2010 Mercedes-Benz E-Class

introduction

Expect to see the 2010 Mercedes-Benz arrive with a dramatically new design and a plenty of upgrades underneath the skin. Up front, the oval headlights of the current model will be replaced with rectangular-shape lenses that will give the E-Class a more aggressive look in front. The rear will only see minor changes and the overall greenhouse will remain much the same. Under the hood, the new E-Class will get a familiar range of engine sizes. Despite the recent breakup of Chrysler and Daimler-Benz, we’re still expecting base E-Class models to get a version of Chrysler’s upcoming 4.0-liter Phoenix V6. Given that the current Mercedes V6 has 268 horsepower, the new 4.0-liter should top 300 hp, if not more. An upgraded version of the Mercedes 5.5-liter V8 will power the high-line E-Class models. There will be an AMG version, too, although how far the performance guys will crank up the normally aspirated 6.2-liter V8 above its current 507 hp is unclear. All-wheel drive will continue in the E400 and E550 models, but the AMG version will remain rear-wheel drive.

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