According to Inovev, the new Mercedes E-Class could be produced at 300 000 units annually
- The German manufacturer Mercedes (Daimler Group) launches the new generation of the E-Class (segment E) that reuses the aesthetics of the C-Class and S-Class launched both in 2013. The previous E-Class dating from 2009, the life cycle this model has been seven years, like most vehicles of this brand.
- This new model competes with the Audi A6 and BMW 5 Series, which will be renewed in a few months, but also the Volvo S90 and Jaguar XF, and to a lesser extent - the Lexus GS and Infiniti Q70. The main markets for the E-Class will be traditionally Europe ( were it sold 85 000 units last year), the US ( were 50 000 units were sold last year) and China ( were 60 000 units were sold last year), for a production of 260 000 units in 2015, according to Inovev.
- The new E-Class could be manufactured at 300 000 units annually when it reaches its cruising speed, including 220 000 in Europe (Sindelfingen) and 80 000 in China (Beijing).
- The engines in the new E-Class will initially include: a 2.0 gasoline of 185ch and a 2.0 diesel engine of 150hp and 195hp, a 3.0 diesel of 258hp and finally a hybrid engine (2.0 petrol 205ch + electric motor 82ch) . Other more powerful engines (including AMG versions) will be available later.
- The estate , coupe and convertible versions of the E-Class will be unveiled in the coming months.
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