So, when the 2016 Detroit Auto Show (NAIAS) happened this year Mercedes-Benz trotted out the all-new E-Class sedan. It was one of the bigger debuts in Motor City and there's a good reason for it.
People's interest in Mercedes is at an all-time high thanks to the success of its other products, and the E-Class is a volume selling vehicle for the three-pointed star.
**READ the 2017 Mercedes-Benz E-Class' press release HERE!
But, I must admit, I wasn't tremendously happy to hear that the only available motor at launch will be a 2.0-liter four-cylinder. I despise four-cylinder engines.
The good news is that the E's mill will put out a respectable 240 plus horsepower and more than 270 lb.-ft. of torque.
According to the latest reports, Mercedes will be launching complementary engine options as well. Though the latest word says June, we know the U.S.-bound car will launch in the summer. I'd wager the other engines will come in two to three months post launch in The States.
Here's what's rumored to be in store:
- Another four-cylinder good for approximately 210 horsepower
- The launch motor, which is a four-cylinder pumping out 240+ horsepower
- An E400 that will produce over 330 horsepower
- Two diesel variants, the E200d and E220d — we expect the latter will make its way stateside
- Finally, the E63 and E63 S that are expected to range from the 570-620 horsepower range
IF these were YOUR choices, WHICH would you pick and WHY?
Let us know, Spies!