just 18 horsepower shy of the last-generation BMW M5. Gotta love the Germans.
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03-10-2006, 05:28 PM
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I guess you cant mess with perfection... apparently the designers hit a Home Run out of the park when they created the 211. I think style wise in & out they did. It will be a tough car to re-do any better.
03-10-2006, 07:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Kev04C320
Those are pretty minor cosmetic changes, and the tail lamp looks awful.
Couldn't agree more.....
03-10-2006, 07:25 PM
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... and the exhaust pipes are no longer integrated into the rear fascia.
The grille looks taller to me, with a more distinct "V" at the bottom. Or not.
03-10-2006, 07:49 PM
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I don't care for the taillamps (like the current CLK) either but the rest is a nice little refresh. If this is indeed the final facelift it really hasn't "improved" it much. In the past, the updates always were subtle but made enough difference to make a big improvement over the original (e.g. the 2003 w220 clear headlight and bigger grill update, etc.). I think Barry is right that the designers probably had a hard time improving on perfection.
03-10-2006, 09:01 PM
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The grill has the little star emblem on it a la new S and older benzes. Other pics of the front are mor edrastic, and very similar to the changes on the new 3 series BMWs. I disagree with the changes being less than on previous models. This is classic Mercedes marketing. No surprises. I do agree that it must be hard to come up with prospective changes to an already perfect beauty!!
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03-11-2006, 12:34 AM
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Well this facelift is just like the SL, mainly cosmetic from a styling point of view. Hopefully the suspension has been retunned for a better ride and sharper handling like they just did on the SL. I suspect they've updated a many things with the interior also and hopefully some of the features from the new S will also be present. Don't forget that the SBC brakes are history with this face-lift also! The E550 with the recently introduced sport package is going to be a monster, a sharper driving mini-S550 if you will. Other sites are saying that the E350 gets a few more ponies too. I really hope the E320 CDI can be certified in all 50 states. The New York and Cali markets are the biggest markets for Mercedes in the U.S. Last, but not least the new 515hp E63 is part of the deal!
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03-11-2006, 02:40 AM
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i think basicaly every modification with this new version is for the worse. the front grill and bumper look odd, same with the mirrors, tail lights and the extended chrome over the rear plate. The extra power is only real improvement IMO
03-11-2006, 10:22 AM
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Just noticed that the antenna is off the rear glass & is color coded to the roof. (Sort of) I wonder if they have integrated the Sirius antenna into it?
03-11-2006, 11:54 AM
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Love it... I like the wheels. The only thing I do not like is that thing that says "Sport" or whatever it is in the fender along the side trim.
03-11-2006, 12:13 PM
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The new S also has the antenna on the roof, but has a second one on the trunk. Rumors said it would end up with one, but I don't know. Also, they have to worry about the mobile phone antenna, too.
03-11-2006, 12:57 PM
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Originally Posted by DWP
Say again? It looks like the car in the pictures has the 2007 version of the Appearance Package, with the usual concealed exhaust pipes. The only non-AMG cars with exhaust pipes cutting through the rear fascia are those with the Sport Package, no? Or do you mean something different by "integrated into the rear fascia"?
The grille looks taller to me, with a more distinct "V" at the bottom. Or not.
The grille looks taller to me, with a more distinct "V" at the bottom. Or not.
These vehicles all have a different appearance and no doubt offer completely different options to US vehicles. Some options will have bi-xeons some will not. Some will have LED rear lights, some will not. So we really need to know what vehicle this is, whether it has LED rear lights, front, side and rear skirts etc etc.
I do agree that cosmetically it looks very similar to current models.
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03-12-2006, 10:05 AM
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"The base E350 will remain and both models will use Mercedes' seven-speed automatic transmission. The Bluetec diesel introduced at the Detroit auto show in January will also be part of the lineup, but it has yet to be determined whether it will attain the 50-state status Mercedes is hoping for.
What this means to you: The 2007 E550 will be just 18 horsepower shy of the last-generation BMW M5. Gotta love the Germans."
What this means to you: The 2007 E550 will be just 18 horsepower shy of the last-generation BMW M5. Gotta love the Germans."
03-13-2006, 12:04 AM
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not much different, i still love the E class more than any car in its price range. I can live with the tail lights, ill probably grow to like theme eventually.
03-13-2006, 06:48 AM
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Our local dealer informed us that the E550 will be available for orders from July 06. Seems a bit early but I can't wait 
The E500 is currently going at AUD165k, so I suspect the E550 will be sold for AUD 175k or more. I know I'll be happy with a E350...but i'm itchin for more hp 
...ohh the agony!
I too don't like the tail lights so I hope one can retro-fit current W211 tail lights on the new model. This would be the first time I've heard of someone using an older model parts on a new model..lol!
The E500 is currently going at AUD165k, so I suspect the E550 will be sold for AUD 175k or more. I know I'll be happy with a E350...but i'm itchin for more hp ...ohh the agony!I too don't like the tail lights so I hope one can retro-fit current W211 tail lights on the new model. This would be the first time I've heard of someone using an older model parts on a new model..lol!
03-13-2006, 07:11 AM
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I too don't like the tail lights so I hope one can retro-fit current W211 tail lights on the new model. This would be the first time I've heard of someone using an older model parts on a new model..lol!
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03-13-2006, 08:15 AM
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Nice picture. What model was it. The picture is just now clear enough to see. If we knew the model then perhaps it would give some idea of exterior spec. wheels etc.
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03-14-2006, 12:05 AM
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Nice picture. What model was it. The picture is just now clear enough to see. If we knew the model then perhaps it would give some idea of exterior spec. wheels etc.
That is the facelifted E - one of the test drivers for MB lives right around the corner from me - they drive them home all the time.
Wheels? I dont know what they are, probably just some "junk" they put on there with winter tires.
