Spy Video: Mercedes-Benz E-Class Gets a New Look for 2010

LEARN MORE ABOUT THE 2010 E-CLASS http://www.edmunds.com/insidel... an appearance that presently reminds us of an armored car, the 2010 Mercedes-Benz E-Class in our latest spy video is the real deal underneath its disguise. A revolutionary design is not in the works, but there are enough small changes to give this luxury sedan an updated look without alienating customers who like traditional Mercedes-Benz styling.Up front, the oval headlights of the current model will be replaced with rectangular-shape lenses that will give the E-Class a more aggressive look. It might take some getting used to, but we think it's the right direction, as the current model was starting to lose its edge. The shape of the grille doesn't appear to have changed, however, and most of the other details of the front fascia look pretty standard.Looking further back, the greenhouse appears relatively unchanged and the wheelbase isn't significantly longer either. Bolt-on taillights hide the true shape and style of the production units, but we don't expect anything groundbreaking there, either.Under the hood, the new E-Class will get a familiar range of engine sizes. Despite the recent breakup of Chrysler and Daimler-Benz, we're still expecting base E-Class models to get a version of Chrysler's upcoming 4.0-liter Phoenix V6. Given that the current Mercedes V6 has 268 horsepower, the new 4.0-liter should top 300 hp, if not more.An upgraded version of the Mercedes 5.5-liter V8 will power the high-line E-Class models. There will be an AMG version, too, although how far the performance guys will crank up the normally aspirated 6.2-liter V8 above its current 507 hp is unclear. All-wheel drive will continue in the E400 and E550 models, but the AMG version will remain rear-wheel drive.Some of these specs could change, however, as this new E-Class isn't expected to start production for another two years. Between now and then, various prototypes will probably show up, but the official debut won't happen until the 2009 Frankfurt Auto Show.

Channel: Autos & Vehicles
Uploaded: July 7, 2008 at 6:01 pm
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Video Comments

za9zo9i (August 27, 2008 at 4:58 am)

I think that generation of e class is the Treasurer, who is now a beautiful needy coverage of the amendment

sachakishlar (August 17, 2008 at 7:35 pm)

its about time that benz changes there old design cause its been the same since 1997, and this is a baby s-class with the new interior with the i-drive and a nicer look to it. and same thing with the new clk. and at the same time benz is also making a new cls which looks a hell lot better but the original design is a classic cause its the first 4-door coupe ever made. but this e-class should be very interesting.

clk500kid (August 14, 2008 at 8:28 pm)

why dont you shut the fuck up. i'm from montenegro and i got blonde hair. guess your fucking wrong asshole.

lucaseire (August 14, 2008 at 3:35 pm)

It is very easy and plain to see that all of you below Know FUCK ALL about cars and about their development stages, so shut the fuck up posting your comments You yankee,british,turkish whatever I dont give a fuck................WANKERS!!!!!!!

helicandra (August 13, 2008 at 11:05 pm)

wow they fucked up the e class, i think the current is the best looking theyve ever made it, ecspecially with the sports package

dissmr (August 7, 2008 at 4:24 am)

American aaand Brits fucked your Montenegrean mommy on a regular until Turks took over and finish the job ... BTW is that why all Montenegro guys are dark hairy, ... you know ... Turkish looking..

MBSL65fan (August 5, 2008 at 1:44 am)

What's the chassis code?

BlueTigerFang (August 4, 2008 at 3:50 am)

lol, the grid looks like a BMW

k9forkids (August 2, 2008 at 5:37 pm)

What better road to test a car than Death Valley,CA It is the dessert!

dasiotis13 (July 30, 2008 at 3:40 pm)

oooooo....this is defenately not 2010 mercedes-benz E-class model!!!someone just bought one and with a body kit and some other changes made that freak!!!E-class is only a family car and a company like mercedes-benz would never forgot that and never built such an ugly car!!!!ALSO IF THEY WANTED TO TEST A NEW CAR THEY WOULD TESTED IT AT SPECIAL ROADS THAT HAVE AT THEIR FACTORIES AND NOT AT A SIMPLE ROAD NEAR A NEIGHBOURHOOD!!!:(