Brief description
Overview
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Introduction of the New E-Class, Model Series 212 Sedan
Vehicle concept
In March 2009 the W211 E-Class sedan will be
replaced by the new W212 sedan.
With the new E-Class the customer receives a sedan
that sets new standards with its new
styling
, its
reli-
ability
, its
comfort
, its
efficiency
and its
safety
.
These high standards are evident in its elegant appear-
ance, its strikingly dynamic front view with redesigned
4-eye headlamps and its powerful, sporty aura.
The interior, too, reflects these high standards through
maximum precision, quality in looks and workman-
ship, combined with sporty and luxurious elegance.
By means of numerous new technical features it has
been possible to improve on the already high stan-
dards of the predecessor model series with better ride
comfort, larger space gains and further innovations,
particularly in the areas of active and passive safety.
Dimensional concept comparing W211 and W212
Dimensions
Unit
W211
E 220 CDI
W212
E 220 CDI
Difference
Vehicle length
mm
4,852
4,868
+16
Vehicle width
mm
1,822
1,854
+32
Vehicle height
mm
1,483
1,470
-13
Wheelbase
mm
2,854
2,874
+20
Dimensional concept
The dimensional concept of the new E-Class sedan is
derived from that of the predecessor model series 211
and is characterized by more space in the interior and
a restyled body.
The length of the vehicle has increased only slightly,
although the proportions of wheelbase to overhang
have been changed. Shortening the front overhang
has significantly increased the wheelbase. This has
allowed the interior to be enlarged while simulta-
neously improving ride comfort.
The vehicle width has increased considerably. The
height of the car has increased due to the relocation
of the roof antenna, although the nominal vehicle
height dimension has been slightly reduced.
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