| The 2011 Mercedes-Benz E-Class includes four-door sedans, two-door coupes, convertibles, and a wagon, in 11 distinct models.
E350 models come with a 3.5-liter V6.
E350 BlueTEC models feature a 3.0-liter V6 turbo-diesel.
E550 comes with a V8.
All E-Class cars come with a seven-speed automatic transmission.
The E350 sedan ($49,400) comes with automatic dual-zone climate control, burl walnut trim, 14-way power front seats with position memory, an eight-speaker stereo with six-CD changer and Bluetooth interface, and 17-inch alloy wheels.
The standard upholstery is cloth.
The E350 BlueTEC sedan ($50,900) is equipped similarly except for its diesel engine.
The E550 sedan ($57,100) comes standard with leather upholstery and a power sunroof.
All-wheel drive comes on the E350 4MATIC sedan ($51,900), E550 4MATIC sedan ($59,600), and E350 4MATIC wagon ($56,200).
The E350 Coupe ($48,850) and E550 Coupe ($55,450) are equipped comparably to the sedans.
The E350 Cabriolet ($56,850) and E550 Cabriolet ($64,800) resemble the two-door Coupe but feature a power-operated, three-layer fabric convertible top and other features intended to keep passengers comfortable for top-down driving.
These new models feature the AIRCAP, a pop-up slim wing over the windshield that directs air over the cabin, and adjusts itself with the vehicle's speed.
With a screen rising behind the rear seats, passengers are protected from wind buffetting.
The E63 AMG sedan ($87,600) features a 6.2-liter V8 that generates 518 horsepower and 465 pound-feet of torque.
It adds a host of performance upgrades, including a seven-speed transmission with an automatic clutch rather than a conventional torque converter.
Options include Premium Package I with COMAND with navigation system, premium harman/kardon audio with HD radio and Sirius satellite radio hardware, heated front seats, rearview camera and rear-glass sunshade.
Premium Package II includes Package I plus ventilated front seats, a bi-xenon active light system with automatic high-beam control and headlight washers, and keyless entry.
Standalone options include rear-seat DVD entertainment ($1,850), Panoramic Sunroof ($1,590), split folding rear seat ($430).
Safety features include advanced antilock brakes (ABS) and electronic stability program (ESP).
Active safety systems include Attention Assist drowsiness monitor.
Standard passive safety features include nine airbags: dual frontal, driver's knee-protection, front-passenger side-impact torso, front passenger side-impact pelvis, and full cabin head-protection curtains.
Rear passenger side-impact airbags are optional.
4MATIC all-wheel drive enhances safety, particularly in slippery conditions. |