2010 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Wagon official details revealed

Mercedes has officially unveiled their new 2010 E-Class ‘Estate’ Wagon with full details and images, which will make its world debut at September’s Frankfurt Motor Show

Just have a look at the pics, the new E-Class Wagon features dynamic styling with taut surfaces and striking character lines. With a load capacity of up to 1,950 liters, which is even more than some luxury SUVs, the E-Class Estate (length/width/ height: 4,895/1,854/1,471 mm) sets the standard in its class. Furthermore, the new wagon boasts an automatic "easy-pack" tailgate, a "quickfold" rear seat (which can be lowered from the cargo compartment), and seating for up to seven people.

The new E-Class Wagon also highlights safety equipments. Lane-departure warnings, an eye-movement monitor, traffic-sign identification, road-condition sensors and stability control that accounts for crosswinds, camber changes and tire wear are expected to contribute to .driver assistance. Besides, Pre-Safe braking (automatic braking in emergencies), nine airbags, four belt tensioners, available rear seat airbags, and optional self-adaptive belt force limiters for the rear seats will also available.

Customers will get a range of engine options, including three diesel and two petrol engines. The top model in the diesel range is the six-cylinder E350 CDI Blue-EFFICIENCY with an output of 170 kW/231 hp, which uses 0.5L per 100km less fuel than the previous E320 CDI. The other two diesel models are the 125 kW (168 hp) E 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY, the 150 kW (201 hp) E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY. Petrol models include the 215 kW (288 hp) E 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY and the 285 kW (382 hp) E 500.

Further more, in early 2010, the 100 kW (134 hp) E 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY, 170 kW (228 hp) E 350 CDI 4MATIC BlueEFFICIENCY, 135 kW (181 hp) E 200 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY, 150 kW (201 hp) E 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY, and the 200 kW (268 hp) E 350 4MATIC will also join the lineup.

The 2010 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Estate wagon is set to go on sale in Europe by the end of the year with a variety of E-Class estate models. However, the E-Class wagon will be available in just one model in North American in June of 2010 - The E350 4Matic, an all-wheel-drive model powered by Mercedes’ 3.5-liter V6 engine.