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2011 Mercedes-Benz E-Class | Sedan & Wagon

 
For drivers around the world, it's a reward.
To other cars, it's a role model


What drives Mercedes-Benz to create a car that inspires both drivers and other automakers? Since inventing the very first car, the defining character of Mercedes-Benz has come from continually reimagining the future and bringing it to life.

For nine generations, the E-Class has set countless standards by which all cars are measured - from safety to style, from enduring value to uncompromising values. Every element of its engineering turns insight into expertise - to better manage an unpredictable world, and to heighten both your enthusiasm and your sense of well-being. Quite possibly the most technologically advanced automobiles ever, the 2011 E-Class Sedans and Wagons will reward you in ways you never dreamed a car could do.




Performance & Handling:

For more than 60 years, one car has set - and raised - the bar for all cars. It's done this not just by excelling in one area, but by perpetually elevating virtually every dimension of driving, and orchestrating all of it with seamless elegance. Advanced, low-emission V-6 and V-8 engines - including a 50-state clean diesel - can stir your soul while soothing your conscience. AGILITY CONTROL and AIRMATIC suspensions master comfort and confidence at once, instantly adapting to every change in the road. And though the E-Class is engineered to conquer compromise, freedom of choice also prevails. Three sedans and a new wagon are each offered in Sport and Luxury models, so you can accentuate performance or refinement without diminishing the depth, or breadth, of either.


Compelling. E-Class engines balance assertive power with respect for the environment. Gasoline-powered 268-hp V-6 and 382-hp V-8 engines engage their alternator and power steering pump only as needed, reducing fuel use. A BlueTEC clean diesel V-6 generates massive torque yet emits fewer greenhouse gases than comparable gasoline engines.

Conforming. The 7-speed automatic transmission adapts to your driving style, or take charge with steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters. Suspensions are tuned for supple control on Luxury models, while Sport models emphasize crisper handling. Semi-active AIRMATIC suspension with Adaptive Damping is standard on all E 550 models.

Confident. From winter weather to wet pavement and even dry cornering, 4matic all-wheel drive offers greater handling control on any road, in any season. Optional on gasoline-powered E-Class Sedans and standard on Wagons, the lightweight, efficient 4matic system automatically sends the engine's torque to the wheels with the best grip.

Technology & Entertainment:

Of all the driving maneuvers you'll enjoy taking in an E-Class, its quick learning curve might prove even more satisfying. Its controls and features are designed to feel like a natural extension of your intuition. The COMAND system places audio, navigation and information such as real-time traffic reports within easy reach, with a convenient central controller and a high-resolution 7" in-dash display. Brilliantly detailed gauges read clearly through the multifunction steering wheel. Optional Parking Guidance can even help you size up a space electronically as you drive by. It's just another way everything seems clearer in an E-Class.

Multifunction steering wheel. Conveniently placed buttons let you adjust the audio system, use the Bluetooth® wireless interface,8 and thumb through the various screens of the multifunction display inside the speedometer face,all without taking your hands off the Premium leather-wrapped steering wheel.

harman/kardon audio. An optional 12-speaker LOGIC7® system outputs 610 watts of Dolby® Digital 5.1 surround sound. Listening choices include HD Radio™ stations, SIRIUS® Satellite Radio, iPod® integration, 6GB Music Register for uploading MP3 files, 6-DVD/CD changer and memory card reader.

Navigation with live traffic. The optional navigation system features a fast 40GB hard drive, Zagat® Survey ratings for restaurants, hotels and golf courses, and live SIRIUS Traffic™ updates. Enhanced Voice Control lets you find addresses by speaking normally, with no need to spell out city names.

Rear view camera and PARKTRONIC. Two available systems help you negotiate tight spaces. A rear view camera is part of the Premium 1 Package on Sedans, standard on Wagons. PARKTRONIC with Parking Guidance, optional on Sedans, helps you size up a parking space for fit, then guides you into it.


Luxurious Interior:

Modern design meets classic craftsmanship in the E-Class. Innovative luxuries transport you and your passengers in a spacious haven of endearing comfort and enduring quality. Shapely, supportive front seats power-adjust 14 ways, and recall up to three sets of stored settings. Intuitive controls and crisp instruments are rewarding to your eyes and hands, as are the rich materials and meticulous attention to detail. Finely tailored upholstery is double-stitched and fitted by hand. Wood trim is hand-finished, accented with polished chrome, and pleasing to your palette - with deep Black Ash wood available exclusively on Sport models, and warm Burl Walnut offered on both the Sport and Luxury editions. It takes time to craft the E-Class cabin. That's why you'll savor every minute here, too.

 

Good ideas have a way of growing. The E-Class Wagon.

With all of the industry-leading performance, safety systems and luxury that are engineered into the E-Class, it's hard to imagine how to expand on it. The new E350 4matic Wagon - in your choice of Sport or Luxury trim - shows just how versatile good thinking can be. With a 268-hp V-6, 7-speed automatic and standard all-wheel drive, it delivers the driving excitement, security and style you expect from an E-Class, along with flexible accommodations for up to seven people or 57.4 cubic feet of cargo. Self-leveling AIRMATIC rear suspension helps maintain crisp handling and a composed ride as passenger and cargo loading changes. You can put a lot into the new E-Class Wagon. But what's already in there is what makes it a Mercedes-Benz.


Safety & Security:


Look back over the life story of the automobile and you'll find Mercedes-Benz continually leading the way in safety innovation - from the invention of the first crumple zone 60 years ago to the exclusive PRE-SAFE® system of today that can detect and prepare for a collision before it happens. True to its heritage, the 2011 E-Class is engineered with visionary safety advances that watch the road ahead and to your side, and that help you to see and be seen. Maybe all cars will do this someday. The protection an E-Class offers today could rewrite the story of your own life.

Body structure. E-Class body structures utilize ultra-high-strength steel in critical areas to expertly manage both weight and impact forces. Wagons integrate an elaborate network of reinforcements to provide a generous crumple zone even with three rows of seating.

Standard 11-way air bag protection. No other car in its class offers air bags in more locations. Pelvic air bags complement side-impact air bags for each front seat. A driver's knee air bag augments dual-stage front air bags. Side curtain air bags are provided at the outboard seating positions in both the first and second rows.

Night View Assist PLUS with Pedestrian Detection. When driving in darkness, this innovative option projects infrared beams that are invisible to the human eye and reads them with a special camera. The system displays a clearer, supplemental real-time view of the road ahead on the large screen that's positioned high in the E-Class dashboard. It can even identify and point out pedestrians.

PRE-SAFE. During certain vehicle maneuvers, the exclusive PRE-SAFE system can detect instability suggesting that a collision or rollover is imminent. PRE-SAFE can then tighten the front seat belts, adjust the front passenger seat, and close the windows and sunroof - all in an effort to better prepare the occupants.

DISTRONIC PLUS. A Mercedes-Benz innovation that takes cruise control to new heights in convenience, this option adapts your set speed in response to traffic ahead, automatically slowing down until your path is clear again. DISTRONIC PLUS can even brake the car to a full halt if traffic stops, then resume automatically when it clears.


 

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