74 Votes

Stud Or Dud? Mercedes Springs A Leak And 2010 E-Class Images Spill Out

Agent009 submitted on 12/9/2008 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 4:15:47 PM

97 user comments | Category: New Cars | Source: www.autospies.com

It looks like some official pictures of Mercedes 2010 E-Class have leaked out ahead of schedule.

These are the clearest shots of what we should expect when Mercedes officially reveals the bread and butter sedan some time in 2009.

The current model has taken on a crisper shape that shares lines with its big brother, the S-Class, and this design seems to offer more headroom especially in the back.

As soon as we hear official details we will keep you up to date but for now the styling elements seem to be spot on with the CConceptFascination that debuted earlier in the year at Paris.

So does the new E-Class have what it takes to maintain the crown in the segment?

Stud Or Dud? Mercedes Springs A Leak And 2010 E-Class Images Spill Out

About the Author

"If everything seems under control, you're just not going fast enough."
— Agent009 (View Profile)

User Comments

Stud
— Deutschland (View Profile)

Posted on 12/9/2008 4:24:55 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 5

Idea of GS...
— hao420 (View Profile)

Posted on 12/9/2008 5:01:09 PM | | Votes: -3

Definitely stud. Remains classy. What the MB symbol represents.
— Agent63 (View Profile)

Posted on 12/9/2008 6:21:11 PM | | Votes: -2

Exactly, this is a Merc version of the Lexus GS. Dud...
— E36er (View Profile)

Posted on 12/9/2008 6:41:19 PM | | Votes: 3

Stud

Love the side skirts! Reminds me of the RS4.

I don't know about those tail lights though...
— GreenPlease (View Profile)

Posted on 12/9/2008 9:59:41 PM | | Votes: 1

DUD, Very bland as usual from Merc.
— ubercool (View Profile)

Posted on 12/10/2008 10:18:20 AM | | Votes: -1

And a few Lexus were Toyota versions of a Mercedes?

MB had the quad light front end first the last time I remembered.
— Agent63 (View Profile)

Posted on 12/11/2008 8:51:27 PM | | Votes: 1

It's not as studly as the concept, but I love the S-Class treatment they gave on the car.
— adamsaf723 (View Profile)

Posted on 12/9/2008 4:26:25 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 3

"It's not as studly as the concept, but I love the S-Class treatment they gave on the car."

I agree, I like the S-Class style wheel flairs
— Deutschland (View Profile)

Posted on 12/9/2008 4:29:25 PM | | Votes: -1

Deuts, So I guess it's fair to say that you liked those 'wheel flares' (they're actually fender flares) even better on the 1st gen FORD FOCUS, a car on which they fit much better with the overall design, and looked much less gimmicky.
— FuRoPiNiOn001 (View Profile)

Posted on 12/10/2008 10:04:53 AM | | Votes: 1

Nice errr..STUD.
— lewishamiltonpimp (View Profile)

Posted on 12/9/2008 4:26:45 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 4

NICE.. but are there more pictures?
— neutral (View Profile)

Posted on 12/9/2008 4:28:51 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0

Boy I see a lot of Caddilac in that front end.
— theoptimisticpessimist (View Profile)

Posted on 12/9/2008 4:34:55 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -6

I see a lot of Genesis in the front end!
— humperdeath (View Profile)

Posted on 12/11/2008 3:56:30 PM | | Votes: -3

Stud!
— bmwm5v10 (View Profile)

Posted on 12/9/2008 4:35:14 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 5

Stud! I like how in the first pic, the outer corner of the headlamp is curved....kinda keepin the oval theme, but just barely...
— lakerfan213 (View Profile)

Posted on 12/9/2008 4:41:46 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 6

From these initial pics, I'm leaning towards stud. It doesn't look sporty, but rather the new E has a hulking presence. It looks serious. I think the rear lights are my least favorite design element.
— HSCenterconsole (View Profile)

Posted on 12/9/2008 4:43:19 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2

German cars always STUD, even it looks like a hyundai.
— 528i (View Profile)

Posted on 12/9/2008 4:46:45 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -3

It's a little hard to judge the details from these grainy images. There's a lot of fussy stuff going on around the grill, front bumper and rearview mirror housings on this new E. The tail lamps do resemble something from Hyundai (not good). To my eye, the C Class is a tighter design.
— 204E60 (View Profile)

Posted on 12/9/2008 5:31:11 PM | | Votes: 1

Looks eerily similar in the rear to the late 90's Infinti Q45...agree?

001
— Agent001 (View Profile)

Posted on 12/9/2008 4:57:05 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 12

Exactly......<
— hao420 (View Profile)

Posted on 12/9/2008 5:03:12 PM | | Votes: 3

Never thought I'd say this, but, I agree.

