Along with all the active safety features built into the "E", there are no fewer than eight airbags - two up front, four on the sides, and two head-protection side curtains. Not surprisingly, Mercedes expects the E-Class buyer to be a business owner or manager, predominantly male over the age of 35, and likely to have owned an E-Class before. You will pay a premium to own it, as its price is higher than any other car in this class. The E320 will start at $69,950, while the E500 will cost $81,500, before options. Both tariffs are at the top of the market for comparable luxury sedans.
The new Mercedes-Benz E-Class is the total package of style, technology, safety, performance and comfort - an elegant, technological tour de force that has raised the bar in the luxury sedan class.
Specifications:
- Price Range (MSRP):$69,950 - $109,020
- Body Type: 4-door sedan, 5-door wagon
- Layout: Front engine, RWD (opt AWD)
- Base Engine: 221-hp, 232 lb-ft, 3.2-L, 18-valve, SOHC V6
- Opt Engine: 302-hp, 339 lb-ft, 5.0-L, 24-valve, SOHC V8
- Transmission: 5-spd auto with manual mode
- Brakes (front/rear): disc/disc, ABS
- Curb Weight (min/max): 1,650 kg (3,638 lb) - 1,730 kg (3,813 lb)
- Seating Capacity: 5
- Cargo Volume (trunk): 450 L (15.9 cu ft)
- Fuel Economy (est city/hwy):11.4 / 7.3 L/100 km
- Warranty (mo/km): 48/80,000 comprehensive - 60/120,000 powertrain
- Competitors: Audi A6, Acura 3.5 RL, BMW 5-Series, Cadillac Seville, Chrysler 300M, Infiniti M45, Lexus GS 430, Lincoln LS, Volkswagen Passat W8, Volvo S80
- Web Site: www.mercedes-benz.ca
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