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Mercedes-Benz W212
Codenamed W212, the next-generation E-Class will arrive for the 2010 model year, with the estate version (codenamed S212) expected for 2011. It was also decided upon to rest the CLK-Class name in favour of selling it as an E-class coupe.<ref>[1]</ref> Although not much information has been offered in regards to the upcoming fifth-generation E Class, sources are speculating an increase of around 20 mm in length. That, combined with a redesigned interior, will offer a more spacious feel to the passenger compartment.
An all-new instrument cluster, along with S-Class night-vision technology and an updated COMAND system will highlight the interior changes.
Power-wise, it looks as if the full-range of Mercedes engines will be available, in diesel and petrol variants, although there may be limits in developing markets. The basic powerplant will consist of four-cylinder engines with the horsepower rating starting at 175 bhp, followed by 6 and 8 Cylinders and the performance-built AMG variant.
Presented at 2008 Paris Motor Show through the Mercedes-Benz ConceptFASCINATION concept car.
Official photos of the W212 have been leaked on the internet on the 10th December, 2008 ahead of its 2009 Geneva Motor Show unveiling.<ref>W212 Mercedes-Benz E-Class shots leaked online!</ref> Scans of a leaked brochure have been posted onto the internet in January 2009, detailing the whole E-Class range including the new E 200 CGI and E 230 CGI with direct injected forced inducted engines.<ref>Leaked 2010 Mercedes-Benz E-Class (W212) Brochures with detailed specification sheets</ref>
A 2-door Coupe version was unveiled at the 2009 Geneva Motor Show.<ref>Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe replaces the CLK-Class</ref>
See Also
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Type | Class | 1980s | 1990s | 2000s | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | ||
Supermini | A | W168 | W169 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Entry-level | C | W201 (190) | W202 | W203 | W204 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Mid-size | E | W123 | W124 | W210 | W211 | W212 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
CLS | W219 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Full-size | S | W126 | W140 | W220 | W221 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Maybach | W240 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Roadster | SLK | R170 | R171 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
SL | R107 | R129 | R230 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Coupé | CLK | W208 | W209 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
CL | W126 | W140 | W215 | C216 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Supercar | SLR | C199 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
SUV | G | W460/W461 | W463 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Crossover SUV | GLK | GLK | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
M | W163 | W164 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
GL | X164 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
MPVs | B | W245 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
R | W251 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Vaneo | Vaneo | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sprinter | Sprinter |
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