REGARDLESS!!!! Absolutely gorgeous new E-Class.
— Hyundai (View Profile)

Posted on 12/9/2008 7:24:45 PM | | Votes: 1

Perfect match
— M35MT (View Profile)

Posted on 12/10/2008 1:53:09 PM | | Votes: 0

Lol now if you think about it some of the 2007+ Lincoln tail lights look like that too.
— Carboy (View Profile)

Posted on 12/10/2008 8:59:58 PM | | Votes: 1

Hyundai Sonata. It has S Class treatment, but from the previous generation. Maybe mercedes wanted to get some volume from the law enforcement agencies.
— golfer38 (View Profile)

Posted on 12/11/2008 12:54:58 PM | | Votes: -1

You guys are on crack!
— DieselRules (View Profile)

Posted on 12/12/2008 12:40:49 AM | | Votes: 0

Also, interesting how they implemented the Audi-like LED strip in the lower area of the bumper.

001
— Agent001 (View Profile)

Posted on 12/9/2008 5:05:12 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0

That's the only part of it I DON'T like. It looks a little cheap and tacked-on. It only works when it's in the headlight cluster or when there's a full strip of them used as the DRLs a sportier car (S6, 911 Turbo).
— S4cabriofoxone (View Profile)

Posted on 12/9/2008 6:20:43 PM | | Votes: -3

I actually like the MB interpretation of the LED DRLs a lot more.. Just my tastes. I like the angular shapes.
— Hyundai (View Profile)

Posted on 12/9/2008 7:26:35 PM | | Votes: -1

Note to self: Angular = bad.. :(
— Hyundai (View Profile)

Posted on 12/10/2008 12:37:11 PM | | Votes: 3

Much better than I expected. Also I like the the rear lights aren't striped like the S-Class (that's the one part of the S-Class I'm still adjusting to). Road presence is right.
— jeffy210 (View Profile)

Posted on 12/9/2008 5:19:18 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -1

I think the new E Class rear would look better if the tail lamps didn't extend into the trunk lid.
— 204E60 (View Profile)

Posted on 12/9/2008 5:33:26 PM | | Votes: 1

it looks like it could have came out a few generations ago, much like the c class, and glk
— bmwdrvr (View Profile)

Posted on 12/9/2008 5:21:05 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 3

Looks too much like a "C"-class IMO. Hopefully it wont have a cheap looking interior like the "C"-Class.
— LexSucks (View Profile)

Posted on 12/9/2008 5:42:45 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1

and ironically, the G interior consistently gets knocked for it's interior while Lexus and Audi receive praise.

You're already wearing out your welcome.
— StarSearch (View Profile)

Posted on 12/9/2008 7:13:55 PM | | Votes: -1

Hmm.. I've yet to hear of fake plastic. That's a first.
— Hyundai (View Profile)

Posted on 12/9/2008 7:28:23 PM | | Votes: 2

Well, I never give final judgment till I see in person and on the road but my initial reaction is that it does not scream youthful, revolutionary and fun...says evolutionary and older/stately to my eye.

Front is really nice but rear says Ho-Hum 2 me.

001
— Agent001 (View Profile)

Posted on 12/9/2008 5:58:59 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -3

And that Brown/Rust color isn't helping my initial impression.

Yuck!

Silver looks a lot nicer and bet it will look awesome in white/black.

001
— Agent001 (View Profile)

Posted on 12/9/2008 6:00:08 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0

That's what the C Class is for if you want youthfulness. Rest assured the E Sport package or AMG model will still be nice. I will miss the outgoing E Class though.
— Agent63 (View Profile)

Posted on 12/9/2008 6:23:42 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -2

front is nice, rear is fugly and the side view looks like a S-class...2 out of 3 for DUD!!!

DUD wins!!!

— r15mohd (View Profile)

Posted on 12/9/2008 5:56:26 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0

good-looking car.

looks substantial, conservative, elegant...exactly what makes the e-class mercedes' big seller.
— enthusiastx11 (View Profile)

Posted on 12/9/2008 6:09:06 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -1

The front is nice even though it looks like the GS, but the rear end is dull and it does look like the old Q45. The E class was always made to be a taxi, so nothing exciting about it.
— Designer1 (View Profile)

Posted on 12/9/2008 6:10:41 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 3

It would actually be a STUD if it had a "HYUNDAI" Badge...LMAO!!!
— BigShow50 (View Profile)

Posted on 12/9/2008 6:20:36 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -3

I like it, a LOT. Something tells me burgundy isn't its best color, and it will look angry in black with an AMG bodykit.
— S4cabriofoxone (View Profile)

Posted on 12/9/2008 6:22:06 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0

how surprising and utterly stupid at the same time.

