2010 Mercedes-Benz E-Class: First Official Picture?

German car magazine Autozeitung is claiming to have obtained the first official photo of the next-generation Mercedes-Benz E-Class in its latest September issue. According to the folks over at Autozeitung, the above image has not been digitally enhanced in any way, and unless someone can provide substantial proof of the opposite, we have no reason to doubt them. Clearly apparent on this photo is the 2010 E-Class’ distinctive front-end design with the new trapezoidal shaped headlights that ditch the rounded theme used on the previous two generation models. -Continued

The new headlamp treatment was first previewed in the ConceptFASCINATION that will make its world debut in Paris next week. Like the concept, the rest of the styling falls in line with Mercedes-Benz’s current range and especially the new C-Class, adopting tauter body surfacing and sharper creases.

Under the body panels expect to see an updated engine line-up with several new and revised gasoline and ultra-clean Bluetec diesel powerplants including a base 1.8-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder petrol unit and Merc’s new 204 HP 2.2-liter turbo diesel. By 2010, Mercedes-Benz will also enhance the E-Class range with the BMW M5-rivaling AMG version equipped with a powerful direct-injection V8 engine developing around 550 HP as well as the first hybrid E-Class that will use the same mild-hybrid drivetrain as the new S400 BlueHybrid.

According to our sources, the new Mercedes-Benz E-Class will make its global premiere in sedan form at the 2009 Geneva Show in March, followed by the Estate and Coupe / Cabriolet models at the 2009 Frankfurt motorshow in September of the same year.

Via: Autozeitung

Mercedes-Benz ConceptFASCINATION Hints at 2010 E-Class Sedan and Coupe

Previewing the design language of the next-generation CLK coupe that will be known as the E-Class Coupe as well as the new E-Class sedan, the ConceptFASCINATION will make its world premiere at the Paris Motor Show. Freed from the constraints of the marketing division, Mercedes’ designers decided to reinterpret the coupe with a ‘shooting brake’ concept and we must say that the overall result is both elegant and dynamic. But even though the ‘shooting brake’ conept looks cool, don’t expect to see it going into production as Mercedes will opt for a more traditional coupe bodystyle for the CLK’s successor.

What you should expect to see is the front end design with the diamond shaped headlights finding its way into both the E-Class Sedan and Coupe models. Inside Mercedes says that the characteristic V-shape of the exterior is continued on the dashboard which features an instrument cluster with five tubes and silver dials. The cabin can accommodate four passengers along with their weekend luggage. -Continued

Power is provided by Mercedes-Benz all-new 4-cylinder turbo diesel engine which features BlueTEC and AdBlue technology and develops 204 hp from a displacement of 2.2-litres. The new diesel unit will make its product premiere on the limited production C250 CDI Prime Edition -see details here.

Via: Autoblog.nl , Source: Mercedes

2010 Mercedes-Benz E-Class: First Official Photos?

These pictures of the next generation Mercedes-Benz E-Class were published in the latest issue of Autobild magazine and although we can’t vouch for their authenticity –they may have been digitally enhanced- they do appear to look official. Like the new C-Class, the 2010 E-Class looks more dynamic than the model it replaces especially up front where it ditches the rounded headlamp theme for a distinctive new treatment with four angular headlights.

At the rear we find a set of wraparound lights that are split between the bodywork and the boot. As for the interior, it follows the boxy theme of the exterior as it's supposed to remind potential buyers of Mercedes-Benz’ 1980s robustness. The E-Class sedan seen here is expected to make its debut at next year’s Geneva Motor Show in March followed around six months later by the station wagon version -More pictures after the jump

Via: Autobild - Thanks for the scans Jose M.!