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From another MB board, some excerpts from a letter sent to dealers about the 2007 E-Class: Interior MY07 FACELIFT (mid-July 2006) Model Year 2007 welcomes a facelift for the E-Class, and introduction of 3 new engines: -E320 BLUETEC: 3.0L V6 with 221hp, 376 lb-ft. torque -E550: 5.5L V8 with 382hp, 391 lb-ft. torque -E63 AMG: 6.3L V8 with 507hp, 465 lb-ft. torque Other key exterior product changes include: -a more aggressively styled front air dam -new front grille -revised head lamps and tail lamps -aero mirrors (similar to CLS) -new side skirts -2 new paints: Arctic White and Jade Green Key interior product changes include: -PRE-SAFE -new steering wheel (CLS steering wheel) -re-designed HVAC operating unit -new shift/selector lever -4 new upholstery colors: Black, Cashmere, Black/Sahara Beige (Sport Models only), Black/Cognac Brown (Sport Models only) Photos of the Facelift will be forthcoming. Equipment Modifications Value Enhancement The following options will become standard equipment at no-additional charge: -Glass Sunroof (414) -harman/kardon LOGIC7 Digital Surround Sound System (810) -6-disc CD Changer (819) New Packaging Owing to the new standard equipment listed above, we have further streamlined our packaging. Based on the successful E-Class Premium Package, launched with MY06, two "premium packages" will be offered - P1 and P2 - each of which offers significant value and includes options with proven customer demand. P1 - E350/E320 BLUETEC: $2390 / E550: $2840 / E63 AMG: $2000 -DVD Navigation -SIRIUS Satellite Radio -Hands-Free Communication System -Heated Front Seats (Active Ventilated Seats with Heating Feature for E550 and E63 AMG) -Power-Rear Window Sunshade (Rear Side-window sunblinds for E350 4MATIC Wagon) P2 - E350/E320 BLUETEC: $4290 / E550: $4740 / E63 AMG: $3900 Includes all items in P1 -Bi-Xenon low-beam and high-beam headlamps with active curve illumination system -Keyless Go -Heated Headlamp Washers Sport/Luxury Strategy In addition to the enhancements planned for the upcoming MY07 Facelift, we would like to announce the start of a new E-Class Sport/Luxury product strategy, similar to the successful C-Class strategy. This strategy allows you the flexibility to tailor you inventory to meet growing customer demand for more aggressive and sportier styling. The E350W, E350W4, E550W and E550W4 will adopt a 2-prong approach (Sport and Luxury) while the E320 BLUETEC and E350S4 will remain exclusively Luxury. The E-Class Sport Sedan will be based on the 333 Sport Package launched late last year. This package, which is no-charge for MY07 Facelift, features key "sport" elements including 18" 10-twin spoke wheels, sport rear bumper with dual exhaust tailpipes, lowered sport suspension, blue-tinted glass, Black-Birdseye Maple Wood, and matte chrome surrounding the gearshift with a white-gauged instrument cluster. The E-Class Luxury sedan will be similar to the current, stylish model commonly seen today. Key "luxury" features include 17" wheels (for the E350 and E550 models only), an elegant rear bumper, comfort suspension, green-tinted glass, and Burl Walnut Wood complementing the well-dressed interior. Exterior The following colors are new: -Arctic White (650) replaces Alabaster White (960) -Jade Green (300) replaces Everest Green (816) Wheels: For MY07, the E350 models will receive a new 7-spoke 17" design. Additionally, the E63 AMG models will receive a new 5-spoke 18" design. Please note: the E320 BLUETEC, E550 Models, and the Sport Package will retain their current wheels. Also new for MY07 E-Class are Chrome wheels (R86). These wheels will be based on the same 5-spoke 17" design seen on the MY06 E500, and will be available as an option on select Luxury Models only. Please see the Product Highlights section for wheel updates. Other E-Class Station Wagon: In our continuing efforts to streamline our portfolio and provide you with products which support your market requirements, we will offer just a single variant of the E-Class Station Wagon: E350S4. The E350S and E550S4 will no longer be offered for MY07. Additionally, the Power Tailgate (890) becomes standard equipment. |
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I have a 2005 E320 CDI and I find it a little small for my 40,000 plus miles I drive each year. I just got off the phone with mercedes and they tell me the R class will introduce in this Oct 2007 with the new V6 deisel. Can anyone tell me if this engine and transmission has been used in Europe before? Can anyone tell me what kind of mileage I can expect. I don't like to buy a car which hasn't been in production for at least one year. Do I need to worry about a fist year production car? Does anyone have information about the R class?
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Replying to: rbarkley (Apr 12, 2006 8:02 am)
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Replying to: cctdi (Apr 12, 2006 3:32 pm)
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Replying to: rbarkley (Apr 12, 2006 4:42 pm) ML 320 CDI vs. Rx 400h The German car magazine Auto Bild has conducted a comparative test drive from New York to San Francisco with a new Mercedes-Benz ML 320 CDI diesel and a Lexus RX 400h hybrid. Combined results for the test drive, which although it combined city and highway driving obviously emphasized the highway, had the Mercedes diesel besting the Lexus hybrid by 10% in terms of fuel consumption. Average total consumption for the Mercedes over the 5,200-kilometer trip (3,232 miles) was 9.2 l/100km (25.6 mpg), while the Lexus came in at 10.2 l/100km (23 mpg). ML, R, GL diesel starting in October 2006 MBUSA plans to introduce the 45 states ML320 CDI 4MATIC, R320 4MATIC, GL320 CDI 4MATIC starting in October 2006 using the 3.0 liter OM642 DE 30 LA V6 direct injection turbodiesel with 221 hp and 369 lb-ft of torque. The 50 states versions with SCR and Adblue are expected in 2 to 3 years and then include California, Maine, Massachusetts, New York and Vermont. There should also be the E320 BLUETEC and maybe the G320 CDI, also with the OM642. new M-Class info page
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Replying to: gagrice (Apr 13, 2006 4:52 pm) I'm kinda letdown by the fact that these diesels won't be 50-state legal yet. I had read somewhere else where the remaining 5 states won't get a diesel until the 2008 model year. M
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Replying to: tomotomo (Feb 03, 2005 2:26 pm) It will take close to 20,000 miles before you start getting optimum MPG. Then you should match or beat the sticker. In town incourage your vehicle to go into overdirve as much as you can then you can match or beat the city figure just a little. Because of the extra torgue of a diesel enables you to do this.
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Replying to: merc1 (Apr 13, 2006 8:24 pm) Mercedes diesel |
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Replying to: jimlockey (Apr 14, 2006 7:58 am) |
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On the more economical side, the E debuts Mercedes new Bluetec diesel powertrain in the U.S. market. This ultra-clean diesel engine goes on sale this September in all 50 states. Article. M
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