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Mercedes-Benz E-Class W214 2024.

The Germans presented the completely new Mercedes-Benz E-Class W214.

At the end of April twenty-third, the Germans presented the completely new Mercedes E-Class 2024 in the body with the W214 index.

This is already the sixth generation of the Eshka, which is now available only in sedan and station wagon versions, including all-terrain, but there will no longer be a coupe or convertible.

From the outside, the car has noticeably changed, receiving a completely new front and rear design, and in profile the Mercedes E-Class W214 now resembles the flagship S-Class W223, but in a slightly reduced size.

But the interior has undergone a complete overhaul, but first things first.

At the front, the 2024 Mercedes-Benz E-Class received an enlarged radiator grille (optional with backlighting) with a thick chrome trim.

The model is offered in two variants: the “Classic” version has a more traditional grille pattern with three horizontal ribs and a signature star on the hood.

The Progressive version offers a grille with a large emblem on it and a single rib in the center, and also decorated with dozens of tiny stars.

The head optics on the car are distinguished by their unusual shape with slight curves in the lower part, evoking associations with the previous “four-eyed” “yes”.

The horizontally oriented lights at the stern are now united by a jumper and are decorated with a pattern with stars — Mercedes is using this solution for the first time and it is possible that in the future it will be extended to other models.

Additionally, the car attracts attention with door handles recessed into the body and a new design of wheel rims (available in diameters from 17 to 21″).

The interior of the Mercedes-Benz E-Class W214 welcomes you with a new front panel, the design of which is made in the style of the electric models EQE and EQS.

Here the electronic instrument panel is in the form of a free-standing 12.3-inch screen without a visor, and the entire center console is occupied by a huge 14.4-inch multimedia system display.

An optional third monitor (12.3″) is located in front of the front passenger.

To the right of the tidy, the front panel along the top is surrounded by air ducts of the ventilation system, contoured suspension is widely used in the design, two steering wheel options are offered for the car, high-quality materials are used in the decoration and in general everything looks quite expensive and solid.

In addition, the company reports that the interior of the Mercedes E-Class 2024 has become more spacious compared to its predecessor.

The stretched wheelbase has made it possible to increase the free space for the knees and feet of rear passengers by 10 and 17 mm, respectively, and the elbow room has become more spacious by an additional 25 mm, which is comparable to the older S-Class sedan.

The front panel is called MBUX Superscreen (a more advanced version on electric models with a solid glass surface across the entire width of the cabin is called Hyperscreen).

The modernized media system comes with contrasting icons and a different menu structure.

The 5G channel is responsible for data transmission, it is possible to install third-party applications and games, as well as participate in a video conference using the standard selfie camera.

True, only while parked. Video viewing is available on the screen for the right passenger.

Among the interesting options is the advanced Burmester audio system, and the contour lighting can be adjusted to the music.

You can also order a servo drive for the ventilation deflectors (but the handles for manual control are retained) — in this case, the electronics will themselves regulate the direction of air flow in accordance with the selected mode.

The chassis of the Mercedes-Benz W214 sedan remains largely the same: double wishbones at the front and a five-link at the rear.

At speeds of up to 60 km/h, the rear wheels turn up to 4.5 degrees in opposition to the front wheels, improving maneuverability and reducing the turning circle by almost a meter (up to 10.8 m on rear-wheel drive versions and 11.1 m on all-wheel drive versions).

After sixty, the rear wheels can turn in the same direction as the front wheels at an angle of up to 2.5 degrees.

The new body of the Mercedes W214 has grown slightly in size: the length of the sedan is 4,949 mm (+ 14), the wheelbase size is 2,961 (+ 22), width is 1,880 (+ 28), height is 1,468 (+ 8).

The track at the front and rear has been slightly widened to 1,634 mm at the front and 1,648 at the rear, respectively. Trunk volume is from 370 (on hybrids) to 540 liters, ground clearance (clearance) has not yet been specified.

The production of cars will be established at a plant in Sindelfingen, Germany. The start of sales of the new Mercedes E-Class W214 on the European market is scheduled for the summer of twenty-three.

There is no information on prices yet, but the model will clearly be more expensive than its predecessor, for which in Germany they are asking from 51,300 euros.