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● Fashionable appearance.
● The space is large enough and practical.
● The safety configuration is relatively neat.
● Excellent power control.
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● The shift lever has no driving feeling.
● Power comes slightly slower when accelerating rapidly.
As a Mercedes-Benz medium and large RV, this E-Class, which was officially released in 1984, has always been the leader of new technologies in the industry. In fact, its E is the first letter of German Einspritzung (fuel injection technology), because it is the first production car adopting this technology. At the test drive site, the organizer showed us the historical stories of Mercedes-Benz E-Class passed down from generation to generation. Behind every classic gene inheritance are the painstaking efforts of the royal designers.
There are two outstanding features of the latest generation: one is the addition of an electronic warning system for driving fatigue, and the other is that the length of the car is 12mm longer than that of the previous generation and the wheelbase is 20mm longer. Of course, the brand-new configuration of the engine and the application of the 7-speed gearbox make this car not only a car for passengers, but also a car for drivers.
Appearance: fashion elements are embedded in the classic car body.
This model, which was first launched at the Shanghai Auto Show in China, was once rumored to have absorbed some design elements of other luxury cars, but when it was seen, these claims naturally fell apart. When the reporter asked Mr Haller, the designer of the car who ate at the same table, whether he would consider drawing lessons from other people’s excellent factors when designing the car, Mr Haller simply said "Never". He went on to explain that it has always been to lead rather than learn from others. Based on this, the new E-Class combines the classic elements of E-class, the characteristics of M.Benz’s new generation family and the outline of lines. At first glance, it is not only atmospheric, but also very sporty. From the four-eye diamond headlights, V-shaped headstock and deep high waistline transplanted from Fascination concept car to the arrangement of wedge-shaped body and horizontal taillights, it has fully demonstrated the streamlined and avant-garde high-performance style, so the drag coefficient is as low as 0.25 except for the lean figure with C-Class, and therefore this generation of cars has returned to the design of W124 with double doors, convertible and other derivative cars.
Interior: concise and practical
Compared with some fancy interiors, the interior design of the new E300 is simple and practical. Sitting in the car, you will find that the Command control key greatly simplifies the cumbersome design of the center console in the past. Smooth and sharp lines are everywhere, the sub-gray color scheme is harmonious and eye-catching, and the circular sports/comfort mode button on the armrest is very easy to use. In addition, all the cars currently on sale are equipped with navigation display screens at the top of the center console. Both the control keys and the image display are clear and logical, so although there are many buttons, they are not messy. Massage seats that can be heated or cooled are very comfortable, which is our favorite configuration when conducting long-distance tests. Of course, even ordinary cars are enough to ensure that you can travel comfortably.
Space: spacious and comfortable
In terms of internal space, the further increased body size provides a more comfortable driving environment for passengers, and with two-stage panoramic sunroof, the internal space is more spacious and bright. The newly equipped ambient lighting system has a five-level brightness level, which can not only provide lighting for the whole car, but also create a relaxed and quiet sense of luxury during travel. Elaborate interior colors and materials not only arouse the psychological resonance of drivers and passengers, but also have unparalleled practicability. In addition, the newly developed reversing video system and rear entertainment system (E300 fashionable standard equipment) not only enable drivers to park easily, but also enable rear passengers to enjoy a more pleasant ride experience during long-distance travel.
Power control: excellent work
The E300 is equipped with a 3.0-liter V6, the output power can reach 170 kW /230 HP, and the maximum torque is 300 Nm. With Mercedes-advanced 7G-TRONIC seven-speed automatic transmission, the whole shift process is smoother and there is no hysteresis, which makes the E300 have excellent handling performance.
During the test run, some young people always compare E300 with it intentionally or unintentionally after occasionally trying some sports cars with a capacity of more than 4.5L or coupes with larger displacement. The conclusion of the comparison must be that almost all cars on the market are under-powered. This is the result of inexperience and blind comparison, and of course, it is also in their conclusion. In fact, the E300 is equipped with a new customized displacement and output power after abandoning the previous generation of supercharge, so the power output is linear in stages, which is imperceptible without careful understanding. The result of the actual operation is that in the starting and accelerating stages, even if the tachometer pointer does not rise rapidly, the car has started easily and shot out immediately. After 2500 revolutions, the power of the car began to approach the peak slowly. At this time, the power is continuous. Whether it is accelerating overtaking or slowly fueling, the car is running in an orderly way. In addition, when driving at a constant speed, the noise of the car is very low, and the sound insulation effect is better than that of the previous generation. However, if the oil supply is too large, it will produce annoying and monotonous noise, and the tail throat sound is not very good. The response rate of both the automatic seven-gear gearbox and the shift paddle is ok, and the gear ratio design of the second and third gears is also very ideal. Because the body is heavy and the chassis is extremely solid, even if the speed is 160 kilometers, the car still runs steadily, and its control can be seen.
If we really want to find the shortage, it is that when the speed is 80-90 kilometers per hour, the power output is steady but not fast enough when accelerating rapidly, that is, the power comes slowly when accelerating rapidly.
Safety: active and passive care.
The whole car follows the car’s consistent safety standards and introduces the newly developed driver’s attention warning system, which monitors the driver’s attention level in real time through more than 70 parameters to remind sleepy drivers in time to avoid danger. In addition, the whole car also comes standard with the PRE-SAFE system, intelligent lighting system and 9 airbags (including the newly added driver’s knee airbag). All protection systems work in perfect coordination, which promotes vehicle safety to a new height.
More high-strength steel is used in the body structure of the new car, but the kerb quality has not been significantly increased, because the weight and structure have been optimized more scientifically. In addition, in order to ensure that the car has better pedestrian collision performance, its hood can bounce up after being hit hard, so as to better protect the head of the hit pedestrian.
New E300 technical parameters
Length/width/height (mm): 4872/1854/1454
: 3.0 liter V6
：7G-TRONIC
Maximum power: 170kW/6000rpm
Maximum torque: 300 N m/2500-5000 rpm.
Suspension: three-link suspension/multi-link independent suspension.