We get it, you love Infiniti and hate Lexus, probably because Lexus is #1 and Infiniti isn't even in the top 5 after 20 years.
— StarSearch (View Profile)

Posted on 12/9/2008 7:17:19 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -2

Infiniti? That's first on your list? It's just a gussied-up Nissan, and that ain't saying much. I'd choose a German sedan over its marketed Japanese-make equivalent any day.
— 204E60 (View Profile)

Posted on 12/9/2008 7:57:47 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -1

Chuck, I love infiniti to but come on! Sorry but the M is no where near the winner in this class.
— 0to60 (View Profile)

Posted on 12/9/2008 9:51:05 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -4

Personally, I'd rank it more like this:

1) Mercedes E class
2) Cadillac CTS
3) BMW 5
4) Audi A6
5) Infiniti M
6) Volvo S80
7) Saab 9-5
8) Lexus GS
9) Acura RL
— altdude (View Profile)

Posted on 12/9/2008 9:57:40 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -1

The front and sides look nice, but the rear looks like a mitsubishi galant...how do I paste the pic into my comment? Anyway here is a link to look at before you bash my comment. http://www.thetorquereport.com/2009_galant_3.jpg
— BlakuraTLS (View Profile)

Posted on 12/9/2008 6:49:48 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -3

you can only paste pics if you've uploaded them to your agentspace account

http://agent001.myautospies.com/

Then take the url from the agentspace photo and place the url between [img] url here [/img] in the comment and it will appear like mine

If you don't have an agentspace yet go here to get one

http://www.autospies.com/users/we-signup.aspx

001
— Agent001 (View Profile)

Posted on 12/9/2008 6:53:40 PM | | Votes: -2

And methinks you can only upload to your agent-space if you're running a browser that is not standards compliant from that standards-bashing company in Redmond Washington. Running Firefox on Linux, there is nothing on the upload page.
— DieselRules (View Profile)

Posted on 12/12/2008 12:47:07 AM | | Votes: 1

I think the new E-Klasse is a winner, a stud!

I don't see Lexus like some of you kooks are sayin'.

I see pure Mercedes-Benz :-\
— EL34 (View Profile)

Posted on 12/9/2008 6:55:02 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -2

Too many confusing angles, like the GLK, and a result that looks like a throwback to the 80s.
— _43LE (View Profile)

Posted on 12/9/2008 7:02:48 PM | | Votes: 2

I LOVE the 80s, and that is why I love this design. I also see 80s in this new E-Class. Freakin' awesome.
— Hyundai (View Profile)

Posted on 12/9/2008 7:33:23 PM | | Votes: 0

The current E Class has really set a benchmark IMO. I don't think this design is really a good representation of the "E's" evolution. I'm afraid to see what an AMG version would look like.

I'd like to see a photoshop(decent one) of the anticipated AMG version, then maybe my mind will be at ease.
— Bmw8ter (View Profile)

Posted on 12/9/2008 7:07:10 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2

Looks good, and I actually think that color is pretty cool too.
— answer (View Profile)

Posted on 12/9/2008 7:09:51 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0

Looks good, I do like how it is reminiscent of the current S-class. Also, you can clearly see how the CLS is derived off this platform now. Definite stud.
— AudiNewEngland (View Profile)

Posted on 12/9/2008 8:24:18 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -3

Stud!
— no1listensanyway (View Profile)

Posted on 12/9/2008 8:52:29 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0

FUgly! dud.
— PintoRacer (View Profile)

Posted on 12/9/2008 11:09:14 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 4

It's okay. It definitely looks better coming rather than going, but I think it looks pretty good. Although, I'm not a huge fan of Mercedes' trademarked hood ornament. I like the logo built into the grille. I think this would look better like that.
— kut17 (View Profile)

Posted on 12/10/2008 12:21:57 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: -1

stud. except from the front it looks like it has chubby cheeks and i dont like the tail-lights

— synx (View Profile)

Posted on 12/10/2008 12:43:17 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1

I don't like how the tailights go into the trunklid.....shouldve kept the outer ones only...
— lakerfan213 (View Profile)

Posted on 12/10/2008 1:03:12 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: -1

Ugly. As. Hell.

I know, I know, it's a benz, I'm not allowed to not like anything about it, I'm supposed to pin it to a wall and want to mate with it, and drop to my knees in lust. But f-k that, it's probably worst in class; even the RL has more appeal.
— tattedtwice (View Profile)

Posted on 12/10/2008 1:26:07 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1

If you're grandpa is a stud, this car would be a stud.
— Badgewhore (View Profile)

Posted on 12/10/2008 1:33:01 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2

This is a base model so............BOOORING! But.....

