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

Stud

Idea of GS...

Definitely stud. Remains classy. What the MB symbol represents.

Exactly, this is a Merc version of the Lexus GS. Dud...

DUD, Very bland as usual from Merc.

And a few Lexus were Toyota versions of a Mercedes?

MB had the quad light front end first the last time I remembered.

"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

Nice errr..STUD.

NICE.. but are there more pictures?

Boy I see a lot of Caddilac in that front end.

I see a lot of Genesis in the front end!

Stud!

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

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.

German cars always STUD, even it looks like a hyundai.

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







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Exactly......<

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


REGARDLESS!!!! Absolutely gorgeous new E-Class.

Perfect match

Lol now if you think about it some of the 2007+ Lincoln tail lights look like that too.

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

You guys are on crack!

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

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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).

I actually like the MB interpretation of the LED DRLs a lot more.. Just my tastes. I like the angular shapes.

Note to self: Angular = bad.. :(

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.

it looks like it could have came out a few generations ago, much like the c class, and glk

Looks too much like a "C"-class IMO. Hopefully it wont have a cheap looking interior like the "C"-Class.

Hmm.. I've yet to hear of fake plastic. That's a first.

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.

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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.

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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.

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

DUD wins!!!

good-looking car.

looks substantial, conservative, elegant...exactly what makes the e-class mercedes' big seller.

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.

It would actually be a STUD if it had a "HYUNDAI" Badge...LMAO!!!

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.

Chuck, I love infiniti to but come on! Sorry but the M is no where near the winner in this class.

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

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

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

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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.

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 :-\

Too many confusing angles, like the GLK, and a result that looks like a throwback to the 80s.

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

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.

Looks good, and I actually think that color is pretty cool too.

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.

Stud!

FUgly! dud.

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.

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

I don't like how the tailights go into the trunklid.....shouldve kept the outer ones only...

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.

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...

Im not sure about the back, but the rest looks VERY luxurious.

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.

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.

Jaguar's XF is still the King of this class by a long way.

without AMG its an DUD

I second that Chuck...

i know it is probably a DUD.
but personally, i actually like the front... but HATE the Rear.

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

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Looks like a dull TAXI to me!!!

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.

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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).

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!

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.

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...

looks like a honda accord's previous design