gaazmon

idk why i kept thinking it's DI. so all they did is increase the redline? hmm

i mean, i figure it's not the same V8 engine with blowers, but something similar in size. they are something to look forward too.


lol, once i reset her, she feels so much better.

ah, yes, lol, she always looks purdy (and sexy)

petee1997

Spoke to my dealer this AM and now they know nothing about the new engine. MB expected DI engines for 2011 models but fuel problem with our gas may not be resolved. My car was to be scheduled for last ten days of June but no confirmation yet. I would expect same engine as last year. They will not replace engine in mid year. This would cause too much frustration with early buyers. If I were a betting man, I would say no change until 2012 model year. I am happy with the current model and the engine is not a big issue for me. If it is an issue for others, it may be better to follow KA's advice and purchase the 550.

threeputt

I am in the market for an E350 as well and located in Canada. I was at the dealership today and just received a call this evening from my salesperson, he states he was in touch with MB Canada today and there will be no changes to the engines in 2011. Bad news is he can't find a car with the color and options I want.

DerekACS

I also received similar information today. Very disappointing news, especially with respect to the E350 Bluetec, which will have the same carryover V6 engine, rated @ 210 hp & 400 lbs.ft. torque. Unfortunately, the E350 BT has gained 200 lbs. compared to the W211 Bluetec, so the performance of the 2011 model will suffer. Maybe a Kleeman box will be a necessary add-on ?

cashking

It's been a few days. Any updates on the new V8? For 2011 model...

pmb600

Here it is, the official word from MB. New engines in S-Class/CL-Class this year for model year 2011, next year for all other models.

http://www.autoblog.com/2010/05/07/o...i-spark-v6-an/

K-A

Wow, so the upcoming '11 MY S-Class will have the TT. Anyone know what they'll call it? I assume they can't do away with the "550" number, as they've changed around the numbers enough, they should probably stay consistent in keeping the cache of the "550" that they've built up. Also, especially in the U.S's "bigger=better" show-offy market, I don't think they'll be able to lower the number. What is kind of disappointing if they keep the 550 name, is how M-B has always used the numbers to designate the size of the engines, which kept things in line with "form=function". Using the "550" name while having a 4.7 would further enhance M-B's new directions which have kept building in the recent generations, being that the brand is first and foremost influenced by Marketing aspects.

As for the V6, kind of disappointing they're dragging the V6 models with the same 268 HP version of the 3.5, especially considering it's not like the next 350's' will have completely different motors or anything.

Dema

So no 306hp for E class for this and next year, right?
Since people will wait for TT 5.5l engine, that make bring down price for E550 this year.

gaazmon

they should have kept it 500 like they did in europe and everywhere else

i don't think the engine change will affect the 550 line as much as the 63s. AMG is more performance oriented so the "performance" buyers will look out for that.