I bet the E550 with AMGpack or the E63 will be look much better and restore some life into it...
— BondMI6 (View Profile)

Posted on 12/10/2008 2:48:50 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: -3

Im not sure about the back, but the rest looks VERY luxurious.
— uall (View Profile)

Posted on 12/10/2008 3:51:33 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: -1

I reckon it looks pretty good. The current one isn't aging badly but looks boring. In this segment the AMG/M pack always makes it look better, so I'll be hanging out for photos of an AMG version.
— motor1 (View Profile)

Posted on 12/10/2008 4:08:47 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: -2

Big improvement on the previous design, but sorry it still looks terrible! Based on looks alone Id spend the extra few ££$$ and get a cls or save a few and have an A6. I'll probably get hammered for saying it, but front end is a little cadillac-ish. And the rear is Q45/90's LS430.
— ste_u6 (View Profile)

Posted on 12/10/2008 4:56:13 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: -3

Jaguar's XF is still the King of this class by a long way.
— ubercool (View Profile)

Posted on 12/10/2008 10:19:33 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: -2

without AMG its an DUD
— Denali (View Profile)

Posted on 12/10/2008 12:19:00 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -1

I second that Chuck...
— lakerfan213 (View Profile)

Posted on 12/10/2008 7:19:22 PM | | Votes: -2

i know it is probably a DUD.
but personally, i actually like the front... but HATE the Rear.
— dayday (View Profile)

Posted on 12/10/2008 1:05:10 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -1

looks like an uglier version of Lexus GS. Rear end is so bland. Wasn't especting such Hyundai Genesis level design from Mercedes. DUD

JUGNU
— JUGNU (View Profile)

Posted on 12/11/2008 4:35:39 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: -5

Looks like a dull TAXI to me!!!
— ubercool (View Profile)

Posted on 12/11/2008 5:10:02 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: -2

It will be a taxi in many countries, just like E class cars have always been.

My take is that it's an enlarged version of the prettiest new Benz in years, the C class. That car, in sport config, is really a great looking MB.

But the day MB manages to design a car without effing up the fender flares, that will be the day. "Franz, I've got it. Let's do a "no real flare at all" in front." "Ja?" "Ja, und den ve steal the flares off a Landcruiser for the rear!" "Ja vooool!"

Weak.

Not since the S class couldn't get the flares right have I been so embarrased for MBenz.

.scott
— scottst (View Profile)

Posted on 12/11/2008 4:15:20 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -1

DUD!! it looks retro to me, the cabin and sides look overly tall, and it looks bloated and undertired. this is a step backward, and puts the upcoming BMW F10 firmly in the lead as far as my interest goes (and i'm a current M-Class owner).
— jjl12 (View Profile)

Posted on 12/11/2008 7:17:17 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 3

So-so. Its nice overall, but those square shapes scream "1980's Pontiac" which was GM at its lowest.
Especially the rectangular exhausts. Those don't belong on a serious luxury car. They belong on a mid-70's Corvette that barely has enough power to get out of its own way!
— DieselRules (View Profile)

Posted on 12/12/2008 12:52:11 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0

Initially I was going to comment that the car is "boring". The problem, however, is really that the design of the entire MB line of sedans skews to an older demo. That is, they look like something that your father -- whatever your age -- would drive. There is nothing bold or exciting about them. I don't care how fast they go or how much leather is in the cockpit. Don't misunderstand, I do not advocate that every car must be for everyone. Were MB looking to market its sedans as, perhaps, a niche brand more exclusive than its competitors that would be fine. But, as a car enthusiast considering an Audi, BMW and MB side-by-side, the MB, while classy looking, looks like it should be piloted by a guy who drove a Lincoln Continental or Cadillac when I was growing up.
— macbjg (View Profile)

Posted on 12/12/2008 4:00:51 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0

Overall, not bad. Not quite as exciting as some of the AutoBild images from a year ago seemed to suggest, but nonetheless, could be a good looker with a more aggresive skirt kit and some decent rims. Will defer until I see the sport package and AMG. Rear wheelhouse looks a bit small, but could just be the angle of the photos...
— CBOTGuy (View Profile)

Posted on 12/12/2008 11:56:52 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1

looks like a honda accord's previous design
— NISSANINFINITI (View Profile)

Posted on 10/16/2009 2:16:34 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1

Add your Comments

Images hosted in your AgentSpace can now be posted in the comments section using the following syntax (case matters): [img]IMAGE URL[/img]
Example: [img]http://agent001.myautospies.com/images/sample.jpg[/img]

Email Me When Someone Replies To My Message

Stud Or Dud? Mercedes Springs A Leak And 2010 E-Class Images Spill Out

About the Author

User Comments

Add your Comments

Submit an article

Photo Galleries

Cars

Autoshows

Latest Articles