W212 Mercedes-Benz E Class. EDIT : Brochure leaked on Pg. 5

Sahil · 19th September 2008, 16:14

I hope these aren't real pics, the boot looks so out of place ! And that chrome side strip is looks funny being placed at that sloping angle.

1100D · 19th September 2008, 21:40

The grille needs to get more raked to match the overall theme of the car.

hanmust · 23rd September 2008, 12:18

Video: Mika Häkkinen and Klaus Ludwig Testing upcoming W212-Series E-Class

YouTube - Mika Häkkinen and Klaus Ludwig test the new E-Class

ajmat · 23rd September 2008, 15:21

They really are teasing folks with lots of spy shots etc

mikem · 30th September 2008, 20:48

Here is the 2010 e-class without camoflauge.

W212 Mercedes-Benz E Class. EDIT : Brochure leaked on Pg. 5-mercedesbenz_eclass_first_official_pictures1.jpg

W212 Mercedes-Benz E Class. EDIT : Brochure leaked on Pg. 5-mercedesbenz_eclass_first_official_pictures_inside1.jpg

W212 Mercedes-Benz E Class. EDIT : Brochure leaked on Pg. 5-mercedesbenz_eclass_first_official_pictures_rear1.jpg

W212 Mercedes-Benz E Class. EDIT : Brochure leaked on Pg. 5-mercedesbenz_eclass_first_official_pictures_side.jpg

Raja · 1st October 2008, 10:47

Anyone else here who misses old jagged Automatic Transmission gate that was there in the pre 2000 cars?
Looking at the above pictures, the auto trans gate looks so character less. Looks like something that has come out of a US/Asian luxury wannabe.

Aditya · 1st October 2008, 11:15

It's not as classy as a W124, but still, I like the look of the car. I think the rear resembles that of the Embera. Looks like designers around the world are running out of ideas.
The interiors seems alright, but, the controls placed on the steering wheel might be a hindrance. They don't seem well thought out. You'll need to take one hand off the wheel to press the horn. Again, after the Jag XF's futuristic interiors, these look rather old fashioned.

sidindica · 2nd October 2008, 21:59

clear pic of the interior, looks quite old fashioned.

hanmust · 2nd October 2008, 23:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by sidindica

clear pic of the interior, looks quite old fashioned.

Dude, its not the interior of the upcoming E-class, but its from the ConceptFascination

GTO · 3rd October 2008, 13:06

Remove the three-pointed badge on the new C-Class and no one would know that it's a Mercedes. Ditto for this new E-Class. The derrière is so korean!

Raja · 3rd October 2008, 13:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by GTO

Remove the three-pointed badge on the new C-Class and no one would know that it's a Mercedes. Ditto for this new E-Class. The derrière is so korean!

I agree, this might be the start of the end with my love affair for affordable Mercedes! (I still think that some of their high models look good)
Once you remove the social attachment to a Mercedes, other brands do a much better job of style and finesse.

MalluDude · 3rd October 2008, 13:31

Merc seems to have been shaken up by the onslaught of it's competitors, and looks like having an identity crisis. Also, about the interiors, looks are subjective, but for me, look plain confused. As if it's trying to do so many things at the same time...and failing. Hope I am proved wrong!

canonball · 3rd October 2008, 14:08

Isn't the concept fascination a derivative of the upcoming E class?? That dashboard although form the concept looks very familiar to the renditions/pics of the upcoming E class...my guess this what it will exactly look like baring some color/material combo otherwise the shape and design look ditto.

evo · 3rd October 2008, 14:34

Why is merc so hell bent upon pushing people to buy Audis?
This car looks disgusting. The rear is Accord meets Sonata meets some other amerigo car. Frustrati.

avishar · 7th October 2008, 18:05

there was time when even without the three pointed star any tom,dick and harry will recognise a mercedes,because it had such a distinctive design.Sadly that doesnt seem to be the case any more.

19th September 2008, 16:14	#31
Sahil Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 6,354 Thanked: 8,000 Times	I hope these aren't real pics, the boot looks so out of place ! And that chrome side strip is looks funny being placed at that sloping angle.
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19th September 2008, 21:40	#32
1100D Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Calcutta Posts: 4,390 Thanked: 4,116 Times View My Garage	The grille needs to get more raked to match the overall theme of the car.
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23rd September 2008, 15:21	#34
ajmat Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 15,175 Thanked: 31,075 Times View My Garage	They really are teasing folks with lots of spy shots etc
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30th September 2008, 20:48	#35
mikem BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Mumbai Posts: 118 Thanked: 351 Times	New pictures / Scans Here is the 2010 e-class without camoflauge.
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1st October 2008, 10:47	#36
Raja BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Pune Posts: 419 Thanked: 70 Times	Anyone else here who misses old jagged Automatic Transmission gate that was there in the pre 2000 cars? Looking at the above pictures, the auto trans gate looks so character less. Looks like something that has come out of a US/Asian luxury wannabe.
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1st October 2008, 11:15	#37
Aditya Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 20,021 Thanked: 86,413 Times View My Garage	It's not as classy as a W124, but still, I like the look of the car. I think the rear resembles that of the Embera. Looks like designers around the world are running out of ideas. The interiors seems alright, but, the controls placed on the steering wheel might be a hindrance. They don't seem well thought out. You'll need to take one hand off the wheel to press the horn. Again, after the Jag XF's futuristic interiors, these look rather old fashioned.
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2nd October 2008, 21:59	#38
sidindica Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Delhi Posts: 4,902 Thanked: 8,348 Times	clear pic of the interior, looks quite old fashioned. Attached Thumbnails
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3rd October 2008, 13:06	#40
GTO Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 71,825 Thanked: 321,444 Times View My Garage	Remove the three-pointed badge on the new C-Class and no one would know that it's a Mercedes. Ditto for this new E-Class. The derrière is so korean!
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3rd October 2008, 13:31	#42
MalluDude BHPian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Kochi Posts: 398 Thanked: 78 Times View My Garage	Merc seems to have been shaken up by the onslaught of it's competitors, and looks like having an identity crisis. Also, about the interiors, looks are subjective, but for me, look plain confused. As if it's trying to do so many things at the same time...and failing. Hope I am proved wrong!
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3rd October 2008, 14:08	#43
canonball Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 1,466 Thanked: 206 Times View My Garage	Isn't the concept fascination a derivative of the upcoming E class?? That dashboard although form the concept looks very familiar to the renditions/pics of the upcoming E class...my guess this what it will exactly look like baring some color/material combo otherwise the shape and design look ditto.
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3rd October 2008, 14:34	#44
evo BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: Kolkata/Shillong Posts: 780 Thanked: 161 Times View My Garage	Why is merc so hell bent upon pushing people to buy Audis? This car looks disgusting. The rear is Accord meets Sonata meets some other amerigo car. Frustrati.
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7th October 2008, 18:05	#45
avishar Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: kolkata/bangalore,india Posts: 2,906 Thanked: 4,236 Times	there was time when even without the three pointed star any tom,dick and harry will recognise a mercedes,because it had such a distinctive design.Sadly that doesnt seem to be the case any more.
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