2013 Mercedes E-Class – sporty comfort and mid-range automation

2024 Author: Erin Ralphs | [email protected]. Last modified: 2024-02-19 11:42

2013 marks the 20th anniversary of the final change in the Mercedes naming system. Superiority in determining the brand of the car has moved from engine size to body type. The letter "E", previously used to designate an injection fuel supply system, has now "migrated" to the name of the bodies corresponding to the German word "exekutivklasse". Literally, this means almost the elite, but in practice - cars for the normal middle class. Actually, the way it is, and E-class cars, along with Mercedes minibuses, are the most common on our roads.

2 years after the above innovation, in 1995, the production of the "four-eyed" Mercedes E-Class began, which in 2013 is a thing of the past. True, some continuity remains: the current Mercedes E-Class has more angular headlights separated either by LED strips or a thin body line. Design innovations also touched the rear lights, fenders and front bumper, which is now "cooler" than many "tuned" predecessors.

New range of engines improved in terms of power, dynamics and elasticity in the lowerrev range, contributes to the sportier look and character of the 2013 Mercedes E-Class. Changes are also noticeable in the cabin: the number of dials has decreased from five to three, the analog clock has returned, the shape of the steering wheel has changed. And the rest of the feeling of solid and solid comfort in the cabin of the Mercedes remained the same.

The 2013 Mercedes E-Class is equipped with a unique security system. Driver fatigue and headlight level are automatically controlled. Also under control are the marking lines on the road and neighboring cars, parking obstacles and even the presence of people crossing the road: if the 2013 Mercedes E-Class is moving at a speed of less than 50 km / h, then it will prevent a collision with an unlucky pedestrian without the participation of the driver.

Four types of electronic systems are used to control the suspension: from soft and comfortable to hard and sporty. Particularly interesting is the adaptive-pneumatic suspension control system in the Mercedes E 350 4MATIC all-wheel drive models.

An interesting novelty for the 2013 Mercedes E-Class is the 7G-TRONIC PLUS automatic transmission with steering wheel controls. The transition to manual control occurs simply because the driver begins to drive manually - the car "understands" the owner's intentions.

The most advanced in terms of modern eco-trends is the Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID model. This is a complete hybrid that combines26 hp electric motor with a diesel plant developing power up to 204 hp. An electrical installation that loses in proportion to power looks more impressive in terms of torque: for a diesel engine - 500 Nm, and for an electric motor - 280 Nm. Such characteristics make this hybrid a rather dynamic car, capable of accelerating to 100 km/h in 7.5 seconds, while diesel fuel consumption is 4.1 liters per 100 km.

Despite the E-Class's ubiquitous and wide-ranging focus, 2013 models stand out for exclusivity in sporty design, enhanced suspension management features and a host of advanced electronic systems to make life easier for the modern driver.