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Mercedes-Benz W214

The sixth generation of the Mercedes-Benz E-Class executive car is a lineup consisting of three body styles, the W214 sedan, S214 estate, and the X214 all terrain estate, which are vehicles produced by German luxury vehicle manufacturer Mercedes-Benz Group since 2 May 2023. Available exclusively in mild hybrid and plug-in hybrid variants, the E-Class has been available since August 2023 in the UK. Estate variants will come in December 2023. Models years for all body styles are to start in 2024. As with the last generation, the W214 will receive a long-wheel base model internally designated V214 replacing the V213, assembled and sold locally at the Beijing Benz factory in Beijing, China.

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Development and launch

Built upon the rear-wheel drive based MRA II (Modular Rear Architecture) platform which it shares with the D-segment W206 C-Class and the F-segment W223 S-Class, the W214 was unveiled on 25 April 2023. At 26 mm (1.0 in) longer, 28 mm (1.1 in) wider, and 12 mm (0.47 in) taller, it has grown in every dimension compared to the previous model. Its wheel base has grown by 22 mm (0.87 in). For the E-Class Coupé and Cabriolet, the vehicle has undergone a nomenclature update, using the CLE nameplate. For the estate model, its size in length, width and height has increased by 4 mm (0.16 in), 28 mm (1.1 in), and 22 mm (0.87 in), respectively, while its wheelbase has increased by 22 mm (0.87 in). Boot space has increased by 10 mm (0.39 in). Designed under the direction of Gorden Wagener and debuting the Design Language 4.0, the E-Class was sketched by Bastian Baudy, Micheal Frei, and Robert Lešnik, while Torben Ewe designed the lights and Andreas Franke had designed the interior. As of Q4 2023, available model configurations are petrol mild hybrid, petrol plug-in hybrid, diesel mild hybrid, and diesel plug-in hybrid.

Specifications

=== Design and chassis === The W214 features a four-arm multi-link suspension setup at the front, while a five-link setup is positioned at the rear with Agility Control steel-sprung suspension and adjustable damping, which is standard on the mild hybrids. Ride height for plug-in hybrids is lowered by 15 mm (0.59 in). Air suspension is optional, as part of the Technology package, which adds Airmatic with continuously variable damping. Rear-wheel steering is optional, which now supports steering of up to 4.5 degrees, reducing the vehicle's turning circle by 90 cm. For RWD models, the turning circle is 10.8 m, and 11.1 m for AWD models. All-wheel steering is also available. For the saloon model, its boot capacity is 540 litres (19 cu ft), though for the estate model boot space increases to 615 litres (21.7 cu ft). With rear seats folded, boot space expands to 1,675 litres (59.2 cu ft) on the estate. The vehicle's basis for chassis and bodywork is the rear-wheel drive based, Mercedes-Benz Modular Rear Architecture, a platform dedicated to making unibody-based vehicles that use either a mild hybrid or plug-in hybrid powertrain. Like other vehicles in this platform, the W214 combines high-strength steel and with aluminium. The vehicle retains its drag coefficient of 0.23 Cd, which would not have been possible if not for its headlights, which are joined by a black panel that connects the grille. Exterior. Retaining its three-box sedan shape, the front fascia features a black high-gloss insert in between the headlights and grille, which was inspired by the EQ range. According to the brand, the headlights are made to resemble eyebrows. Flush-fitting door handles, as seen on the EQE, EQS and S-Class are available. The taillights feature a three-pointed star motif design. Eleven c

Powertrain

The W214 E-Class is primarily available with 2.0 litre four cylinder engines with 48 V mild hybrid technology with an integrated starter-generator, located between the transmission and the crankshaft. There are also plug-in hybrid variants which all use a 25.4 kWh lithium-ion battery. Only the range-topping E450 is available with the 3.0 litre six-cylinder engine. Plug-in hybrids. The E300e PHEV model's all-electric range is 96–115 km (60–71 mi) depending on either trim or model. The E400e PHEV's all electric range is 97–109 km (60–68 mi). For both models, the fully electric modes let the driver cruise below speeds of 130 km/h (81 mph).

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Specifications

name: Mercedes-Benz E-Class (W214)
Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz Group
Production: May 2023 – present
Model years: 2024–present
Designer: Gorden Wagener (design director), Michael Frei, Robert Lešnik, Bastian Baudy (sketch), Torben Ewe (light design), Andreas Franke (interior design)
Assembly: Germany: Sindelfingen, China: Beijing (Beijing Benz, for V214 models), India: Chakan, Pune (Mercedes-Benz India), Indonesia: Bogor (Inchcape Indomobil), Malaysia: Pekan (HICOM), Thailand: Samut Prakan (TAAP), Vietnam: Ho Chi Minh City (MBV)
Related: Mercedes-Benz C-Class (W206), Mercedes-Benz S-Class (W223), Mercedes-Benz CLE (C236/A236)
Platform: MRA2
Battery: 48V lithium-ion (MHEV), 25.4kWh lithium-ion (PHEV)
Class: Executive car (E)
Body style: 4-door saloon, 5-door estate
Predecessor: Mercedes-Benz E-Class (W213)
Engine: Petrol mild hybrid:, 2.0L M 254 turbo I4, 3.0L M 256 turbo I6, Petrol plug-in hybrid:, 2.0L M 254 turbo I4, 3.0L M 256 turbo I6, Diesel mild hybrid, 2.0L OM 654 turbo I4, 3.0L OM 656 turbo I6, Diesel plug-in hybrid, 2.0L OM 654 turbo I4
Transmission: 9-speed automatic (9G-Tronic)
Length: 4949 mm
Width: 1880 mm
Height: 1480 mm
Wheelbase: 2961 mm
Kerb weight: 1825 -