Mercedes-Benz E-Class
The Mercedes E-Class proudly presents improved engines for 2012. The E350 offers a new V6, the E550 gets a 4.6L V8, and the E63 AMG is equipped with a fabulous 5.5L V8. Also back this year is the BlueTec version which is powered by a 3.0L V6 diesel that brings fuel consumption under 10 litres/100 km. The E-Class is sold as either a sedan or wagon. There are also a coupe and a convertible!
Mercedes-Benz E-Class
| Pricing | |
|---|---|
| MSRP | CA$62,700 |
| Fees | CA$1,995 |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 |
| Monthly payments | CA$1,180/month |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 3,0 l V6 |
| Power | 210 hp @ 3,400 rpm (157 kW) |
| Torque | 400 lb·ft @ 1,600 – 2,400 rpm (542 N·m) |
| Induction | Turbocharged |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Transmission | 7-speed automatic |
| Drivetrain | RWD |
| Vehicle type / Category | |
| Vehicle type | Sedan |
| Category | N/A |
| Assembly | N/A |
| Generation | N/A |
| Fuel efficiency / Autonomy | |
| City | 11.1 L/100km |
| Highway | 7.0 L/100km |
| Combined | 9.3 L/100km |
| Autonomy | 860 km |
| CO₂ emissions | 214 g/km |
| Equipment | |
| Sunroof | standard |
| Heated front seats | optional |
| Heated rear seats | optional |
| Heated steering wheel | standard |
| Ventilated front seats | optional |
| Massage seats | optional |
| Smart key | optional |
| Blindspot detection | optional |
| Lane departure warning | optional |
| Adaptive cruise control | optional |
| GPS | standard |
| Infotainment | |
| CD player | standard |
| Apple CarPlay compatible | not available |
| Android Auto compatible | not available |
| Premium audio system | optional |
| Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires | |
| Steering | rack and pinion with assist |
| Turning diameter | 11 m (37′) |
| Front suspension | N/A |
| Rear suspension | N/A |
| Front brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Rear brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Front tires | P245/40R18 |
| Rear tires | P245/40R18 |
| Safety | |
| Seat belts | 5 |
| Dimensions / Weight | |
| Length | 4,869 mm (192″) |
| Width | 1,928 mm (76″) |
| Height | 1,466 mm (58″) |
| Wheelbase | 2,873 mm (113″) |
| Weight | 1,845 kg (4,068 lb) |
| Capacities | |
| Passengers | 5 |
| Trunk | 541 l |
| Fuel tank | 80 l (18 gal) |
| Towing capacity | N/A |
| Performance | |
| 0-100 km/h | N/A |
| 80-120 km/h | N/A |
| Top speed | N/A |
| Braking distance | N/A |
| Warranty | |
| Base warranty | N/A |
| Powertrain warranty | N/A |
| The Car Guide rating | |
| Driving | 9/10 |
| Safety | 9/10 |
| Interior | 7/10 |
| Reliability | 7/10 |
| Winter driving | 7/10 |
| Comfort | 9/10 |
| Average | 80%(view ratings) |