New Mercedes-Benz E-Class

IT IS accepted the world over that the E-class is a more sen­sible option to the luxurious S-class, at least for the executive car buyer. There are so many engine and trim options avail­able, that it is accessible to a variety of people with a variety of budgets. The E is also Mer­cedes-Benz’s biggest cash cow, making the company more money worldwide than any of its other models. It would be right to assume then, that Merc is working extremely hard to iron out all faults and niggling problems for the next-genera­tion E, codenamed W212. The cars styling promises to be radical, incorporating sharp cuts, big wheel arches and a rising waistline, much like the new S-class and C-class. At the same time it will be recognisable as nothing but an E-class and will retain the four-headlamp array. Engines will be upgraded versions of the existing ones, including the base 200K and the powerful 280 CDI. The interiors will be all-new and as always, expect a host of technological acronyms to come attached. With the recent Indian debut of the BMW5-series, we’re in for a good fight.